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What gear does Reuben James use?

Reuben James uses a Roland V-STAGE keyboard on stage and in the studio and uses Roland Cloud sounds when producing on his laptop. On Sam Smith tours he was seen using a Korg Kronos and an ARP Odyssey. Reuben James has said they love Earth, Wind & Fire's I Am.

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What keyboard does Reuben James use?

Reuben James uses a Roland V-STAGE, which he told Roland in 2025 lets him switch between its piano, electric piano, organ and synth engines on the fly.

What software sounds does Reuben James use?

Reuben James uses Roland Cloud when producing on his laptop, and has said he can bring the same sounds he uses on records into the V-STAGE.

What keyboards did Reuben James play with Sam Smith?

Korg featured Reuben James using Korg keyboards on Sam Smith's tours, and he was seen using a Korg Kronos and an ARP Odyssey in 2015 and 2016 brand features.

What albums does Reuben James love?

Reuben James has said they love Earth, Wind & Fire's I Am, D'Angelo's Voodoo, Stevie Wonder's Innervisions, Aretha Franklin's Amazing Grace and Herbie Hancock's The Piano.

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Reuben James is a Birmingham born pianist, singer, songwriter and producer who toured for years with Sam Smith and runs his own label, Rufio Records. This guide covers the keyboards and sounds he has named, plus the records he has picked as essential.

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