What's the latest gear you've acquired?

Yamaha E1010 cheap because it didn’t pass signal…replaced the tantalum’s and recapped the power supply while I was at it but unfortunately only the shortest setting works. Which either means the other M3005 are dead but hoping it’s something else (and cheaper)

Also this funky Old Blood Noise MAW vocal effect pedal. Might be fun. Might end up on Reverb 😆

Post some clips!

The 1010's are awesome.  I don't really end up using mine much anymore, but man, those things are cool.  Reminds me that I need to break it out and use it soon!

I just acquired a new Serrano 87. Trying it on my vocals and I like the results a lot. For the price, it’s an excellent value. Still in the honeymoon phase, but I think it works better for me than the RMS 269 it replaced (both running through an Aurora GTQC Rev 10). I ordered mine at the presale price a few months ago, but even at Serrano’s regular price, the mic is a steal. A little bit smoother, more balanced sound than the 87ai I have tried. Looking forward to checking it out on acoustic guitar and other sources!

Orange AD30TC 2x12”. Would have preferred a head because this thing is heavy but always liked these amps…probably the third one I’ve owned

After about a decade of lusting after one, I picked up a Retro Sta-Level last week. Even with the multiple price increases since originally wanting one, I still think it’s worth every penny. I’ve had a pair of Doublewides for years and really love what they do, but wow, this thing is on another level! I’ve never experienced that much gain reduction sounding so good. Things just keep getting thicker the harder you push it. I kept cranking the input thinking, “surely it’s gonna fold”, but it just keeps sounding good!

Would love to hear some samples of the two difference cables.  Or perhaps a Forte cable versus a more run of the mill cable.

Picked up a used Speck viaFader +Mix to have the panning and some lights, ha. Not using the summing and wish the solo applied to the in/out busses, but nice to have panning.

Also got in a LinnStrument 128. I have no idea how useful it will be but we'll see in a week or so.

Finally have the Lauten LA-320 v2 tube mic in house. Laid down some vocal takes with it last night at my friend's place, have it set up in my home studio now. My friend had me sing a few takes, he'll comp and then I'll be able to compare with tracks laid down with his UA Bock 167 a couple of weeks ago. And I have the tracks with Soyuz 107 FET here from before he took over, so it will be interesting to compare the three. I have a good idea of the differences, but it will be interesting to check which favors my voice when I'm not singing.

I say "finally" because we picked up a LA-320 (v1)—it was a return and had line hum. Ordered the v2, it had rumble (tube). Ordered another, it seems to be golden so far.

Also picked up a iPhone/iPad holder this week, was nice to not have to hold up my phone when navigating my own tricky lyrics last night. Pretty flexible (clamp to desk or mic stand, or threaded for mic stand or camera tripod), seems well built. Hercules Stands DG307B, ~$40.

And a boom arm came in last night—more convenient than a mic stand for around the desk, but I was also hoping it would work out to extend in front of my piano when working out songs. And so far it seems that will work just fine. Bonus flip-down headphone holder. IXTECH Valiant Pro, $79. Cheap for a good balance of weight capacity, features, and decent build quality at initial setup.

Didn't Sherlock take Lautenum?

What do you like the ODD on?

I'm attempting to downsize too but got a Strymon Volante and Boss BP-1w this week. At least they're both relatively small...

Getting back into outboard…grabbed an Iron Age LH95 eq, a pair of HRK bax style eqs, Pete’s place fet comp, and trying to figure out what to fill up the last few slots.