Setup and Workflow

Desk in new upgraded studio, 2025

Workflow

We primarily work with a digital audio setup, occasionally using outboard hardware for recording. Our approach and philosophy sees us incorporating analog-emulation plugins in the signal chain to add the richness and warmth of analog equipment while maintaining the convenience of digital processing.

Below is a list of the stuff that we use.

Hardware

  • Universal Audio Volt 476 USB audio interface
  • Røde NT2-A multi-pattern large-diaphragm condenser microphone
  • Shure SM57 dynamic instrument microphone
  • Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Lantern Glow limited edition studio headphones (for tracking)
  • KRK ROKIT 5 G4 5″ Powered Near-Field Studio Monitors (Pair)
  • Arturia KeyLab Essential MkII 61-key
  • ART Tube MP Studio V3 microphone and instrument tube preamplifier
  • Tech 21 NYC SansAmp Para Driver DI V2 instrument DI box and guitar amplifier simulator
  • Fender American Deluxe 2011 Stratocaster electric guitar – hot-rodded with Custom Shop Texas Specials pickups, master Tone knob, and master two-way toggle kill-switch
  • Martin Little Martin LX1E electric-acoustic guitar
  • Cort acoustic guitar (workhorse guitar; unknown model)

Software

  • Microsoft Windows 11 Pro operating system