OAK was born from my own studio needs: I wanted access to analog hardware with the musicality of classic circuits without breaking the bank, aspiring to one day have a nice studio with analog equipment immersed in the DIY scene and knowledge sharing. Instead of continuing to search, I decided to sit at the workbench and build what was missing. Here there are no automated assembly lines or mass production. I design, assemble and calibrate each unit individually by hand.

Each piece that comes off the workbench is crafted with meticulous attention to detail and at its own pace, because I know the impact a good tool has on the creative process. The goal is for the equipment to do its job and let the music speak for itself.

John Carvalho