“I think something that defines the way I work and my sound is probably the fact I work in Pro Tools.”
What DAW does Sigala use?
Sigala has said he works almost entirely in the box in Pro Tools on an M1 MacBook Pro, with a MIDI keyboard, Adam A77X monitors with a sub and Yamaha NS10s, and a Manley Reference Cardioid mic for vocals. His most-named plugins are FabFilter Pro-Q 3, Xfer Serum, XLN Audio RC-20 Retro Color and Soundtoys Little AlterBoy.
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“I think something that defines the way I work and my sound is probably the fact I work in Pro Tools.”
“It is honestly the biggest game changer in studio gear for me for a long time.”
“all I have is a MIDI keyboard, Adam A77X monitors with a sub and some Yamaha NS10s”
“It's important to me that my vocals are crystal clear so I have a Manley Reference Cardioid mic which I love.”
“it's probably my most used plugin as it can be used for much more than just EQing.”
“XFer Records Serum is my go-to synth for those hard hitting sounds that you want to cut through.”
“XLN Audio RC-20 Retro Color is by far my favourite plugin to help bring sounds to life.”
“you can also get some pretty cool results using it on things like percussion and top loops”
“my personal favourite ElastiquePitch 2 which gives a bit more flexibility to achieve the perfect format with minimal artefacts.”
“I couldn't have lived without this over lockdown.”
About Sigala's gear.
What DAW does Sigala use?
Pro Tools. He has said working in Pro Tools and playing parts in on a MIDI keyboard defines his sound.
What monitors does Sigala use?
Adam A77X monitors with a sub, plus a pair of Yamaha NS10s.
What microphone does Sigala use for vocals?
A Manley Reference Cardioid, which he has said he loves for crystal clear vocals.
What plugins does Sigala use?
He has named FabFilter Pro-Q 3 as his most used plugin, along with Xfer Serum for bass and subs, XLN Audio RC-20 Retro Color, Soundtoys Little AlterBoy and Audiomovers Listento.
What synth does Sigala use?
Xfer Serum, which he has called his go-to synth for hard-hitting bass and sub sounds.
Sigala is the alias of English DJ and producer Bruce Fielder, behind UK chart hits like Easy Love and Melody. This guide covers the DAW, monitors, microphone and plugins he named in a 2022 MusicRadar interview.
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