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if I want a high end reel to reel sound, I use my Nagra IV-S. I do use RND 542 and 5042 tape emulators
The description of this video of Bibio says, "Capturing sounds with a vintage Sennheiser MD-21 microphone, then using the EMU SP1200 for its inimitable fidelity, then resampled and sequenced on an Akai MPC 5000. "
Favourite piece of musical kit?
"I had this question before, but it hasn’t changed, it’s still my Nagra IV-S reel-to-reel. It’s just a gorgeous object, and it’s reliable and I’ve discovered some magical tricks with it. Even though it’s just an analogue tape recorder, it’s an important part of my musical process. I use it on every track I write in some way or another."
in the source linked, bibio is seen using the Jazzmaster. The technique of switching between the rhythm circuit and the regular pickups is used on the above track, as well as; Look at Orion!, Saint Christopher, an possibly more.
The description of this video of Bibio says, "Capturing sounds with a vintage Sennheiser MD-21 microphone, then using the EMU SP1200 for its inimitable fidelity, then resampled and sequenced on an Akai MPC 5000."
In this video, Bibio can be seen playing a Big Baby Taylor acoustic guitar.
Bibio can be seen playing a Gibson ES-175/CC in his lesson video for his song "Ambivalence Avenue".
Can be seen in this picture used to loop samples alongside a Teenage Engineering OP-1 and a Strymon BlueSky
Bibio was previously seen using the ARP 2800 Odyssey Rev1 synthesizer on his Instagram page, as discussed in the "Bibio Appreciation" thread on Twoism.
Bibio can be seen playing through a Fender Vibro Champ in this video.
Can be seen in the session video of You Won't Remember
In the studio photo from Deepsignalstudios, Bibio's rack setup features the Golden Age Project PRE-73 Vintage preamplifier prominently positioned at the top on the left.
In the Relayproject article "Hedged in by Bibio," Bibio discusses incorporating the Telefunken Magnetophon 302 into his setup, highlighting his use of tape in studio recording.
In the video of a session in Bibio's home studio, the Akai MFC42 is both seen and identified out in the description.
The Op-1 can be seen in the bottom right corner of this video.
An Akai MPC1000 can be seen on the desk in the background of this 2013 video
A TC Helicon Detune can be seen plugged in on top of some studio gear in the beginning of this video for Sycamore Silhouetting
Can be seen in Bibio's studio from 2012
In the rack on the left. It's white but the word ensemble can clearly be made out
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Bibio was seen using the Cyclone Analogic Bass Bot TT-303 in a now-unavailable Instagram video. Although the video has since been removed, its existence is discussed in a thread on Twoism, indicating his use of the synthesizer.
if I want a high end reel to reel sound, I use my Nagra IV-S. I do use RND 542 and 5042 tape emulators.
"Most of ‘A Mineral Love’ and the whole of ‘The Serious EP’ was mixed on the 5088."
"When I found out about the Shelford modules, I was even more tempted. I already owned 2 x RND 511 preamps and 2 x 542 tape emulators, and I was impressed by the sound and build quality."
I also recently got a TR-808 and a Maestro MRK mk2, I have a thing for those old drum machines.
In a feature on Deep Signal Studios, Bibio is shown using the Akai S3000XL in his studio setup.
In the YouTube session "Bibio - You Won't Remember...," Bibio uses the Sennheiser MD 421-N, highlighting its frequent role in his recordings.
Video is a bit dated (September 2011) and the shots of the APC are a bit hairy but at 0:48 it's pretty clear he's using an APC 20
The delay pedal is referenced in the description and can be seen throughout the video.
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