

So, whether it’s a band or String section, Sphere’s ultimate analogue console has a new lease of life and is ready to welcome clients for many years to come in what is possibly one of the busiest 88R rooms in the UK.
#STUDIO ONE SPHERE UPGRADE#
To complement the desk upgrade we have also Installed Prism converters, a Clasp System to interface our Studer machines with ProTools and, augmented both our floating outboard and microphone collection.”ĭuring the last decade Studio 1 has played host to the likes of Queen, Muse, Razorlight, Simple Minds, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Roger Waters, Unkle, The View, Scissor Sisters, Goldfrapp, The Ozric Tentacles and Garry Moore to name but a few.

The new software works a treat and has resolved all the little issues that were present in the last version.
#STUDIO ONE SPHERE INSTALL#
The install was carried out by AMS Neve in one day and went seamlessly. As part of the general upgrade to Sphere, I decided to ask AMS Neve to supply us with a new computer running Encore Plus. The Sphere integration makes working with other people simpler than ever, and all within the same working environment. Ours was in fact the first one to be commissioned in the UK and so still had the original computer running Encore. It works even better once you start trusting Studio One with your presets, making thirdparty synths and effects far quicker to access and get working with. After 10 years of serious use, it is still in cracking shape and continues to impress all that use it. Studio one is a firm favourite with our clients and at its heart is our Neve 88R. So I got in touch with Munro Associates who built the room originally and redesigned the layout and colour scheme making sure we did not disturb the stunning acoustic properties of the room. The equipment racks were so big that they effectively cut the room in half. “The more time I spent working in Studio 1, the more I became increasingly frustrated with its layout. Studio Owner and Chief Engineer Francesco Cameli explains. Record, produce, mix, master, and perform all from a single, intuitive application. Sphere’s Neve 88R Undergoes TransformationĪs Sphere prepares to celebrate its tenth birthday, Studio 1, which houses the Neve 88R, has undergone somewhat of a transformation. Studio One 5 Professional Upgrade from Professional or Producer - all versions.
