The thing I was really dig on the ToneLux is the ability to configure it.
I, as well as many people here have got a good amount of outboard gear. And I’m sure most people don’t let the brand of desk they’re working with determine which EQ, and or mic pre they’ll be using in any given situation. So why buy a desk full of stuff you won't use in the first place?
I’m planning in buying a Tonelux in SECTIONS. For example, first I’m planning on buying a GROUP section…
I’ll end up with 8 faders, the control room module, the monitor and some of the effects returns. At first I’m not even going to be buying the ToneLux PREs or Eqs.
God forbid that you’re a DAW guy, this could even be your total set up.
As time goes on I’ll pick up more channels, faders, Eqs etc.
How many engineers or producers here work with ONLY API, Neve, Manley,
SSL, etc.? Whenever I see studio shots, I see a big ‘ol racks with a pretty wide variety and array of gear. Almost like a painters palate.
I’m planning on using the ToneLux basically as a line mixer, and also using all the API, Neve, and Manley PREs, and Eqs I already own.
With the ToneLux set up you only have to buy what you need, and are more able to put gear purchases towards your favorite weapons, or integrate gear you already have.
The ToneLux Eq looks REALLY happening, but for me right now, I need to concentrate on a better signal path and make use of my Massive Passive’s and my API Lunch Boxes and other crap.
So $ 70,000 up front? Nope, probably the set up I’ll end up going with will EVENTUALLY be around the $ 25,000 mark. And I can probably buy each SECTION in (approx) $ 9,000 bites
So my thinking is compare ToneLux @ $ 25,000 to getting a deal on a console at $ 15,000, putting $10,000 into it… and then have it STILL be a pile of crap.
I’m not saying TO DEFINITELY buy a ToneLux, just to be aware of it as a high quality and affordable option, AND ALSO be aware of the dangers of buying something old, albeit cool, having work done to it while expecting it to be better than new, and then finding out you wasted a whole bunch of money.
I paid $ 10,000 for this lesson, but I’m passing it on to you for FREE!!!!