studio
The Maelstrom is about bringing ideas together in an artist-friendly and well-equipped space. We believe in efficient workflows and a chill environment that caters to the needs of an artist. For this reason we have gathered some of the best boutique and state of the art equipment available to equip our studio.
The Maelstrom is a solar-powered professional recording studio. We have a diverse selection of channel strips, pre-amps, effects, cabinets, amplifiers, instruments, and microphones to capture the tone and sound you are looking for. We are gear nuts and always adding gear. Check out The Gallery for pics.
WHAT WE USE
Our equipment
We utilize a variety of plug-ins and Digital Audio Workstation (DAWs). Our PC is a beast and you will be hard pressed to find a system out there that rivals the power this thing has in the studio.
- Intel(R) Core™ Processor i9-7960X Sixteen-Core 2.80GHz
- 64 GB G-Skill Trident
- GIGABYTE X299 DESIGNARE EX ATX w/Thunderbolt 3
- Studio One v4
- Pro Tools (Latest)
- Reason 10
- Reaper
- All Universal Audio Design UAD-2 Plug-ins
- All Slate Audio Plugins
- All Neural DSP Plugins
- All Waves Plugins
- Izotope Mastering and Production Suite
- Superior Drummer 3
- EZ Bass
In total we have the ability to simultaneously record in 4 different Isolation Rooms with 40 Channels. When we built our studio we wanted to go with variety and diversity as a foundational building block. With that in mind, we opted for channel strips over a massive console, giving artist many options for capturing the perfect tone.
- Apollo x16 Interfaces
- Apollo x8p Interface
- Presonus StudioLive 32
- Presonus Faderport 16
- Retro Instruments 2A3 Dual Program EQ
- Retro Instruments Retro Revolver Tube Compressor
- Manley VoxBox
- Manley Core
- Tonelux MP5A
- Avedis Audio MA5
- APA Juggernaut Fe
- Chandler Limited Little Devil Preamps
- Chandler Limited TG-2
- Universal Audio 4-710D
- Universal Audio 6176
- Universal Audio Solo/610
- ART ProChannel 2
- ART Vocal Channel
- AEA RPQ2
- Creation Labs MW1
- Dangerous Music 2-BUS+ Analog Summing Mixer
- All Switchcraft and Mogami wiring end to end
We have a variety of monitors to provide crystal clear and accurate sound for tracking, mixing, and mastering. We also have some pretty sweet headphones with more than enough for full band sessions.
- Dynaudio LYD 48 3-way Studio Monitors
- Dynaudio 18s Subwoofer
- JBL 306p MKII Monitors
- Presonus Eris E66 Monitors
- JBL LSR 310S Sub
- Austrian Audio Hi-55x
- Shure SRH-1540 Closed-Back Mastering Headphones
- Shure SRH-940 Closed-Back Pro Studio Reference Headphones
- Shure SRH-440 Closed-Back Studio Headphones
- Dangerous Music Monitor Station
- Presonus Headphone Distributor
We have put the time and research into acquiring some of the best microphones out there for recording. We are always adding more and have multiples of many of these mics. Want to use something not listed, talk to us.
- Sennheiser MD 421-II
- Sennheiser MD 441U
- Sennheiser e906
- Blue Baby Bottle SL
- Nuemann KM 184 Stereo Set
- Soyuz 013 Stereo Set
- Aston Stealth
- AKG D112 MKII
- AKG C414
- Beyerdynamic M 201 TG
- DW Moon Mic
- SE Electronics Voodoo VR2
- AEA R88
- Audix D6
- Royer 121
- Nuemann TLM103
- Nuemann U87
- Audix i5
- AEA KU5A
- Shure KSM44A
- Shure SM7B
- Shure 545SD
- Shure Beta 52A
- Shure Beta 56A
- Shure SM57
- Shure SM58
- Shure Beta 91A
- Shure PGA 7 Kit
- Electro Voice RE20
- AEA N22
- Upton 251 Tube Condenser
- AKG C451 B
- Soyuz 1973 FET
- Telefunken M82
Guitar and bass players visiting the studio will have a variety of unique, high-end, or boutique amps available to them. Allowing for a wide range of tones for all your possible needs. We have a broad selection of cabs all loaded with different speakers and setups. This allows us to mix and match until we find the sound you want. We also have an assortment of guitars available to choose from. So bring your own, use ours, or both!
- Framus Dragon
- Framus Cobra
- Fortin Meshuggah
- Fortin Cali 50
- Driftwood Purple Nightmare
- Mesa Boogie Mark V 90w
- Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier
- Randall Ola Englund Signature Satan 50w
- PRS Archon
- Bogner Ubershall
- Krank Krankenstein Plus
- Peavey Signature 5150
- Peavey 5150 Block Letter
- EVH 5150 III
- Peavey Invective 120
- Orange Dual Terror
- Orange Dual Dark 100
- Orange Jim Root #4 Lunchbox
- Engl Savage 120 Mark 2
- Ampeg Micro V-2
- Ampeg V-4B
- Mark Bass Little Mark 1000
- Darkglass v2 900
- Kemper Profiler Head w/Footswitch
- Neural DSP Quad Cortex
- Omega 4×12 w/DV77s and GM12-65s
- Mesa Road King w/ Vintage 30 and C90
- Mesa Rectifier Cab 2×12
- Peavey Invective 2×12 w/ Vintage 30 and Creamback
- Zilla Cabs 2×12 w/Creambacks
- Hesu 2×12 w/Hesu Demons
- Mark Bass 4×10
- Krank 4×12 w/ Texas Heats
- Mesa Boogie Subway 1×15
- Ampeg 2×10
- Marshall 1960B
- Arachnid Cabs 2×12 w/ Wizards
- Arachnid Cabs 2×12 w/ Texas Heats
- Avatar 2×12 w/ G12K-100s
- Avatar 2×12 w/ Greenbacks
- Orange 4×12 w/ Vintage 30s
- Orange CrushPro 60 1×12 Combo
- Fender ’65 Twin Reverb 2×12
- Fender ’59 Bassman LTD 4×10 Combo
- Omega Granophyre
- KSR Juno
We have lots of effect and pedals. This list is constantly changing but here are the highlights.
- Darkglass Microtubes B7K Ultra
- Darkglass Alpha Omega Dual Preamp/OD
- Mesa Boogie Subway Bass DI box
- SansAmp Bass Driver DI
- Two Notes Le Bass Dual Channel Preamp
- Fortin Grind
- Fortin Zuul
- Fortin Fuzz )))
- Fortin Blade
- Fortin 33
- snk VHD Distortion
- snk Ex-Mortis Fuzz
- snk Sunn Beta Lead
- snk HeartBreaker Overdrive
- Way Huge Smalls Blue Hippo Analog Chorus
- Way Huge Swollen Pickle MKIIs Jumbo Fuzz
- Walrus Audio ARP-87 Multi- Function Delay
- Walrus Audio Fathom Multi-Function Reverb
- Walrus Audio Julia Analog Chorus
- Walrus Audio Ironhorse Distortion
- Walrus Audio Voyager Distortion
- Walrus Audio Messner Distortion
- Walrus Audio Luminary Quad Octave
- KSR Eros
- KSR Ceres
- Klirrton Grindstein
- Highwinds Dire Wolf
- Keely Compressor Pro
- MXR M108S 10-band EQ
- Truetone Jekyll and Hyde v3 OD/Dist
- MXR M75 Super Badass Distortion
- Diezel VH4
- Revv G4
- Revv G3
- Ibanez TS808
- EarthQuaker Tentacle Octave
- Guitar Rig 5 Full Suite
- Positive Grid Bias FX and FX2 full suite
- Abominable Pedals HellStache
- Abominable Pedals Hail Cannabis
- Abominable Pedals Unholy Grail
Our studio kit is a custom built Aaron Hughes Acoustics kit. All drums are 8-ply Maple shells with brass lugs and diecast hoops on a Pearl Icon rack mount system. We also have a Mapex Saturn Evolution Birch/Walnut kit. In addition, there are a variety of cymbals and snares to choose from. Check out the list below for more details and specifics.
- 22″ x 22″ AHA Kick Drum – Maple
- 13″ x 10″ AHA Rack Tom – Maple
- 14″ x 12″ AHA Rack Tom – Maple
- 16″ x 18″ AHA Floor Tom – Maple
- 18″ x 18″ AHA Floor Tom – Maple
- 14″ x 6.5″ AHA Black Nickel Plated Brass Snare
- 13″ x 8″ Premier Maple Snare
- Yamaha Custom Recording 8″ x 14″ Snare
- 14″ x 3.5″ Pearl Masterworks Floating Piccolo Snare
- Gretsch 6.5″ x 14″ Bell Brass Snare
- Mapex Black Panther 12″ x 5.5″ Snare
- Tama Starphonic 7″ x 14″ Copper Snare
- Ludwig Supraphonic 6.5″ x 14″ Chrome Snare
- Pork Pie 8″ x 14″ Copper Snare
- 14″ Meinl Soundcaster Hi-Hats
- 14″ Zildjan Avedis Hi-Hats
- 12″ Sabian Splash
- 21″ Zildjan Sweet Ride
- 22″ Zildjan A Custom Ping Ride
- 20″ Meinl Byzance Jazz Medium Thin Crashes
- 18″ Meinl Byzance Jazz Medium Thin Crashes
- 22″ x 18″ Mapex Saturn Evolution Kick Drum – Birch/Walnut
- 10″ x 8″ Mapex Saturn Evolution Tom Drum – Birch/Walnut
- 12″ x 9″ Mapex Saturn Evolution Tom Drum – Birch/Walnut
- 14″ x 14″ Mapex Saturn Evolution Tom Drum – Birch/Walnut
- 16″ x 16″ Mapex Saturn Evolution Tom Drum – Birch/Walnut
- 17″ Sabian AAX Explosion Crash
- 18″ Sabian AAX Explosion Crash
- 20″ Sabian AAX Explosion Crash
- 8″ Zildjan Avedis Splash
- 5″ Zildjan Z Bell
- 15″ Zildjan A Custom Bright Crash
- 22″ Zildjan Z Custom Ride
- 22″ Meinl Byzance Dark Raw Bell Ride
- 16″ Meinl Byzance Vintage Trash Crash
- 14″ Meinl Byzance Medium Hi-hats (brilliant)
- DW 5000 Double Kick Pedal
- Roland RT-30K
- Roland RT-30H
- Roland TM-6 Trigger Module
We have a variety of guitars all with varying pickups. This list is constantly changing but here are the highlights.
- ESP E-II Horizon w/Seymour Duncan Invaders
- ESP LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-607B w/ EMG 81-7
- ESP LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-20
- ESP LTD Stephen Carpenter SC-608B
- ESP LTD Ben Weinman BW-01 w/Fishman Fluence Pickups
- ESP LTD Brian “Head” Welch SH-7
- ESP LTD Deluxe H-1008 Baritone 8 String
- Schecter Hellraiser C-1 w/EMG 81 and 89s
- Balaguer Select Series Espada w/Nazgul/Sentients
- Balaguer Select Series Espada w/Black Winters
- Balaguer Custom Shop Archetype Baritone 6 string
- Schecter Keith Merrow KM-7 MKIII w/ Seymour Duncan Alpha Omegas
- Taylor 916 CE Acoustic Electric
- Taylor 250 CE Deluxe 12 String Acoustic Electric
- Schecter Stiletto Studio 5 Bass
- Ernie Ball BFR Stingray 4 Kingpin Bass
- Ernie Ball BFR Stingray 5 Bass
- Balaguer Monoceros 4 String Bass
- Balaguer Monoceros 5 String Bass
- Ernie Ball St Vincent w/custom Music Man pickups
- Jackson Pro Series Signature Misha Mansoor Juggernaut HT7
- Fender Mustang
- Warwick Thumb 5 String
- Dingwall D-Roc 5 string
- Dingwall NG-3 6 String
