Alana Fletcher
July 17, 2020
alana.fletcher@niceforyou.com
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Stone Sour’s Josh Rand Relies on Furman® Power Products

Josh Rand, guitarist of Stone Sour since 2001, understands the importance of getting the best performance out of his gear while making sure it is well protected. For some, conditioning and regulating power can be an afterthought, but for Rand it is a necessity. Being based in Des Moines, Iowa, where weather conditions can cause outages and surges, he comes fully prepared. Whether he’s touring with the band or recording in his new home studio, Rand trusts Furman® power products to protect his equipment and has been for the past 27 years.

A True Furman Artist


We took some time to discuss the various reasons Furman power conditioners have kept him a loyal customer throughout the years. “To keep it simple, durability,” said Rand. 

 

“I’ve been touring for almost 20 years and I have never had a single issue with any of my Furman conditioners”. 

 

Rand also gives a shout out to our helpful Tech Support while adding that Furman products are the “gold standard in power conditioning”.

 

Consistency is key when it comes to performing and for Rand it is pertinent that the voltage of an amp remains constant throughout every show or recording session. He finds himself recording more now with the completion of his in-home studio, explaining to us that he never punches the clock on creativity so being able to record whenever he feels inspired is a dream. With that said, recording and completing an album can take up to several months and potentially years.

 

“I might be a bit of a perfectionist and a sonic nerd, so I’m always trying to improve a song up until it’s actually sent off to be mixed,” said Rand.

This is another way consistent sound plays an important role in a musician’s craft, an additional reason why Rand turns to Furman power supplies.

“Furman gear can protect equipment while delivering a pristine sound”
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Q: When did you first get introduced to Furman® products and why is it still your trusted brand for power protection and power conditioning?

Guarino: When I started producing and engineering as a teenager, I was using Furman® gear. I trust Furman power conditioning and power backup products to provide a clean foundation on which any type of record can be built. Southern California studio owners know that inconsistent power can be a major source of headaches and production problems, and that Furman gear can protect equipment while delivering a pristine sound floor free of noise or interference from uncontrolled electrical systems.

“Furman power protection is the first step in creating a high-quality audio environment.”
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Q: What’s the benefit of using Furman® products in the studio?

Guarino: My studio is my temple, but I have no control over what happens outside of these walls. In order to guarantee my clients have the same starting point every time they come in to record, I need a space that’s protected from any outside interference. A lot of musicians are unaware of how power fluctuations can affect the sound of instruments, speakers and effects, and it’s my job to make sure they don’t need to worry about it. Put simply, Furman power protection is the first step in creating a high-quality audio environment.

“I’ve trusted Furman products to power all of my studio and live performance gear for more than 30 years.”
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Q: How important is it for artists to have a clean power source?

Guarino: It doesn’t matter if you’re recording or performing live, or whether it’s gospel or thrash metal. Every piece of gear — from preamps to equalizers to monitors — can only function as intended if they are fed by a clean power source. I’ve trusted Furman products to power all of my studio and live performance gear for more than 30 years, and I would recommend that any artist or engineer do the same if they want a product that always delivers.