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 129 – Final Rack Setup – Part 2
When Studio Plans Finally Start to Take Shape There’s a moment in any studio build where things...
Entry 128 – Final Rack Setup – Part 1
Finishing What I Started In a few previous posts, I mentioned how I had some projects—rack...
Entry 127 – Starting the Next Studio Task
How Full Is Too Full? Squeezing more space out of a small studio can be tricky. In my case, I’m...
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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