Top 5Uses
Ableton
Live“I mainly work in Ableton Live, as it’s easy and convenient, especially when travelling.”
Said in Eli Brown: Coming in Heavy [Interview], DJ LIFE Magazine, May 2026
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Eli Brown uses Ableton Live as his main DAW, telling DJ LIFE in 2026 it suits travel. He named Sylenth1 as the synth on most of his records, Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones for writing on the road and a 14-inch MacBook Pro, and has said he loves Bottega Veneta sunglasses.
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LennarDigital
Sylenth1“It’s a synth I love and features in most of my records; the bass sounds are so phat and warm”
Said in Metronome #157: Eli Brown, Insomniac, November 2018
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“I don’t use these for DJ-ing but I do use them for writing music and preparing my sets while traveling.”
Said in DJ Eli Brown Launches 92 Thing Clothing Line, Talks Tour Essentials, Rolling Stone, May 2024
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Apple
MacBook Pro 14-inch“My Macbook Pro 14-inch is my laptop of choice”
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Top 5Has said they love
Bottega Veneta
BV1230S Sunglasses“Lately I’ve been rocking this dope pair I found from Bottega Veneta.”
Said in DJ Eli Brown Launches 92 Thing Clothing Line, Talks Tour Essentials, Rolling Stone, May 2024
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Studio
Uses
Ableton
Live“I mainly work in Ableton Live, as it’s easy and convenient, especially when travelling.”
Said in Eli Brown: Coming in Heavy [Interview], DJ LIFE Magazine, May 2026
Has said they use
LennarDigital
Sylenth1“It’s a synth I love and features in most of my records; the bass sounds are so phat and warm”
Said in Metronome #157: Eli Brown, Insomniac, November 2018
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Has said they use
“I don’t use these for DJ-ing but I do use them for writing music and preparing my sets while traveling.”
Said in DJ Eli Brown Launches 92 Thing Clothing Line, Talks Tour Essentials, Rolling Stone, May 2024
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Tour bag
Has said they use
Apple
MacBook Pro 14-inch“My Macbook Pro 14-inch is my laptop of choice”
Tumi
Alpha 3 Backpack
Has said they love
Tumi
Alpha 3 Backpack“I couldn’t live without my Tumi Alpha 3 backpack”
Said in DJ Eli Brown Launches 92 Thing Clothing Line, Talks Tour Essentials, Rolling Stone, May 2024
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Has said they love
“My go-to is Kiehl’s Facial Fuel.”
What I wear
Has said they love
Bottega Veneta
BV1230S Sunglasses“Lately I’ve been rocking this dope pair I found from Bottega Veneta.”
Said in DJ Eli Brown Launches 92 Thing Clothing Line, Talks Tour Essentials, Rolling Stone, May 2024
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Craig Green
Circle Shirt
Has said they love
Craig Green
Circle Shirt“Fashion is an important aspect of my identity and I’ve been wearing a lot of Craig Green lately”
Said in DJ Eli Brown Launches 92 Thing Clothing Line, Talks Tour Essentials, Rolling Stone, May 2024
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Jordan
Air Jordan 6 Retro
Has said they love
Jordan
Air Jordan 6 Retro“I’ve been rocking these retro Jordan 6’s lately”
Said in DJ Eli Brown Launches 92 Thing Clothing Line, Talks Tour Essentials, Rolling Stone, May 2024
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Daily rituals
WHOOP
WHOOP 4.0
Has said they love
WHOOP
WHOOP 4.0“Fitness plays a big part in my life, so I love using the WHOOP to track my workouts and sleep”
Said in DJ Eli Brown Launches 92 Thing Clothing Line, Talks Tour Essentials, Rolling Stone, May 2024
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NOTION shoot
Song for the Mute
Jacket
Seen wearing
Song for the Mute
JacketSeen in Eli Brown's Musical Experiments, NOTION, April 2022
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Song for the Mute
Jeans
Seen wearing
Song for the Mute
JeansSeen in Eli Brown's Musical Experiments, NOTION, April 2022
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Armand Basi
T-shirt
Seen wearing
Armand Basi
T-shirtSeen in Eli Brown's Musical Experiments, NOTION, April 2022
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Sweet Lime Juice
Necklace
Seen wearing
Sweet Lime Juice
NecklaceSeen in Eli Brown's Musical Experiments, NOTION, April 2022
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Bysarachristie
Necklace
Seen wearing
Bysarachristie
NecklaceSeen in Eli Brown's Musical Experiments, NOTION, April 2022
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Pariah
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Seen wearing
JORDANLUCA
Shoes
Seen wearing
JORDANLUCA
ShoesSeen in Eli Brown's Musical Experiments, NOTION, April 2022
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Nicholas Daley
Shirt
Seen wearing
Nicholas Daley
ShirtSeen in Eli Brown's Musical Experiments, NOTION, April 2022
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rag & bone
Sunglasses
Seen wearing
rag & bone
SunglassesSeen in Eli Brown's Musical Experiments, NOTION, April 2022
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Records that shaped me
Has said they love
Leftfield
Leftism“that really shaped what I’ve been into ever since”
Said in Eli Brown: Artist of the Month, Beatportal, May 2024
Has said they love
The Prodigy
Music for the Jilted Generation“Music for The Jilted Generation was one of the first albums I ever owned, so it holds a special place in my heart.”
Said in Get the Lowdown on Future Tech House Superstar Eli Brown, EDM Identity, June 2019
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DJ booth
Has said they love
Da Hool
Meet Her at the Love Parade“This track embodies that ’90s rave feeling, and it works for small clubs, as well as big stages.”
Said in Eli Brown: Coming in Heavy [Interview], DJ LIFE Magazine, May 2026
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Has said they love
Zombie Nation
Kernkraft 400“What can I say? This track never gets old.”
Said in Eli Brown: Coming in Heavy [Interview], DJ LIFE Magazine, May 2026
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Questions
About Eli Brown's gear.
What DAW does Eli Brown use?
Eli Brown uses Ableton Live. He told DJ LIFE in May 2026 that he mainly works in it because it is easy and convenient when travelling, and that he likes starting ideas on planes.
What synth does Eli Brown use?
Eli Brown has said the LennarDigital Sylenth1 software synth features in most of his records, citing its warm bass sounds in a 2018 Insomniac interview.
What headphones does Eli Brown use?
Eli Brown has said he listens on Bose QuietComfort headphones for writing music and preparing sets while traveling, not for DJing (Rolling Stone, May 2024).
What sunglasses does Eli Brown wear?
Eli Brown has said he loves a pair of Bottega Veneta sunglasses (Rolling Stone, 2024) and has been seen wearing rag & bone sunglasses in a 2022 NOTION shoot.
What sneakers does Eli Brown wear?
Eli Brown has said he loves Air Jordan 6 Retro sneakers, paired with a Craig Green outfit, and has been seen wearing JORDANLUCA shoes in a 2022 NOTION shoot.
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