Michael Jackson – XSCAPE album cover

Michael Jackson – XSCAPE

Album 2014

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2014 album XSCAPE.

Music from XSCAPE

Gear Used On XSCAPE

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Michael Jackson – XSCAPE (2014). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Keyboards and Synthesizers used by Michael Jackson on XSCAPE

Synthesizers

Moog Minimoog Model D

Avg price: $4,771.16

The synth basses on “Thriller,” “P.Y.T.,” and “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’.” Those were my two Richie Walbourn-modified Minimoogs, set side by side, with engineer Bruce Swedien’s special multiple-mono compression.

Synthesizers

ARP 2600

Avg price: $7,484.67

Anthony Marinelli, programmer on Michael Jackson's 1982 album "Thriller" has stated the synth bass ostinato in the 1983 single "Thriller" was performed and programmed on his Tonus ARP 2600 and disproven any previous speculation as to whether or not this sound was performed on a Minimoog.