When investing in high-quality 500-series modules, the host (also called a lunchbox or rack) is often underestimated.Yet the host is not just a mechanical frame - it directly affects noise performance, reliability, and long-term stability.

Avoid the most common pitfalls of DIY audio! From workspace setup to careful inspection, this guide reveals five classic mistakes builders make and how to prevent them. Follow the Sound Skulptor build guide scrupulously and enjoy flawless results from your next 500-series kit.

Discover how audio transformers shape the character of your sound. This article explores their functions, sonic impact, and the key differences between transformer-equipped and transformerless designs.

A good soldering iron is one of the most important tools in your DIY audio toolkit. Whether you're assembling a Sound Skulptor kit or modifying gear, clean and reliable solder joints are essential for long-term reliability. In this guide, we’ll walk through what to look for when choosing a soldering iron for building audio electronics.

Whether you're building a Sound Skulptor kit, your own guitar pedals, modding an amplifier, or troubleshooting a vintage synth, a multimeter is one of the most essential tools on your workbench. But with so many options on the market, how do you choose the right one?

After years of research and inspiration from the greats, I’ve settled on what I consider the ultimate vocal processing setup: SK49 microphone into MP573 preamp into EQ573  into CP5176 compressor into LA502 compressor into EQP501 EQ.

If your audio kit does not work upon first power-up, follow these steps to identify and resolve the issue.

Audio compressors are vital tools in music production and sound engineering, and the type of compressor you choose significantly impacts the sound. Here's an explanation of the differences between the four major types of audio compressors—Vari-Mu, Optical, Diode, FET, and VCA—along with their respective advantages.

Choosing the right preamp is critical to shaping the tonal character of your recordings. Here's how to decide between the Sound Skulptor MP573, MP566, MP512, AB528, and MP599 based on sound color, music style, and audio source material.

How to achieve the Neve 1073 preamp's signature output stage saturation with the Sound Skulptor PAD500 attenuator post-preamp.

How to stereo link two Sound Skulptor MU524 compressors

Learn to safely desolder misplaced components by assessing salvageability, using appropriate tools, and following a step-by-step process to protect both the component and PCB integrity.