Studio Equipment
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What kind of Studio Equipment does James Blake use?
Roland SP-404SX
At 0:21 in this video, it is possible to see one member of James Blake band p... more
Meris Mercury7 Reverb
this interview says James Blake uses the Meris 7 Mercury reverb for kive perf... more
Empirical Labs EL8 Distressor
This interview says James Blake uses the Empirical Labs Distressor for his li... more
Tube-Tech CL 1B Opto Compressor
Used for Blake's vocals on Beyoncé's "Forward", as stated by producer Stuart ... more
Software Plugins and VSTs
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What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does James Blake use?
FXpansion Geist
at 46:40 "...for drums I use Geist, In fact I use original Geist, Geist 2 don... more
FabFilter Pro-Q 2
In this short video, a quick capture of the Pro-Q 2 can be seen while Blake f... more
Headphones
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What kind of Headphones does James Blake use?
Drum Sets
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What kind of Drum Sets does James Blake use?
Roland SPD-SX Sampling Pad
Around 36:25 you can see his drummer, Ben Assister, playing the SPD-SX pad more
Roland KD-9
At 45:30 you can see Blake's drummer playing the Roland KD-9 and the SPD-SX more
Roland SPD-S Sampling Percussion Pad
At 0:47 in this video, you can see the drummer playing it. more
Microphones
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What kind of Microphones does James Blake use?
DPA d:facto Vocal Microphone
"Necesitábamos un gran micrófono en vivo que pudiera transmitir claramente el... more
Telefunken ELA M 251
Used for Blake's vocals on Beyoncé's "Forward", as stated by producer Stuart ... more
Avalon VT-737sp Mic Preamp
Used for Blake's vocals on Beyoncé's "Forward", as stated by producer Stuart ... more
AMS Neve 1073 Mic Preamp & Equalizer
Used for Blake's piano on Beyoncé's "Forward", as stated by producer Stuart W... more
DAWs
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What kind of DAWs does James Blake use?
Apple Logic Pro
James Blake says that he uses Apple Logic in this interview - which version, ... more
Guitars
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What kind of Guitars does James Blake use?
Fender Telecaster
Around 3:17 you can see Rob McAndrews, Blake's Guitarist, playing a Fender Te... more
Keyboards and Synthesizers
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What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does James Blake use?
Clavia Nord Lead 4 Synthesizer
There is a clear shot of James Blake using a Nord 4 Lead Synthesizer at 1:40 ... more
Dave Smith Instruments Prophet '08 Synthesizer
The label on the back of James' Prophet '08 can be seen at 6:02 in this video. more
Moog Minitaur Analog Bass Synthesizer
A Moog Minitaur can be seen at the bottom of the screen, at 4:17 in this video. more
Nord Piano 2 HA88
At 0:59, there is a clear shot of James' Nord Piano 2. more
Effects Pedals
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What kind of Effects Pedals does James Blake use?
Boss RC-50 Loop Station Looper Pedal
There is a clear shot of James Blake using a Boss RC-50 Loop Station Looper P... more
TC Helicon VoiceLive 2 Floor-Based Vocal Processor
The manufacturer of the effects unit themselves (TC-Helicon) confirm Blake's ... more
Other Gear
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What kind of Gear & Equipment does James Blake use?
Empirical Labs Lil FrEQ
This interview says James Blake uses the Empirical Labs Lil Freq for his live... more
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