Current Gear Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:31:00 +0000 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 02:31:00 +0000 RedBanned.com https://redbanned.com/forums/current-gear.71/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:51:11 +0000 https://redbanned.com/threads/pic-request-studios-desk-setups-etc.1796/ https://redbanned.com/threads/pic-request-studios-desk-setups-etc.1796/ invalid@example.com (Rohann van Rensburg) Rohann van Rensburg
Title says it all. Trying to finish building out my studio indoors. Not a 3D guru so having to fudge it on the go, but looking for lighting, colours/mood, and desk setups (specifically how to orient the piano keyboard and MIDI keyboard (one in a pull out drawer and one on the desk?

My space is incredibly small by comparison to most, but mostly looking for vibe and ergnomics.

Thanks in advance!

Some random photos I've collected from Gearspace and elsewhere that interest me:...

PIC REQUEST -- Studios, Desk Setups, etc]]> 13 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 19:29:23 +0000 https://redbanned.com/threads/ergonomics-where-to-spend-money.1790/ https://redbanned.com/threads/ergonomics-where-to-spend-money.1790/ invalid@example.com (Rohann van Rensburg) Rohann van Rensburg For those that have done countless hours in chairs at a studio desk, where do you find money spent to be worth it? @Mike Verta mentioned the Aeron chair being worth the investment, I assume because it's highly customizable and doesn't lose structural integrity over time. What about keyboards, mouse, etc? The only time I've spent 10-12h a day in a chair was writing papers in university and I had significant problems with my forearm...

Ergonomics -- Where to spend money]]> 5 Sat, 25 Nov 2023 23:44:55 +0000 https://redbanned.com/threads/studio-chair-recommendations.1769/ https://redbanned.com/threads/studio-chair-recommendations.1769/ invalid@example.com (Samuel Diaz) Samuel Diaz 7 Tue, 24 May 2022 19:18:13 +0000 https://redbanned.com/threads/midi-controller.743/ https://redbanned.com/threads/midi-controller.743/ invalid@example.com (Rohann van Rensburg) Rohann van Rensburg
I'm looking for something rather basic. I assume weighted or semi-weighted is a good option (I practice piano on my MIDI keyboard when my daughter is sleeping). Mine is out of commission and I'm using an infuriating old KN400 synth as a replacement.
I already have an 8-fader controller so I really don't need bells and whistles, just 88 keys. Any recommendations?]]> 18 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 18:28:49 +0000 https://redbanned.com/threads/upgrading-from-roland-rd-64.1267/ https://redbanned.com/threads/upgrading-from-roland-rd-64.1267/ invalid@example.com (Duncan Formosa) Duncan Formosa
Been looking at maybe getting my own keyboard now and been thinking of getting the komplete kontrol s-88. Think it makes sense cause I never play live anymore, it's got all 88 keys and has the lights for all the sample libraries etc. But what I...

Upgrading from Roland RD-64]]> 1 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 23:02:41 +0000 https://redbanned.com/threads/the-quest-for-a-better-mod-wheel-expressive-e-touch%C3%A9.1266/ https://redbanned.com/threads/the-quest-for-a-better-mod-wheel-expressive-e-touch%C3%A9.1266/ invalid@example.com (TD Gary) TD Gary I Suck At Wheelin' It

It's true, I just can't get a handle on mod wheel technique. I'm too sluggish no matter how I go about it, and if I felt like blaming my equipment, I'd say it's because the ones I have are a bit large for my dainty hands (or are "mucky" feeling or whatever). The mod wheel on my desk in-particular (attached to an Arturia Keylab MK2), is stiff as all hell and in a somewhat awkward position above the keys. Sure it's solid and feels nice for long...

The Quest For a Better Mod Wheel - Expressive E Touché]]> 1 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 06:01:38 +0000 https://redbanned.com/threads/waves-warning-they-delete-your-old-plug-ins.432/ https://redbanned.com/threads/waves-warning-they-delete-your-old-plug-ins.432/ invalid@example.com (Jeff Laity) Jeff Laity
When I installed them, it uninstalled all of my other Waves plug-ins. Because it updated Waveshell to version whatever, my plug-ins aren't compatible with that waveshell, so they all went bye bye. Now I need...

Waves warning, they delete your old plug-ins]]> 12 Sat, 09 May 2020 21:12:24 +0000 https://redbanned.com/threads/dx7-on-steroids-fm-x.1097/ https://redbanned.com/threads/dx7-on-steroids-fm-x.1097/ invalid@example.com (Dick Wallingford) Dick Wallingford
I've been experimenting with recreating the GS1 FM Electric Piano with aftertouch modulations used by Russ Ferrante on Robben Ford's Talk to your Daughter.

Check out the...

DX7 On Steroids - FM-X]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2020 19:51:14 +0000 https://redbanned.com/threads/rme-babyface-or-apollo-twin.1010/ https://redbanned.com/threads/rme-babyface-or-apollo-twin.1010/ invalid@example.com (Mattia Chiappa) Mattia Chiappa
I need to get a new audio interface and I can't quite decide between these two. It seems like with the Apollo you get more for pretty much the same price. I like the its design, the plugins and the clean pre-amps it comes with. On the other hand, from my understanding the Babyface has better converters and lower latencies, which is ideal since I mostly work with MIDI. Do you know how the 2 compare in these regards?

Whichever I pick, I'll likely end up using for years and it's an...

RME Babyface or Apollo Twin]]> 1 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 18:08:18 +0000 https://redbanned.com/threads/ipad-midi-audio-in-and-out.760/ https://redbanned.com/threads/ipad-midi-audio-in-and-out.760/ invalid@example.com (Paul Salerno) Paul Salerno Sun, 16 Dec 2018 18:00:31 +0000 https://redbanned.com/threads/adams-a7x-or-avantone-cla-10%E2%80%99s.499/ https://redbanned.com/threads/adams-a7x-or-avantone-cla-10%E2%80%99s.499/ invalid@example.com (Samuel Diaz) Samuel Diaz
P.S- Avantone basically remade the NS-10s but with the new name CLA-10 to avoid any confusion...

Adams A7X or Avantone CLA 10’s?]]> 3 Sat, 22 Sep 2018 17:46:22 +0000 https://redbanned.com/threads/apogee-duet-v2-or-rme-babyface-pro.35/ https://redbanned.com/threads/apogee-duet-v2-or-rme-babyface-pro.35/ invalid@example.com (Mike Verta) Mike Verta
Thanks!

_Mike]]> 17 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 12:37:13 +0000 https://redbanned.com/threads/if-i-use-a-d-i-instead-of-preamp-for-getting-rid-of-noise-when-i-plug-the-mic-in-the-a-interface.541/ https://redbanned.com/threads/if-i-use-a-d-i-instead-of-preamp-for-getting-rid-of-noise-when-i-plug-the-mic-in-the-a-interface.541/ invalid@example.com (Daniele Nasuti) Daniele Nasuti
So I was thinking about plug the dynamic microphone into a DI Box before the audio interface. Is there some risk that I can damage something in this way? Because the cable from the mic is a balanced jack(TRS) but the input of the DI is unbalanced I think, so I’m a little worried.

Some of you have advices for me?

The alternative for getting rid of the noise maybe could be...

If I use a D.I. instead of preamp for getting rid of noise when I plug the mic. in the a.interface?]]> 16 Tue, 21 Aug 2018 20:56:15 +0000 https://redbanned.com/threads/studio-workstations-desks.524/ https://redbanned.com/threads/studio-workstations-desks.524/ invalid@example.com (George Streicher) George Streicher
I'm in the market for a new desk and I'd like to get an affordable "composer workstation."

I've been looking at these desks (www.azstudioworkstations.com) and they seem to be pretty solid and in my price range.

Any thoughts on other desks / brands? Have any of you had experience purchasing from this company?

Thanks!]]> 3 Sun, 12 Aug 2018 19:48:51 +0000 https://redbanned.com/threads/have-you-ever-tried-to-use-sm-58-mic-like-a-sm-57-without-capsule.519/ https://redbanned.com/threads/have-you-ever-tried-to-use-sm-58-mic-like-a-sm-57-without-capsule.519/ invalid@example.com (Daniele Nasuti) Daniele Nasuti
Honestly, I'm a little afraid that using the microphone without the protection capsule can be damaged. What do you think?
I have seen around that someone advises to remove that protection of the SM58 because using it without a capsule effectively becomes a SM57, which is...

Have you ever tried to use SM 58 mic like a SM 57 (without capsule)?]]> 8 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 20:39:50 +0000 https://redbanned.com/threads/icon-88-controller.105/ https://redbanned.com/threads/icon-88-controller.105/ invalid@example.com (Samuel Diaz) Samuel Diaz 20 Wed, 27 Jun 2018 19:09:42 +0000 https://redbanned.com/threads/the-guitar-thread.104/ https://redbanned.com/threads/the-guitar-thread.104/ invalid@example.com (T.j. Prinssen) T.j. Prinssen So.. let's talk all things guitar related!

I show you mine, you show me yours.. right!?


This is by far the best guitar I've ever owned, and (sadly) it's also my only guitar at this time:
I've been selling of my collection over the last few years.. I just had no reason told hold on to them anymore now I'm no longer teaching or gigging.
Actually now that i think of it I've barely played AT ALL the...

The Guitar thread]]> 12 Mon, 08 Jan 2018 03:11:29 +0000 https://redbanned.com/threads/diy-rack.315/ https://redbanned.com/threads/diy-rack.315/ invalid@example.com (Sam Miller) Sam Miller
I picked up a bunch of plywood, screws, nuts, bolts and washers from my local hardware store, rack rails and a blanking panel from my local music shop and got to work. The exterior is wrapped in black vinyl that was left over from some...

DIY Rack]]> 2 Mon, 25 Dec 2017 23:31:12 +0000 https://redbanned.com/threads/hd-cart.300/ https://redbanned.com/threads/hd-cart.300/ invalid@example.com (Jeff Laity) Jeff Laity
https://www.reverbfoundry.com/]]> 1 Sun, 17 Dec 2017 05:51:38 +0000 https://redbanned.com/threads/mixing-headphones.276/ https://redbanned.com/threads/mixing-headphones.276/ invalid@example.com (Rohann van Rensburg) Rohann van Rensburg
Currently in a space not ideal for monitors, and need headphones for general use monitoring/mixing. I'm not an audio engineer so not looking for the best available tech, just something worthwhile as an investment that will work well with general compositional duties (mock ups and mixes, reference, etc).

Bouncing around I found ATHM50x's ($180), AKG701/2 ($270), HD600s (on sale for $349), DT880/600ohm ($250). All in Canada. Running a Scarlett 18i8 (wall plugged, not USB powered)....

Mixing headphones]]> 16