
Microphones
7
Shure SM58
You can see Damon using this microphone throughout this video, and he uses t... more

AMS Neve 1073 Mic Preamp & Equalizer
Used for Albarn's vocals on Gorillaz's "Clint Eastwood", as mentioned by prod... more

Neumann TLM 170
Used for Albarn's vocals on Gorillaz's "Clint Eastwood", as mentioned by prod... more
Guitars
5
Taylor GS Mini Acoustic
The official Taylor Guitars website cites that Damon Albarn plays the Taylor ... more

Fender Graham Coxon Telecaster
In this picture, Damon Albarn can be seen using the signature Fender Graham C... more

Fender Mustang Electric Guitar
In the video for 'Crazy Beat' by Blur, Damon can be seen playing a Fender Mus... more

Fender Duo-Sonic Electric Guitar
In the [video for Blur's "Crazy Beat,"](https://youtu.be/ohyqek7fj6Y), Albarn... more
Amplifiers
0Effects Pedals
4
Electro-Harmonix Doctor Q (Modern Large Chassis)
INCORRECT SUBMISSION. PLEASE DELETE. more

MXR M101 Phase 90
This photo from [Entec Sound & Lighting's article about Gorillaz](https://www... more
Pianos
0Keyboards and Synthesizers
36
What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does Damon Albarn use?

Roland SH-101 Synthesizer
The SH-101 is listed in the inventory of Albarn's 13 Studio. more

Yamaha Motif XS8
Damon uses this keyboard in his studio according to this article. more

Bontempi Organ
According to this article, Damon has this in his recording studio. more
Studio Equipment
22
Critter & Guitari Pocket Piano
Around 2:20 in this video "Damon Albarn and Afel Bocoum perform Bamako in Mal... more

Bentley Rhythm Ace Drum Machine
The Rhythm Ace is listed in the inventory of Albarn's 13 Studio. more

Apple iPad
Regarding Gorillaz album, "The Fall," Albarn says, "I've made it on an iPad –... more

Alesis 3630 Dual-Channel Compressor/Limiter with ...
The 3630 is listed in the inventory of Albarn's 13 Studio. more
Software Plugins and VSTs
9
What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does Damon Albarn use?

Moog Filtatron iPad App
The Moog Filtatron App for iPad was used on the making of Gorillaz' "The Fall". more

KORG iELECTRIBE App for iPad
App was used by Albarn in the recording of Gorillaz' "The Fall." more

KORG iELECTRIBE (Gorillaz Edition) App for iPad
App was used by Albarn in the Gorillaz album "The Fall." more

Waves Kramer PIE Compressor
Used for Albarn's vocals on Gorillaz's "Charger", as mentioned by recording e... more
Headphones
0Bass Guitars
2
Fender Jazz Bass
Albarn can be seen playing a Fender Jazz Bass at :23 of this video. more

Wem Sapphire Bass
In the music video for "Momentary Bliss", Damon Albarn can be seen using a We... more
Drum Sets
2
Roland TD-20 Electronic Drum Set
According to this article, Damon has this drum set in his recording studio. more

Roland SPD-S Sampling Percussion Pad
According to this article, Damon uses this in his recording studio. more
World Instruments
2
Samick Melodica
Albarn can be seen in this photo playing a Samick Melodica. more

Hohner Fire Melodica 32
Albarn can be seen playing a Hohner 32F Fire Melodica in this live photo. more
DAWs
1
Apple Garageband iOS
Mentioned by recording engineer and frequent collaborator Stephen Sedgwick in... more
Other Gear
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Michael Pierce & Giulio Chiarenza
Updated March 2020