Latest Studio Videos
Whether you’re just starting out or tinkering with gear between lessons, this space is for anyone learning to enjoy the home studio journey—one step at a time.
Here you’ll find the latest posts and video episodes from around the studio—from organizing your workflow to setting up gear, exploring modular synths, and building a creative space that supports music-making. Browse by category, or just scroll through and see what’s new.
Entry 140 – Rack Mounting the Behringer 2600
Looking Back at the Studio Journey (and Forward to 2026) With the close of 2025, I can’t help...
Entry 139 – Unboxing the Wasp and 2600
Why Illustrious Sound Exists As we approach the end of 2025, I’m finally at the point where...
Entry 138 – Building the Riveco Rack Stand
When Buying the Stand Just Makes Sense In past posts, I’ve talked a lot about custom...
Entry 137 – Planning the MIDI Setup
USB vs. Five-Pin MIDI: Working Through the Monosynth Problem To make things easier to follow in...
Entry 136 – Installing the USB Switch
Workflow, Control, and Small Problem Solvers While editing this video series, I was reminded...
Entry 135 – Making a Stand for the Volt 476
Custom, Store-Bought, or DIY? Finding the Right Way to Support Your Studio Gear When you start...
Entry 134 – Final Rack Setup – Part 7
Why Illustrious Sound Exists Illustrious Sound began as a resource for my students, but like...
Entry 133 – Final Rack Setup – Part 6
Returning to the DAW After a Long Pause While my studio has been under development, I’ve only...
Entry 132 – Final Rack Setup – Part 5
In Praise of the Small Studio Channel In a previous post, I mentioned how much I enjoy watching...
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