The Nest started the way most studio problems start. In the middle of a session, with time running out, cables everywhere, and a simple routing change turning into a whole production.

I am a Grammy decorated engineer, and that experience gave me a clear view of a persistent issue in modern studios. Sessions are more flexible than ever, but studio infrastructure is often rigid. Patchbays. Hubs. Adapters. Inline boxes. Last minute workarounds. Every room has its pile of fixes. It works until it does not.

So I built what I wished existed.

A solution for every signal path

The Nest is a modular audio backplane system designed to make routing and I O clean, fast, and scalable without sacrificing the sonics professionals depend on. Instead of forcing every studio into one fixed layout, The Nest is built around a simple idea.

Your studio should adapt to the session, not the other way around.

That means a chassis that can grow with you, and modules that can be swapped, upgraded, and expanded over time. From analog I O to modern digital connectivity, The Nest is designed as a platform that evolves.

Designed like pro gear because it is

This is not a concept product. The Nest is being built with the same mindset I bring to sessions. Remove weak links. Avoid fragile shortcuts. Design for real world use.

The result is a system built around professional grade engineering choices focused on clean audio and dependable performance. A modular ecosystem where the chassis is the foundation and the modules are the toolbox. A long term roadmap that includes analog excellence and future ready digital options as the platform grows.

Soundslikehoot

The Nest is developed by Soundslikehoot LLC, a studio driven company built around one mission.

Make studio infrastructure feel invisible so the music stays the focus.

If you care about signal path, workflow, and build quality, you are in the right place.

Founder

I am Randy, a Los Angeles based engineer and producer with credits across major label projects, including Grammy Award winning work. After years of building sessions quickly at Paramount Recording, I set out to create a modular system that makes studio I O cleaner, faster, and more reliable without compromising sound.

What we value

Reliability
Sound quality that holds up under scrutiny
Workflow that saves time in real sessions
Modularity that protects your investment