It has always been important to the team at Fonik that we meet our customer needs when creating and designing products. Each of our stands are handmade with the same care and craftsmanship to ensure your equipment is not only protected, but looking great!
As an independent business your continued support has been invaluable during these strange times. We appreciate the stories you share with us and we love to see your positive reviews and stands inaction!
Word of mouth is our biggest asset- you can show your support by following us on social media and sharing a picture of your #fonikstudio set-up! In return, you'll be in for a chance to win 30% off your next order!
The team at Fonik strive to ensure the delivery of your bespoke stands is efficient and as hassle free as possible! Unfortunately, with the newly implemented Brexit policies this standard has not been achieved in all cases.
We have noticed the impact the policies have caused and the inconveniences felt by some of our customers. We would like to apologise to all those who have been affected.
We are working hard to resolve the issue as promptly as possible. Reaching our customers across the world is an integral aspect of our offering at Fonik and we want to bring you the most competitive pricing wherever you are!
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Fonik is excited to announce the upcoming launch of our new range: Self-Build Stands!
Manufactured using hardwearing laminated plywood, this range is not only attractive, it’s durable and lightweight too. The Self-Build range features a compact, easy to assemble/disassemble design whilst keeping the favoured features of our Original Stands, including the quality craftmanship, sleek design and compatibility with Decksaver covers.
With each stand produced to specifically fit your desired set-up, the Self-Build range includes a simple design that fits your equipment precisely and will available in both white and black variants.
Having been produced with transportation in mind, these sleek but portable stands are purpose made to allow you to take your studio with you! You can expect to see the Self-Build range hitting our online store in December.
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In light of the current situation it has never been so important to embrace the things we love!
We would like to reassure you that Fonik is working closely within the Covid-19 Government guidelines to continue to produce, perfect and distribute our stands worldwide.
With Christmas fast approaching, like many, we are beginning to make preparations to take a well-earned break.
If you’re thinking of buying a Fonik gift for someone special (or for yourself), please ensure that orders are placed by Friday 18th December, so that we can deliver in time to make it under your Christmas tree!
]]>The last year has been extremely busy, rewarding (and challenging at times!) here at Fonik.
Now standing at the start of 2020, we can proudly look back at the milestones we've reached, progress we've made and we are very excited for the future ahead.
It was only a little over 12 months ago that we released our first range of products - including our Korg Volca stands which were reviewed very favourably by DJ Worx!
We supplied DJ Worx with our 3 x Korg Volca stand who described it as "a striking podium for your synths". Admiring the stability and satin finish, as well as the clever pin system to hold your hardware in place - DJ Worx expressed that Fonik stands are the ideal way to tame your Volcas (and other instruments for that matter).
As a company focussed on precision, we take all feedback on board with a view to further critique and improve the finer details of our products. DJ Worx review highlighted that our 3 x Korg Volka stand does not accommodate the Volca Mix - but don't worry, our larger models (x 4, x 6) which would require a mixing solution do, and this can be achieved by relocating the pins to the additional holes. Our Korg Volca stands also underwent some slight design adjustments and we're pleased to share that they now accommodate spacing for even heavier grade cables.
With Korg continuously expanding the Volca range we will soon be bringing you a 9 x Korg Volca stand. Fresh out of our design process, it will be available soon for any of you out there with a serious Volca addiction!
We'd like to thank again DJ Worx for taking the time to review our stand: read their full review here:
https://djworx.com/review-fonik-audio-innovations-volca-stand/
We'd also thank all of our customers who share praise, provide feedback and support our journey as an establishing new business - we will always strive to improve our designs wherever possible and you are essential to that process!
Keep your eyes peeled for more exciting new Fonik products coming in 2020...
]]>A big thanks to everyone that made it to Synthfest UK on the 5th of October, we had an amazing time and we're already looking forward to next year!
Synthfest seems to be everyone's favourite event on the music technology calendar these days, and after visiting the show this year we can see why. Thanks to Sound On Sound for putting on a brilliant day and making us feel so welcome.
We unveiled some exciting new products including our new range of Eurorack stands, and a prototype from our new range of studio furniture which seemed to turn some heads.
More details will be available on our website site soon but if you have any questions just get in touch.And follow this link if you want to visit SOS's site to see pictures and videos from this years show
The Digital Enterprise Top 100 shows some of the most innovative, digitally mature and transformational digital businesses from across the Leeds City Region.
With nominations attracted from a wide range of business types across Leeds, Fonik is proud to have been selected as one of these amazing businesses using technology to drive success.
The 2019 judges were Muz Mumtaz, Digital Enterprise Programme Manager, Helen Goldthorpe, Associate at Shulmans, Richard Brook, Digital Enterprise’s Digital Growth Advisor, Edd Grinham, Exa Networks Limited’s Marketing Manager and Bryan Hoare, UMi Commercial Director.
From the 502 entries from across Leeds City Region, the panel shortlisted 118, and then selected their top 100.
Founder of Fonik, Alex Clarke expressed:
“This is a really exciting time for Fonik, I take an innovative approach to all projects that we take on and products I design, it’s fantastic that we have been recognised within the Top 100 of Leeds City Region’s most innovative businesses”
Click here to find out more about the Digital Enterprise Top 100
]]>Fonik has fought off stiff competition from hundreds regionally to make it into the final 3 of the Yorkshire Bank ‘Taking Care of Business’ competition, after Heart Radio listeners were asked to nominate worthy local businesses.
Gavin Opperman, group business banking director, Yorkshire Bank made the following statement explaining why Alex Clarke and Fonik was chosen:
“His passion clearly shines through. His innovative product range stands out in the market. He’s already exporting and set to expand.”
Fonik was founded when Alex, with his DJ background, decided to modify his own mixing desk five years ago after growing weary at having to constantly shuffle his turntable, mixers, keyboard and drum machines around a tiny desk every time he wanted to produce a new sound.
“The stands I make offer an ergonomic solution and make things more practical,” he says. “I know what it’s like when you’ve been mixing music for hours, leaning over tables and moving equipment around to make space. After a while, you just give up because you’re uncomfortable and your back is aching. It makes such a big difference if you’re comfortable, with things at the right height, set out in logical order - and that really shows in the music you produce.”
In the time Fonik has been trading, it has already grown from strength to strength, teaming up with city centre music tech shop Disc DJ to showcase its designs and grow its customer base. The stands have proven really popular, and Fonik is now manufacturing for distributors in Europe and the USA.
Click here to read the full report featured in the Telegraph
]]>Synthfest is the UK’s biggest synthesizer event and gives visitors the opportunity to get hands-on, plug-in your headphones and turn those dials!
]]>Synthfest is the UK’s biggest synthesizer event and gives visitors the opportunity to get hands-on, plug-in your headphones and turn those dials!
It has been created by Sound On Sound magazine to showcase synth products in what promises to be a great day out for all musicians, whether you’re a pro, semi-pro or hobbyist. Fonik is excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at Synthfest UK, 5th October 2019 at the Octagon, Sheffield.
We will be showcasing our audio stands and furniture for studio equipment and a whole range of music making devices, that ensure comfort whilst improving space and productivity. As well as our existing designs, we will also be unveiling some exciting new products on the day and we'll be on hand to discuss any bespoke requirements you may have too. Tickets are available here - We hope to see you there!
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