Analog Playground: A Tour of My Epic Hardware Synths Collection! - Studio Tour 2023

Welcome to my home music studio tour! In this video, I'm excited to show you all the hardware synths that I have in my setup. I'm a big fan of analog sounds and I've been collecting synths for a while now. So, let's take a look at what I have!
First up, we have the Access Virus TI2, Alesis Andromeda A6, Alesis Ion, Arturia MatrixBrute, Arturia MicroBrute (CE edition), ASM HydraSynth, Behringer D, Behringer TD-3 (x2), Behringer RD-8, Behringer DeepMind 12, Clavia Nord WAVE, Clavia Nord Micro Modular, DSI Prophet 08, EMU Proteus 2000, Korg Radias, Korg MS-20 MINI, Korg ARP 2600 (FS), Korg Triton Rack, Moog Little Phatty (White), Moog MiniMoog Model D, Moog One (Serial #7), Moog Slim Phatty (x3), Moog Sub 37 (Tribute Edition), Novation UltraNova, Roland A-01, Roland SH-201, Roland TR-8 (with 7x7), Roland TR8s, Roland TB-3, Roland TB-03, Roland TR-08, Roland TR-09, Roland SE-02, Roland SH-01A, Roland D-05, Roland JP-08, Roland JX-03, Roland JU-06, Roland JU-06A, Roland VP-03, Roland JD-800, Roland JD-990, Roland JP-8000, Roland JP-8080, Roland V-Synth, Roland V-Synth GT, Roland XV-5080, Sequential Prophet 10 rev 4, Waldorf Kyra, Waldorf Quantum, and Yamaha AN1x.
Each synth has its own unique sound and personality, and I love experimenting with different combinations to create new sounds. Some of my favorites include the Moog One, which has incredible depth and warmth, the Roland TR-8s, which is perfect for creating classic drum machine sounds, and the Waldorf Quantum, which has an incredibly powerful engine for creating complex, evolving sounds.
I hope you enjoyed this tour of my home music studio and getting a glimpse of my hardware synths collection. Let me know in the comments which one is your favorite! Don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more music-related content. Thanks for watching!
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[@cymonalex]

Wow ! That’s some collection Marshal.. Really enjoyed watching that….

[@CoderCoronet]

Nice!

[@GEOSynths]

Wow...I think you feed your Synths after Midnight as they seem to just grow and grow :) Great Tour Marshal.

[@audiolego]

Chia Synths jk.

[@themiltongroupstudios7943]

Good Job Bro ,

[@LocaliLLocano]

Will the Real Slim Phatty please stand up

[@LocaliLLocano]

SynthHub presents Marshall Arnold. Nice rig mate

[@jupitermarx]

We have similar hardware. And certainly share your taste in synthesizers.

[@thejollyjoker187]

The ones I was jealous about are the Ion and the JD-800. And yes, you're a zillionaire just by owning those synths. They are an investment of high value.

[@sylvetterivera7891]

Awesome setting and great tour 💜

[@stoltzcouk]

Also, get that Deepmind, ION & Prophet 8 plugged in! & DEFINITELY get the Quantum upgraded, adds so much to the machine

[@EchoKraft]

Hey Marshal ! This is great !

[@AndyVonal]

Thanks, Marshal! I am rather green with envy, to be honest! Really enjoyed your tour!

[@graywolf2004ru]

18:20 I I couldn't resist it, so I made some possible variations: 1. Gentlemen, here is my kitchen and you may ask "Marshal, what are we doing in your kitchen?" Well, I have synths here and I'm cooking some of my melodies! 2. Gentlemen, here is my attic and you may ask "Marshal, what are we doing on your attic?" Well, I have synths here and I use them when I need to make some melodies that feel high and uplifting! 3. Gentlemen, here is my laundry room and you may ask "Marshal, what are we doing in your laundry room?" Well, I have synths here and I use them when I need clean sound!

[@MarshalArnold]

Lol 😆

[@NicolasMelis]

nice synth collection 🎹

[@SumnSumnSumnHTK]

You're Studio is amazing bro. I'm impressed!!

[@MarshalArnold]

Many thanks!

[@TonyAndersonMusic]

Long live the andromeda!!!

[@MarshalArnold]

It's def an amazing synth!!

[@kneonic]

Wow - simply amazing collection of all the good ones!!!! My wife yells at me everytime I think about getting something new. I dont know how you do it!!! But anyways just wow, great setup!!! Looks like you have fun all the time. -Also forgot to ask you what mega millions lottery did you win to afford all these? Crazy man haha!

[@MarshalArnold]

Has taken nearly 20 years to build up the collection.. so no lottery winings sadly lol

[@helioaquinobelloharrisso1498]

hello Marshall Arnold fantastic your studio congratulations!

[@goldenlion8123]

OBX8 IS NOT LISTED IN THE DESCRIPTION SO I WAS SEMI SURPRISED TO SEE IT..

[@MarshalArnold]

So many, I must have overlooked it lol

[@Certified_Art_Teacher]

That room is worth more than my house 😂😂😂

[@erichkohl9317]

A bona fide music shop! Nice tour! Do you ever get a little overwhelmed?

[@MarshalArnold]

Thanks lol it is a lot, but I don't get overwhelmed, I'm lucky for choice with the amount of tools available. Is like having a huge sandbox with all the tools you could ever want to build a sand castle. Is a lot of fun!

[@erichkohl9317]

@@MarshalArnold That's what matters, as long as you enjoy it and are productive with it.

[@HazeAnderson]

Amazing collection --- I agree that the lack of MIDI CC on the TD-3 is a shame -- or on any TB-303 clone for that matter, we live in the future now. 😁I can automate the TB-03 Boutique very well but it still sounds like every other TB-03 out there. The only way to have our cakes and eat them too is to amass a collection and to "love experimenting with different combinations." Cheers!

[@ZenithMusicNet]

I'm impressed by your solid collection of synthesizers! And it shows you really know your stuff about the gear to get. Do you also do all of the repairs, or just basic maintenance?

[@MarshalArnold]

Some repairs I'm capable of doing, luckily haven't hit any walls yet where I needed to send something out for repair.

[@eugenephillips481]

Where did you get drivers to update your Miko? I have the Neko version of your Open Labs Timbaland unit. I upgraded the motherboard and the operating system a couple of years ago. The computer works fine, but the peripherals don't work because I do not have the drivers since Open Labs went out of business. Please let me know. That would be helpful. I will compensate.

[@thegodsrockstar]

First what a great synth collection!! Regarding lighting control you should be able to do it in Ableton.. I remember we had lighting automated along with our stems when I toured some years ago so I know it’s possible.

[@matszh]

Furnitures? No, I’ve got Synths! :)

[@aboveaxis]

wow, what a setup! with a collection like that, there is no way youre married lol

[@MarshalArnold]

Lol, thanks 😊 def not married 😂

[@DawlessHouseMusic]

I tried to stay away. Told myself I didn't care. Here I am. I was lying to myself.

[@TStarbeatz]

bro , can u explain the importance of synths , i grew up on samplers and never really got into synths ...what are there purpose and how can they add to my production process..im a complete noob when it comes to synths , dnt know how they work or what they do

[@user82938]

You should upgrade your monitors to some Kali Audios. I used to have the M-Audios and the Kalis sound a lot better for not much money. I have the LP6s, which aren't even the higher priced ones from them.

[@Kee-bn9sy]

WHAT IS THE ROI ON ALL THAT? BRO!

[@MarkoDeLaVoota]

did you replaced ribbon cable connecting screen with the board? it did the job with my polymorph , I thought it was a goner but as a last thing I got new $5 cable and it did the job, try it.... edit: talking about your Roland Super JD

[@MarshalArnold]

I can't figure out what cable I need lol you know where I can get one?

[@graywolf2004ru]

Apart from jokes, I would feel completely overwhelmed having so much gear. One question as you have both big JD-800 and its boutique clone - does boutique sound the same? Is it any good for synth wave on your opinion?

[@MarshalArnold]

Hey Oleg! 👋 yeah the JD-08 is very close IMO to the original. I think it's a well suited synth for synth wave for sure. This synth is known for really great pads! It's also available in Roland Cloud, so not nessisary to buy the original or the boutique if you've got a cloud subscription.

[@audiolego]

You're a gearslu..... jk. I love it man I love it. Do you use a sampler like one of those EMU .

[@LocaliLLocano]

The sun is the BX10 I believe. It’s a monster

[@MarshalArnold]

That's it!!

[@MarianoPerez]

How do you like the kyra? Is it difficult to program?

[@MarshalArnold]

I do, I love the Kyra. It's not super tough to program but is a bit menu heavy for some things.

[@MarianoPerez]

@@MarshalArnold I have to sit down and really think about it. That is, to get the Kyra for $1500 vs the Iridium for $2500. I like the idea of streaming 8 parts on the kyra, but we'll see.

[@mrfuzztone]

I was debating buying a Kyra. Saw your video and what the heck.

[@MarshalArnold]

Yeah, Kyra is cool IMO, really love it personally!

[@mrfuzztone]

​@@MarshalArnold I also saw these 2 positive videos about the Kyra Top gun anthem on Waldorf Kyra - Jose's Vintage Keys kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZXOoZp3fNqCpaM Bad Gear - Waldorf Kyra kzbin.info/www/bejne/ravLkJ6ojcuWq7M

[@stoltzcouk]

WHY do you have so many synths???

[@stephencrane561]

Personally, I'm a little tired of being 'shown' instruments designed to be listening to! Sorry, but why hear someone extolling the "nice sounding", "great sounding", "amazing", "impressive" synth - just press a key or two! There's really no excuse, IMHO.

[@MarshalArnold]

I have a channel full of demos, completed tracks and in depth sessions. This is simply an overview of my setup, a tour.