Studio Equipment
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What kind of Studio Equipment does Diplo use?
Apple Mac Pro
A Mac Pro can be spotted in Diplo's studio. more
Apogee Quartet Audio Interface
As a featured artist of Apogee, Diplo talks about using the Apogee Quartet in... more
Apogee Ensemble FireWire Audio Interface
The Apogee Ensemble is seen in a YouTube video of Diplo's studio. more
M-Audio Keystation 61es MIDI Controller
Spotted in Diplo's studio. more
Software Plugins and VSTs
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What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does Diplo use?
Native Instruments KOMPLETE 9 Software Bundle
Diplo has a YouTube video where he talks specifically about using NI KOMPLETE... more
Universal Audio Studer A800 Multichannel Tape Rec...
"I’m still getting to know a lot of the new stuff. I’m actually looking for o... more
Universal Audio Ampex ATR-102 Mastering Tape Reco...
"I’m still getting to know a lot of the new stuff. I’m actually looking for o... more
Universal Audio Teletronix LA-3A Classic Audio Le...
Diplo talks about how he used the Teletronix LA-3A plugin on his album "Free ... more
Headphones
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What kind of Headphones does Diplo use?
Beats by Dre Pro Headphones
Diplo can be seen wearing Beats Pro headphones in this photo of him performin... more
Sennheiser Adidas HD 25 Originals Headphones
This photo of Diplo DJing shows him using the Sennheiser Adidas HD 25 headpho... more
Skullcandy SK Pro Over-Ear Headphones
Diplo is seen wearing the SK Pro headphones in white and orange in the video ... more
Urbanears Zinken Headphones
"@Diplo rocking our @Urbanears #Zinken #Headphones at Holy Ship" more
Studio Monitors
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What kind of Studio Monitors does Diplo use?
ADAM Audio A7 Powered Nearfield Monitors
Adam A7s can be seen in Diplo's studio. more
ADAM A77X Powered Studio Monitor
These impressive looking studio monitors can be seen in Diplo's studio. more
Focal SM9 Active Studio Monitor
A pair of Focal SM9 sit on stands behind the desk in this photo of Diplo's st... more
Adam S3A Active Monitors
The Adam S3A is the studio monitor seen in the background on the left side of... more
Guitars
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What kind of Guitars does Diplo use?
Gibson J-200 Acoustic Guitar
In the video for *Do Si Do*, Diplo can be seen playing a Gibson SJ-200. more
DAWs
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What kind of DAWs does Diplo use?
Ableton Live 9
In this video, Diplo is shown playing around with Ableton 9. more
Sony Acid Pro 7
Diplo shares that he started making music with acid. more
Bass Guitars
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What kind of Bass Guitars does Diplo use?
ESP Vintage-4 Bass Guitar
diplo: Large up @espguitars for this one ???? vintage4 more
Microphones
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What kind of Microphones does Diplo use?
Avalon VT-747SP
An Avalon VT-747SP can be seen in Diplo's rack in a photo of his studio in th... more
Keyboards and Synthesizers
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What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does Diplo use?
Korg Kaossilator KO-1 Dynamic Phrase Synthesizer
When asked about his favorite piece of musical equipment, Diplo says: "Rig... more
Teenage Engineering OP-1 Portable Synthesizer
Teenage Engineering OP-1 can be seen on Diplo's Instagram: "Huge spuds out to... more
Native Instruments KOMPLETE KONTROL S88
In this Instagram video Diplo's Native Instruments KOMPLETE KONTROL S88 can b... more
Sequential Prophet-6
Diplo's home studio is at 2:31 in the video and clearly shows a Sequential Pr... more
DJ Setup
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What kind of DJ Setups does Diplo use?
Rane SL3 for Serato Scratch Live
In this photo from Red Bull, Diplo can be seen using the Rane SL3 hooked up t... more
Pioneer DJM-900 Nexus Mixer
Diplo killing it at Gale Hotel South Beach. more
Pioneer DJM-800 Mixer
Diplo's Pioneer DJM-800 Mixer was originally submitted to Equipboard without ... more
Pioneer CDJ-2000
Diplo's Pioneer CDJ-2000 was originally submitted to Equipboard without proof... more
Other Gear
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What kind of Gear & Equipment does Diplo use?
Apple 23 Inch Cinema HD Display (Old Model)
The monitor on Diplo's studio desk is an Apple 23 Inch Cinema HD Display. more
Adidas Tubular Runner
In this Instagram pic, Diplo can be seen wearing his Adidas Tubular Runner sn... more
JACK Ü LONG SLEEVE
On this Instagram pic, we can see Diplo wearing the Jack Ü Long Sleeve while ... more
JACK Ü BLUR LONG SLEEVE
On this Instagram pic, we can see Diplo wearing the Jack Ü Blur Long Sleeve w... more
Gear Guides
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