Epic Synth Studio Tour 2022 DEEP DIVE!

A complete tear-down and rebuild of the Fortress of Synthetude: all the major gear I use, and why. I also play each synth a bit so you can hear them all and get an idea of their character.

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Table of contents:

00:00:00 - Intro & background
00:03:22 - Why rebuild?
00:05:00 - What needs improvement?
00:11:40 - Rebuild
00:17:21 - Results
00:18:04 - Yamaha DX7IIFD & Roland D-50
00:20:03 - Oberheim Matrix 6 & Ensoniq VFX
00:22:34 - Oberheim OB-X8 & Roland Jupiter-X
00:29:50 - Arturia MatrixBrute & Roland System 8
00:36:56 - Sequential Pro 3 SE
00:40:47 - Sequential Prophet 5 & Prophet Rev 2/16
00:45:24 - Moog Subsequent 37
00:47:37 - Hydrasynth & Access Virus TI
00:52:59 - Control Central
00:53:25 - Grace M905 Monitor Controller
00:54:54 - Stream Deck
00:56:52 - Pedals: Specular Tempus & Microcosm Hologram
00:57:52 - MIDI CC controller: Novation Launch Control XL
01:00:20 - Thunderbolt dock & SSDs
01:02:12 - Line6 Helix
01:02:47 - Main monitors: PMC IB1SAIII
01:03:37 - Nearfield monitors: Yamaha, iLoud, ADAM
01:05:09 - Original DX7 & Yamaha YC88
01:06:08 - Standtastic keyboard stands

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As an Amazon & Sweetwater Associate, you can help support the channel by using the affiliate links below. It won’t cost you a penny more, but it can help keep the channel going and is much appreciated! Here’s my main gear list:

Keys & Synths:

Access Virus TI - https://imp.i114863.net/Ryv3yN
Arturia MatrixBrute - https://imp.i114863.net/rn20v3
Arturia PolyBrute - https://imp.i114863.net/OR23RW
ASM Hydrasynth - https://imp.i114863.net/AoEkoD
Korg Wavestate - https://imp.i114863.net/15Wo5B
Oberheim OB-X8 - https://imp.i114863.net/vndnoA
Oberheim OB-E - https://imp.i114863.net/6br5bq
Roland System 8 - https://imp.i114863.net/kjoknd
Roland Jupiter X - https://imp.i114863.net/AoEAz7
Roland Juno 106 plug-in - https://imp.i114863.net/XxXrPg
Roland Juno 60 plug-in - https://imp.i114863.net/oeyG2m
Roland System 100 plug-in - https://imp.i114863.net/za20Q6
Roland Fantom 7 - https://imp.i114863.net/15Wgjm
Sequential Prophet 5 - https://imp.i114863.net/Vy6QrE
Sequential Pro 3 SE - https://imp.i114863.net/Zdymkk
Sequential Rev2/16 - https://imp.i114863.net/Vy6Ryk
Sequential OB-6 - https://imp.i114863.net/oeyPeY
Yamaha YC88 - https://imp.i114863.net/2rx9r7

Audio Gear:

UA Apollo Twin desktop audio interface - https://imp.i114863.net/3PdR2d
UA Apollo Z8P rack audio interface - https://imp.i114863.net/yRmOzW
Warm Audio WA273EQ preamp - https://imp.i114863.net/MXNkZo
MXL CR89 condenser mic - https://amzn.to/35rnDtE
ADAM T5V near field monitor - https://amzn.to/2TC0Eta
ADAM T8V near field monitor - https://amzn.to/2Ty7lMS
Grace M905 monitor controller - https://imp.i114863.net/Zd93dX
Line6 Helix - https://imp.i114863.net/BXZoXy
PMC IB1SAIII - https://imp.i114863.net/0JLDJR
iLoud Micro Monitors - https://imp.i114863.net/Eaova2
IK Multimedia iLoud MTM portable monitors - https://amzn.to/3iXA88j
Sony MDR7506 headphones - https://amzn.to/3xrGyR4

Peripherals & Control Surfaces:

Behringer X-Touch mixing controller - https://imp.i114863.net/mg2ae1
Behringer X-Touch Compact custom controller - https://imp.i114863.net/LPZ5JY
Novation Launch Control XL - https://imp.i114863.net/4eQjen
Stream Deck - https://amzn.to/3gBoEUZ
CalDigit TS3+ Thunderbolt Dock - https://amzn.to/3pZt2RO
Kensington Expert Mouse (Trackball) - https://amzn.to/2SCnkJxs
Yamaha FC7 volume/expression pedal - https://amzn.to/3xlBAFl
Roland DP-10 heavy duty piano-style sustain pedal - https://amzn.to/3wx0nGl

Furniture & Stands:

Rockville portable mixer/console/keyboard stand - https://amzn.to/3gt8WMJ
Rockville short desktop speaker stands PAIR - https://amzn.to/3gsUsg1
Rockville 36” tall wood speaker stands PAIR - https://amzn.to/35p7Rzl
Heavy duty tripod speaker/utility stands PAIR - https://amzn.to/3q1jt5c
Ultimate desktop angled laptop stand - https://amzn.to/2TC38ru
Heavy duty adjustable Z-style keyboard stand - https://amzn.to/3pVQr6Z
Ultimate Support V-Stand - https://amzn.to/3wxkC6S

Camera, Video, & Streaming:

Sony A7C full frame mirrorless camera - https://amzn.to/3pVA3mW
Sony A7III full frame mirrorless camera - https://amzn.to/3pXtRe4
Sony 85mm f/1.8 prime/portrait lens - https://amzn.to/3cMjpkd
Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 wide angle zoom lens - https://amzn.to/3vthZBC
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 zoom lens - https://amzn.to/3vrahb5
DJI RSC 2 gimbal stabilizer (Pro Combo version) - https://amzn.to/3wwdRlE
Motorized slider track - https://amzn.to/3voCNKt
Tripod with 360 degree ball head - https://amzn.to/3grjgVr
Studio lighting kit - https://amzn.to/35wFKOx
Roland VR-1HD pro streaming mixer - https://amzn.to/3zsMsmH
Blackmagic ATEM Mini streaming mixer - https://amzn.to/3gr80bF