Our Equipment

SEQUENTIX CIRKLON

The Cirklon is a renowned hardware sequencer celebrated for its tight timing and intuitive pattern-building workflow. It seamlessly integrates with a wide range of gear, letting you arrange complex, multi-instrument setups with minimal fuss. Whether you’re crafting an entire album or exploring polyrhythms, Cirklon’s flexibility makes it a top choice for both novices and pros in electronic music production.

BITWIG STUDIO

Bitwig is a forward-thinking DAW with advanced hardware integration, letting you seamlessly sequence external gear via MIDI and CV alongside software instruments. Its modular “Grid” environment enables quick idea generation and deep customization, appealing to both beginners seeking an intuitive interface and pros aiming for complex patching. Whether shaping tight loops or orchestrating intricate performances, Bitwig’s clip-based workflow keeps you in a state of creative flow.

ABLETON LIVE

Ableton Live is renowned for its hybrid approach to hardware and software sequencing, offering MIDI and CV tools (via external devices or Max for Live) to sync drum machines, synths, and more. Session View encourages fluid experimentation, enabling novices to loop and arrange ideas on the fly while advanced producers build layered, evolving performances. From live remixing to polished studio tracks, Live’s intuitive workflow simplifies controlling both digital instruments and outboard gear.

ELEKTRON OCTATRACK

The Elektron Octatrack excels at sequencing hardware synths, drum machines, and even sampled audio with precise parameter locks on every step. Its real-time sampling and robust audio routing turn it into a nerve center for layering loops, controlling external gear, and injecting spontaneity into live sets or studio sessions. Thanks to scene-based transitions and flexible MIDI routing, novices and seasoned artists alike can push the boundaries of performance and improvisation.

EURORACK SEQUENCERS

Our Eurorack Sequencers provide hands-on control over the modular rig and synths, offering a direct, tactile approach to crafting patterns and melodies. Voltage-based clocking and modulation let you create intricate polyrhythms that seamlessly sync with software via MIDI-to-CV or audio-to-CV modules. With an ever-growing range of possibilities, newcomers can explore straightforward step sequencing while experienced patchers dive into evolving, deeply layered structures.

MUSICAL

Our focus when using Eurorack Modular is efficiency and musicality. We’ve configured the system to be ready the moment you walk in, while still remaining open to explore the more experimental side of the format.

All sequencers, sound sources and FX are always ready to go with our default patch

CHOOSE YOUR WAY TO SEQUENCE

Our system has 4 versatile voices and an 8 channel sampler ready to play and sequence from Eurorack sequencers, DAW or our Cirklon Sequencer – each have their strengths and by reducing repatching to switch between methods we create more time to write and play

FOUR DISTINCT VOICES

With 4 oscillator modules spanning classic SH101 sounds with Dixie, complex and cutting edge Digital waveforms with Loqeulic, pretty much every synthesis mode ever designed with Plaits, and modal synthesis with Elements, we have a diverse set of timbres ready to go at all times.

CUTTING EDGE SAMPLER

From the designer of the classic EMU and SP1200 samplers we have Dave Rossum’s latest design – the Assimil8or. With it’s pristine pitching algorithm there are new sonic territories to be found via drastic pitch changes to any sound source. Also features phase modulation of samples for the first time ever for yet more unheard worlds to explore.

FITLERS

Options is really what makes Eurorack special, and we have some of the most interesting filter filter modules available. Some truly unique electronic designs which offer some new options to subtractive synthesis, or even acting as unique sound sources by self resonating any of them.

SWITCHABLE

Audition any sound through any of filters immediately via our pre-patched switch matrix, once again reducing time patching and opening up options that are quick to experiment with. Send four sound sources into one filter without changing a single cable, and even sequence it via this endlessly useful modules.

FILTER AUTOMATION

Every filter has a dedicated sequencer pre-patched and ready to modulate your musical ideas, again without any patching! You can save banks for automation patterns and even perform changing the automation – it’s synced to the tempo of your DAW project and ready to move and animate any filter.

RECORD READY

Each sound source, our entire sampler module, and all of our FX modules are ready to be individually recorded immediately using the excellent Expert Sleepers modules.

Our DAW default project has each channel ready to go too, so walk in, press record and enjoy the less technical and more creative approach we provide.

MODERN FX

Eurorack FX are some of the most exciting FX around due to their modular nature, with endless previously unheard results.

Each of our sound sources are ready to be immediately sent to any FX from DAW/Cirklon which can be automated or even set up in a feedback loop for otherworldly soundscapes and ambiences

PROJECT TEMPO LFOs

Again with a focus on speed and workflow, we have 16 LFOs synced to the divisions of your DAW Project, No more tuning the timing of modulation = more time exploring knowing it’s already in time, and making music!

RANDOMNESS

No method of synthesis is fully complete without a touch of randomness, slightly alter the decay of a sound as it plays to make it more realistic, offer fluctuating and loopable modulation to any parameter is just two uses among many, We have lots of options and they are all clocked and ready to be utilised in your music, synthesis or explorative jams.

OPTIONS AND MORE OPTIONS

Within our system we can ring modulate, vocode, FM, AM, Phase modulate, or even granularise your signal for completely unique tones and timbres. And a lot of that can be done with just these two modules!

NAVA EXTRA 9 909+

That classic TR909 sound but now with some extra options, with Tuning on the Bass Drum, Snare, Hats, Rimshot and Clap, individual control of each of the oscillators in the Tom circuits and envelopes on the Cymbals – allows for a much wider range to explore when using these classic sounds

8RAW8 808+

Boutique clone of the TR808, tight sequencing via analog trigger inputs which allows for much longer patterns and included is tuning for the Bass Drum and control of the noise aspect of the Clap to open up in one machine the differences in Claps across different TR808s

DAVE SMITH TEMPEST

A studio favourite! One of the most capable Drum synthesisers ever built, multiple LFOs and 5 envelopes per voice, alongside Analog Filters, Samples and Analog distortion makes this a very capable Drum Machine with which full tracks can be made due to it’s skill as a fine 6 voice Mono or Poly synth.

ELEKTRON MACHINEDRUM

Modern classic from Sweden, With a wide range of digital voices, this machine can do classic Roland sounds all the way through to contemporary Drum sounds using it’s unique synthesis options. Any style you like, the Machinedrum can do it!

ELEKTRON ANALOG RYTM

Another offering from Elektron, with 12 channels of Analog or Sample based sounds – each channel with it’s own Analog filter, and Analog Overdrive – this is packed full of performance options great while recording, alongside some industry leading sequencer features to help the rhythmic creativity along

ROLAND TR-606

A classic Eletro, House and Techno machine, simple and intuitive rhythm control with it’s characteristically metallic hats means the 606 is just as useful today.

Ours has individually voice outputs for additional options of processing and recording.

SIMMONS SDS800

4 channel Analog/Noise Drum Synthesiser, from the 80s. A very unique machine, complete with it’s ‘run generator’ that was designed for Tom fills, but the key is using it for bassline generation…

SYNCUSSION SY-1M

Modern clone of Pearl Drums brief foray into Analog synthesised drums. Featuring tuning and triggering of both voices making it sequencable from our Eurorack modular, Cirklon MIDI sequencer or DAW.

DAVE SMITH PROPHET 12

Dave’s favourite Prophet design, and an absolute modern classic.

Featuring extensive Oscillator waveforms, multiple LFOs, Envelopes and even 4 different delay lines (x2 as the synth is Bi-Timbral) means this is a sound designers dream.

ABSTRAKT AVALON (x2)

The absolute peak of the TB-303 acid circuit, reverse engineered exactly and with many extra options making this the desert island acid synth. Featuring a sub oscillator, extra envelope, and switchable filter types – these rare and discontinued beasts are so good we bought two!

ROLAND MKS-50

The classic Alpha Juno from Roland that is heavily featured in Electro, and lent it’s classic Hoover sound to redefine the whole Rave scene. Luscious pads, strong bass patches and the classic Roland Filter – a Poly that can find it’s place in every track.

MKS-50 CONTROLLER

We have the Stereoping controller for the MKS-50 which opens up a previously menu based operation, into tactile control of all parameters. It also means the synth can be modulated from Cirklon/DAW which opens up it’s synthesis further.

OBERHEIM MATRIX 1000

Another heavy weight from the 80s, complete with the rich signature Oberheim sound. Dreamy keys, warm pads and 80s Synth bass at the ready.

Complete with 1000 patches to start featuring the best patches made for the Matrix series.

MATRIX 1000 CONTROLLER

We also have the Stereoping controller for our Matrix 1000 too, once again opening up the previously preset only synth and removing said restriction to allow for a much wider control of the extremely powerful synthesis enclosed in the unassuming 1U rack unit.

YAMAHA TX81Z

Containing the FM bass patch to beat them all ‘Lately Bass’ as heard on hundreds of House, Techno, Electro and even Pop tunes, hard hitting 4-op Yamaha synth again from the good old 80s. A great FM synth (or should that be phase modulated synth?)

TX81Z CONTROLLER

Final episode of we have all of the Stereoping controllers for our synths, and possibly the most important. Famed for their impenetrable way of programming, Yamaha’s FM Synths were often not programmed. With this controller the synthesis is not only hands on but the parameters are also automatable.

METRIC HALO/ AUDIENT

We take AD/DA conversion seriously and have 48 Inputs and 32 Outputs that can all record simultaneously allowing for the whole studio to be recorded at once if needed

ERM MULTICLOCK

Keeping a hardware studio in sync is not always easy, thankfully we have our Multiclock that keeps everything playing nicely together and most importantly… In time! Ready to sync any devices you’d like to bring with you too

MONITORING

We have multiple sets of monitors ready to use, including a full range Neumann system calibrated to our room  to get as close to the truth as possible. We also have some Yamaha NS10s for additional referencing.

READY TO GO PATCHBAY

We’ve had many different configurations over the years and have now settled on a patch bay system that means that every single machine is ready to record without a single patch cable

E-MU E4 PLATINUM

We have quite the thing for samplers here at New Purple Studio, but this particular unit is used for FX with it’s extremely powerful RFX system it offers 4 stereo busses of classic FX, or even ring modulaton or vocodering of any two signals in the studio. All patched and ready to go from our mixer

ELEKTRON OCTATRACK

An absolute modern classic sampler, groovebox, looper, sample mangler, mixer, FX unit and MIDI sequencer.

Often the Octatrack is the first thing we turn to when starting a creative session, with it’s unique ability to draw out interesting textures by morphing and chopping up whatever material you choose.

E-MU ULTRA + RFX32 (x3)

One of the deepest hardware samplers ever made; the Ultra line of the E-MU samplers, featuring the fantastic RFX32 FX card which defined what a sampler is capable of.

A favourite here for breakbeats and layers upon layers of bass sounds.

We have three of these to allow for other worldly explorations with the RFX card, swimming in vocoders, and ring modulations and ready for a trip to outer space.

ROSSUM ELECTRO ASSIMIL8OR

From the man who bought you the E-MU and SP1200 range of samplers, Dave Rossum has designed this modern take on a sampler for the Eurorack format.

Featuring for the first time the ability to phase modulate samples which allows for new textural possibilities.

A firm favourite for discovering and creating unheard worlds by drastic pitch shifting of samples using it’s ultra high fidelity pitch shifting algorithm.

AKAI S950

Classic 12-bit crunch sampler made by AKAI in the 80s. As heard in almost any electronic music genre you can think of. Simple to use but with a powerful sound, and a great characterful pitch shifting algorithm.

Bumpy house drums and authentic jungle breakbeats await…

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