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GEAR

Gear is nice and can be inspiring, but it doesn't make a good record or guarantees top notch inspired performances. Vibe and flow do. 

There is a quirky collection of (mostly) vintage gear and random stuff at Evolver, all available for sessions at no additional cost. Knowing how personal gear choices can be, feel free to bring your own. 

R E C O R D I N G  &  O U T B O A R D

Digital system
Mac Mini running Logic
Antelope Orion 32+ converter over Thunderbolt

Tracking console
90s Soundcraft Ghost 32 channels w/ preamps

Monitoring
Adam Audio A8Hs

Compressors etc.
1176 copy (2x)
LA2A copy (2x)
dbx 160x 
BSS DPR-402
TK Audio BC501 (SSL mixbus+)
FMR Audio RNC1773 
Alesis MIDIVERB II

Delay
70s Ace Tone EC-10 tape echo (pre-Space Echo)
 

M I C R O P H O N E S 

There's a decent collection of all kinds of good microphones available, some usual suspects and some curiosities and best kept secrets. There are quite some ribbon mics available (incl 2 stereo ones, Blumlein-proof), a number of large and small condensers and a selection of dynamics (incl 2x DrAlien Alien8, perfect for kick drum or bass cab), not many SM57s though. No fancy (vintage German) mics worth the price of a car.
 

G U I T A R  &  B A S S 

Amps
Matamp GT120 (no MV 70s)
Ampeg V4B (1969)
Ampeg V4B (1972)
Tube Works RT-2100 (90s)
Sunn Beta Lead (80s)
Peavey 400 series Bass (70s)
Roost SR100 (6x EL34 70s)
Sound City L120 mkiv (6x EL34 70s)
Sound City L100 mkiii/Hiwatt Custom 100 (rebuilt to vintage DR103 specs, 70s/2020s)
Ampeg SVT Classic (90s)
Ampeg Micro VR (20s)
Quilter Overdrive 200 (20s)
Yamaha RA-100 (70s Leslie style w/ solid state amp)
Fender Twin Reverb (1976 Silverface)
London City MvG 100 (00s cute tiny solid state amp)

Cabs
Awe 4x12
Awe 2x12 (open back)
Awe 2x15 (ported back)
Awe 4x10/1x15
Hiwatt 4x12 (2010s)
Pearl 2x15 (70s bass/gtr Bassman copy, modded)
Ampeg 8x10 (USA 2000)

All the “Awe” cabs are hand-built by me, inspired by stained Emperor cabinets and with standard Orange/Matamp dimensions. These are super sturdy and punchy (but warm), made of birch plywood and a lot of internal bracing for stiffness. All cabs are loaded with A level brand speakers, often mixed within one cab.

Pedals
Yes. Quite some. A lot actually. OK a serious collection, but they can be used as outboard gear too you know. 
 

D R U M S

Shells
Slingerland COW 70s 24/18/14/13
Gretsch Catalina Club Rock 2010s 24/16/12

Snares
Slingerland Sound King COB 60s 14x6,5
Gretsch Catalina Club Rock 2010s 14x6,5

Cymbals
Diril Sweet hihat 15
Diril D crash 19
Diril D crash 20
Diril Traditional ride 22
 

S Y N T H S  &  N O I S E  M A K E R S

Behringer Poly D (Moog MiniMoog copy)
Korg monotron Delay
Widara Distant Voices Theremin
Etc.
 

 

Evolver is located in Dordrecht (NL) at Dordtse Kil III.
david@evolverstudio.nl 

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