Equipment

At Orb Studios, we understand the critical role that a high-quality audio interface plays in the music production process. That’s why we’ve chosen the Apollo x16 Interface as an essential component of our studio setup. This powerful audio interface offers 16 audio input and output channels, allowing maximum flexibility when recording and mixing your projects.

The Apollo x16 Interface is renowned for its pristine sound quality, thanks to its high-resolution A/D and D/A conversion capabilities. This ensures that your recordings capture every nuance of your performance with exceptional clarity and detail. One of the standout features of the Apollo x16 Interface is its Thunderbolt connectivity, which provides ultra-low latency during recording and playback. This means you can work confidently, knowing your creative workflow will remain smooth and uninterrupted.

We understand the need for versatile and powerful tools in music production. That’s why we’ve chosen the SSL Fusion as a key component of our studio setup. This analogue processor brings modern enhancements to the traditional analogue signal path, providing you with a unique and flexible tool for shaping your sound.

The SSL Fusion is highly regarded in the industry for its diverse compression settings, allowing you to add density and movement to your mixes. This versatility makes it an invaluable asset for achieving your projects’ perfect balance and dynamics. One of the standout features of the SSL Fusion is its ability to seamlessly blend with various genres and styles.

Whether working on a hard-hitting electronic track or a delicate acoustic piece, the SSL Fusion can help you sculpt your sound perfectly.

At Orb Studios, we understand the importance of having versatile and powerful music production tools, so we’ve included the MOTU Midi Controller and Midi Keyboard in our studio setup. These devices offer a comprehensive solution for controlling virtual instruments, synthesisers, and other MIDI-enabled equipment, providing you with endless creative possibilities.

The MOTU Midi Controller is known for its highly responsive controls and seamless integration with popular DAWs, allowing for efficient and intuitive control over your virtual instruments and effects. Its customisable layout ensures that you can tailor the controller to your specific needs, making it an essential tool for any producer or musician.

The Midi Keyboard offers a dynamic and expressive playing experience, enabling you to easily perform intricate melodies and chord progressions. Its touch-sensitive keys and pitch bend/modulation wheels provide you with the tools needed to add depth and character to your performances.

We understand the crucial role that accurate monitoring plays in creating exceptional music productions. That’s why we’ve carefully selected our studio monitors to provide you with the most precise and reliable listening environment possible. Studio monitors are designed to honestly represent your audio, allowing you to make critical decisions during the recording, mixing, and mastering stages. These essential tools enable you to identify and address any issues in your mix, ensuring that your productions translate well across various playback systems.

Our studio monitors offer a wide frequency response, revealing even the most subtle details in your audio. Their exceptional clarity and defined stereo imaging help you achieve a balanced and immersive soundstage, bringing your music to life.

We believe in providing our clients with a comprehensive and powerful music production environment. That’s why we’ve chosen Logic Pro X as our primary DAW, complemented by an extensive selection of Native Instruments plug-ins and a versatile patch bay system.

Logic Pro X is a feature-rich DAW offering a seamless recording, editing, and mixing of your music workflow. Its intuitive interface and advanced capabilities make it an ideal choice for beginners and experienced producers. Native Instruments plug-ins provide a vast array of virtual instruments, synthesisers, and effects, allowing you to shape your sound and achieve professional-quality results. These plug-ins offer endless creative possibilities, from realistic orchestral libraries to cutting-edge electronic sounds.

Our patch bay system enables flexible routing of audio signals within the studio, ensuring that you can quickly and easily connect your gear and streamline your workflow. This efficient setup allows for greater experimentation and creativity during your recording sessions.