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Apple
Logic Pro“I work on Logic Pro with a UAD soundcard and plug-ins.”
Said in DJ Times: The Magician Hits Century Mark, February 2021
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The Magician has said they use Logic Pro with a UAD interface and UAD plugins such as the API 2500 compressor, plus Soundtoys and Valhalla Plate. Synths named include the Juno-106, Moog One, Korg Mono/Poly and ARP 2600, with LinnDrum and TR-707 drum machines and Pioneer CDJs.
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Universal Audio
UAD audio interfaceSaid in DJ Times: The Magician Hits Century Mark, February 2021
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Universal Audio
API 2500 Bus Compressor (UAD)“I like the API 2500 compressor on my drum bus, the EMI Chandler limiter on my master bus.”
Said in DJ Times: The Magician Hits Century Mark, February 2021
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Universal Audio
EMI Chandler limiter (UAD)Said in DJ Times: The Magician Hits Century Mark, February 2021
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Soundtoys
Soundtoys plug-ins“I use also the Soundtoys, as well as Valhalla plate reverb.”
Said in DJ Times: The Magician Hits Century Mark, February 2021
What studio gear The Magician uses: a sourced gear guide
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Studio
Has said they use
Apple
Logic Pro“I work on Logic Pro with a UAD soundcard and plug-ins.”
Said in DJ Times: The Magician Hits Century Mark, February 2021
Has said they use
Universal Audio
UAD audio interfaceSaid in DJ Times: The Magician Hits Century Mark, February 2021
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Mixing
Has said they use
Universal Audio
API 2500 Bus Compressor (UAD)“I like the API 2500 compressor on my drum bus, the EMI Chandler limiter on my master bus.”
Said in DJ Times: The Magician Hits Century Mark, February 2021
Has said they use
Universal Audio
EMI Chandler limiter (UAD)Said in DJ Times: The Magician Hits Century Mark, February 2021
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Has said they use
Soundtoys
Soundtoys plug-ins“I use also the Soundtoys, as well as Valhalla plate reverb.”
Said in DJ Times: The Magician Hits Century Mark, February 2021
Has said they use
Valhalla DSP
Valhalla PlateSaid in DJ Times: The Magician Hits Century Mark, February 2021
Synths
Has said they use
Roland
Juno-106“At the moment, I use a lot the Juno 106, Moog One and Korg Monopoly.”
Said in DJ Times: The Magician Hits Century Mark, February 2021
Has said they use
Moog
Moog One“As hardware, I have a Moog One, ARP 2600, Korg DW-6000 and Roland MC 707.”
Said in DJ Times: The Magician Hits Century Mark, February 2021
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Drum machines
Has said they use
Linn Electronics
LinnDrum“I love the LinnDrum and Roland TR-707 drum machines.”
Said in DJ Times: The Magician Hits Century Mark, February 2021
Has said they use
Making Voyage
Has said they use
Korg
TritonSaid in 15 Questions: The Magician about Disco, June 2024
Has said they use
Yamaha
DX7“As analogue gear, I used a lot the JUNO-106, The Moog One, Kong Triton, DX-7 and the Solina..”
Said in 15 Questions: The Magician about Disco, June 2024
Has said they use
Said in 15 Questions: The Magician about Disco, June 2024
DJ booth
Has said they use
AlphaTheta / Pioneer DJ
CDJ players“I like the ease of Pioneer CDJs and also because you can test demos, promos, etc.”
Said in DJ Times: The Magician Hits Century Mark, February 2021
Has said they use
Technics
SL-1200 turntables“I have Technics SL-1200 to a nice JBL Soundsystem to listen to music.”
Said in 15 Questions: The Magician about Disco, June 2024
At home
Brionvega
Brionvega turntable
Has said they love
Brionvega
Brionvega turntable“Yes it’s mine, I love the design, and I love design and furniture in general.”
Said in 15 Questions: The Magician about Disco, June 2024
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Records that shaped me
Has said they love
Tame Impala
The Slow Rush“Tame Impala’s The Slow Rush and Bullion’s Heaven Is Over.”
Said in Billboard: 20 Questions With The Magician, January 2021
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Has said they love
Bullion
Heaven Is Over (Bullion)Said in Billboard: 20 Questions With The Magician, January 2021
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Questions
About The Magician's gear.
What DAW does The Magician use?
The Magician has said they use Apple Logic Pro, with a UAD soundcard and UAD plugins (DJ Times, 2021).
What plugins does The Magician use?
The Magician has said they use the UAD API 2500 compressor on the drum bus, an EMI Chandler limiter on the master bus, Soundtoys and Valhalla Plate reverb (DJ Times, 2021).
What synth does The Magician use?
The Magician has said they use a Roland Juno-106, Moog One and Korg Mono/Poly a lot, and also own an ARP 2600, Korg DW-6000 and Roland MC-707. For the album Voyage they named the Korg Triton, Yamaha DX7 and Solina too.
What audio interface does The Magician use?
The Magician has said they use a UAD soundcard from Universal Audio together with UAD plugins (DJ Times, 2021).
What DJ gear does The Magician use?
The Magician has said they use Pioneer CDJs for ease and for testing demos, learned on Technics SL-1200 turntables, and still keep a vinyl-only setup in the studio (DJ Times, 2021).
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