Founded by Ron Wells (PKA Jack Smooth) in 1989, Sound Entity Studio was used by many household names in the underground dance music scene. The studio is mainly known for pioneering the 'Jungle Techno' and 'Intelligent Drum & Bass' genres.
The final setup below was eventually disbanded in 1997.
The final setup below was eventually disbanded in 1997.
Sound Entity Studio : 1989-1997
SYNTHESIS
Roland
JX8-P
Roland
SH-101 x 2
Roland
Juno 106
Roland
MKS-70
Roland
JV-1080
Control Synthesis
Deep Bass Nine
Korg
Wavestation A/D
Korg
01/W
Novation
Bass Station
Novation
Drum Station
Yamaha
TG500
Yamaha RM50
EMU Proformance+
Ensoniq ASR10
Yamaha RM50
EMU Proformance+
Ensoniq ASR10
EFFECTS
Boss
SE50 - Multi FX
ZOOM
9010 - Multi FX
ZOOM
9120 - Multi FX
Ensoniq
DP/4 - Multi FX
ZOOM
9030 - Multi FX
Electro Harmonix
Small Stone - Phaser
Boss
- Super Phaser
Behringer
Edison Stereo Image Processor
OTHER
RolandMC-300 Sequencer
SteinbergCubase (Atari -> PC)
Allen & Heath
GS3 32 Track Mixing Console
(powered by custom PSU by James Henriot of Whest Audio)
(powered by custom PSU by James Henriot of Whest Audio)
ATC
SCM 20 ASL Pro monitors
Beyerdynamic
DT990 Pro Headphones
Fostex
T40RP Headphones
Beyerdynamic
M 88 TG Mic
Panasonic
SV-3800 DAT Recorder
In 2005, after 8 years away from music, Ron started thinking about composing again. He embarked on a project to rebuild the studio from the ground up. The studio has since been relocated to The Algarve, Portugal and has been renamed 'Sound Entity Atlantec'.
Sound Entity Atlantec : Present Day
SYNTHESIS
EMU
Proformance+
Ensoniq
ASR-10
Korg
Radias
Korg KingKORG
Korg KingKORG
Korg
M3 + Radias
Korg
O1R/W
Korg
Wavestation
Nord
2X Rack
Novation
Ultranova
Roland
MKS-70 + PG800
Roland
MKS-50 + PG300
Roland
Fantom X6
Roland
Fantom G6
Roland
Integra 7
Roland D-110
Roland D-110
Roland
SPD-30 + TM2 + pads/cymbals/pedals
Waldorf
Blofeld
Waldorf Streichfett
Waldorf Streichfett
Yamaha
Motif XS Rack
OTHER
AKG
C414B XLS Mic
ATC
SCM 20 ASL Pro Monitors
Behringer Ultramatch Pro SRC2496
Behringer Ultramatch Pro SRC2496
Beyerdynamic
T5P Gen 2 Headphones
Fostex
AC2496 (16ch) A/D Converter
HIFIMAN
HE500 Monitoring Headphones
iConnectivity mio10 MIDI Router
Lucid
GENx192 Master Clock
MOTU
112D AVB Digital Interface
MOTU 16A AVB AD/DA Interface
MOTU 16A AVB AD/DA Interface
Rode
S-1 Mic
Roland
MC-300 Sequencer
Sennheiser
HD 25-1 II Headphones x 2
SPL
Frontliner (Lundahl) (A/D) Channel Strip
SPL
2Control Monitor Controller
Steinberg
Cubase 14 Pro (mixing ITB)
Steinberg
Halion 7 (Absolute 6)
Steinberg
Wavelab 12 Pro
TC Electronic Clarity M Stereo Metering/Analysis Tools
TC Electronic Clarity M Stereo Metering/Analysis Tools
PC
6 Cores @ 4.2Ghz / 32Gb RAM / M2 SSD
Tascam
DA-3000 Master Recorder
Sonifex RB-SC1 Sample Rate Converter
Sonifex RB-SC1 Sample Rate Converter
TC Electronic
Konnekt 48 AD/DA Converter
TC Electronic
Digital Konnekt X32 Digital Converter
Van Damme
/ Neutrik X-B (custom wired throughout)
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