For discussion about setting up your studio and advice on the gear and equipment within it.
By Fre$hBreath Sat Nov 03, 2018 2:24 pm
I'm super obsessed with the idea of investing in a 500 Series rig for my MPC X. I'm thinking I will get a 10 space rack and fill it with quality preamp modules like:

2 BAE 1073MPL preamps (Most accurately built Neve 1073 clones you'll ever find today)



2 SSL VHD Preamps



2 API 512v Preamps



2 Chandler TG2-500 preamps



2 Chandler Germ 500 MK2 preamps



With this setup I can track my beats directly from my MPC X into my DAW with various flavors of analog preamps. I can also sample vinyl from my DJ Mixer into whichever preamp I want or my guitars, bass, analog synths or drum machines.

A good chasis and these preamps will set me back a bit, but it will be well worth the business investment...
By terry towelling Sun Nov 04, 2018 2:49 pm
They look like very nice preamps.
I built two JLM audio preamps.

I really like them for sampling. But they didn’t seem to add much that I noticed much when tracking out.

I think what I need to do is build a compressor for tracking out.
By Fre$hBreath Tue Nov 06, 2018 6:32 am
terry towelling wrote:yeah...they are the modules.

i have no training or skills. i just put the part in the hole it says and solder.


I don't know how to solder and there are no workshops or classes in my town...