Illustrious Sound
My Studio Journal
For Beginners, by a Beginner — Synths, Sound, and the Art of Figuring It Out
Figuring It Out
From modular synthesis to essential studio setups — learn to build, connect, and explore your creative space.
Studio Setup
Gear & Gadgets
Cables & Connections
Studio Design
Workflow
Studio Journey
Latest Articles
Entry 108 – Bringing the MiniFreak Into the Studio
From Toys to Tools What I once thought were toys, I no longer do. For a long time, I associated...
Entry 107 – Installing Another Shelf Light
Customization or Hacks? Designing—or reimagining—your home studio can mean almost anything. For...
Entry 106 – Adding the Model D to the Studio
Idea vs. Execution This post is a bit of a companion to the last one—about the gear you waited...
Untangling Eurorack & Your Studio
Tutorials and insights exploring patchable synths, semi-modular instruments, and hands-on studio setups.
My Modular
Out of the Box
Getting Semi with It
The Learning Rig
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