
Software Plugins and VSTs
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What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does Hans Zimmer use?

u-he ZebraHZ Software Synthesizer
This video takes us on a walk through of some of THE DARK ZEBRA synth presets... more

Arturia CS-80 V Software Synthesizer
"I just sold my Yamaha GX1 because i have a great remplacement with Arturia's... more

u-he Zebra2
this link is from official youtube channel of u-he plugins. it's a walkthroug... more
Keyboards and Synthesizers
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What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does Hans Zimmer use?

Moog Minimoog Voyager
"Even if I use all the modern bits and pieces, it’s nice that even at the cor... more

Waldorf Microwave XT Synthesizer
From a Sound On Sound article, the Waldorf Microwave XT Synthesizer can be se... more

Access Virus B Synthesizer
According to this article, Hans Zimmer utilizes an Access Virus B in his studio. more
Instruments
0Studio Equipment
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Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter
Hans Zimmer's studio has five Roland MKS-80 analogue synth modules. more

Digidesign 192 Digital I/O
This photo by Trey Ratcliff of Hans Zimmer's studio shows 10 Digidesign 192 D... more

Apogee BIG BEN 192k Master Digital Clock
Hans Zimmer's Apogee BIG BEN 192k Master Digital Clock is in the rack directl... more
Headphones
0Music Accessories
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Bjooks Patch and Tweak with Moog by Kim Bjørn
Wrote the foreword, as featured on the front cover. more
Studio Monitors
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Quested VS2108 Powered Monitors (1st Generation)
A Sound On Sound article details Hans Zimmer's studio monitors as Quested VS2... more

Dynaudio BM5A MKII Studio Monitor
"...greeted us on our arrival and showed us the rooms in question, which were... more

Quested HM415
Pro monitor speakers for large studios. Built into the wall of Hans Zimmer's ... more

Quested VS2108 Powered Monitors (2nd Generation)
When Hans Zimmer was filmed during an interview about his work on video games... more
Modular Synthesizers
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Roland - System 100M
Hans Zimmer's massive System 100m, as described by Kevin Lightner. "It featur... more

Doepfer LMK4+
This image is of Hans' studio, and straight ahead in front of the chair you c... more
Bass Guitars
1DAWs
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Steinberg Cubase 7
The YouTube video covers the Chris Nolan's concepts of what the motion pictur... more

Avid Pro Tools 10
"Zimmer does his MIDI arrangements and editing in Cubase, and his audio work ... more

Steinberg Cubase (Unknown Version)
Hans Zimmer used Cubase as DAW whyle working on Inception more
Pianos
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Bösendorfer Model 280 vc
Show at most of his video.Just behind his Work setup. more

Yamaha CP-70 Electric Grand Piano
Photo of Hans Zimmer in a The Buggles period, playing on a Yamaha CP-70 more
Other Gear
0Gear Guides
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