Bonobo
UK electronic artist Simon Green
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Bonobo's Gear
In this video of Simon Green (Bonobo) in his studio in Brooklyn, at the 0:20 mark you can see his Mac Pro on the floor underneath his desk.
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On the far-right of Bonobo's Instagram photo, an Akai keyboard controller with 25 keys and 12 drum pads can be spotted on the table. The layout and design is consistent with that of the Akai MPK 25.
"Rehearsals. Nashville. Day one."
In this photo from Bonobo's studio, an ADAM A7X can be spotted just right-of-center of the shot. The yellow rectangular grate on top distinguishes it as an ADAM model of monitor. It must be an A7X, as there are screw holes on the horizontal edges, whereas on the A8X they point vertically.
In this Instagram photo, Bonobo's setup includes an SPD 30 between the two microphone stands.
The Octave Cat Synth can be seen to the right of the Ableton Push, in the right hand corner of Bonobo's Instagram Photo.
You can see his Micro Pog at about 18 seconds.
You can see his Rhodes at about 10 seconds
You can see his Nord Stage 88 around 1:53. It's actually a Stage 88, not a Stage 2 88.
Bonobo plays the Pioneer CDJ-2000 in his Boiler Room live DJ set.
After being asked: "Is all of your processing/production work done inside Ableton Live?", he answered "There are a few third-party gizmos that I couldn't live without. The PSP Vintage Warmer is on everything; the SoundToys stuff goes well beyond anything you'd expect from a delay unit - it almost has a voice of its own; and CamelPhat is a versatile combined filter and overdrive - a very creative tool."
They ask him what gear he couldn't live without and he replies: "These days it’s so different because really all you need is a MacBook and it’s all there. But back in the day it was Akai samplers S-3000 which is the thing I made my first two albums on. Also I used an old E-mu SP-1200 as well."
There is also a picture of him with his SP-1200 here: http://music.newcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/bonobosamplerinwoodsfinal.jpg
During Bonobo's full performance on KEXP, the Moog Subsequent 25 is prominently featured.
"Massive shout to @we.are.roli for the seaboard grand. Can't wait to get into this thing."
At 0:28 into this video of Bonobo in his Brooklyn studio, you can see he uses the Apple Magic Trackpad.
In this MTV video featuring Bonobo in his studio, one can see the Keyboard with the Numeric Keypad starting at approximately 28 seconds in.
In this photo from Bonobo's Instagram, Bonobo can be seen producing in Ableton Live on a MacBook Pro. The width along both sides of the keyboard would suggest that it must be bigger than the 13" model, but not so wide that it would be the 17" model.
Bonobo posted a picture entitled "Today's studio" to Instagram where a pair of AIAIAI Young Guru headphones can be seen.
The Apogee Ensemble can be seen in the rack on Bonobo's desk in 0:09 of this deconstruction video from MTV.
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You can see it at about 16 seconds
In this Tin Desk Concert performance you can see Simon Green using his Sadowsky Ultra Vintage Jazz bass throughout the show.
In this user-uploaded photo, Bonobo is shown using the Nord Drum 3P.
In the Tiny Desk Series, you can see the Aguilar SL-112 behind Simon with the Tone Hammer above it.
You can see the Aguilar Tone Hammer 700 sitting on top of the SL-112 cabinet in the background throughout the video.
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Discography
Animal Magic
2000
Dial 'M' for Monkey
2003
Days To Come
2006
Black Sands
2010
Black Sands Remixed
2012
The North Borders
2013
Late Night Tales: Bonobo
2013
The North Borders Tour. — Live.
2014
Migration
2017
fabric presents Bonobo (DJ Mix)
2019
Fragments
2022
Lazarus (Adult Swim Original Series Soundtrack)
2025
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