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What's in Halsey's studio?

DJ Swivel recorded Halsey's vocals on Closer with a Telefunken ELA M 251 E into a Neve 1073 and a Tube-Tech CL 1B, which he called a classic female vocal chain,. She founded about-face, starting with Light Lock highlighters and Shadowsticks.

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What microphone was Halsey recorded on for Closer?

DJ Swivel told Sound On Sound he recorded her at Westlake on a Telefunken ELA M 251 E into a Neve 1073 and a Tube-Tech CL 1B.

What plugins are on Halsey's vocals on Closer?

Waves Renaissance Vox, SSL E-Channel and H-Delay, plus a Brainworx SPL Vitalizer MK2-T.

What makeup brand does Halsey own?

about-face, launched in January 2021 with Light Lock highlighters, a Matte range and Shadowsticks.

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Halsey is the singer-songwriter behind Badlands, Manic and The Great Impersonator. This guide covers the vocal chain DJ Swivel used for her vocal on Closer and her makeup brand about-face.

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