Top 5Has said they use
Apple
Logic Pro“At first I was just using Logic's own piano sound in the EXS sampler”
Said in Alesso explains the making of Years (MusicRadar), November 2012
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Alesso has said they work in Logic Pro, with Pianoteq for piano, Native Instruments Kontakt kits for drums, Waves plugins for processing and the Sonnox Oxford Limiter on the master. Alesso has said they mix a lot on Sennheiser HD 25 headphones and love their ADAM Audio monitors.
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Top 5Has said they use
Modartt
Pianoteq“I really like the Pianoteq plug-in for this because you can really manipulate the piano sound really well.”
Said in Alesso explains the making of Years (MusicRadar), November 2012
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Top 5Has said they use
Native Instruments
Kontakt“I use a lot of the NI stuff the Kontakt kits for the drum break.”
Said in Alesso explains the making of Years (MusicRadar), November 2012
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Waves
Waves plugins“For processing my main love are the Waves plug-ins, I use them all the time.”
Said in Alesso explains the making of Years (MusicRadar), November 2012
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Sonnox
Oxford Limiter“I love the Sonnox Limiter and the Waves stuff for the master if I use anything.”
Said in Alesso explains the making of Years (MusicRadar), November 2012
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Has said they use
Apple
Logic Pro“At first I was just using Logic's own piano sound in the EXS sampler”
Said in Alesso explains the making of Years (MusicRadar), November 2012
Has said they use
Modartt
Pianoteq“I really like the Pianoteq plug-in for this because you can really manipulate the piano sound really well.”
Said in Alesso explains the making of Years (MusicRadar), November 2012
Has said they use
Native Instruments
Kontakt“I use a lot of the NI stuff the Kontakt kits for the drum break.”
Said in Alesso explains the making of Years (MusicRadar), November 2012
Has said they use
Waves
Waves plugins“For processing my main love are the Waves plug-ins, I use them all the time.”
Said in Alesso explains the making of Years (MusicRadar), November 2012
Has said they use
Sonnox
Oxford Limiter“I love the Sonnox Limiter and the Waves stuff for the master if I use anything.”
Said in Alesso explains the making of Years (MusicRadar), November 2012
Has said they use
Sennheiser
HD 25“I mix a lot with headphones actually, the Sennheiser HD-25's.”
Said in Alesso explains the making of Years (MusicRadar), November 2012
ADAM Audio
Studio monitors
Has said they use
ADAM Audio
Studio monitors“right now I love the Adam monitors I have.”
Said in Alesso explains the making of Years (MusicRadar), November 2012
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What I wear
Perte D'ego
Suit
Seen wearing
Perte D'ego
SuitSeen in Alesso On Entering a New Chapter, Focused and In Motion (Modern Luxury, photos by Vika Petlakh), February 2026
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L'equip
Shirt
Seen wearing
L'equip
ShirtSeen in Alesso On Entering a New Chapter, Focused and In Motion (Modern Luxury, photos by Vika Petlakh), February 2026
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James Oro
Sunglasses
Seen wearing
James Oro
SunglassesSeen in Alesso On Entering a New Chapter, Focused and In Motion (Modern Luxury, photos by Vika Petlakh), February 2026
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Represent
Shoes
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Represent
ShoesSeen in Alesso On Entering a New Chapter, Focused and In Motion (Modern Luxury, photos by Vika Petlakh), February 2026
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Homme Plisse Issey Miyake
Pleated suit
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Homme Plisse Issey Miyake
Pleated suitSeen in Alesso On Entering a New Chapter, Focused and In Motion (Modern Luxury, photos by Vika Petlakh), February 2026
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Todd Snyder
Shirt
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Todd Snyder
ShirtSeen in Alesso On Entering a New Chapter, Focused and In Motion (Modern Luxury, photos by Vika Petlakh), February 2026
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Dolce & Gabbana
Sunglasses
Seen wearing
Dolce & Gabbana
SunglassesSeen in Alesso On Entering a New Chapter, Focused and In Motion (Modern Luxury, photos by Vika Petlakh), February 2026
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MAOR
Jewelry
Seen wearing
MAOR
JewelrySeen in Alesso On Entering a New Chapter, Focused and In Motion (Modern Luxury, photos by Vika Petlakh), February 2026
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MAOR
Wallet chain
Seen wearing
MAOR
Wallet chainSeen in Alesso On Entering a New Chapter, Focused and In Motion (Modern Luxury, photos by Vika Petlakh), February 2026
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Diesel
Shoes
Seen wearing
Diesel
ShoesSeen in Alesso On Entering a New Chapter, Focused and In Motion (Modern Luxury, photos by Vika Petlakh), February 2026
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Glass Cypress
Suit jacket, shirt and pants
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Glass Cypress
Suit jacket, shirt and pantsSeen in Alesso On Entering a New Chapter, Focused and In Motion (Modern Luxury, photos by Vika Petlakh), February 2026
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MISBHV
Jewelry
Seen wearing
MISBHV
JewelrySeen in Alesso On Entering a New Chapter, Focused and In Motion (Modern Luxury, photos by Vika Petlakh), February 2026
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Burberry
Jacket
Seen wearing
Burberry
JacketSeen in Alesso On Entering a New Chapter, Focused and In Motion (Modern Luxury, photos by Vika Petlakh), February 2026
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Sandro
Pants
Seen wearing
Sandro
PantsSeen in Alesso On Entering a New Chapter, Focused and In Motion (Modern Luxury, photos by Vika Petlakh), February 2026
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Pucci
Jacket and pants
Seen wearing
Pucci
Jacket and pantsSeen in Alesso On Entering a New Chapter, Focused and In Motion (Modern Luxury, photos by Vika Petlakh), February 2026
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Elisa Johnson
Sunglasses
Seen wearing
Elisa Johnson
SunglassesSeen in Alesso On Entering a New Chapter, Focused and In Motion (Modern Luxury, photos by Vika Petlakh), February 2026
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Azature
Jewelry
Seen wearing
Azature
JewelrySeen in Alesso On Entering a New Chapter, Focused and In Motion (Modern Luxury, photos by Vika Petlakh), February 2026
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Questions
About Alesso's gear.
What DAW does Alesso use?
Alesso has said they work in Logic Pro. In a 2012 MusicRadar interview about Years they described starting with Logic's own piano in the EXS sampler before switching to Pianoteq.
What plugins does Alesso use?
Alesso has said they use Pianoteq for piano, Native Instruments Kontakt drum kits, Waves plugins for processing and the Sonnox Oxford Limiter on the master bus.
What headphones does Alesso use?
Alesso has said they mix a lot on Sennheiser HD 25 headphones, and that a mix should still carry everything important through laptop speakers.
What studio monitors does Alesso use?
Alesso has said they love the ADAM Audio monitors in their studio, in a 2012 MusicRadar interview. They did not name the model.
What sunglasses does Alesso wear?
In a February 2026 Modern Luxury shoot, Alesso has been seen wearing sunglasses from James Oro, Dolce & Gabbana and Elisa Johnson.
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