James Petralli

James Petralli is confirmed to use the Manley Nu Mu Stereo Limiter Compressor, as evidenced in a photograph posted on the White Denim Instagram account. The image clearly displays the compressor situated beneath a Tascam Tape recorder, directly linking Petralli to the specified gear.

James Petralli of White Denim utilized the Ampex ATR 102 during the production of their 2019 album, Side Effects. This detail is corroborated by Jim Vollentine, one of the sound engineers who collaborated in the production of the album and who's the co-owner of Coil Audio, in a discussion on Gearspace forum. Vollentine, who worked closely with White Denim in the Radio Milk studio, provided a comprehensive list of the recording equipment used for the album, explicitly mentioning the Ampex ATR 102 among the gear.

James Petralli of White Denim used Coil Audio CA-70 preamps in the recording of their 2019 album, Side Effects. This information is confirmed by sound engineer Jim Vollentine, co-owner of Coil Audio In a detailed post on the Gearspace forum, Vollentine, who was intimately involved in the album's creation at Radio Milk studio, included the Coil Audio CA-70 among the list of recording equipment employed for Side Effects.

In this photo of an Instagram post on the White Denim Instagram account we can see James Petralli playing on the Cordoba Protégé classical acoustic guitar. There are more videos on the account where we see the same guitar, for example here https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3OTgwMDgyMTE0MzMyOTYy?story_media_id=2689557446424742616_227855618&igsh=MW9jMjE2ajZxM3J3ZQ==

In a video on the White Denim Instagram account, singer and guitarist James Petralli discusses his vocal chain and specifically mentions using the Collins 26U.

In a Radio Milk (How Can You Stand It) Substack post titled "Elf," James Petralli mentions at the 56:05 mark his setup while playing with the band in Britain at Nigel Godrich's studio. Starting at the 56:25 mark, he states, "I used like three Danelectro Dan-Echo pedals, in series, you know, like set to different times, and a wah-wah pedal".

In a video posted on the White Denim Instagram account on July 21, 2024, James Petralli is seen in his home studio. In the background, to the left of James, you can clearly see the Raytheon RL-10. The photo is a still from the video currently on Instagram.https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9qkP_HPFQp/?igsh=MTV6YTcwM2NpMzVyag==

In a video posted on the White Denim Instagram account on July 22, 2024, James Petralli is seen in his home studio. In the foreground on the left, you can clearly see the back of a Yamaha PSS-570, identifiable by the characteristic slats on top and the four connections at the rear. The image is a still from the video currently on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9s6MEqS6se/?igsh=MTFxMnhpdHlldDZiOA==

In a still from a video posted yesterday on Instagram, James Petralli is seen playing the Danelectro 12SDC 12-String Electric Guitar. 

In a still from a video of a White Denim show available on YouTube via https://youtu.be/Duom7rGzCfo?si=kfVBJRjMR4XsRVk8, James Petralli can be seen using a Pedaltrain Novo 24 pedalboard. The image, which clearly shows the pedalboard, can be found on Equipboard.

In a still from a video of a White Denim show available on YouTube via https://youtu.be/Duom7rGzCfo?si=kfVBJRjMR4XsRVk8, James Petralli can be seen using two Truetone 1 Spot 9V/DC power converters. This is corroborated by an image on Equipboard.

In the official music video for White Denim's song "Light On," a collage of numerous clips and shorts by James Petralli, there is a clear view at 0:28 of Petralli in his studio sitting behind a Siemens Sitra studio console. In front of him, a Roland Juno-60 synthesizer is visible, indicating its use in the creation of the collaborative album "Raze Regal & White Denim Inc."

In the official music video for White Denim's song "Light On," a collage of numerous clips and shorts by James Petralli, there is a clear view upper left, at 0:33 of James Petralli kneeling in front of the Gates Level Devil Model M5546 Tube Broadcast Limiter / Expander.

In the official music video for White Denim's song "Light On," a collage of numerous clips and shorts by James Petralli, at 1:40 we see part of the studio in the lower left corner and behind the drum tom we see different pieces of studio equipment, including the Ibanez HD1000 Harmonics/Delay, recognizable by its six colorful buttons and seven black knobs.

In the official music video for White Denim's song "Light On," at the 1:40 mark, a part of the studio is visible in the lower left corner, and behind the drum tom, various pieces of studio equipment can be seen, including the DigiTech DSP-128 Plus, identifiable by its four arrow buttons and three black knobs.

In an Instagram short, James Petralli is showing us a light colored version of the Elka Rhapsody 610, which he was offering for sale. The video was provided on YouTube with the caption "James' Garage 😄 #Whitedenimband."

In the official music video for White Denim's song "Light On," a collage of numerous clips and shorts by James Petralli, there is a clear view at 2:18 of James' son playing on one of his pianos, the Yamaha CP-25.

In the official music video for White Denim's song "Light On," a collage of numerous clips and shorts by James Petralli, there is a clear view at 2:18 of James' son playing on one of his pianos, the Hohner Pianet T.

In a screenshot from a video posted by James Petralli on the White Denim Instagram account, the Maestro Rhythm King MRK 2 drum machine is visible in the lower left corner.

In an Instagram reel on the White Denim Music account, James Petralli discusses the making of the song "Look Good" and mentions, "That's me, the cowbell, going through an AMS Delay." This statement confirms his use of the specific gear.

Today James posted this photo of a fake home studio, created for a commercial. We can see the stool in the front.

On November 21, 2024, a post on the White Denim Instagram account reveals that James Petralli uses a Fender Bassman 6G6-A/B Brownface 50-Watt Guitar Head (1962 - 1964). The amplifier is visible in the upper right corner of the image, stacked on top of a cabinet in James's home studio, featuring a brown front, white knobs, and a blonde casing.

In a photo posted on December 9th, 2024, on the White Denim Instagram account, James Petralli is seen on stage in Liverpool with his pedalboard, which includes the Maxon PH-350 Rotary Phaser.

In the video titled "White Denim Flash Bare AZZ Breakout" on the official White Denim YouTube channel, James Petralli's studio is shown, and the Ibanez AD202 can be clearly seen on the lower shelf in the middle of the image.

In the video "White Denim Flash Bare AZZ Breakout" on the official White Denim YouTube channel, James Petralli mentions using the Lexicon PCM 42 at the 7:44 mark.

In the official music video for White Denim's song "Light On," James Petralli can be seen using a Sunn Beta Bass Head. At the 2:14 mark, there is a clear view of the Sunn bass amp head positioned on top of a Rhodes piano. This visual evidence is sourced from the band's official YouTube channel.

In the official music video for White Denim's song "Light On," James Petralli can be seen using a Rhodes Stage Piano Mark I Seventy Three (73 Key electric piano). At the 2:14 mark, there is a clear view of the Rhodes piano, as documented on the band's official YouTube channel.

In an Instagram reel by @whitedenimmusic, James Petralli's equipment, including the Ampeg SVT-CL Classic, is shown being prepared for transport, confirming its use by the artist.

According to a post on the White Denim Instagram account, James Petralli mentioned recording a song on an Otari 5050MKIII-8. The post states: "This is @myselfjeffolson @terrybeckins @adamchetwood @pocketsoundsmusic and myself running down 2HB by Roxy Music on an Otari 8 track operated by @dss10k about ten years ago now🤯." This confirms Petralli's use of the Otari 5050MKIII-8 during the recording process.

In an Instagram reel posted on 2025-18-06 by @whitedenimmusic, James Petralli is shown using the Manley Stereo Variable Mu. The caption reads: "Sumthin new n nasty on the stack. Chain wuz zoom stereo doofus to siemens tube zingers to manley variable smush to tascam deck to pro tools hawt as all hell."