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Post by kcatthedog on Jan 24, 2016 16:35:51 GMT -6
Thoughts ?
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Post by jsteiger on Jan 24, 2016 18:45:27 GMT -6
I think Greg Wurth is a total badass. You gotta be to work for Steve Vai.
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Post by tasteliketape on Jan 24, 2016 18:48:05 GMT -6
Wonder what happens when you put Scotts op amps in there could be sexual just saying[br
I own a bit of inward connections gear and like it a lot so not meant to be a negative thing just maybe another option
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Post by kcatthedog on Jan 24, 2016 18:49:51 GMT -6
gotta say the pop the top shot is pretty cool  |
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Post by jsteiger on Jan 24, 2016 19:08:33 GMT -6
I imagine the opamps are socketed. I just sent Greg a note. We'll see if he pops by to talk more about it.
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Post by ragan on Jan 24, 2016 19:22:26 GMT -6
Anyone know a price?
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Post by gregwurth on Jan 24, 2016 19:33:51 GMT -6
Hey all. Thanks for sharing the video on my Summing Mixer. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have on it. Jeff is correct that the opamps are socketed so technically you could put any 16v Opamp in there if you'd like. I originally had 16 vintage API 2520's in it for the first few years and I had some opamps go bad and I eventually decided to switch to vf600 for consistency. I'm an API guy so I definitely get the urge to want to experiment with different versions. I personally really like the VF600 and being close friends with Steve Firlotte it was an easy choose to feature them in my unit. The downside with changing opamps would be that it would void warranty on it so you'd be on your own for any repairs. But I would highly doubt anything would go wrong unless an Opamp exploded or something. I've had a couple of the blue 2520's explode in a vintage 550a in Steve Vai's API console so I wouldn't recommend those as the PCB was almost ruined from it.
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Post by gregwurth on Jan 24, 2016 19:36:42 GMT -6
I'm going to get a price together ASAP. I have a meeting scheduled with Steve Firlotte this week. |
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Post by Guitar on Jan 24, 2016 19:43:38 GMT -6
At first I was like, 'Meh.' I got excited when he opened it up and I saw all those op amps and transformers.
I don't know much about them but the Inward Connections summing mixers won some shootouts for me on various comparison listening tests. So I wouldn't be surprised if this thing sounds good.
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Post by gregwurth on Jan 24, 2016 20:13:03 GMT -6
At first I was like, 'Meh.' I got excited when he opened it up and I saw all those op amps and transformers. I don't know much about them but the Inward Connections summing mixers won some shootouts for me on various comparison listening tests. So I wouldn't be surprised if this thing sounds good. I have used a lot of different summing mixers out there on the market and most of them are damn good. I had this unit custom made because none of them offered all the features that would be most useful to me. I had no intention to make these available for sale but one day Steve Firlotte called me up and said "Greg, every week I get someone asking to buy the Oracle when they stop by my shop - you need to sell these, people want them." So here we are. I welcome anyone to schedule a time to come hear it at my studio if they are in LA. I am building them to order at the moment so I'm not quite ready to hand out any units for people to demo but I will do my best to make it easier for people to hear it. |
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Post by jin167 on Jan 24, 2016 20:15:13 GMT -6
Interesting... BTW how much are you selling them for Greg?
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Post by mrholmes on Jan 25, 2016 2:33:19 GMT -6
Interesting... BTW how much are you selling them for Greg? Me too its exactly what I was talking about. As far as I know there are just two summing boxes with sends. Its the Oracle and the SPL MixDream. As I see that I use my console more and more as summing box I am very keen to know if my small studio can justify the expenses for the Oracle... It was very important to see the unit form inside.... Makes sense..... love it already.... Do there exist a few samples??? Or specs? |
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Post by gregwurth on Jan 25, 2016 11:49:00 GMT -6
Interesting... BTW how much are you selling them for Greg? Me too its exactly what I was talking about. As far as I know there are just two summing boxes with sends. Its the Oracle and the SPL MixDream. As I see that I use my console more and more as summing box I am very keen to know if my small studio can justify the expenses for the Oracle... It was very important to see the unit form inside.... Makes sense..... love it already.... Do there exist a few samples??? Or specs? I'm working hard to get a price on this asap. I will also post technical specs very soon although it's not going to be any different than what you see from any other Steve Firlotte gear. I plan on doing another video showing the unit in action with audio running through it and to show use of the inserts etc. I'm glad everyone appreciated seeing the inside - that's my favorite part |
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Post by mrholmes on Jan 25, 2016 11:54:20 GMT -6
Me too its exactly what I was talking about. As far as I know there are just two summing boxes with sends. Its the Oracle and the SPL MixDream. As I see that I use my console more and more as summing box I am very keen to know if my small studio can justify the expenses for the Oracle... It was very important to see the unit form inside.... Makes sense..... love it already.... Do there exist a few samples??? Or specs? I'm working hard to get a price on this asap. I will also post technical specs very soon although it's not going to be any different than what you see from any other Steve Firlotte gear. I plan on doing another video showing the unit in action with audio running through it and to show use of the inserts etc. I'm glad everyone appreciated seeing the inside - that's my favorite part Cool if you do the video a link to AB files would be great. I love doing blind tests. |
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Post by gregwurth on Jan 25, 2016 11:58:36 GMT -6
I'm working hard to get a price on this asap. I will also post technical specs very soon although it's not going to be any different than what you see from any other Steve Firlotte gear. I plan on doing another video showing the unit in action with audio running through it and to show use of the inserts etc. I'm glad everyone appreciated seeing the inside - that's my favorite part Cool if you do the video a link to AB files would be great. I love doing blind tests. I'm not sure what you mean, AB against a different summing mixer? |
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Post by indiehouse on Jan 25, 2016 13:18:47 GMT -6
This looks pretty bad ass. Hoping the price is right.
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Post by ragan on Jan 25, 2016 15:20:07 GMT -6
Cool if you do the video a link to AB files would be great. I love doing blind tests. I'm not sure what you mean, AB against a different summing mixer? Or just AB against the DAW sum would be very useful to hear. |
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Post by gregwurth on Jan 26, 2016 12:25:31 GMT -6
I'm not sure what you mean, AB against a different summing mixer? Or just AB against the DAW sum would be very useful to hear. Sure not a problem |
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Post by gregwurth on Jan 28, 2016 11:53:14 GMT -6
Some people have asked me about the Aux inputs in the unit so I figured I'd post the answer here to share with everyone. The Oracle has two stereo "Aux Inputs" which allow you to expand to multiple summing mixers without sacrificing any of the 16 channels. Technically it's just 2 more pairs of inputs so in reality this is a 20 channel summing mixer. If one doesn't plan to expand more than 16 channels of summing then you can use those extra inputs for effect returns or any stereo signal and it will spill right into the stereo buss. Also another question asked was whether or not the stereo buss inserts will work simultaneously and the answer is YES! I hope this information is helpful.
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Post by gregwurth on Feb 2, 2016 11:54:37 GMT -6
Ok so the pricing on The Oracle will be $4395.00. They are hand built to order and they come with a 1 Year Warranty. I am accepting orders now. If anyone is interested contact me at greg@greg-wurth.com and I can get your order in for the first run of units.
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Post by joseph on Feb 2, 2016 13:31:35 GMT -6
Looks good!
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Post by indiehouse on Feb 2, 2016 13:58:05 GMT -6
I'm not sure what you mean, AB against a different summing mixer? Or just AB against the DAW sum would be very useful to hear. Would love to hear this. |
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Post by gregwurth on Feb 2, 2016 16:03:24 GMT -6
Or just AB against the DAW sum would be very useful to hear. Would love to hear this. I am planning to do some audio examples soon. If anyone has any stem source material they would like to hear send it to greg@greg-wurth.com |
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Post by cowboycoalminer on Feb 2, 2016 20:24:58 GMT -6
I am planning to do some audio examples soon. If anyone has any stem source material they would like to hear send it to greg@greg-wurth.com I'm in for this. I just printed one off my console that I'd love to hear against your summing amp. I'll send it. Thanks. |
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Post by cowboycoalminer on Feb 3, 2016 17:56:12 GMT -6
gregwurth sending you some files Brother. Also, I see you have a Burl B2 in the rack there. That's what I used to capture on this end so that will help with the comparison.
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