Drop In To F9 Studios

We caught up with James Wiltshire  at his studio in Brighton, to see how he creates his award-winning sample collections for F9 Audio. Inside the studio, we see some AKAI Samplers: S950, S1100, and S3200 with modern upgrades, as well as his Oberheim Matrix, Custom made EEPROM Chips, and his enviable Synth collection. James also discusses his processing techniques, why he still believes in vintage technology, as well as showing us some of the synthesizers which inspire him to create. 

Sections:
- Intro
- Using a Pre Amp
- Parallel Processing Mixer 
- Making a Sample Collection
- AKAI Samplers: S950, S1100, and S3200
- S612, Gotek Drives and Zulu SCSI Adapter
- Oberheim matrix
- Custom made EEPROM Chips
- Linn Drum & Korg DDD-1
- Studio Monitoring
- Synths
- Other Rack gear 

Patreons now have access to an EXCLUSIVE F9 Audio Linn Drum Sample Collection - These were all recorded at Salvation Studios in Brighton, through their Neve 8068 console and the outboard collection including Pultex EQp1, Distressors, API 2500 and some bought in SSL rack mounts. Some of the sounds were processed through the Studio's original 140 Hardware Plate and the Bricasti M7 - lovely stuff! 

113 Samples 
73MB

• 2 Kicks

• 8 Percs

• 11 Snares

• 9 Rim

• 4 Hi Tom

• 4 Mid Tom

• 5 Hi Hat

• 4 Cymbals

• 15 Verb Kicks

• 12 Verb Snare

• 8 Verb Rims

• 8 Verb Tom

• 12 Verb Perc

• 7 Impulse Responses 

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