THE STOVE
Hendy Amps Maor Appelbaum Signature Series
As the name suggests, THE STOVE is designed to easily "Simmer and Flame" any sound source, stem, group, stereo sub group, stereo mixbus or mastering chain. Adding Warmth, Size, Depth, Mojo, Vibe, Color, Saturation and Sizzle to your tracks, anything from subtle HiFi enhancement to aggressively saturated and driven sounds can be added to bring a unique flavor to your projects.
More than a run of the mill EQ equalizer, THE STOVE is a Vibe/Coloration/Mojo box with tonal shaping options that can provide very far reaching results, but while always remaining politely restrained. A conceptual sibling of THE OVEN, THE STOVE delivers a tight, clean and clear saturation approach with a musical sounding equalizer. THE STOVE is a very powerful creative tool but can also be teamed up with THE OVEN as the two devices complement each other very well.
Born from Maor Appelbaum's personal creative mastering concepts and built with Hendy Amps' impeccable skill in creating some of today's most unique analog processors, THE GRILL is a creative and versatile tool for the current Composer/Producer/Engineer/Mixer and Mastering Engineer.
FEATURES
BYPASS: Dual switches allow the engineer to completely disengage THE OVEN at any time in order to properly A/B a mix (true bypass). We mean TRUE bypass.
FLOW: Allows the engineer to match the volume coming from THE OVEN to any desired level. If you go FULL ON AGRESSIVE you can drop FLOW in order to lower the output so it won’t clip the next gear in line or the converters.
LEFT & RIGHT CALIBRATION: Used to Gain match the Left and Right signals, accounting for any volume discrepancies encountered. Interestingly enough, these calibration controls can also be used to alter the tonal response of THE OVEN if so desired. For example, it is possible to bring the Calibration volumes up and the FLOW down, resulting in THE OVEN driving the signal harder than normal, increasing saturation. If your rig is running very hot you can lower the calibration settings to get more headroom coming in the unit to avoid oversaturation.
SIMMER: This control alters the drive circuit, allowing you to push both the solid state and tube sections for extra juice. This knob is the "MAGIC" and the key to making the big changes. Note: Small Moves = Big Changes. It can stay punchy and tight even in some very aggressive settings and will add impact to the sound while increasing volume and cohesion in a subtle way, while still sounding rich and open.
RANGE: switch allows you to choose between driving the SIMMER "SHORT" or "LONG" thus increasing the intensity of the SIMMER knob range if needed - It's Like having two modes, one light on the saturation (SHORT) and the second (LONG) is pushed and driven giving it a thicker, more harmonically rich tone. A little goes a long way when set to LONG. It can especially make 808s come alive!
FLAME: This control brings the magic. FLAME allows the user to introduce the Triode Tube stage (12AX7) to the circuit for a tight and clear saturation that will enhance literally anything that runs through it. It can sound bigger without adding much level, thus staying in the same sonic "Zone" - but more upfront & in your face with rich and open harmonics that are smooth but clear on the ears and create a sense of fullness and depth with not much effort.
NEUTRAL /ENRICHED: This switch changes the voicing of the tube and how it responds to transients. In NEUTRAL it will operate with full dynamic response whereas in ENRICHED it will get the vibe of a "Hot-Rodded" machine with a saturated wide mid presence that pushes forward.
ELEC/ OIL/GAS: This selector allows the user to increase the energy of the FLAME control. ELEC will be the more subtle and clearer sound while GAS will be representing a bold, thicker and more aggressive treatment option. Oil is the "In between" sound where it is powerful enough while remaining polite. Each setting will react differently to the incoming music, so having a switch to toggle between the three options makes it very easy to audition the Flame Knob setting and deciding which one works best for the source material.
LOW BURN, MID BURN, TOP BURN: These controls (as we call them: THE BURNERS), offer the ability to drive certain bands for more saturation when desired. Each band operates in a way that engages the entire circuit as a whole processor in order to give an incredible diversity of options and tone enhancing saturation. This maximizes the versatility of the unit in a way that is both unique and powerful. You can boost and cut the saturation and tonal shaping in creative ways like using big brush strokes in a painting.
SAUTE: The name says it all and this one only goes up (but not in flames). This control is a pure boost and offers two modes: Higher.... and More Where That Came From!
BURN TYPE: These switches will alter the area covered by the BURN and SIZZLE controls. It's like getting two at the price of one.
BUNSEN: This selector switch alters the TOP BURN control so that it provides more range to work with. That gives the user four different tonal options on the TOP Burner The area where it’s very important to get the right harmonics to make the track get its presence in the mix and master.
ASHES: This selector switch moves the STOVE into a LoFi environment where the signal begins to narrow its bands of operation and becomes charred and crunchy.
INDUCTION (hidden feature): This control transforms THE STOVE from "The Normal Mode" of the unit to a TUBE DRIVER / SATURATOR. It works with only two knobs FLAME & FLOW (eliminating all the others) and gives you an easy operation and control of the amountof tube drive and the output. The sonic results of this isolated HiFi drive stage are of the highest quality and bring a clarity that sounds luxurious and harmonically rich. You can control the Tube voicing using the Neutral and Enriched settings toggle switch and change the Intensity with the Elec/Oil/Gas toggle Switch - from light and subtle to aggressive overdrive and everything in between. This special feature is truly amazing for overall saturation that can be of use on individual instruments as well as a full mix or master.
THE STOVE - A Master class In Tone
Another unique feature of THE STOVE is that when you purchase one, you are not simply getting an incredible piece of gear. You are also getting a one-on-one master class with Maor Appelbaum where he is able to personally walk you through his STOVE workflow and methodology, as well as help you fully integrate your new STOVE into your setup. The value of this experience is truly outstanding and will provide you the confidence to get the most out of your purchase for years to come!
