Behringer B1200D Pro and B208D BK [2024 – ]

We had had a couple of live gigs at the office, and looked like there were going to be more. After one gig, I placed the Genelec subwoofer on a table, and the table surface just flipped around and the sub dropped to the floor and got a small dent. The horror, the horror.

So a pair of these Behringer subs and another pair of the full range speakers + two poles still cost less than that subwoofer I dropped, so getting these is kinda like getting an insurance when you know things are going to break. Not a bad deal.

Still waiting for the next gig, though. That’s generally how insurances work.

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Vox Valvetronix AD15VT

This literally showed up at my doorstep. Thanx, you-know-who-you-are! Now I understand why my guitars have been so quiet. This is also a nice way to meet new neighbours.

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CME XKey Air 25 [2020 – ]

Got this as my on-the-road keyboard. Just a bit wider than my laptop, so it fits nicely in my bag. It will undoubtedly see more use during summers. Took it out for a spin a couple of times last summer, works like a charm.

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GENELEC 6010A [2019 – ]

Actually got these in 2008 or so, but I had them in the kitchen. Moved them to the bedroom part of the studio in 2019, so they didn’t really qualify as studio gear before that.

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NATIVE INSTRUMENTS MASCHINE III [2019 – 2024]

I traded my almost unused Wavedrum for this. I will most likely trade this one unused for something else. Can’t really see myself using it. I thought it would be a standalone beat thingy, but, alas, no. Things need to get simpler, not harder. So it’s got to go.

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ARTURIA BeatStep [2018 – 2024]

A really simple sequencer. Traded something for this and haven’t really used it. I could drive a part of the modular with it, so I’m not giving up on it yet.

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ARTURIA KEYLAB 49 [2018 – ]

I bought this to get a more standard touch into my keyboard, instead of the short-travel feel of the CME. It was also another attempt to really get used to MIDI controllers with sliders, buttons and pads, but no. This being an Arturia device that integrates well with Arturia soft synths, which I have, I would have thought this would work for me. But it didn’t. It is quite usable, but I only need the keyboard, not the extra sliders and buttons. So that’s it, then. Now I know.

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CEM XKEY 37 [2015 – ]

Got this because it’s the most minimal and sleek keyboard around. The idea was that I only need an easy way to punch in notes. In that sense this is the perfect tool. Suits my playing skills perfectly. And if I need more control, I would just need to get my ass up from the chair and move closer to a real synth.

Was thinking about getting the wireless version for couch use. Let’s see about that.

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GENELEC F TWO [2015 – ]

My subwoofer of choice to complement my monitors. I’m not entirely sure how neighbour-friendly this is in a block of flats. To be on the safe side, I made a timer trigged script on my Mac to change the bass EQ settings at night. And again in the morning. Viva l’automation!

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GENELEC G FOUR [2015 – ]

Got these babies with some Frank money. These appear to be not for everyone, but they sound pretty solid to me.

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