Tycho is selling almost 100 pieces of studio gear used on his iconic albums Dive, Epoch and AwakeAmerican electronica artist Tycho is clearing out his studio. Ever wanted any of his gear? Now’s your chance. Almost 100 of his studio items will be up for sale on Reverb.com in September.
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Real name Scott Hansen, the Grammy-nominated producer will be listing his studio items on The Official Tycho Reverb Shop. Classic synths, mixers, outboard effects and more will all be available for you to snap up.
Hansen’s not auctioning his gear, but instead listing it all for a fixed price. In which case, you’ll need to be quick if you want to claim any of his trusty music-making companions.
“I’ve been collecting synthesizers and gear for about 25 years now,” says Hansen. “And I’ve found that throughout my career, I get inspired by new machines and new ways of working with machines, so I always try to keep things cycling in and out. And I think, at this point, it’s time to refresh.”
If you want a sneak peek of what’s in Tycho’s studio, check out the video below.

Tycho’s Reverb Store highlights
Alright – so what’s up for grabs?
Some of the highlights of the haul include an Oberheim FVS-1, or Four Voice, released in 1975. This particular synth was used to create Tycho’s pads in his seminal albums.
“I first got [the Four Voice] out, and it was like a magic synth,” Hansen says.
“It’s just so unpredictable that it has a mind of its own. It’ll lead you down these paths you never knew you wanted to go down. I’ve never heard anything like it. I used it a lot on Dive for pads and big atmospheres and for basses and leads on Awake. Then I went back to pad mode on Epoch. Every time you sit down at it, it makes a sound that you’ve never heard.”
A Neve 54 Series mixer, which is likely to be a pretty extravagant purchase, is going up, too. “It’s a broadcast console that I believe was mainly for South African radio,” says Tycho. “I always had my eye on them because they had one at The Hangar in Sacramento and later at Panoramic Studios, and honestly, I just loved the way it looked. Right before [I started recording] Epoch, I got it. Most of that album ran through this mixer.”
Tycho’s Korg Trident, which he bought because of Boards Of Canada’s purported usage of it, will be listed. Plus, an Eventide H3000 that he picked up because he saw “a picture of Eddie Van Halen next to one, and I loved [him] as a producer,” Hansen says.
Elsewhere, plenty of more outboard gear will be available. This includes, in Hansen’s words: “a lot of outboard gear that I’ve cycled in and out, lots of compressors, like the SSL G-Comp, the Chandler Limited LTD-1, which is one of my favourite preamps ever. [A lot of the outboard gear] started to define my sound with Dive and especially Awake, when I started gravitating toward all-analogue front ends.”
Fancy any of these pieces of gear? Check out the Official Tycho Reverb Shop from 20 September 2023, when the sale officially goes live.
Check it out at reverb.com.
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Almost half of working musicians can’t afford equipment and transport, a study findsA new census of almost 6,000 working musicians in the United Kingdom has found that nearly half struggle with equipment and transport costs.

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These statistics come from the first Musicians’ Census, a project that was created by the Musicians’ Union and charity Help Musicians. This census is hoped to be repeated every three to five years to reflect the changes in the music industry.
The rather bleak findings show that many of those working in the music industry struggle to make ends meet. However, what these statistics do present, is that there is more support needed for musicians working in the industry.
“I recently started to work freelance as a producer,” explains one participant in the study. “This is much more flexible, but I’ve had to start with very low prices to build up a portfolio, meaning I need to fit it in around my ‘day job’ to be able to earn a sustainable income and access employment benefits.”
“I now need assistance with driving and carrying equipment,” explains another participant, “but as a solo performer in a niche genre, the fees are never enough to support a tour manager or roadie”
The study also revealed that 46 per cent of working musicians earn less than £14,000 a year.
Considering that the minimum wage in the UK equates to an average of £19,000 annual salary, and more in London, this means that around half of working musicians in the UK are earning far below what should be the minimum.
Regarding the next steps, Help Musicians seem eager to find new ways to support musicians, however, has not revealed any support schemes as of yet.
Elsewhere, even the most successful artists in electronic music are running into financial hurdles in their careers. Last week, The Chemical Brothers revealed that touring in the US is “not viable.”
Speaking to Billboard’s Katie Bain, bandmember Ed Simons said: “The costs have gone up so much. It’s just not really viable at the moment… I’m apologetic to the people who do want to see us that it is increasingly difficult for us to get to America, because we have had the times of our lives playing there.”
To read the full study, you can visit the Music Census website.
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Hey, Miso Extra! Your brand new EP, MSG, is about being stuck, as you say, “in drive” mode. When are you hard on yourself? How are you changing that?
I’m sure I’m not alone in this when I say I get obsessed with trying to get the right take. I’ve been known to take 30+ vocal takes to comp from, but, recently, I’ve been doing my best to try and enjoy the imperfections more.
Dog in Miso Extra’s studio. Image: Claryn Chong
Tell us a bit about the studio.
I share the studio space with the producers TrickyNDuke, who worked with me across most of my music for the last four years. I consider the studio to be something of a cross between a spaceship, Aladdin’s cave, and a superhero hideout. It allows me to be transported to anywhere my imagination desires.
What atmosphere do you try and create in the studio, and how does the studio environment help you with your creativity?
I love the studio to feel warm and cosy, so candles and fairy lights are a must. We recently got a Phillips Hue Go lights to be able to create just the right lighting on demand.
What is your favourite piece of gear and why?
I love my Teenage Engineering OP-1! Its versatility is incredible.
Teenage Engineering OP-1 in Miso Extra’s studio. Image: Claryn Chong
What synth or effect can be heard the most on the MSG EP?
The key difference between this EP and the last one is the use of the Antares vocal plugin. Finding a way to level up the vocal production was important on this project.
On this EP, you switch between English and Japanese lyrics. Why?
It feels closest to my internal dialogue and how I would most prefer to communicate, so it’s a no-brainer for me to blend the two.
What can you tell us about the samples in general on the EP? What do they add to the tracks?
MF DOOM is the biggest inspiration when it comes to samples, in the way they help to build an environment and develop the narrative of a song. Like MF DOOM used samples of TV shows that he liked, I try to similarly copy that style, so you can hear talking samples of either myself or shows that I like.
Miso Extra in her studio. Image: Claryn Chong
Charli XCX recently said that in the future, pop music will be more minimal, “with only 3 or 4 elements + a vocal.” Do you think she’s right?
What we know as pop music is very broad and, personally, I am a maximalist when it comes to music, so I would struggle to agree with this statement when it comes to my own music. As for the future of music, we will just have to wait and see; I can’t wait!
If you were left on a desert island, what one item would you take with you to make music with forever?
The OP-1.
Do you have any frustrations with your current set-up and why?
No matter how good your laptop is, it always struggles to run all the plugins you want to use.
Ableton Push 2 in Miso Extra’s studio. Image: Claryn Chong
Who are some other all-rounder producer/singer/rappers we should know about?
You’ve gotta check out Artyn.
What is your top piece of production advice?
Don’t forget to back up your files in more than one place. You don’t want to be faced with a corrupt hard drive.
What is the one piece of advice you would give someone starting out building a studio?
You don’t need the fanciest equipment to start. Sometimes the best stuff can be made from limitations. Just start with what you have.
Check out the rest of Miso Extra’s music via Spotify.
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