Boys Noize
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At 0:32 you can see the Rytm w/ the drum pads sitting to his right.
You can also see it being used on the bottom rack here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bei4OTsAJ60/
“I never use this to mix, I just wanted something I could record through. What I sometimes do is make mirror images of the EQ bands on the left and right channel which is a trick I read about, but that’s all I use the EQ for. I have the effects set up on the busses, but again it’s just for recording.”
"For me, Elektron produces the most futuristic machines. The Machinedrum is my favourite by far! It's so easy and fun to program amazing sounds and patterns that just sound different to all the generic electro house and dubstep beats that I really can’t stand. For example, I love when the kick drum changes within the track, not the sound, more the frequencies or the filter."
"Classic drum machine. It has different tones, different accents. So what I do is I program something before, like two or three sequences, and then just play around with it. What I like a lot is really about those live sessions you can do. Maybe not so many possibilities with this one because it's quite simple."
Boys Noize talks about his LinnDrum vintage drum machine:
"When you make a track with a LinnDrum, you can’t really add a big bassline or something. You need to find the right sounds to give the LinnDrum its space in the mix.
Prince had just his voice, a LinnDrum and one keyboard and it was enough. No bassline or anything, just nice programming. That’s what I like about it, it’s got such a strong sound."
"This is my beloved 707. It’s a custom made one from Diabolical, from the States. What they did is that for every single instrument - bass drum, snare, toms - they put different filters in, bit crush, and pitch as well. This one I sync to the 303. I've used it on a couple of tracks already, like my acid track '1010'. It's called actually '1010' because 707 and 303 added together. It's cool, like especially on snare and toms, it sounds really cool with that effect."
In a video studio tour and interview with Future Music on Musicradar, Boys Noize showcases the Dave Smith Instruments Tempest drum machine. He highlights its capabilities, such as adding compression and distortion, implementing roll effects, and layering samples. Boys Noize praises the Tempest for its seamless blend of analog and digital features, calling it a modern and versatile tool for his music production.
Watch Boyz Noize's have some fun with his Filterbank in a Vine video clip he posted.
The TR-8 is seen multiple times in Boys Noize's studio, such as 0:42, 1:45, and he can be seen using it at 2:15.
"For me this is the easiest solution to get a sequence because you can also have four different CVs all doing a different sequence at the same time. I think you can have one CV with 32 steps, two with 16, and I think if you go four CVs then it's just four or eight steps left. it works fine for me. It's also synced to the drum machine."
When asked what compression he used on his track "Missile," Alex Ridha says, "I used my Prime 4000 compressor...which is a model of an SSL and it sounds really nice."
In an article by Musicradar showcasing Boys Noize's studio, the artist discusses using the Chandler Limited TG Series Mini Rack Limiter to enhance headroom and breathe life into individual sounds during digital mixing.
"What I did with the 808 is that I took out the trigger signal from the clap drum into the SH-101, which is also has an extra distortion and filter. What I love is when you add just a little bit of desk distortion on the 808. I really love the sound of an 808 being distorted just a little bit. The clap drum triggers the notes of the SH-101. So you can just go on load and play any notes, and then it will play the pattern of the thing which is the same thing - it's pretty cool."
"It's very small but it's actually one of my newest favorite drum machines as well. We used it on 'What You Want' for the main kick drum. It's also a German brand."
In an interview with Future Music, Boys Noize expressed interest in acquiring the Eventide H3000S UltraHarmonizer, highlighting its potential for enhancing drum and vocal processing.
In a studio tour and interview with Future Music, Boys Noize discusses the iconic Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer, highlighting its classic sound that has contributed to many of his techno and house hits.
Boys Noize posts a pic of his TR-606, given to him by a fan.
In an image from Musicradar, Boys Noize is shown with his Roland CompuRhythm CR-78 drum machine, highlighting his preference for integrating classic hardware into his music production setup.
In a user-uploaded photo, Boys Noize is shown with the Universal Audio Apollo x16, a key piece of studio recording gear.
can be seen in this post from November 3, 2016
can be seen in this post from November 3, 2016
can be seen in this post from February 25, 2016
can be seen in this post from November 3, 2016
it's next to the 707 on top of the MicroKorg
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Skrillex & Sonny Moore · 2025
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Challengers [MIXED] by Boys Noize
Boys Noize & Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross · 2024
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