Made on Ex Machina
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Real engineers. Real studios. Real sessions. When the tools get out of the way, the only thing left is the music.
Featured Engineer
Brooklyn
Mike Tierney
recording-mixing
Fieldnotes Studio
The first time I heard the Ex Machina Quasars, I knew my search for monitors was over. Every monitor in Ex Machina's line have unparalleled detail and definition.Full profile →
The Community
Derry
Justin Colletti
Mastering Engineer
Joe Lambert Mastering / Sonic Scoop
The Ex Machina speakers strike the perfect balance by delivering true precision while still being an absolute pleasure to listen to. These are some of the most trustworthy speakers I've ever used and… Read moreFull profile →
University Place
Ryan Fluff Bruce
Production & Mixing
I once had a studio engineer tell me 'If you are thinking about your monitors while mixing, you have the wrong monitors'. It took me until getting my Pulsar mkII's to understand what he meant. I… Read moreFull profile →
Dorchester (Boston)
Andrew Shaw
Owner/Operator, Audio Engineer (Recording, Mixing & Mastering)
EZ Street Productions
I can trust the translation on my Pulsar speakers. Like never before.Full profile →
Berkeley
Jacob Bloomfield (IMRSV)
IMRSV Sound
I remember the first time I heard the Quasars. I played John Williams' Jurassic Park theme at theatrical volume. The richness and detail of the low end was unlike anything I'd ever heard. I actually… Read moreFull profile →
Patrick Derivaz
"Having worked with numerous excellent speakers in various studios, I can say that the Ex Machina Pulsars bring monitoring to another level. From recording, mixing, mastering projects for… Read moreFull profile →
Chicago
Taylor Hales
Electrical Audio
"One of the main struggles I had with my monitoring, one which led me onto a 6-month "monitor quest," was finding something with honest and extended low end. I didn't feel like I was getting a good… Read moreFull profile →
Tallahassee
Wells Gordon
"I adopted the Ex Machina Pulsars in 2022 and have been super happy with their performance. I did not want a 2.1 speaker system as I feel like you are always compromising with the sub placement. So… Read moreFull profile →
Nashville
Dan Shike
Mastering Engineer / Owner
Tone and Volume Mastering
The imaging and frequency extension are both excellent. The phantom center they give is so solid and the nice tight sealed cabinet low end goes deeper than one would expect in my room. I had subs… Read moreFull profile →
San Diego
Sam Kumar Tandon
AKA Rosequartz Mastering
Rosequartz Mastering
“Ex Machina’s Quasar MKIIs give me time and phase-coherent information, so I’m never guessing. The coaxial point source keeps transients and imaging locked, and the bass response is true enough for… Read moreFull profile →
Nashville
Andrew Baylis
Producer / Songwriter / Engineer (Mixing & Mastering)
Andrew Baylis Recording
I can hear every detail of everything that’s going on and the way I produce and co write is so fast paced I need a speaker that can keep up and not let me second guess any decisions. Ex Machina are… Read moreFull profile →
Los Angeles
Anthony Vilchis
Mixing and Mastering Engineer
Larrabee Studios
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Brooklyn
Giancarlo Altieri
AKA Bishiclet
Mixing Engineer / Audio Engineer
I've worked on several high end studio monitors, but I never felt more comfortable than when I switched to the Ex Machina Pulsars. They present audio the way I like to hear things. The coaxial design… Read moreFull profile →
Brooklyn
Daniel Stringer
Producer / Mixer / Composer
Blackwood Drive
"Having the Quasars’ full-range response lets me confidently shape low end that’ll be blasting through massive sub systems , all from my Brooklyn studio. Before, some of our engineers tried doing… Read moreFull profile →
London
Julien Baraness
Mattison Studio
“I’ve had the Pulsar MKII for just over a year and they have revolutionized the way I listen to and work on music. Whether I’m producing for a client in the room, tracking drums or mixing a record, I… Read moreFull profile →
Isneauville
Baptiste Thiry
Composer, arranger and sound designer
The Quasar monitors are an integral part of my creative process. Their precision and power give me the freedom to shape sound exactly as I envision it, while maintaining a natural and inspiring… Read moreFull profile →
Austin
John Lemak
AKA Jay Berd
After spending over a year traveling the country and auditioning nearly every major studio monitor brand, I chose the Ex Machina Quasar MKIIs — and I’ve never looked back. They are the most… Read moreFull profile →
New York
Daniel Neiman
Mixing Engineer
Daniel Neiman Sound
When mixing, I often find myself automating vocal EQs over the course of playback, especially in the midrange. One particular example is the song "Background Actor" by Sabrina Song. Because the Ex… Read moreFull profile →
Nashville
Ozwald
AKA Steve Stoked & Jason Wade
Shabby Road Studio
“The Ex Machina Quasars were a great upgrade for our room - we love having them in the sideways configuration and they fill the room in such a great way when tracking keys in one of our synth racks… Read moreFull profile →
Brooklyn
Mark Matsuki
AKA Matsu
DJ / Producer, Label Manager at Slow Roast Records
Slow Roast Records
When we started the Omicasa project, we were determined to push ourselves creatively. We want to make music that challenges the norm and moves dance music forward.Full profile →
Nashville
Mark Siegel
Songwriter / Record Producer / Composer / Multi-instrumentalist
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Brooklyn
Gary Atturio
producer
The Nightfly
The Quasars and Pulsars are extremely fun to listen to, but also force you to work hard to get a mix right.Full profile →
Pattaya
Don Vutch
producer
PYRE RECORDS
Unrelenting accuracy equals lightning fast results.. Ive spent way more time enjoying the fruits of my labor and less time fussing about whether it hits right, because with these monitors, you can… Read moreFull profile →
Dawsonville
Johnny Fitzgerald
recording-mixing
Thermal Noise
When I’m making decisions that have to translate everywhere, Ex Machina are the monitors I trust most.Full profile →
Berlin
Patrick Gharapetian
AKA Patrick DSP
mastering
Neptune Mastering Studios
Dan sent a unit for testing, and I instantly knew they wouldn't be leaving the studio.Full profile →
Copenhagen
Morten Granau
producer
Morten Granau Music
Brutally honest.Full profile →
Greenwell Springs
Chad Kelly
AKA UW Studio
recording-mixing
United Studio Tech
The best way to describe the Arcturus is just fully uninhibited sound. To be fair, the speakers are part of a larger ecosystem that also utilizes a massive subwoofer, room correction hardware… Read moreFull profile →
Taipei
Matthew Sim
AKA Matt Sim
recording-mixing
Bedroom Studio
After an A/B shootout against several popular ATC monitors, our team agreed that Ex Machina delivers superior low-end extension and matching midrange quality. Between the sealed, non-ported cabinet… Read moreFull profile →
Marietta
Ashton Ray
AKA NRVE 8
producer
Seaborn Productions
They’re hands down the best monitors I’ve heard to this day, and I’ve heard them all. I actually prefer them over mains in a lot of these commercial studiosFull profile →
Omaha
RIck Carson
recording-mixing
Make Believe Studios
We got rid of our NS-10's!Full profile →
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