[polar-]

Hi peeps/peepers, I just finished my new recording studio here in Bodo, Norway. I've used around 350,000,- kroner (that's about 60,000,- $) so far. All that remains are some good synths, maybe more preamps and.. well, that's why i'm asking you guys. Have around 30,000,- $ left on my budget.



Can't live without the LA-2A limiter/compressor



AKG allround condenser




Ddrum triggers on the drumset

Stuff right now:

Mac Pro Octocore
UA LA-2A compressor
UA Twin-Finity 710 (4) Preamps
Mackie Onyx 1640i
Genelecs
Fender Supersonic amp
Mesa Boogie Express amp
Komplete 8
UAD Quad with plug-ins
Pro Tools 10
Cubase 6.5
Omnisphere
Trilian
Superior Drummer 2
Markbass Compressore
Handful Radial DI's
Korg Triton
Roland FP-7
2 AKG 414 XL-II
Røde K-2 tube mic
Bunch of SM 57's
Pearl Export
Ddrum Triggers
Akai MPD Pad controller

So got a pretty good setup now, but i'd like more synths and maybe some nice controllers. Both hardware and software. Been thinking about Moog Voyager XL, though expensive. Any suggestions for the remaining budget?

Cheers, Eivind

[SnappleMan]

Looks very cool so far. If you're looking for a synth/controller you can't go wrong with Kronos.

[Sixto]

holy cow that's a sweet setup. since i don't know anything about synths and you have plenty of preamps (though maybe a couple of api-based pres or channel strips might be cool), i can only recommend more guitar amps! a few must-haves, imo, are the fender twin (though that super-sonic gets pretty close), vox ac30, some form of marshall plexi (59 slp, jmp, jtm45) marshall jcm800(!!!), and a whooole bunch of pedals, especially boutiquey stufff like fulltone pedals (they have a reeeeally nice tube-tape echo)

i also think a super invaluable tool would be something like the new line6 james tyler variax. one guitar that models a whole bunch of really cool electric AND acoustic guitars, as well as a great sitar model.

now that i think about it, how about the focusrite liquid channel? though i guess with the cash you have available you can probably just get more legit analog pres

[Meteo Xavier]

That's one of the most impressive setups from anyone I know around here - what will you do with it? Is this a commercial recording studio for others to come in and record or what do you have planned for it?

[polar-]

Yeah, it's certainly something else than my old bedroom setup
I'll primarily be using it for my own bands and projects. Guess there will be some renting and lending to friends as well. I probably should do some remixes too

Sixto: Yeah, I got a Randall and a Bugera 4x10, but a JCM800 has already been ordered. Is nice not to rely solely on Guitar Rig anymore. I'm not sure if i'll need the variax, I have a good strat, a Les Paul Custom and a couple of super strats (Ibanez) as well as a modified jazz bass that sounds sweet DI'ed. Regarding API's i've been thinking of some 512's for my drums, as of now i'm just using the build-in pre's on my Onyx desk.

[Meteo Xavier]

Originally Posted by polar-

Yeah, it's certainly something else than my old bedroom setup
I'll primarily be using it for my own bands and projects. Guess there will be some renting and lending to friends as well. I probably should do some remixes too

Well whatever it is, I hope you get some income coming in from that. $60,000 on a studio for personal projects is just nuts. Most people are lucky to even afford 1/100th of that.

[Majiffy]

Originally Posted by Meteo Xavier

$60,000 on a studio for personal projects is just nuts. Most people are lucky to even afford 1/100th of that.

Ain't that the damned truth. I'm still working on my own personal (albeit, transportable) studio, and I'm looking at a grand total of no more than 2 grand. 4 mic preamps with phantom, ~6 mics, and a lot of isolating foam.

[dannthr]

How about a great ribbon mic, like a Royer 121 or 122. Also, take a look at the A-Designs Pacifica--it has enough gain to power a ribbon, it has a impedance DI input on the front, which sounds killer!

It's a spectacular pre.

I love pairing the 414 with a ribbon, you get all the detail on the AKG and all the impact on the ribbon--killer for hand percussion!

Ribbons also make killer vocal mikes when you want that present velvety sound.

[dannthr]

Oh and you'll love a Royer 121 when micing your guitar amps!

[polar-]

Yeah, I really want a good ribbon mic. Gonna check out the Royer 121! Been looking for a U47, but it's kinda hard to find one in good condition here in Norway. Thanks for the tip!