Improves studio production using Focusrite RedNet and ISA equipment by Christian Olde Wolbers.
Christian Olde Wolbers, a renowned multi-instrumentalist and producer, has upgraded his studio setup with Focusrite's RedNet and ISA solutions. This move, set to enhance his busy and diverse career, will be evident in the upcoming Cypress Hill record, due for release in June.
The Dutch musician, who has contributed to bands like Fear Factory, Beowülf, and Vio-lence, has designed his studio around RedNet and Focusrite ISA preamps to cater to his need for efficiency and versatility.
Superior Audio Quality and Networked Flexibility
Focusrite's ISA preamps, renowned for their classic, high-quality analog sound, provide clean, transparent, and warm tones that enhance the clarity and detail of recordings. This improvement in audio fidelity is a significant benefit in professional studio environments.
The RedNet range facilitates Dante-enabled audio networking, allowing multiple audio sources to be connected over Ethernet with ultra-low latency and high channel counts. This flexibility simplifies complex routing and scalability in studios, accommodating various setups and expansions.
Reliable and Professional-Grade Hardware
Focusrite's pro audio equipment, including RedNet interfaces and ISA preamps, is designed for durability and stable performance, which is crucial in demanding studio settings.
Streamlined Workflow and Control
Devices like the Scarlett 16i16 and Focusrite Control software enable intuitive monitoring, routing, and preamp gain adjustment, aiding efficient session management.
Upgrade and Trade-in Opportunities
Focusrite’s trade-in programs and discount offers help studios upgrade economically while leveraging high-quality solutions.
Olde Wolbers' studio setup includes 20 channels of Focusrite ISA preamps, including four ISA 428s and one ISA 828, for live instrumentation and efficient capture. He admires the natural tone of Focusrite ISA preamps, particularly using them on drums and bass, and in combination with his SSL and API EQs.
A Diverse Portfolio and Future Projects
Olde Wolbers moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1993 to join Fear Factory and became immersed in the region's heavy music community. Currently, he is producing Cypress Hill's upcoming record, which features a unique fusion of genres with the London Symphony Orchestra. This collaboration commemorates the 30th anniversary of Cypress Hill's album Black Sunday, and a bespoke orchestral arrangement will be performed by a full 70-piece ensemble.
Olde Wolbers is also developing a solo metal project where he steps out front as the lead vocalist. Additionally, he is producing a hardcore project featuring Brad Wilk from Rage Against the Machine, Nick Oliveri (formerly of Queens of the Stone Age), and Tom Capone from Quicksand.
Olde Wolbers values Focusrite's technical support, stating that it makes a significant difference when sessions are on the line and artists are waiting to record. He describes the move to RedNet as more than a gear upgrade, emphasizing its importance for professional standards from the first note to the final master.
The Red 16Line and RedNet A16R interfaces provide Olde Wolbers with 32 channels of pristine conversion for his studio setup, ensuring the highest quality recordings for his high-profile projects.
- Christian Olde Wolbers appreciates the natural tone of Focusrite ISA preamps, especially on drums, bass, and when combined with his SSL and API EQs in his upgraded studio setup.
- Focusrite Control software, used in Olde Wolbers' studio, simplifies session management by enabling intuitive monitoring, routing, and preamp gain adjustment.
- To accommodate his need for efficiency and versatility, Olde Wolbers has designed his studio around RedNet audio network solutions and Focusrite ISA preamps, which cater to data-and-cloud-computing and technology-driven studios.
