Doug Bell — Kent, WA — Studio Reference & Manual Library — Updated April 28, 2026 • Mac Studio M1 Ultra • Cubase 15 Pro • 48kHz / 24bit • Apollo Stack 4 Units
| DAW | Cubase 15 Pro |
| Audio | Apollo Stack (4 units) |
| MIDI Hub | mioXL / Auracle X |
| Firmware | Hydrasynth FW v2.2.0 |
| Librarian | MIDI Quest Pro 13.1.0 |
| UAD | Console — Writing Session v1 |
| AI Vocals | ACE Studio / ACE Bridge 2 |
| DD MK2 | Coffee incident — power-on deferred. Now on DI Pro #5 CH7 direct (off SM10) |
| K5000R | Audio direct to SM10 CH7–8. K5002R hybrid routing retired. 002R available as optional creative processor. |
| Modal 002R | Standalone — MIDI Quest Pro CC-only (GET grayed by design). Sounds extraordinary. |
| SM10 Layout | CH1 ARP 2600 OS (pending), CH2 DD MK2, CH3 Syrinx, CH4 Kobol, CH5 CS-15, CH6 Polivoks, CH7–8 K5000R |
| Cubase Template | USB + CV SYNTHS done — MIDI SYNTHS next. K5000R Bus + 002R Bus group channels added. |
| PiDP-11 | At build partner — unresponsive, fallback: local maker space |
| FauxVT | Shapeways order in production — white GP Plus SLA, ETA May 19 (~$486). Awaiting 5" iPistBit screen + M3 screws. |
| DMNO | Pre-order (Perfect Circuit) |
| Leviasynth Desktop | Acquired April 2026 — connected, firmware 1.1.1, mioXL H7. Walnut board arrived. Ergotron LX Premium arrived. |
| Antonus 2600 OS | Not yet ordered — SM10 CH1 reserved |
| MIDImoog / MIDImini V30 | Undecided between models. Serial #61 lead on jlaforums.com — seller not yet responded. Rack #5 9–12U reserved. |
| Katla (Genki Instruments) | CONTENDER — 5-voice hybrid, through-hole, rack mountable (3U, aluminum ears included). ~$4,340 USD ex-VAT. Sold out — watching for restock. Would go Rack #5 9–11U, DD MK2 moves to SM10 CH2. |
| Sony MDR-CD900ST | Ordered April 2026 |
| Eurorack Processing Rack | CONCEPT — K5000R processing rack in Moog case (60HP exact): uZeus, 2HP MIDI, 4MS Buff Mult, A-132-1 Dual VCA, Kamieniec (Darsie's gift), 2× TipTop Resonator, Intellijel Outs. Utility brain in 24HP Synth Werk case (existing). |
| USB Ethernet Adapter | Ordered — uni USB-A to Gigabit, for Modal 002R web editor access via 002R onboard web server |
| Ethernet Cable | Ordered — StarTech 12ft CAT6 for 002R connection |
| K5000R Cables | Two 15' TS 1/4" cables ordered (Coluber) for SM10 CH7–8 run |
| CP-70B Monitoring | HS8s (Console) + Rokit 5 (Cubase output bus) — both active |
| Teletone Audio | Gaspard de la Nuit trilogy acquired: Scarbo, Ondine, Le Gibet (Kontakt). To be added to vst.html. |
USB SYNTHS and CV SYNTHS complete. Next: MIDI SYNTHS folder as External Instruments. K5000R now connected — audio via SM10 CH7–8 → DI Pro #5 CH1–2 → Apollo 16 #2 inputs 9–10. Configure as External Instrument in Cubase. MIDI via iConnectMIDI2 → Kenton Merge 4 → K5000R. MQP: set SysEx timeout to 750ms before first connection.
Network Moog One RTP confirmed working. Always close Cubase before SysEx operations to avoid port conflicts. Modal 002R: CC-only, GET grayed by design. K5000R: 750ms SysEx timeout. After Moog One: K5000R, then all other supported instruments.
002R hosts its own browser-based editor over Ethernet — onboard web server, no Modal cloud dependency. uni USB-A Ethernet adapter ordered (plugs into Sabrent hub). StarTech 12ft CAT6 ordered. Once connected: check 002R IP in settings → open in Chrome. Full patch editor should be live and intact.
SM10: CH1 Antonus ARP 2600 OS (pending order), CH2 Deckard's Dream MK2, CH3 Syrinx, CH4 Kobol, CH5 CS-15, CH6 Polivoks, CH7–8 K5000R stereo. DI Pro #5: CH1–2 SM10 L/R, CH3–4 Leviasynth, CH5–6 Hydrasynth, CH7–8 Katla stereo (if acquired) or CH7 DD MK2 (if Katla not acquired). CH8 reserved MIDImoog/MIDImini V30.
K5000R routes directly to SM10 CH7–8. K5002R hybrid concept retired as primary routing. 002R remains available as deliberate creative processor when manually patched. 002R envelope follower: K5000R audio self-gates 002R VCA without MIDI — available as creative effect. Cubase: K5000R Bus + 002R Bus group channels created. 002R fader at −∞, pre-fader sends to both buses.
Always boot Moog One completely first, then connect USB to Mac. Firmware updates via USB stick only — no Mac connection needed.
Album in Development — CP-70B as Primary Compositional Tool — 9–12 songs. Soul, gravitas, spiritual hope. Legacy document for son and future grandchildren. Themes: endurance, faith, what you leave behind. ACE Studio AI vocals for melodic sketching. VoiceMix / voice cloning for vintage aesthetic (Alison Moyet / Annie Lennox).
Sonic palette: Frames + Folds (Void & Vista) as foundation. Teletone Gaspard trilogy (Scarbo, Ondine, Le Gibet) layered. CP-70B harmonic anchor. Modal 002R for deliberate processing. K5000R additive harmonics. PolyKB III for atmosphere.
Moog One first (Network RTP confirmed). Close Cubase before SysEx. 002R: CC-only, GET grayed by design. K5000R: 750ms SysEx timeout. Then all other supported instruments.
USB SYNTHS and CV SYNTHS complete April 2026. Next: MIDI SYNTHS as External Instruments. K5000R connected — audio via SM10. SM10 SYNTHS folder to follow.
uni USB-A Ethernet adapter + StarTech 12ft CAT6 ordered. Connect 002R via Ethernet through Sabrent hub adapter. Check 002R IP in settings → open in Chrome. Onboard web server hosts full patch editor — no Modal cloud dependency.
Ergotron LX Premium arrived. Walnut board arrived — Ken picking up this weekend for finishing. Final assembly after Ken returns board. Leviasynth mioXL H7 confirmed.
15' cables ordered. Audio routed to SM10 CH7–8. MIDI via iConnectMIDI2 → Kenton Merge 4 → K5000R DIN IN. Configure as External Instrument in Cubase. MQP: 750ms SysEx timeout.
IPA cleaning done. Power-on deferred. Now on DI Pro #5 CH7 when powered on (or SM10 CH2 if Katla acquired).
Not yet ordered. Orange panel, Tolex roadcase, ~45–60 day build from Barcelona. SM10 CH1 reserved. MIDI to mioXL DIN 12 OUT. Kenton Pro 2000 MkI for aux CVs.
MIDImoog Serial #61 on jlaforums.com — seller not yet responded. MIDImini V30 is fallback. Katla (Genki Instruments) is strong contender: 5-voice hybrid, through-hole, 3U rack (aluminum ears included), ~$4,340 USD ex-VAT, sold out — watching for restock. If Katla: DD MK2 moves to SM10 CH2, Katla to DI Pro #5 CH7–8. All options fit Rack #5 9–12U.
60HP Moog case: uZeus (4HP), 2HP MIDI (2HP), 4MS Buff Mult (3HP), A-132-1 Dual VCA (4HP), Kamieniec (9HP), 2× TipTop Resonator (32HP), Intellijel Outs (6HP) = 60HP exact. Utility brain: existing 24HP Synth Werk case (uZeus, A183-5, A-140-2, A145-4). Gate source from 2HP MIDI module via mioXL. Output to SM10 or DI Pro #5.
Planned — MiniKorg 700 standalone MIDI/CV. Sits on top of instrument.
Pi 3B+, SD, PSU, hub, touchscreen all received. At build partner — unresponsive. Fallback: local maker space ($75/hr).
Shapeways SLA case in production (ETA May 19). Awaiting 5" iPistBit screen + M3 alloy steel flat socket head screws. Pi 3B+ ready.
After Writing Session template complete.
vst.html: add Teletone Gaspard trilogy (Scarbo, Ondine, Le Gibet). console.html: CP-70B Rokit routing, sampling routing, Cubase output bus note. hydrasynth.html: update to FW v2.2.0. k5000r.html: PCM-as-DCO wave type clarification + floppy emulator note.
Priority tape: private recording from Martin Gore's home — Stjarna, Here Is the House, World Full of Nothing, Somebody (piano + Martin vocals). Micro-cassette transferred to standard cassette. In cool dry storage. Transfer workflow: proper playback deck, azimuth alignment, clean signal path into Apollo. Dedicated session — treat as irreplaceable archive.
Song concept born April 28, 2026. Title from Martin Gore's reaction to hearing Precious demonstrated for the first time. Very Elvis in character. Deeply personal. May be mailed to Martin Gore upon completion.
DIN ports 9–12 are physically OUT ONLY on the mioXL hardware.
| Port | Direction | Device | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | IN/OUT | Korg M1R EX | |
| D2 | IN/OUT | Roland D-550 | |
| D3 | IN/OUT | Kawai K4r | |
| D4 | OUT only | Encore Expressionist | Labeled "CV HUB" in Auracle X |
| D5 | IN/OUT | Modal 001 | |
| D6 | IN/OUT | Modal 002R | CC-only communication — no SysEx dump. GET grayed by design. |
| D7 | IN/OUT | OSCar40 | Custom Tauntek firmware |
| D8 IN | IN | Nome II | MIDI clock source |
| D8 OUT | OUT | E-mu E4XT Ultra | |
| D9 | OUT only | Syrinx | Hardware OUT only |
| D10 | OUT only | Kobol | Hardware OUT only |
| D11 | OUT only | Formanta Polivoks | Hardware OUT only |
| D12 | OUT only | Antonus ARP 2600 OS | Reserved — not yet ordered |
| Port | Device | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| H1 | Moog One | Boot fully before USB connect. RTP: Network Moog One |
| H2 | UDO Super 6 Desktop | |
| H3 | Waldorf Iridium | |
| H4 | Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave | |
| H5 | ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe | FW v2.2.0 — update via ASM Manager + direct USB only |
| H6 | Deckard's Dream MK2 | Coffee incident April 2026 — power-on deferred |
| H7 | ASM Leviasynth Desktop | FW 1.1.1 — acquired April 2026. mioXL H7 confirmed. |
| H8 | UDO DMNO (reserved) | Pre-order at Perfect Circuit |
| H9–H10 | Available |
| Connection | Path |
|---|---|
| MIDI Clock to K5000R | Nome II MIDI OUT 2 → Kenton Merge 4 IN 1 |
| Note / SysEx to K5000R | iConnectMIDI2 OUT 1 → Kenton Merge 4 IN 2 |
| Merged output to K5000R | Kenton Merge 4 OUT → K5000R MIDI IN |
| Patch dump return | K5000R MIDI OUT → iConnectMIDI2 MIDI IN |
| Mac connection | iConnectMIDI2 USB → Sabrent Hub → Mac Studio front USB (20' cable) |
| Input | Source | Via | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | UDO DMNO (stereo) | DI Pro #4 | Reserved — pre-order |
| 3 | OSCar40 (mono) | DI Pro #4 | |
| 4 | Korg MiniKorg 700 (mono) | DI Pro #4 | |
| 5–6 | Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave (stereo) | DI Pro #4 | |
| 7–8 | E-mu E4XT Ultra (stereo) | DI Pro #4 | |
| 9–10 | Samson SM10 submix (stereo) | DI Pro #5 CH1–2 | |
| 11–12 | ASM Hydrasynth Deluxe (stereo) | DI Pro #5 CH5–6 | |
| 13–14 | ASM Leviasynth Desktop (stereo) | DI Pro #5 CH3–4 | Active April 2026 |
| 15–16 | DD MK2 or Katla stereo | DI Pro #5 CH7–8 | DD MK2 if no Katla; Katla stereo if acquired |
| CH | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Antonus ARP 2600 OS | Combo XLR/¼" — pending order |
| 2 | Deckard's Dream MK2 | Mono — power-on deferred (coffee incident) |
| 3 | Syrinx (AnalogFX SER-2020) | Mono |
| 4 | Kobol (Behringer Kobol Expander) | Mono |
| 5 | Yamaha CS-15 | Mono |
| 6 | Formanta Polivoks | Mono |
| 7–8 | Kawai K5000R (stereo) | Two 15' TS ¼" cables — ordered April 28 |
| 9–10 | RCA inputs | Available |
SM10 L/R out → DI Pro #5 CH1–2 → Apollo 16 #2 inputs 9–10. Full routing detail: studio.html
| Item | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|
| P.01 | Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ | RECEIVED ✓ |
| P.02 | CanaKit 2.5A Micro-USB PSU | RECEIVED ✓ |
| P.03 | SanDisk 64GB MicroSD | RECEIVED ✓ |
| P.04 | Sabrent HB-BUP7 USB 3.0 Hub | RECEIVED ✓ |
| P.05 | Official Raspberry Pi 7" Touchscreen (Gen 1) | RECEIVED ✓ |
| P.06 | Adhesive Magnets — for wall-mounted walnut shelf | NOT YET ORDERED |
| P.07 | Kit Assembly — At build partner. Unresponsive — fallback: local maker space. | AWAITING BUILD |
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 3B+ (separate unit) | RECEIVED ✓ |
| 5" iPistBit screen | AWAITING DELIVERY |
| M3 Alloy Steel Flat Socket Head Screws | AWAITING DELIVERY |
| Shapeways SLA Case (white GP Plus, ~$486) | IN PRODUCTION — ETA May 19 |
Shelf layout L→R: FauxVT, PiDP-11, Lego Bonsai.