I use a '76 studiomaster 16-8-4 myself. Really love these old home mixers, the pres sound super unique and give my work a character I couldn't otherwise find. Cool to see I'm not the only one 🎉
Just looked that studiomaster up. What a beauty. Especially if you found one in decent condition. Might have limitations, but I bet it's a joy to use. Cheers,
@@eddieleonard6925 it was pretty beat, but nothing some new pots and deox it couldn't fix 👍 also, I got adapters that convert the inserts to direct outs which are post-eq so it's basically 16 vintage British-style preQs. Unfortunately I don't have the I/O to run multitracks through it from the DAW but I'll get there eventually!
@@eddieleonard6925 yes and yes! You have the D8 so you'd be totally fine doing this, but the ground hum make this unusable without breaking the loop with DI boxes
Ayo Bonafide Beatz! good to hear from you. Glad this resonated. And I hope you find a mixer that fits your signal flow soon. There's a lotta creative options. I got lucky because the vintage pieces I have are well-kept and mostly still functioning, but every once in a while a channel goes out, or a fader gets scratchy..that's analog...keep them beats coming..
Nice..that's a great era for consoles and small format boards. You find the newer hybrids limiting? Usually they have lots of connectivity, no? It's the sound of the newer boards that falls flat for me. Might as well use a DAW and maybe some analog summing box instead. Older boards have some funk to them, which lends well to certain types of music. Lately I've been pushing the pre-amps on my Allen and Heath and there's a nice sweet spot before distortion that brings new life to samples. Thanks for checking the video.
been looking for one of this era A&H for years after seeing many 70's photos of the Philip Glass Ensemble recording/mixing with them. Love the silver design, large well spaced knobs, discrete, often transformer balanced, but still compact.
They rarely show up, but you're totally right -- they represent a unique era in compact, but high quality home mixers. I've seen some of those Phillip Glass photos, as well as others who've integrated them as sidecar mixers within bigger studios, often modded. Thanks for checking the video!
Just found your channel, very much liking the vibes. That's a sick mixer, I've been on an A&H kick for a minute and may pick up a 32 channel console sometime soon. Looking forward to going thru more of your vids...
I have a thing for vintage "budget" mixers. They're not Neve's or Api's but they're interesting and functional. Make sure you get a good power supply for that 32 channel. Cheers,
That's a gem. I have several fancy new digital mixers. Recently fixed up an old 8 channel Tascam M208 from the 80's. It has found a spot in my production room. We are talking zero latency monitoring!
My favorite thing about working with hardware mixers...no latency. Frees up the mind, creates a vibe of its own. I had a Tascam m80(?) way back when. Loved the sound, until a few of the channels went out. :(
I don’t know what I enjoyed more, seeing you and your little one producing or the Allen & Heath Review. Congrats on the little one, may your little bundle of joy bring many many blessings and great moments to you and your family. You take old school to a whole new other level and it’s so cool! Keep up the awesome productions. Will be looking forward to your album. Will you also be dropping it in other platforms or only band camp?
Thank you! I've never released music before, so I'm researching my options, but probably only bandcamp and maybe a limited run of cassettes with bonus beats. Cheers,
@@eddieleonard6925 Check out “Top Music Attorney” in RUclips and look into Distrokid (many RUclips Videos on that subject). As cool as cassette tapes can be, we’re part of the modern digital age and sometimes we have to ride that wave even if we’re not fans. I look forward to purchasing your music soon.
I have only just found your channel, and am so pleased that I did. I am "getting on a bit", and am indulging myself in gear, I couldn't afford in the 80's/90's. Your whole approach, and excellent way of communicating is wonderful. I very much look forward to future videos, and being thoroughly entertained, and educated by them. Do take care, and thankyou.
Thanks for checking this out. I understand where you're coming from, and I just wish I could have afforded gear when I was young and had time to actually make music! But better late than never, right? Cheers,
@@eddieleonard6925 me too. My engineer keeps talking me out of it. But I need hands on. Trying to stay away from the mouse as much as possible. Got command 8 but I want analog with motorized faders for recall sake.
Man awesome video, i love mixers so much for the reason that not much info can be found in one place online. The mystery is so intriguing! Gonna hunt for one of these now to compliment my wheatstone sp8 24 channel console i use
@eddieleonard6925 ive really enjoyed it so far, i got it for free due to a school updating to a digital console for the theater program(they got the wheatstone from a local tv station) wheatstones are also nice because parts are still readily available for older unit and they are easy to work on
I've inherited a Quasi 8x4 from my Dad but i don't have a power supply for it. Do you have any details on the power supply and the pinout for it? I've tried A&H but they don't have any documents.
Sorry for the delayed response. Its hard to find power supplys for these old units. Their website does have the original brochure and schematics. Honestly, sometimes any power supply for the older A&H units may work. They come up from time to time on ebay/reverb, etc.
Thank u! At first, this mixer was VERY annoying because it's so limiting...but I've grown to love the sound, the layout, the feel. I'd love a few extra inserts but the preamps make up for it. Cheers!
Really love your analog way of making Beats! Ive just started out buying analog gear and making Beats without using daws. But i always master my Beats in a daw. Do u have an analog way of doing it? Keep up what you do!
I'm trying to learn how to use a daw for mastering and/or mixing, but I'm not very good at it so far. Right now, I record from mixer straight into converters and then a dsd recoder. I would like to use a computer in the future. what program do you use?
@@eddieleonard6925 i use ableton live 9... Pretty old Version but i got it for free. Definetly try the Plugin called "youlean" (its free) in your mastering Chain. It gives you Insight in what your average loudness of the whole Song actually is. Do you also master if you record a beat on a Cassette? I wanna try that next
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So cool to have your kid in your lap as you work. Sounds excellent too!
I started him early and now he loves beats :)
the production value on your videos is insane, i cant believe you dont have more subs
Yo, I truly appreciate that! Trying to keep it funky, keep it different. Thanks for tuning in.
Nice beats, hope the new kids re-discover this style of hip hop. Nice mixer, too!
....me too.
Your techniques sound excellent. Truly a man who knows how to work with his a tools
Always learning. So much more exploration to do. Thanks for listening and checking out the vibes.
I use a '76 studiomaster 16-8-4 myself. Really love these old home mixers, the pres sound super unique and give my work a character I couldn't otherwise find. Cool to see I'm not the only one 🎉
Just looked that studiomaster up. What a beauty. Especially if you found one in decent condition. Might have limitations, but I bet it's a joy to use. Cheers,
@@eddieleonard6925 it was pretty beat, but nothing some new pots and deox it couldn't fix 👍 also, I got adapters that convert the inserts to direct outs which are post-eq so it's basically 16 vintage British-style preQs. Unfortunately I don't have the I/O to run multitracks through it from the DAW but I'll get there eventually!
@@tallmccartneymusic assuming you have inserts on each channel? is that adapter something anyone can buy? that's a great mod to modernize the mixer.
@@eddieleonard6925 yes and yes! You have the D8 so you'd be totally fine doing this, but the ground hum make this unusable without breaking the loop with DI boxes
@@eddieleonard6925 Studiomaster 16 into 4 are 100 euros around here and sounds AMAZING!!!!
stumbled upon this video when searching for vintage recommendations and just had to subscribe. Love love love your beats.
Yo I appreciate that! Thank you!
That beat goes crazy and the mixer is gorgeous
Thank you. It provides a real tactile experience.
Wow this was the video I needed. Love the mixer. Im currently shopping for another mixer since mines is crapping out on me lol
Ayo Bonafide Beatz! good to hear from you. Glad this resonated. And I hope you find a mixer that fits your signal flow soon. There's a lotta creative options. I got lucky because the vintage pieces I have are well-kept and mostly still functioning, but every once in a while a channel goes out, or a fader gets scratchy..that's analog...keep them beats coming..
This is Tuff!!! Really enjoying all the content you put out. Fan from north of the border my guy
I love it up there. I got cousins in Toronto and friends in Montreal. Cheers!
I just found your channel, great content, this beat is crazy!
I appreciate that! Thanks for tuning in. Cheers,
Ive gone with a board from 1990 i respect the vintage choice staying clear of these actually limited newer hybrids
Nice..that's a great era for consoles and small format boards. You find the newer hybrids limiting? Usually they have lots of connectivity, no? It's the sound of the newer boards that falls flat for me. Might as well use a DAW and maybe some analog summing box instead. Older boards have some funk to them, which lends well to certain types of music. Lately I've been pushing the pre-amps on my Allen and Heath and there's a nice sweet spot before distortion that brings new life to samples. Thanks for checking the video.
been looking for one of this era A&H for years after seeing many 70's photos of the Philip Glass Ensemble recording/mixing with them. Love the silver design, large well spaced knobs, discrete, often transformer balanced, but still compact.
They rarely show up, but you're totally right -- they represent a unique era in compact, but high quality home mixers. I've seen some of those Phillip Glass photos, as well as others who've integrated them as sidecar mixers within bigger studios, often modded. Thanks for checking the video!
Just found your channel, very much liking the vibes. That's a sick mixer, I've been on an A&H kick for a minute and may pick up a 32 channel console sometime soon. Looking forward to going thru more of your vids...
I have a thing for vintage "budget" mixers. They're not Neve's or Api's but they're interesting and functional. Make sure you get a good power supply for that 32 channel. Cheers,
That's a gem. I have several fancy new digital mixers. Recently fixed up an old 8 channel Tascam M208 from the 80's. It has found a spot in my production room. We are talking zero latency monitoring!
My favorite thing about working with hardware mixers...no latency. Frees up the mind, creates a vibe of its own. I had a Tascam m80(?) way back when. Loved the sound, until a few of the channels went out. :(
I don’t know what I enjoyed more, seeing you and your little one producing or the Allen & Heath Review. Congrats on the little one, may your little bundle of joy bring many many blessings and great moments to you and your family.
You take old school to a whole new other level and it’s so cool! Keep up the awesome productions. Will be looking forward to your album. Will you also be dropping it in other platforms or only band camp?
Thank you! I've never released music before, so I'm researching my options, but probably only bandcamp and maybe a limited run of cassettes with bonus beats. Cheers,
@@eddieleonard6925 Check out “Top Music Attorney” in RUclips and look into Distrokid (many RUclips Videos on that subject). As cool as cassette tapes can be, we’re part of the modern digital age and sometimes we have to ride that wave even if we’re not fans. I look forward to purchasing your music soon.
Beautiful mixer by look
I love '70s designs
that groove is Too nice!
Much appreciated! I don't think I ever released this, but was a fun joint to make.
I LOVE your channel man, this stuff is gold!
I appreciate that, fam! Thanks for checking it out. Beats all day.
I have only just found your channel, and am so pleased that I did. I am "getting on a bit", and am indulging myself in gear, I couldn't afford in the 80's/90's. Your whole approach, and excellent way of communicating is wonderful. I very much look forward to future videos, and being thoroughly entertained, and educated by them. Do take care, and thankyou.
Thanks for checking this out. I understand where you're coming from, and I just wish I could have afforded gear when I was young and had time to actually make music! But better late than never, right? Cheers,
That mixer is beautiful
Thanks! Vintage Allen and Heath's are a steal. British EQ. Funky designs. Cheers,
Adorable! Future musical mind being brought up in such a good way
Teaching him young. :)
Dammn.. What a beat made so quickly!! Huge!
Thanks. I don't have lots of time, so must move quickly.
sounds great. dope beat too
YO I appreciate that! It's a fun setup.
great vibes going on here!
Thanks for tapping in. Appreciate that!
Fresh video, thanks for sharing!
Thanks for checking it out.
Watching at the barbershop. DopE beat!! Elli ! Krylon fat cap mixing pots.
Appreciate that, man. Barbershop beats. And yes, these pots do look like fat caps. haha.
Very cool man sounds killer love that beat!
Thanks for listening! I appreciate that. Cheers,
awesome video! im enjoying these
Thanks, I love me some old mixers.
@@eddieleonard6925 me too. My engineer keeps talking me out of it. But I need hands on. Trying to stay away from the mouse as much as possible. Got command 8 but I want analog with motorized faders for recall sake.
Man awesome video, i love mixers so much for the reason that not much info can be found in one place online. The mystery is so intriguing! Gonna hunt for one of these now to compliment my wheatstone sp8 24 channel console i use
How do you like the Weatstone? I've always had an obsession with broadcast consoles. They're usually so compact, beautifully made and functional.
@eddieleonard6925 ive really enjoyed it so far, i got it for free due to a school updating to a digital console for the theater program(they got the wheatstone from a local tv station) wheatstones are also nice because parts are still readily available for older unit and they are easy to work on
@@BasedFrequency That's awesome. You lucked up.
can you make a tutorial on how to route drums bass and samples all into separate tracks while only using one sampler
Sure. If you only have 1 or 2 outs, then you have to route them one at a time. If you have multiple outs, then it's much easier.
Woah it is a beauty! Nice sounds
Thanks for listening...
If i hit the lotto im getting the neve bcm 10 with the shelford build out i can dream on vintage king right
it took me over a year to save up for some of my gear. i'm always on the lookout for beat-up versions/floor models for that extra discount.
SNAREEE 😭😭😭
:)
My G, keep it up & God bless your house hold
Thank you sir!
I've inherited a Quasi 8x4 from my Dad but i don't have a power supply for it. Do you have any details on the power supply and the pinout for it? I've tried A&H but they don't have any documents.
Sorry for the delayed response. Its hard to find power supplys for these old units. Their website does have the original brochure and schematics. Honestly, sometimes any power supply for the older A&H units may work. They come up from time to time on ebay/reverb, etc.
legend
this mixer, yes.
Uohhh amazing mixer very nice I love your gear. ¡¡¡¡
Thank u! At first, this mixer was VERY annoying because it's so limiting...but I've grown to love the sound, the layout, the feel. I'd love a few extra inserts but the preamps make up for it. Cheers!
all rules my friend! but, this beat!? wooow bro, i love this sound,really really thanx hermano, i love you chanel and music, insane!! really love man!
I truly appreciate that! I love making beats and experimenting with sound, so I'm glad this resonates. Happy music making hermano! Suerte
Really love your analog way of making Beats! Ive just started out buying analog gear and making Beats without using daws. But i always master my Beats in a daw. Do u have an analog way of doing it?
Keep up what you do!
I'm trying to learn how to use a daw for mastering and/or mixing, but I'm not very good at it so far. Right now, I record from mixer straight into converters and then a dsd recoder. I would like to use a computer in the future. what program do you use?
@@eddieleonard6925 i use ableton live 9... Pretty old Version but i got it for free. Definetly try the Plugin called "youlean" (its free) in your mastering Chain. It gives you Insight in what your average loudness of the whole Song actually is. Do you also master if you record a beat on a Cassette? I wanna try that next
Do you connect it to a digital interface to mix/master more work in DAW?
The outputs of my DAW flow into this mixer, and then back into the mastering chain in my computer.
Nice
Thanks!
Wherenyo akai mixer brooooo!
akai mixer?
@@eddieleonard6925 huh didnt you had that akai mg612?
@@shufflephunk not that i know of
lol i am sosorry for confusion then.. nice studio though!@@eddieleonard6925
Like the oldsku vibe..
Appreciate that. Thanks for checking this out.
Where are you from bro ?
NY
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS
I appreciate your enthusiasm, Christian. ;)
@@eddieleonard6925 Your content speaks to me on so many levels.
2:52 free samples yoink
have fun with them drums :)
Too much distortion.
Looking back, I totally agree.