Audiofanzine Reviews the OptoFET
“…the range of possibilities is literally enormous, and the sonic palette is immense.”
Win a Newton Channel + RNDI-M, thanks to Sound On Sound
In this exclusive SOS competition you could win two top-class pieces of studio hardware from Rupert Neve Designs, worth $2,200. Enter by Monday June 1st for a chance to win!
On Tour with Thee Sacred Souls
“…it literally felt like every channel had a warm blanket around it, making for a very comfortable and smooth listening experience out front. I can't stress this enough, the difference wasn't subtle, it was genuinely a big leap forward in sonic quality. I don't want to do a show without them ever again.”
See You At SUPERBOOTH26
Hey synth people! We’ll see you May 07-09 in Berlin – and we’re bringing a 5088 again, thanks to KMR Audio Germany and Helwa Studio.
The OptoFET, in Japanese, from the NAMM Show.
Thanks to Sarah Raz and Hook Up, Inc. for this video from the NAMM Show, in which we have a lengthy chat about our new OptoFET Dual Stage Compressor.
Customer Spotlight: Keefe Bieggar / The Finding Church
“My best advice: just go. Show up at a venue, wrap cables, push cases, ask questions, and start turning knobs. The church is also an amazing training ground - it’s where I started 13+ years ago. You’ll get hands-on time with the same gear used in top productions, there’s a huge need for volunteers, and there’s plenty of grace as you learn. That path not only got me here but also connected me to the kind of tools I use today, like Rupert Neve.”
Introducing the 562: 500-Series Echo Chamber with Silk
New for April 2026, Rupert Neve Designs is proud to introduce the 562 module: the world’s first fully analog 500-Series echo chamber, coupled with a discrete 2-band EQ and the company’s unique Silk + Texture circuit.
See you at InfoComm 2026
We will be exhibiting at InfoComm 2026 in Las Vegas this June 17-19. Come find us in the North Hall at booth N6277 – see you there!
OptoFET Overview (via SX Pro)
Thanks to our UK reseller SX Pro for producing this excellent piece of OptoFET content.
Old Soul Studios and the 5088
Located in a historic 5-bedroom home in Catskill, NY, Old Soul Studios has hosted a vast array of indie artists including Ratatat, Beirut, Langhorne Slim, Neko Case, The New Pornographers and many more.
On Tour with Kendrick Lamar
FOH Engineer Toby Francis talks us through the RND gear in his rig for Kendrick Lamar's Grand National tour.
Mike Crossey: Studio Tour + OptoFET Demo
Join us for a tour of Mike Crossey’s new Los Angeles studio, and let him show you how he’s been using the new OptoFET.
Colima Estudios and the 5088
“Our studio is called ‘Colima Estudios’, conveniently located in one of Mexico’s most popular neighborhoods, Roma Norte. Surrounded by hotels, restaurants, bars, and walking distance from some of the coolest spots in the city.”
Next Week: Nashville AES Live Sound Training & Expo
Join us Feb 24-25 in Nashville for the AES Live Sound Training & Expo.
On Tour with Halsey (and the OptoFET)
Halsey's FOH Engineer James Butera talks us through the RND gear in his live rack – including the new OptoFET, which was secretly on the road with him for several months prior to release.
Sound On Sound: The OptoFET (Unlocked Review)
“…this is a bold stride outside of RND’s comfort zone, and they’re to be commended for that. More importantly, this is an incredibly versatile, beautiful‑sounding piece of kit, and it almost certainly offers something your existing gear doesn’t.”
A TEC Award for the Shelford 5053
At this year’s NAMM Show, we took home another TEC awards for the Shelford 5053 Transformer-Gain Mic Preamp & Inductor EQ, making a grand total of 23x TEC wins since the company’s inception in 2005.
Try the New OptoFET in Your Own Studio for FREE (via Access Analog)
Try the brand new OptoFET in your own studio for free, right now, courtesy of Access Analog and Rupert Neve Designs.
The OptoFET® Dual Stage Compressor
Two compressors. One rack space. So many possibilities.
On Tour with The Flaming Lips
Photos courtesy of Nomad Sound.