
Drum Sets
0Cymbals
0Drumsticks
0Snare Drums
0Studio Equipment
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Amek Tac Scorpion Console
The Nirvana track "Polly" was recorded on a Scorpion control board at Butch V... more

Akai S1000
"I bought an Akai S1000 and a Kurzweil K2500 and those became writing tools f... more

Apple Macintosh SE/30
Butch worked with Duke and Steve to produce a new sound using Akai samplers, ... more

Roland Space Echo RE-201
"Steve owned this when I met him, and when we started jamming in his basement... more
Software Plugins and VSTs
9
What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does Butch Vig use?

Waves CLA-76 Compressor / Limiter
"I am always using the Waves CLA-76 compressor, and the C4 compressor; and I ... more

Waves C4 Multiband Compressor
"I am always using the Waves CLA-76 compressor, and the C4 compressor; and I ... more

Waves Renaissance Axx
"I am always using the Waves CLA-76 compressor, and the C4 compressor; and I ... more
Headphones
0DAWs
1
Avid Pro Tools
When it comes to working on music, Butch runs Pro Tools on a Mac. “I’ve used ... more
Microphones
1
Shure SM7B
"This was our first 'real' microphone. We had read it was Quincy Jones's favo... more
Music Accessories
1
Apple iMac (General)
When it comes to working on music, Butch runs Pro Tools on a Mac. “I’ve used ... more
Amplifiers
1
Fender Bassman
"One of our engineers Mr. Colson brought this to Smart. He bought it at a paw... more
Keyboards and Synthesizers
1
What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does Butch Vig use?

Kurzweil K2500
"I bought an Akai S1000 and a Kurzweil K2500 and those became writing tools f... more
Effects Pedals
2
ZVEX Fuzz Factory
Featured on the official ZVEX artist page. > Garbage - Butch Vig uses a Fu... more

ZVEX Woolly Mammoth
Featured on the official ZVEX artist page. > Garbage - Butch Vig uses a Fu... more
Other Gear
0Gear Guides
Gear Guide to Selecting the Best Bass Drum Pedal


Michael Pierce & Giulio Chiarenza
Updated July 2019