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 126 – Completing the Shelf Upgrade
A Taste of the Flagship When the ASM Hydrasynth was first released, I fell in love with it...
Entry 125 – Upgrading the Shelves
When the Simplest Solution Really Is the Best In my previous post, I talked about how I ended...
Entry 124 – The Upgrade Plan for the Shelves
When a Simple Idea Changes Everything (Again) In previous posts, I’ve talked about how...
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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