DIYRE - Modular Magic.
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- Contact: info@thecabinrecordings.com
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AEA R88:
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Shure KSM313:
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Shure Beta 57:
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BeyerDynamic M88:
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Radial DI:
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Universal Apollo X16:
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Welcome to the cabin, everyone! If you've followed my journey, you know that I've always had this irresistible urge to explore new audio gear. It's been a recurring theme in my 12-year adventure in the world of audio. I'm always on the lookout for something fresh, something that adds a spark of creativity to my work. But you know what? That's not unique to just me. Many of us are on this endless quest for the next great piece of gear.
In today's video, we're going to dive deep into a solution that has completely changed the game for me. It's called the Colour Duo by DIY Recording Equipment. This device is a game-changer because it allows you to evolve your gear alongside your creative journey. The best part? You don't have to break the bank with each new addition.
So, join me as we explore the Colour Duo's design, features, and incredible flexibility. This is your ticket to a world where you can experiment with different tones, textures, and colours, all while keeping your budget in check.
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It’s me! I’m the brother! I had so much fun designing and making this stand, but it’s nowhere near as much effort and class as you’ve poured into this video! Proud of you bro ❤️
Thank you for the effort and constant help! :) you are the best. 🚀❤️
The good Brothers Brits
Seriously, Alec's music in these videos hits differently! I find myself replaying the tunes more than checking out the gear. Can't get enough of those killer beats and melodies. Keep the music coming, Alec - it's fire!
Thank you so much!! :D
That TM79 sounds amazing on vocals
It’s so solid! I was wondering what a summing mixer with them on each channel would be like, when it’s not working hard it sounds insane as well.
Hell yeah! Philly represent - These guys also do repairs for a bunch of studios here in town and they've been crazy friendly the few times I've talked to them.
Ahh yeah! Seem like a great bunch of humans for sure! :)
Always looking forward to your reviews more than any other, Alec! Nice to see a really well done one for DIYRE, I've been curious about them for years and haven't bitten the bullet to try them for myself.
PS: soft nudge for the songs you've used on this channel to be up for streaming ;)
Thank you so much! :)
Yeah, working on it! :)
Realy great demo, Alec. I've been using their gear literally since they started and there's so much amazing stuff they have on offer for folks who are interested in DIY electronics. Their DI and Reamp boxes are easy enough for beginners but sound great for studios of all sizes and we have proven in many tests and measurements that the CP5 Mic pre is quieter/lower noise floor than the Grace m101. The preamps were created in cooperation with GKL Labs (worth a search) and their owners gave a great talk on mic preamps "The Sound of Pre Amps - Eric Gaskell" and "TheHistory & Evolution of Mic Preamplifier Circuits - Peter Gaskell" Be well!
Thank you so much! :) really appreciate the insight and the suggestions. That mic pre is insane. 👌🏽
Man, the song is really great. I couldn't get through the video without going back to listen to it several times. Thank you for such an excellent experience, you really made my day
Thank you so much for the super kind words! :)
I am not really into that style of music, but that was pretty good. Really talented.
That pre chorus drum part is mooooooney brother. Great job!
Thank you so much! :)
Yo thanks for doing a review of these modules and the Colour duo! I have a bunch of color modules and the Colour duo myself and think it’s a really cool concept that not much people know about. I hope more manufacturers get involved. I’m pushing some of my friends that have audio companies to join in! Thanks
Thank you! :)
Another brilliant demo. Thank you.❤
Thank you so much! :)
Great review …. Good song well done 🙌it takes a lot of work and time to get these reviews done 👍keep up the good work.
Thank you so much! 🧡
I've been aware of DIYRE for years, now. Have always been curious about their stuff. I also watched all those videos when they dropped and have been intrigued ever since. Thanks for the demo!
Thank you for watching! :)
Seriously the best gear reviews, and I can always look forward to whatever song is used to showcase the gear.
The Colour ecosystem is so cool. I have a few from Louder Than Liftoff, and I’m always surprised at how effortlessly those little cards can elevate a mix.
Thank you so much! :)
Totally agree, it’s been amazing using them on a variety of sources here.
Sound Great as always
Thank you so much! :)
I have the Royal Blue in my Link Audio SL4K-E01 preamps, giving me an amalgam for an SSL 4K preamp and a Neve 1081 preamp. It's really nice, and you barely need to mix it in. Really nice stuff. I've actually debated grabbing these and putting together some nice sonic options.
Whoah just checked out the link stuff. Looks incredible! :)
@@alecbrits yeah, I have a pair of the sl4k-e01 preamps with royal blue colour modules. I have a pair of their brown knob 4K EQs, and a pair of actual SSL 611 DYN comps. Link recently released their version of the ssl comp too. These are wonderful channel strips. The Royal Blue I use more for tracking for that Neve warmth. Really nice stuff. Check them out.
Love the tune!! That's a great hooky chorus.
Gear seems intriguing but I'd have to try one out to be convinced.
Thanks Scott! 🚀 absolutely, you gotta give it a go.
Thanks good video, you vocals are great
Thank you so much! :)
I wish they would make a 8x8 line level box so you could just use these as inserts while tracking or mixing. Think of a 8 channel rack unit with 8 of the 15ips modules as a sudo tape tracking for drums just to add even more flavor to a console or you could use it as a summing box with 4x4 stereo outs. No mic pres just line level options with maybe DB-25 as i/o to cut down on cost.
So interesting you say this, as I was walking into work this morning, I was thinking the exact same thing! :)
@@alecbrits They say great minds think alike!! HAHA Cheers!!
Not a box but I use a pair of Louder than Liftoff Mister Focus 500 series modules either after Micparts as a second stage in the chain or as inserts when I need more heft on drum groups or the like.
@@QuiethouseRecording I have a pair of the 500 series Colour palette modules and I love them I only have the CTX and JFT modules in them but they are nice!! But I use a console for tracking and it would be nice to have a 8x8 box as inserts since I use the console's mic pre's 90% of the time. I could just wire up a couple of 8x8 boxes for a very nice 16 channel mixing setup for things like drums. I have found that using a desk for tracking gives my sessions a nice glue and phase coherency I don't get when just using 20 different preamps and channel-strips so adding say 8 or even 16 of the 15ips modules to permanent channels on the console would be amazing and a 19 inch rack box would save on buying 2 more 500 series chassis and then 16 of the 500 series modules. It would be like a an all analog version of the McDSP APB LOL!! Cheers!!!
thanks for sharing dude, rock on! x
Thank you so much! :)
You’re really good!
The TM-79 is based on the line input amplifiers on a 3M M79 tape machine, from what I understand. Dig it!
Ah! My bad, that’s good to know! :)
Great song man!❤
Thank you so much! :)
Great review Alec 👍🏾
Thank you! :)
wonderful 💪😍👍
Thank you! :)
I keep saying it and I will probably continue doing so: These songs are all hecking bangers and are the second-to-main reason I watch Alec. The first is his affable demeanor and easy charm, of course.
The reviewa are like a nice bonus.
Some strong Men At Work / Police vibes with this one, no? Maybe a little Toto? Anyway I love it. Totally catchy.
Ahh thank you mate! :D yeah, feels like sting and Dave Matthew’s snuck into this one a little.
wow cool song, too
Thanks so much! :)
I'm certainly interested in the dual mono configuration having the ability to stereo link and be properly stereo matched
The potentiometers are stepped. :) stereo linking would be ace!
Nice!
My attention diverted from focusing on the sonic character of the equipment to the song , really like the song. Where can I hear the full version ? your song reminds me a bit of a song called Worry by Little Commets
Thanks so much! :) love the little Commets!
It's an amazing company.and their concept. Im rocking the 2520 opamp modules these days (API flavor). I wish they would make VU analog or LED meters which is hard to find in the market, if any out there
Nice! :) ooo, I do like a good VU meter.
Have you looked at Crookwood VU meters?
god DAMN you sound great
Thank you! :D
Great video! Thanks so much for making it. I'm looking to get into the color modules for mixing and tracking, and I was wondering if you had an opinion/experience with how the CTX (or any of the other modules) would fair across a whole mix added in subtly for some console flavor? Thanks again!
I would imagine it to work quite well. :) ive not used it like that for my workflow, but i love what it does to stereo sub groups like drums, acoustic guitars etc.
Ha, I was wondering about that stand and who would have gone through the trouble of printing it. Now I know 😂
Hahaha :) them Brits brothers are at it again.
Sold!
What were your top 3 if you could only have 3, what would that combo look like?
This needs some Steve Lukather! Great track~!
Agreed! :) I think I need Steve all the time. Thank you so much.
I guess due to the manufacture tolerances of modules and no stepped pots for the colors it´s not for mixbus duties, right? In principle it could be interesting to blend all these colors to a customized 2-bus color.
The potentiometers are stepped. :) I’m not too sure on the tolerances. Might be worth reaching out to them and asking about tolerances.
Look up the Louder than Liftoff Mister Focus.
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Also any chance of you guys selling the module holders?
It’s not something we are planning on currently, but never say never. :)
ALBUM. NOW
Working on it! :)
I think the audio is glitching, I'm hearing pops and clicks.
Yeah, it’s a trade off for using the IO plug-in. Working on a solution for that in the future that will allow me to bypass and bring in hardware quietly without any artifices. :)
@@alecbrits Yes I expect it when you turn on I/o but I was hearing it other times as well. Maybe check the waveform in post?
@@UmasPapaI know. :)
@@alecbrits Thanks for doing such a good job with this video, the colour format is criminally underrated. I have a bunch and really love them. I'd love to see more videos on this in the future! Maybe you could get one of those transformer based XLR splitters and then send one side to a colour pre without processing, and the other side with colour, so you can have two tracks for everything on the way in. For drums you could use some other clean preamp assuming you have 8ch of the same clean pre
not clear to me if the 3 color modules can be used at the same time and also in parallel and/or in series! 🤔 ??
The three modules can be used at the time & they are in series. :)
Will they ship to India
Email them and ask. :)
I see you have Warm WA-14s on the piano. Do you prefer them over the current AKG C414 XLII/XLS?
I don’t know if I prefer them. :) currently testing them out to see how they perform. I’ve not used the newer AKG414’s, so I can’t honestly say which I prefer.
The DIY Webpage is not opening up.....
Sorry Frank! Not too sure why that’s not working. :)
Now the Webpage is online and all is fine.
@@alecbrits
All these very minor changes can be done ITB for way cheaper. Really not worth it.
Thanks for your input. :)
Sorcery*
Oh boy, dyslexia strikes again! Thank you for highlighting that will be sorted asap. :)
@@alecbrits no problem, easy mistake :)
Would love to see another highlighting modules by Louder than Liftoff.
Implode, Royal Blue, FETFilter, Mass Drivr, Pentode, etc... and the uComp from Zombie Rec.
Wish someone had the discontinued HRK modules La2, comp54, classicVCA, ssVCA, us pentode, cab sim, there were so many before BartHrk removed the info from the web.
Perhaps in the future! :)
@@alecbrits i am fascinated that nobody has done an ALL compressor color comparison. Or even 1176 clones vs Implode. fingers crossed for the future