The War on Drugs – A Deeper Understanding
The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 2017 album A Deeper Understanding.
Music from A Deeper Understanding
Artists on A Deeper Understanding
Gear Used On A Deeper Understanding
Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of The War on Drugs – A Deeper Understanding (2017). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.
Microphones used by Adam Granduciel on A Deeper Understanding
Avg price: $631.04
Adam has been using this microphone for live performances since the beginning of the promo run for "A Deeper Understanding" (August 2017).
Keyboards and Synthesizers used by Adam Granduciel on A Deeper Understanding
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Avg price: $956.53
In Adam’s recent Instagram live he showed off his synth collection - included was the Juno 106, that has been no doubt used for the War On Drugs’ upcoming album.
In this Adam can also be found stating that the Juno 106 is his 'favourite synth' and that whenever he uses another synth, he always ends up trying to recreate the sound of the Juno.
From the Liner Notes/Credits of 'A Deeper Understanding' we can see that the Juno 106 was used on the songs 'Pain' and 'Thinking Of A Place'. The credits quoted can be found here: https://www.discogs.com/The-War-On-Drugs-A-Deeper-Understanding/release/10756085
Avg price: $177.93
When releasing their highly acclaimed album, 'A Deeper Understanding', Adam decided to put what synths were used on each track in the Liner Notes and Credits of 'A Deeper Understanding'. In his interview with Boston Globe (https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2017/09/20/war-drugs-adam-granduciel-sweats-every-detail-pursuit-perfection/Ul3jUYasSWOoblcy8D790K/story.html) Adam said 'I could easily just say synths. But even if I play a little bit of the song on this one synth, it's probably a specific part or something, so I want them to be like, 'Oh what's a Yamaha CS-5? Oh that's cool.' From this we can see Adam used the Yamaha CS-5 on 'A Deeper Understanding' and we can gather from the liner notes of the album (as seen above + highlighted) that the CS-5 was used on the song 'Up All Night'
Dave Smith Instruments Prophet 12
Avg price: $2,449.50
When releasing their highly acclaimed album, 'A Deeper Understanding', Adam decided to put what synths were used on each track in the Liner Notes and Credits. As we can see from above the Prophet 12 was used by The War On Drugs keyboardist Robbie Bennett on the song 'Up All Night' and 'Thinking of a Place'. The War On Drugs also took the Prophet 12 on tour with them after the release of 'A Deeper Understanding'.
The Credits with all the listed synths can be found here: https://www.discogs.com/The-War-On-Drugs-A-Deeper-Understanding/release/10756085
Avg price: $3,454.70
When releasing their highly acclaimed album, 'A Deeper Understanding', Adam decided to put what synths were used on each track in the Liner notes and Credits. As can be seen in the photo, the Sequential Circuits Prophet 5 was used by Adam on the song 'Strangest Thing'. It was also used on the final two tracks from the album, 'Clean Living' and 'You Don't Have To Go'.
Adam is also quoted speaking about the use of the Prophet 5 in this article: https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2017/09/20/war-drugs-adam-granduciel-sweats-every-detail-pursuit-perfection/Ul3jUYasSWOoblcy8D790K/story.html
The Credits with all the listed synths can be found here: https://www.discogs.com/The-War-On-Drugs-A-Deeper-Understanding/release/10756085
Avg price: $3,777.71
When releasing their highly acclaimed album, 'A Deeper Understanding', Adam decided to put what synths were used on each track in the Liner notes and Credits.
On the song 'Strangest Thing' the Korg Trident is credited to be used by Adam.
Adam can also be seen quoting the use of the synth in the Boston Globe article with him. That article can be found here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2017/09/20/war-drugs-adam-granduciel-sweats-every-detail-pursuit-perfection/Ul3jUYasSWOoblcy8D790K/story.html
The Credits with all the listed synths can be found here: https://www.discogs.com/The-War-On-Drugs-A-Deeper-Understanding/release/10756085
Avg price: $1,550.00
When releasing their highly acclaimed album, 'A Deeper Understanding', Adam decided to put what synths were used on each track in the Liner notes and Credits.
The Vox Jaguar can be seen in the Credits, used by Adam on the song 'Thinking Of A Place'
The Credits with all the listed synths can be found here: https://www.discogs.com/The-War-On-Drugs-A-Deeper-Understanding/release/10756085
Avg price: $1,300.00
When releasing their highly acclaimed album, 'A Deeper Understanding', Adam decided to put what synths were used on each track in the Liner notes and Credits.
The ARP Solina can be seen to be used on the tracks 'Strangest Thing', 'In Chains' and 'Clean Living', all of which were used on by Adam.
Adam can also be seen quoting the use of the synth in the Boston Globe article with him. That article can be found here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/arts/music/2017/09/20/war-drugs-adam-granduciel-sweats-every-detail-pursuit-perfection/Ul3jUYasSWOoblcy8D790K/story.html
The Credits with all the listed synths can be found here: https://www.discogs.com/The-War-On-Drugs-A-Deeper-Understanding/release/10756085
Avg price: $3,331.43
When releasing their highly acclaimed album, 'A Deeper Understanding', Adam decided to put what synths were used on each track in the Liner notes and Credits.
From this we can see that they used the Prophet 6 on the song 'Holding On'.
The Credits with all the listed synths can be found here: https://www.discogs.com/The-War-On-Drugs-A-Deeper-Understanding/release/10756085
Avg price: $1,525.36
When releasing their highly acclaimed album, 'A Deeper Understanding', Adam decided to put what synths were used on each track in the Liner notes and Credits.
From this we can see that Adam used the PolyKorg on the song 'Knocked Down'
The Credits with all the listed synths can be found here: https://www.discogs.com/The-War-On-Drugs-A-Deeper-Understanding/release/10756085
Avg price: $653.38
When releasing their highly acclaimed album, 'A Deeper Understanding', Adam decided to put what synths were used on each track in the Liner notes and Credits.
From this we can see that the ARP Odyssey was used on the songs 'Up All Night' and also on the final song of the album 'You Don't Have To Go'
The Credits with all the listed synths can be found here: https://www.discogs.com/The-War-On-Drugs-A-Deeper-Understanding/release/10756085
Studio Equipment used by Adam Granduciel on A Deeper Understanding
Avg price: $4,550.00
As seen from the photo we can see that Adam has the Linn Drum in his studio (top left on top of rack).
When releasing their highly acclaimed album, 'A Deeper Understanding', Adam decided to put what instruments and synths were used on each track in the Liner notes and Credits.
From this we can see that he used the LinnDrum on the song 'Up All Night'.
The Credits with all the listed synths + instruments can be found here: https://www.discogs.com/The-War-On-Drugs-A-Deeper-Understanding/release/10756085
Guitars used by Adam Granduciel on A Deeper Understanding
Semi-Hollowbody Electric Guitars
Gretsch G6139CB White Falcon (Duplicate)
Avg price: $2,666.00
1:54 in the video, refers to his Gretsch as having a center-block construction (this is different than a larger White Falcon’s construction) to help feedback.
In the article: “When we were making this last record we did a benefit show with Neil Young. For about two years, I’d had one of these new Gretsch White Falcons but it didn’t have the Bigsby on it and I didn’t really think too much about it. When we played this thing with Neil and he had the Bigsby going on his White Falcon, I just thought, ‘Why don’t I have a Bigsby on my White Falcon?’ It just sounded like the most expressive thing ever.
“So I had Fender put a Bigsby on it for me and that was the day before we recorded Thinking Of A Place and Pain. That’s what I used on those recordings. I’d used one before but not on that axe and it was just so fresh. I think I was over-using it, but I was just so excited!
David Hartley
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Effects Pedals used by David Hartley on A Deeper Understanding
Darkglass Electronics Vintage Deluxe
Avg price: $396.44
As seen on his pedalboard from "A Deeper Understanding" tour.
Alexander Pedals Jubilee Silver Overdrive Pedal
Avg price: $176.66
As seen on his pedalboard from "A Deeper Understanding" tour.
Tech 21 SansAmp Bass Driver Direct Input
Avg price: $234.05
As seen on his pedalboard from "A Deeper Understanding" tour.
Avg price: $100.16
As seen on his pedalboard from "A Deeper Understanding" tour.
Keeley Bassist Limiting Amplifier Compressor
Avg price: $182.67
As seen on his pedalboard from "A Deeper Understanding" tour.
As seen on his pedalboard from "A Deeper Understanding" tour.
Avg price: $120.29
2 Boss GEB-7, as seen on his pedalboard from "A Deeper Understanding" tour.
Bass Guitars used by David Hartley on A Deeper Understanding
Fender Precision Tony Franklin Signature
Avg price: $2,439.88
In the live performance of "You Don't Have To Go" by The War On Drugs, David Hartley is seen playing a Fender Precision Tony Franklin Signature fretless bass.
