Set on the outskirts of Milan, Nebula Studios has installed a Neve Genesys G32 as the heart of an impressive facility that comprises three unique rehearsal rooms alongside the spacious recording studio.
‘The Genesys is the centrepiece of the sound of Nebula, because everything passes into the summing of the console, benefiting from the Neve sound,’ explains Edoardo Naridello, the man behind Nebula Studios.
The Genesys G32 is configured with 16 preamps and eight 88R dynamics modules, and both 88R and 1084 EQs: ‘We looked at a variety of consoles, from the vintage SSL 4000G+ to a modern digital Studer desk,’ Naridello says. ‘The thing that grabbed my attention was the compact size of the Genesys – you really have everything within reach. The 5.1 routing, the Recall, and Encore automation system and, of course, the Neve sound were also key factors for us.’
Naridello also likes the hybrid nature of the Neve Genesys G32, which has an analogue signal path with integrated DAW control functionalty: ‘Nebula is designed to work in an old-fashioned manner but with modern thinking – a bit like the Neve Genesys.’
The Neve sound is now key in Nebula’s mission of attracting and nurturing local talent: ‘We’re looking forward to working with some of the bands of the independent scene here in Milan, which is quite prolific at the moment,’ Nebula says. ‘The rooms are ideal for those who require a “roomy” sound, such as a big jazz band or a string quartet, but also the drums on a blues or jazz recording would benefit from our natural reverberation.’
‘Thinking about the future, the expandability is a massively great thing about the Neve Genesys G32,’ he adds.
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