andrey_m_clis_ryzhkov's Reviews
Go-to mic
It's a tube mic with 3 patterns and built-in low freq filter. It's huge, and heavy and has it's own external power source. Really nice, vibey, maybe too open in "presence" zone of 2-5k, but detailed and warm enough. Use it for vocals, acoustic instruments - it will do it's job. For approximately 500$ it's a great deal!
Diva, THE synth.
Well, I've just want to say - it sounds. If you need any oldschool analog-ish sound in your production, you're just found the goldmine. It's the most versatile synth, when you want to get "that sound". With all the respect, Arturia and Roland plug-outs are just step behind. Comparing A/B to actually analog, I found, that Diva has more colours and is more versatile, due to its modulation and "hacking" potential.
After 10 years can't get enough of them
These little babies look very shy in the studio, but, believe me, somehow they sound as loud, as your eardrum can handle. They play as low as 42 hz (actually, it's crazy, cause they are 5" only), and as high as a dolphin can hear. They have to get used to. A-series and F-series are NOT S and SX, so don't judge these, if you had bad experience with budget series. They have one big problem - A.R.T. drivers are something you're need to understand. You could make your high frequencies sound too dull, or too bright. So, after some time you'll understand, how to handle it.
Pretty much all you need to produce music with bass
Many people got rid of old 10xx gens and bought Barefoots or other stuff. But if you want "classic" sound, nice low-end extension, big SPL and overall balanced sound in 5-6 feet zone, better try these. Stereo image is accurate, the "depth" of sounds is good. There is issue with low mids - they are smeared, comparing to everything above crossover frequency. But, same problem occurs in many many situations - big PA's, car audio and etc. So, if you'll pair 'em with NS10 or similar speakers, you'll get pretty much full control over the sound.