Hey everyone!
I am in the market for a large format console for my electronic music studio. I grew up on large format consoles, and love the faders, love real EQs, and like sitting at a console and having room to mix. I have looked at modern stuff (Midas, A&H, etc) and aside from being absolute eye-sores, I don't like the idea of them not being modular, or even able to easily pull channels for cleaning or upgrading.
I am using mainly modular synthesizers, drum machines and vintage analog poly synths. Almost everything is line level. Sometimes I will mic up speakers and run parts through guitar amps, but mainly everything is line level. Looking for at least 24 channels. I use tons of reverbs, delays and other effects processors, so AUX sends are important.
I will be recording into Protools and/or Ableton Live, so direct outs, groups are a must.
I would also like EQs with high and low filters. A lot of what I do is bass heavy, but also high heavy, so being able to filter and make room is critical. I will be tracking AND mixing on this console.
Right now, I am using a Soundcraft Delta 200, but it is too small and I am constantly repatching.
I would love to keep my budget under $5K
Things I have been looking at:
Amek Matchless
Amek Recall
Trident 65
D&R Orion
Neotek Elan
MCI 600
I would love to hear opinions and experiences.
Best Large Format Console for Electronic Music
- markjazzbassist
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i was gonna recommend the Speck LiLo since it's all Line level but it doesn't have Hi/Low/Pass or EQ and it's over your price range (unless you go used).
http://www.speck.com/lilo/lilo.html
cool concept.
http://www.speck.com/lilo/lilo.html
cool concept.
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Of the ones listed I only really have extensive experience on the MCI. It's one of my all time favourites though. That said, I don't know that you'd be able to get a good one at your price point.
I also really like the AMEK boards. I haven't used the ones you listed but I have lots of experience with the AMEK Angela. It's also great but I prefer the workflow on an MCI.
I also really like the AMEK boards. I haven't used the ones you listed but I have lots of experience with the AMEK Angela. It's also great but I prefer the workflow on an MCI.
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