Outboard Gear Won’t Make This Synth Less Boring...

Can outboard gear fix sounds that you absolutely don't love? In this stream we are going to discuss one of the most common errors that many producers make in the studio when buying and using Outboard gear. I will discuss a recent scenario where I almost made this critical error with outboard gear in the studio and discuss what I did to correct it. If you're on the market for outboard gear, let me know in the comments what outboard gear you're interested in and how you plan to use it. Memberships: Join this channel to get access to exclusive recording sessions and product demos before the rest of the world:    / @altruwest   Book a Consultation: https://altruwest.com/product-categor... Purchase the Sound Mind E-Book https://altruwest.com/product/the-sou... (Affiliate Links) Affiliate Links: Use our affiliate links below to purchase the tools we use to produce these videos (We receive a commission from purchases made via the links below) Products we discussed during this stream: Check out my full list of studio essentials including synths and keyboards I like here: https://www.zzounds.com/a--3996638/sh... ASM Ashun Sound Machines Hydrasynth Keyboard Synthesizer, 49-Key https://www.zzounds.com/a--3996638/it... Empirical Labs EL9 Mike-E Microphone Preamp https://www.zzounds.com/a--3996638/it... TK Audio Transformer Stereo Bus Harmonic Processor https://www.zzounds.com/a--3996638/it... Studio Essentials: Looking to add professional sound treatment in your room? Get 10% off Acoustic Treatment products from ProSoCoustic: https://www.prosocoustic.com/ Use the discount code: Altruwest Looking to purchase a new audio interface for your studio? Get 15% off MAP on RME Audio interfaces: https://www.rme-usa.com Use the discount code: Altruwest Our Top Interface Pick: RME UFXIII https://www.rme-usa.com/fireface-ufx-... Get 15% off MAP on Ferrofish Converters: https://ferrofish-usa.com/ Use the discount code: Altruwest Our Top Converter Pick: Ferrofish Pulse 16MX Analog to ADAT/MADI Converter https://ferrofish-usa.com/pulse_16_mx... Looking to add professional grade analog signal processing to your hybrid setup? Handsome Audio Zulu 500 https://altruwest.com/product/handsom... Video Streaming Gear We Use Video Main Camera: Sony A6100 https://amzn.to/4ikNCqv Lense: Sigma 16mm E-Mount https://amzn.to/41IVriy Secondary Camera: Sony ZV E10 2 https://amzn.to/4bMSKkL Video Capture Card: Elgato Cam Link 4k https://amzn.to/4hqzfiX Lighting: Neewer FS150B LED https://amzn.to/41IC7SE Softbox: Neewer 35.4 Octagonal https://amzn.to/4iMJb7H Elgato Stream Deck Mk2 https://amzn.to/4hv7VQK Microphone: Shure SM7B https://amzn.to/4bMTer5 Headphones: DT770 https://amzn.to/4iICEei Audiotechnica M20x https://amzn.to/3QSAKvx Trackball: Kensington Expert Pro https://amzn.to/3FMo0EA Donations: Cash App: https://cash.app/$Altruwest Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/Altruwest Chapters: Here is a chapter list for the video based on the content discussed: Introduction: A Critical Studio Error (00:00:00) Administrative & Community Shoutouts (00:03:20) The Hydrasynth Journey: High Hopes to Disappointment (00:09:00) Trying to "Fix" Sound with Hardware (00:14:17) The Rule: Garbage In, Garbage Out (00:18:37) Final Decision: Selling the Hydrasynth (00:23:05) Future Plans: Software Synths & Analog Sweetening (00:23:55) Viewer Q&A: MIDI Controllers, Vintage Racks, and Modern Synths (00:29:05) Technical Issues & Wrap-up (00:43:55)