STUDIO

Mark writes on a Mac computer running Apple Logic Pro. Mark has been a Logic user from the very early Emagic days, and for the super old school guys, Mark was a StudioVision user before that. A second computer runs Pro Tools and the video that Mark will score to. Mark uses a very, very long list of plugins, and he is always experimenting with new sounds. Some of Mark’s favorite plugins come from Universal Audio, Native Instruments, Spectrasonics, East-West, Rob Papen, Waves, Plugin Alliance, DMG Audio, U-He, among many others. Mark uses an M-Audio keyboard called a Pro-Keys 88, and Dynaudio Speakers.

Connected via ethernet are two Mac Pro’s running Vienna Ensemble Pro 5 software, and the largest sample library known to man (unverified…but we’re pretty sure).

Mark uses a number of outboard effects as well, including a number of classic effects like the Universal Audio LA-2A, 1178, Urie Limiters and more. In addition, Mark uses an assortment of guitar pedals for external reverbs and effects.

All audio in Mark’s studio is routed through a Euphonix CS3000 console.

Behind Mark’s writing computer is the infamous Back Wall of Synths. The wall has undergone a recent transformation, and Mark has jumped oscillator first back into the world of analogue. It includes a vast collection from Buchla to Arp, Moog to CMS, and more.

When recording live players and his own Trumpet performances, Mark likes to use Neumann, Royer, Lewitt, and RCA microphones.

If you have any studio or gear related questions for Mark or his staff, don’t hesitate to write! We’ll try to answer any questions you may have!