Paramore – Riot! album cover

Paramore – Riot!

Album 2007

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2007 album Riot!.

Music from Riot!

Gear Used On Riot!

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Paramore – Riot! (2007). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Cables used by Josh Farro on Riot!

Instrument Cables

Mogami cables

Avg price: $67.95

In a Guitar World video titled "Gear Walkthrough with Paramore's Josh Farro," Josh Farro discusses using Mogami cables during the early Paramore albums, "All We Know Is Falling" and "Riot!," to connect his guitar to his pedalboard and amplifier. He later transitioned to wireless equipment by the "Brand New Eyes" era.

Strings used by Josh Farro on Riot!

Strings

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Guitar Strings (10-46)

Avg price: $7.47

During the "Riot!" era, Josh Farro used Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Guitar Strings (10-46), as noted on the Ernie Ball artist page archived online.

Microphones used by Hayley Williams on Riot!

Microphone Stands

Atlas Low-Profile Mic Stand

Avg price: $73.99

Hayley Williams of Paramore is shown using the Atlas Low-Profile Mic Stand in a photo taken in Nashville on May 17, 2015. This stand has been part of her setup since the release of the album "Riot!" and is noted for its low-profile ebony design.

Snare Drums used by Zac Farro on Riot!

Snare Drums

Pearl 14x8" Vinnie Paul Signature Snare

Avg price: $1,200.00

Zac Farro utilized the Pearl 14x8" Vinnie Paul Signature Snare on the 2007 Paramore album "Riot!", as detailed in a video by ArtOfDrumming titled "Paramore's Drum Sound - Zac Farro and Ilan Rubin | Recreating Iconic Drum Sounds." This source provides insight into the specific gear used to achieve the distinct drum sound on the album.