Dua Lipa – Don't Start Now album cover

Dua Lipa – Don't Start Now

Single 2019

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2019 single Don't Start Now.

Music from Don't Start Now

Artists on Don't Start Now

Gear Used On Don't Start Now

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Dua Lipa – Don't Start Now (2019). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Software Plugins and VSTs used by Dua Lipa on Don't Start Now

Compressor Plugins

Goodhertz Vulf Compressor

In this Sound On Sound interview with mixer/producer Ian Kirkpatrick, he describes using Vulf Compressor on Dua Lipa's lead vocal on "Don't Stop Now."

Microphones used by Dua Lipa on Don't Start Now

Dynamic Microphones

Shure SM7

Avg price: $417.00

In this interview, Ian Kirkpatrick says "I also usually do the vocal recording and production. Dua tends to record at my place, using my Telefunken [ELA M] 251, or sometimes my Shure SM7. Many of the vocals here are recorded on the SM7, handheld. I do of course get vocal recordings and comps made by others, and however great they are, I always ask for the other takes, so I can tweak the vocal production. I like to have options."

Condenser Microphones

Telefunken ELA M 251

Avg price: $13,493.75

In this interview, Ian Kirkpatrick says "I also usually do the vocal recording and production. Dua tends to record at my place, using my Telefunken [ELA M] 251, or sometimes my Shure SM7. Many of the vocals here are recorded on the SM7, handheld. I do of course get vocal recordings and comps made by others, and however great they are, I always ask for the other takes, so I can tweak the vocal production. I like to have options."