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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

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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. "

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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."

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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.

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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."

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The 2nd synth from the top is a Yamaha DX7, picture from 2015

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In this video, Bibio can be seen playing a Big Baby Taylor acoustic guitar.

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Bibio can be seen playing a Gibson ES-175/CC in his lesson video for his song "Ambivalence Avenue".

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Can be seen in this picture used to loop samples alongside a Teenage Engineering OP-1 and a Strymon BlueSky

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Seen in the rack on the left of this pic.

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Bibio was previously seen using the ARP 2800 Odyssey Rev1 synthesizer on his Instagram page, as discussed in the "Bibio Appreciation" thread on Twoism.

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Bibio can be seen playing through a Fender Vibro Champ in this video.

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Can be seen in the session video of You Won't Remember

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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.

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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.

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In the video of a session in Bibio's home studio, the Akai MFC42 is both seen and identified out in the description.

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The Op-1 can be seen in the bottom right corner of this video.

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An Akai MPC1000 can be seen on the desk in the background of this 2013 video

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A TC Helicon Detune can be seen plugged in on top of some studio gear in the beginning of this video for Sycamore Silhouetting

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Can be seen in Bibio's studio from 2012

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In the rack on the left. It's white but the word ensemble can clearly be made out

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.

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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.

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"Most of ‘A Mineral Love’ and the whole of ‘The Serious EP’ was mixed on the 5088."

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"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."

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I also recently got a TR-808 and a Maestro MRK mk2, I have a thing for those old drum machines.

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In a feature on Deep Signal Studios, Bibio is shown using the Akai S3000XL in his studio setup.

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In the YouTube session "Bibio - You Won't Remember...," Bibio uses the Sennheiser MD 421-N, highlighting its frequent role in his recordings.

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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

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The delay pedal is referenced in the description and can be seen throughout the video.

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