Resonance Studios

04/10/2024

Confirmed lineup for our stand at Synthfest 2024 🥳
Everything will be setup, ready to play!!! See you tomorrow

C15
The Poollinn Linn 9000
Elka Synthex

03/10/2024

The synth that started it all. Released in 2002 the Korg Microkorg was the first physical synth we owned. Before that it had mainly been VSTs and keyboards / MIDI controllers. Despite the Microkorg’s small size, it’s a surprisingly powerful synth. With two oscillators, one filter and one amp you’d be fooled into thinking it was quite basic but the Microkorg found its way into many bands setups, due to its intuitive controls, affordability and instant access to usable sounds.

The Microkorgs been used by many… many bands including Chromeo (Needy Girl), The Prodigy, Crystal Castles, The Killers and LCD Soundsystem with James Murphy explaining
“We use that live for almost everything, and I can program that idiot box like nobody’s business. Honestly, I can get nearly any sound out of it that I need. I make sounds on the grip of powerful vintage synths in the studio, then copy them—remarkably effectively—on the Korg for live. It’s an amazing machine. I’ve NEVER “generated” a sound on it. I don’t like it for that at all. But as a clinical tool for copying live sounds, there’s never been anything like it. I just wish there was a 16 voice version...”

02/10/2024

If you forget your audio interface, we’ve got you covered 😉

24/09/2024

20/09/2024

SynthFest UK is returning to Sheffield Saturday 5th of October 2024 (10:30am – 6:30pm), this is a great day out for all musicians, whether a pro, semi-pro or hobbyist with lots of companies - see below - showcasing - - and much more

There is also seminars/events and demos all through the day and Tony Miln from Soundgas will be auctioning a selection of vintage analogue synths, drum machines and effects live on stage at this 'grab a bargain' event with most lots being offered with no reserve. Win the bid and walk away with the gear on the day!

Visit www.synthfest.co.uk for further information and tickets

Ableton Arturia AJHSynth Alex Szabo-Haslam Art Analogue Solutions UK Ltd KMR Audio Source Distribution Bear Tree Records CB Electronics (Colin Broad) CH VINTAGE Clacktronics Cong Burn Ian Boddy DPW Design Dreadbox DRIFT DJ Electromod Electronic Sound Magazine Electronica North Embodme Eventide Audio Exclusively Analogue Expert Sleepers Expressive E FERROFISH Genelec GRP SYNTH Instruo GS MUSIC Kenton Electronics Ltd Knobula Korg UK & Ireland Laine Modular Loci Majella Melbourne Instruments Mellotron The MIDI Association BJOOKS Moog Music Flowfal Node Audio Nord Keyboards Pro Synth Network Resonance Studios PWM Rhodes Piano Rides in the Storm RME Roland RYK Modular SOMA Laboratory Sound Technology Stompsynth Sweet Discrete Studio Electronics Synth Evolution Synthax Teenage Engineering Tileyard North Transistor Sounds University of Huddersfield UDO Audio The University of Sheffield Wonkystuff Yamaha Pro Audio Europe Yoshimi

08/09/2024

Inside the AKG BX20

05/09/2024

Excellent profile of the studio from SCV distribution about the why Focals are at the centre of our studio

Located in the heart of Stockport, Resonance Studios is a unique recording and synthesiser facility project pioneered by Manchester musician John Pilkington.

Resonance's mission is to inspire North Western musicians out of the DAW and emulation rut by providing access to some of the most consequential synthesisers of the past 5 decades. Among John's collection, rare and revered vintage models may be found from such manufacturers as Moog, Roland, Oberheim, Arp, Octave Plateau, Korg, and Linn.

This Summer 2024, SCV were introduced to the Resonance team to arrange the installation of a set of Focal's flagship Trio 11 studio mains. We caught up with John to get the full story on his personal history with Focal, along with his take on why the Trios were the right fit for Resonance Studios.

Full story here: https://www.scvdistribution.co.uk/pro-audio/news/resonance-studios-choose-trio-11

04/09/2024

9 years ago we had the chance to buy a Jupiter 8 from that had been fully serviced. We sold 70% of the synths in our studio to fund it, as it was our dream synth. To this day it’s been rock solid. We’ve not had one single issue, and it continues to be inspire and surprise on a regular basis. It’s clear why it’s used by etc etc.

“When the Roland Jupiter-8 first came out, it was the most desired instrument on earth – so, needless to say, you couldn’t get it. There was a waiting list for it. We had a very good relationship with Roland, though, due to the fact that I worked with Jeff Baxter from the Doobie Brothers. He was under contract with them, so he had access to the instruments. He put in a word, you know, so I definitely got a deal. The Jupiter-8’s particular sound comes from the structure of the two oscillators of each bank – of each voice – so you can actually layer them. This makes for a very fat, good sound. The Jupiter-8 was my main instrument for melodies – all the “Axel F” melodies were made on it.”
- Harold Faltermeyer, Red Bull Music Academy 2015

02/09/2024

“Depending on the song, I had to deal with 20 to 30 recorded tracks. I pushed the rough mixes further, working on the dynamics, giving the right colours, adding some small treatments here and there. Jean‑Benoît and Nicolas record their delays and their reverbs, it’s an important part of their sound. The main reverb on this album (Love 2) is an AKG BX20 they own” - Stéphane ‘Alf’ Briat (Sound Engineer, for ‘s 2009 album ‘Love 2’)

Full article:
https://www.soundonsound.com/people/nicolas-godin-jean-benoit-dunckel-air-building-atlas-studio?amp

29/08/2024

Studio tour

Check out Resonance Studios’s video.

19/08/2024

We had our first real outing for the Baloran The Pool this weekend and it massively exceeded expectations! Currently only 25 exist in the world and it was great to see it in action. The sound quality is exceptional, and the instant control from the well designed front panel means you don’t lose any momentum sculpting sounds. The low end is incredibly powerful especially run through our FOCAL Design Studio Trios 11s. No doubt we’ll be hearing a lot of it in the studio as well as it’s older brother, The River

18/08/2024

Excellent day yesterday with Tennan and who left with some incredible audio. Can’t wait to hear their next release 🙌🏻🙌🏻🔥🔥
FOCAL Design Studio Baloran

16/08/2024

One of our walls packed top to bottom with synths featuring 🙌🏻





piano

15/08/2024

The main compressors on our modest mixing desk are a matched pair of the Distressors (EL8-X). Debuted in 1996, they quickly became a popular addition in almost all major studios due to their warmth, precision and versatility. Over 38,000 units have been made since then. They’re so highly regarded, they’re likely to have been used on the majority of top 40 tracks produced in the last 20 years.

It’s definitely worth getting the version with ‘British Mode’ which is based on the unusual setting on the Urei 1176N limiter that has 4 buttons, one for each ratio. When all 4 are pressed in a particular way, it creates a ultra aggressive sound. This is replicated on the EL8-X with the flick of a switch, and if you turn the attack above 3 m, you can dial in some unique distortion.

Artists known to use the distressors include to name a few.

12/08/2024

https://www.attackmagazine.com/news/resonance-studios-third-largest-of-its-kind-opens-its-doors/

Resonance Studios has opened in Stockport, UK. It offers a stunning collection of vintage and rare gear and complimentary sessions for local institutions.

04/08/2024

Waldorf made less than 200 Wave synthesisers between 1993-1998. Available in 4 colours. 61 or 76 key and 16, 32, or 48 voices which could be expanded to 120. This was Waldorfs flagship synth and it featured wavetable creation and resynthesis that even now is not available on any other synthesiser. Famously it’s been used by Depeche mode, Hans Zimmer, Orbital, Aphex Twin, Enya, and Bjork. We’re lucky enough to have one in the studio, and even luckier that this one is in excellent working condition.

03/08/2024

After hours of deliberating we felt the name needed an upgrade in keeping with the new studio. Going forward we are pleased to say we will be known as ‘Resonance Studios’.

09/07/2024

NEW ARRIVAL: C15. Not only can you come and play the C15 in our studio but we’re extremely proud to announce you can purchase them through ourselves as an authorised reseller.

The C15 is a remarkable instrument, aimed at performing musicians with the dual full length ribbon controllers, high quality keybed, special pitch bender and 4 pedal connections. It features 2 oscillators, 24 voice polyphony, phase modulation, 2 shapers, comb and state variable filters plus many other features. It’s not bad looking either!

08/07/2024

Now booking from weekend of July 19th onwards.
150+ synths. Over 200 pieces of new and vintage music equipment including drum machines, samplers, pianos, effects.
We look forward to welcoming you through our doors.
3% of all profits will be donated to Shelter.
For any questions please DM

15/05/2024

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04/03/2024

On Saturday performed with Ellie Goulding at the Brit awards 2024 before picking up the award for Best Dance Act. What was interesting about his performance was the attention to detail of his setup. Not only was he surrounded by an Amiga 1200 loaded with Octamed (the software he used to put together his first album in 2007 ‘I created disco’) but also a plethora of synthesisers, samplers, drum machines and effects units from 1985-2005. This included a Studio Electronics ATC-1 (inc cartridge selector), Emu Mo Phatt, Audity, Orbit 9090, EIII, Waldorf Microwave XT, Yamaha EX5R, a Roland TR707 and 909 etc etc. 24 items in total and meticulously coordinated by . It was great to be part of this project and fantastic to see Calvin Harris on stage surrounded by the equipment that contributed to his debut album. Congratulations on an exceptional performance and a well deserved award.