Kostas Maskalides

Kostas Maskalides, has expressed a preference for the Arturia Oberheim SEM V Software Synthesizer, highlighting its exceptional analog behavior and suitability for bass sounds and arpeggios. This information is derived from a SoundCloud post by Kostas Maskalides titled "Kostas Maskalides - Arrival."

Kostas Maskalides has confirmed through a track posted on SoundCloud titled "Space X" that he frequently uses the Arturia Pigments 4 Software Synthesizer in his productions, noting its versatility for creating evolving sounds, including pads, basslines, effects, arpeggios, leads, and atmospheres.

It is confirmed that Kostas Maskalides utilizes the Moog Mariana bass synth, as evidenced by his track "Dawn" available on SoundCloud, where the distinctive sound of the Moog Mariana can be heard. This track is part of his "Stardust " album.

Kostas Maskalides frequently utilizes Synapse Audio The Legend, a plugin known for emulating the Moog Model D, in his productions. This is evidenced by his own statement on SoundCloud regarding its usage in his track "Kostas Maskalides - Gust."

Kostas Maskalides has confirmed his frequent use of the u-he Diva Software Synthesizer Plugin. He describes Diva as "a great all-round analog-sounding synth that offers great sound sculpting possibilities," highlighting its significant role in his recent projects. This information is sourced directly from his track "Space X".

Kostas Maskalides utilizes the Cherry Audio GX-80 Synthesizer, as evidenced in his track "When We Were Still Human," which is available on SoundCloud under his authorship. This synthesizer is known for its ability to replicate the sounds of the legendary CS-80 and GX-1, particularly in crafting strings and pads.

In his track "Metamorphosis Pt.1" on SoundCloud, Kostas Maskalides highlights his use of the Arturia Synthi V plugin, which emulates the classic EMS synthesizer. He values it for its ability to create "rare interstellar arpeggios," though he notes it's somewhat challenging to program.

Kostas Maskalides has utilized the Arturia CS-80 V3 in various works, in this instance evidenced by the track "Footprints In The Sand" by Kostas Maskalides and Mike Galiatsos.

In his track "Light & Color" on SoundCloud, Kostas Maskalides showcases his use of the Cherry Audio Elka-X synth plugin, highlighting its ability to deliver extraordinary sounds.

Kostas Maskalides showcases his use of the Arturia Solina V Software Synthesizer in his track "Light & Color" on SoundCloud, highlighting its capabilities as a powerful string ensemble instrument.

The "Duck" is simply the best side-chaining tool out there! Always in use on every track that requires proper ducking!

Kostas Maskalides has explicitly stated that he has been using Reason as his main DAW since 2006, highlighting its modular environment as ideal for his workflow.

I really like the Mini-V. It somehow seems to be the most expressive of all my model D emulations.

Kostas Maskalides uses the Arturia Prophet-5 V synth plugin to craft arpeggios and warm melodies, as demonstrated in his track "Arrival" on SoundCloud.

Kostas Maskalides often utilizes the Arturia Oberheim Matrix-12 V synth plugin for its capability to produce distinctive sounds, as evidenced by his track "When We Were Still Human" hosted on SoundCloud.

Kostas Maskalides has confirmed his use of the Nektar Panorama T4 as his MIDI keyboard of choice, highlighting its responsive keybed ideal for synth performance, through his personal testimony on SoundCloud.

Kostas Maskalides has utilized the Arturia ARP 2600 V3 Software Synthesizer in his track "Walking On Stardust Trails," as evident from his own SoundCloud page.

Kostas Maskalides frequently uses the Arturia OB-Xa V synth to create arpeggios and melodic sequences, as demonstrated in his track "Firefly" on SoundCloud.

Kostas Maskalides has confirmed his use of the Arturia Modular V for creating various experimental sounds and adding atmospherics.

I master all my works over the last 5 years with Ozone, and I still use version 8! I find it ideal for my mastering needs and very convenient as an all-in-one mastering suite!

In a picture taken from the private studio of Kostas Maskalides in Assenede, Belgium, we see the rare and discontinued ADAM Audio S2.5-A studio monitor (one of two) that Kostas has been using for music production, mixing, and mastering, bought in 2003. This speaker features a 9-inch HexaCone woofer and an ART folded tweeter, with a frequency response of 34 Hz to 35 kHz and a cabinet volume of 18.6 liters per unit. Notably, in 20 years of daily use, these speakers have been serviced only once in 2014 when they were sent to ADAM Audio headquarters in Germany for woofer replacement.


In a recent Facebook post, Kostas Maskalides shared a picture showcasing his use of the Arturia MiniBrute V in Reason 12, stating: "So... the brand new 'Minibrute V' just came out and I had to add it to my collection for many reasons besides my synthesizer addiction! First off, the sound. It reeks ANALOG! It's warm, unsettling and surprisingly expressive!"

Kostas Maskalides has confirmed the use of the Synapse Audio Antidote RE synthesizer in his track "Chrono Horizon" to create some of its otherworldly sound effects. According to Maskalides, "It is a quite old virtual synth and very basic in functionality, but it sounds incredibly good."

In an interview for Soundwaves radio earlier this April, Kostas Maskalides confirmed the use of Arturia EFX Fragments in his productions, specifically discussing the production techniques applied to his track "Days of Glorious Sunshine" from his latest album "From Here to Eternity," as shared by Maskalides on SoundCloud.

Kostas Maskalides uses Arturia Augmented Strings on his album "From Here to Eternity," specifically in the track "Stratosphere," where it was utilized alongside Pigments to craft the atmospheric string ensemble the composition required. This is evidenced by the track "Stratosphere" available on SoundCloud, posted by Maskalides himself.

Kostas Maskalides is confirmed to use the Arturia Augmented Brass physical modeling synthesizer in his music production, as evidenced by its use in the track "Bloom" from his album "Soundscape," available on his SoundCloud.

Kostas Maskalides often uses the Arturia Jun-6 V for his ambient works, as evidenced by his track "Framed Memories" on SoundCloud.

Kostas Maskalides uses the Arturia Piano V3, as evidenced by the track "Radiant" on his SoundCloud profile.

Kostas Maskalides uses the Arturia Mellotron V for its strings and acoustic guitar sounds, as demonstrated in his track "Between Strings" from the album "Soundscape," available for listening on SoundCloud.

Kostas Maskalides is known to utilize the Arturia B-3 V for organ sounds, as evidenced in his track "Decadence" from the album 'Soundscape' on SoundCloud, where this specific gear is mentioned.