N.O.T. Productions
GEAR / STUDIO SETUP
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System Core
DAW & System
Cubase LE forms the core of my workflow — not as a limitation, but as a controlled environment where every decision is intentional.
- Cubase LE
- Antelope Discrete 8 — recording, routing and real-time processing
- Antelope Zenith 2 — high-end conversion and monitoring
- Focusrite OctoPre MkII x2 — 16-channel input expansion
Reference
Monitoring
Monitoring is built on one principle: if you can hear it clearly, you can shape it precisely.
- Focal Alpha 50 Evo — main reference
- AKG K240 MKII — open detail and balance
- Vic Firth SIH2 — isolation during recording
- KZ AS16 — in-ear translation check
Strings
Guitars
Each guitar has a specific role inside the production system — from controlled high-gain layers to shimmer, width and texture.
The Shelley Rabbit SG custom N.O.T. system configuration
Schecter Hellraiser C1 FR tight high-gain stability and sustain
Danelectro DC59 TSB 12-string width, shimmer and layered textures
Dunlop 2.0 mm pick rigid attack and precise control
Low End
Bass
The bass setup is used for foundation, definition and controlled low-end structure inside dense modern productions.
Schecter Stiletto Extreme 4 main low-end source, tight attack and stable modern metal foundation
Acoustic Foundation
Drum System
An acoustic foundation engineered for precision, impact and consistent translation across modern production styles
Sonor S-Classix Kit main acoustic foundation
Kick 22" x 17.5" low-end punch and physical impact
Toms 10" / 12" fast fills, movement and upper-body attack
Floor Toms 14" / 16" weight, depth and cinematic low-mid power
Sonor Phil Rudd Snare primary backbeat and main crack
Sonor Jungle 10" Snare tight alternate color and contrast layer
Star SNOM 14" x 14" Marching Snare deep explosive character and dramatic impact
Cymbals
Defined for articulation, contrast and controlled aggression — each cymbal chosen for how it cuts, blends or breaks the mix.
Paiste Sound Formula Heavy Hi-Hat 14" tight pulse, definition and rhythmic bite
Paiste Innovations Medium Crash 17" controlled crash color and mix-friendly spread
Paiste Innovations Heavy Crash 18" stronger impact and heavier accent weight
Paiste RUDE Thin Crash 18" raw attack, aggression and fast explosion
Paiste Signature Dark Dry Ride 20" dry definition, control and darker articulation
Paiste Signature Precision Splash 10" short accent, detail and sharp punctuation
Paiste RUDE Wild China 18" violent accents and extreme breakdown energy
Evans Full Setup controlled tone, attack and consistency
Gibraltar Hardware stable physical foundation
Pearl P3002D Double Pedal fast kick control and modern metal precision
Pro Mark 5B Firegrain Rebound attack, durability and responsive feel
Capture Chain
Microphones
All microphones are selected based on translation and control — not brand preference.
Audix D6 2x kick and 16" floor tom capture — low-end weight and controlled attack
Audix i5 Top & Bottom snare crack, body and controlled phase detail
Audix D2 10" / 12" tom capture with fast transient response
Audix D4 14" floor tom depth and low-mid translation
Matched Stereo Condensers overhead image, cymbal detail and kit width
Antelope Edge Solo vocal capture, detail and controlled studio translation