Top 5Has said they use
Roland
TR-8“It's a really incredible drum machine. I toy with that if I want to mess with drum loops.”
Said in MusicTech: Six of Steve Aoki's favourite synths and instruments, June 2019
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Steve Aoki has named a Roland TR-8 for drum loops and a Roland SYSTEM-8 for melodies, with Sylenth1, Serum, Diva and Nexus as his go-to plugins. He has been seen using Pioneer CDJ-2000s and a DJM-800 mixer, and has named Mixed In Key for his mashups.
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Roland
System-8“For melodies, I use the Roland SYSTEM-8. It's a great synthesizer.”
Said in MusicTech: Six of Steve Aoki's favourite synths and instruments, June 2019
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LennarDigital
Sylenth1“Sylenth and Serum are definitely the first VSTs that I open up.”
Said in MusicTech: Six of Steve Aoki's favourite synths and instruments, June 2019
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Xfer Records
SerumSaid in MusicTech: Six of Steve Aoki's favourite synths and instruments, June 2019
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u-he
Diva“When it comes to breakdowns and I need that lush sound, Diva is something I always go to.”
Said in MusicTech: Six of Steve Aoki's favourite synths and instruments, June 2019
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Has said they use
Roland
TR-8“It's a really incredible drum machine. I toy with that if I want to mess with drum loops.”
Said in MusicTech: Six of Steve Aoki's favourite synths and instruments, June 2019
Has said they use
Roland
System-8“For melodies, I use the Roland SYSTEM-8. It's a great synthesizer.”
Said in MusicTech: Six of Steve Aoki's favourite synths and instruments, June 2019
Has said they use
LennarDigital
Sylenth1“Sylenth and Serum are definitely the first VSTs that I open up.”
Said in MusicTech: Six of Steve Aoki's favourite synths and instruments, June 2019
Also at
Has said they use
Xfer Records
SerumSaid in MusicTech: Six of Steve Aoki's favourite synths and instruments, June 2019
Has said they use
u-he
Diva“When it comes to breakdowns and I need that lush sound, Diva is something I always go to.”
Said in MusicTech: Six of Steve Aoki's favourite synths and instruments, June 2019
Has said they use
reFX
Nexus“When I'm on the road, my go-to plug-in, if I had to name one, would be Nexus.”
Said in MusicTech: Six of Steve Aoki's favourite synths and instruments, June 2019
DJ booth
Has said they use
Mixed In Key
Mixed In Key“I use it every time i make a mash up and it keeps all of my records organized so i can be creative on the fly.”
Said in Mixed In Key: artist testimonials, September 2026
Seen using
AlphaTheta / Pioneer DJ
CDJ-2000
Seen using
AlphaTheta / Pioneer DJ
DJM-800Rane
SL3 for Serato Scratch Live
Seen using
Seen in Dancing Astronaut: Steve Aoki becomes first modern EDM artist to be featured in the Smithsonian, October 2018
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SOL REPUBLIC
Tracks HD (Steve Aoki edition)
SponsoredHas said they use
SOL REPUBLIC
Tracks HD (Steve Aoki edition)Said in SOL REPUBLIC launches SOL REPUBLIC x Steve Aoki Tracks HD headphones, March 2013
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What I wear
Hawkers
Hawkers x Steve Aoki One sunglasses
SponsoredSeen wearing
Seen in FashionNetwork: Hawkers teams up with Steve Aoki for second collection, August 2017
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Diesel
Blue transparency watch collection
SponsoredSeen wearing
“I have to manage, maximize and master my days, and that's why I connect so well with Diesel watches.”
Seen in MR Magazine: Diesel teams up with Steve Aoki on new watch launch, August 2018
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Tour bag
ASICS
Hypergel-Kenzen
Has said they love
ASICS
Hypergel-Kenzen“These have become a totally all-purpose shoe for me.”
Said in The Globe and Mail: Celebrity DJ Steve Aoki shares his workout essentials, April 2018
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ASICS
3/4 Baselayer Tight
Has said they love
ASICS
3/4 Baselayer Tight“I have these Asics leggings that I like to wear under my shorts.”
Said in The Globe and Mail: Celebrity DJ Steve Aoki shares his workout essentials, April 2018
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Apple
Apple Watch Series 3
Has said they love
Apple
Apple Watch Series 3“I always track my workouts, so I can see how I'm improving.”
Said in The Globe and Mail: Celebrity DJ Steve Aoki shares his workout essentials, April 2018
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AUKEY
SoundTank Bluetooth speaker
Has said they love
“I created my own workout mix on Spotify which I Bluetooth to speakers on the road.”
Said in The Globe and Mail: Celebrity DJ Steve Aoki shares his workout essentials, April 2018
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Daily rituals
TriggerPoint
12-inch foam roller
Has said they love
TriggerPoint
12-inch foam roller“I bring my foam roller wherever I go. It's super important for recovery.”
Said in The Globe and Mail: Celebrity DJ Steve Aoki shares his workout essentials, April 2018
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Vega
Vega One Coconut Almond protein powder
Has said they love
“A protein shake is my go-to before my workout so I can get protein easily.”
Said in The Globe and Mail: Celebrity DJ Steve Aoki shares his workout essentials, April 2018
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Questions
About Steve Aoki's gear.
What synth does Steve Aoki use?
He has named the Roland SYSTEM-8 as his synth for melodies, and a Roland TR-8 drum machine when he wants to work on drum loops (MusicTech, 2019).
What plugins does Steve Aoki use?
He told MusicTech that Sylenth1 and Serum are the first VSTs he opens in his studio, that he goes to u-he Diva for lush breakdowns, and that reFX Nexus is his go-to plugin on the road.
What DJ gear does Steve Aoki use?
He has been seen using Pioneer CDJ-2000 players, a Pioneer DJM-800 mixer and a Rane SL3 for Serato, the pieces he gave to the Smithsonian in 2018. He has also named Mixed In Key for his mashups.
What headphones does Steve Aoki use?
He has said he wears SOL REPUBLIC Tracks HD on stage, and SOL REPUBLIC made a Steve Aoki edition of them in 2013.
What sunglasses does Steve Aoki wear?
He has been seen wearing his own Hawkers x Steve Aoki sunglasses, a limited collaboration with the Spanish eyewear brand.
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Steve Aoki is an American DJ and producer and the founder of Dim Mak Records. This guide covers the synths and plugins he has named for his Neon Future Cave studio, the DJ gear he gave to the Smithsonian, his headphone and eyewear collaborations, and his touring workout kit.
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