MAKJ

At 1:40 into the video "MAKJ - Studio Sessions - Episode 001" MAKJ talks about the Sonalksis Creative Filter: "... and it has this filter on it that I really, really enjoy. It's called the Creative Filter from Sonalksis. It's one of my favorite plugins, I use it... it's probably on every channel. I start a new audio track, this is the first thing on it, because a lot of the stuff that you get from different plugins - Waves, even the stock stuff - it adds digital 'crap' I would say on the track. You put it on you channel and it immediately ruins the file of your audio stuff. This one, this filter, I don't see a change of sound quality. And the filters are really, really sharp too. You can go up to a 48dB cut, you can do 24, the resonance is really nice so, I really push this filter a lot."

At 20:48 in this MAKJ masterclass video, one can see him using Xfer Records DJMFilter on his track "Encore."

MAKJ produces using Logic Pro, as seen in this Instagram video clip of his studio setup.

At 4:18 in the video, MAKJ breaks down how he got the lead sound in his collab with Hardwell "Countdown": "...I've always been into this new one. Showtek actually got me onto this, this is what actually this lead comes from. It's called MorphoX, made by LinPlug... this one to me is the best. I use this one lead for two drops... it's like the intro... And then on the second drop, you can start seeing the morph wheel switch, and it's going to a completely different sound... It's kind of like Sylenth, but with Sylenth you can't blend them together, so with this one you're morphing the sound."

At 5:23 in the video: "I always recommend this thing too, it's called Smartelectronix. It's free, and it's just... I can see what [the waveform] is doing. It's like opening up Serato. Without having to bounce it out you can actually see what it's doing while working on the track."

MAKJ can be seen using the Focusrite Forte USB Audio Interface in a studio setup photo.

At 4:02 in the video MAKJ talks about starting to produce using Pro Tools: "I started with Pro Tools, and Pro Tools was the easiest, it looks the same as Logic."

MAKJ wearing the Sennheiser HD 25-1 II Headphones while DJing live. He also uses them for producing, as seen here: http://instagram.com/p/baK9LJB-Ef/

"Thank you ES2 for being the best synth ever. 99% of my leads on my tracks come from that."

MAKJ utilizes the DMG Audio EQuilibrium EQ Plugin, as indicated in his Twitter post.

MAKJ produces on his MacBook Pro, running Logic Pro as his DAW.

In an Instagram post, MAKJ showcases his studio setup, featuring the Dangerous Music Monitor ST Remote-Controlled Source & Speaker Switcher next to his MacBook Pro.

MAKJ uses Yamaha NS-10M Studio Monitors.

MAKJ testing out the Pioneer DJM-2000NXS Mixer.

"Thanks Pioneer for letting me test some new equipment out."

MAKJ goes through the plugins he uses for mastering, and starts off with the Waves Linear EQ.

Second in the line of MAKJ's mastering plugins is the Nomad Factory BBE D82 Sonic Maximizer.

The third plugin MAKJ shows in his mastering chain is the Waves H-Comp Hybrid Compressor.

MAKJ shows he uses Logic Pro's stock gain plugin in his mastering chain.

MAKJ shows he uses FabFilter's Pro-L Limiter Plugin to master his tracks.

In a Facebook post, MAKJ showcases his use of the M-Audio Axiom Pro 25 Advanced 25-Key USB MIDI Controller while working on a track with Zak Waters Music.

MAKJ's speakers sit on top of Auralex MoPad Monitor Isolation Pads.

MAKJ's external hard drive in this pic is the Western Digital My Book Studio.

"Uhh ohh, only have a 5 hour date with this beautiful thing so hopefully something good comes out of this : )"

At 3:44 in this video, the Mackie Big Knob can be seen in MAKJ's studio setup.

At 3:49 in the video you can see MAKJ's Apogee Duet 2.

At 5:50 in the video you can see MAKJ's Western Digital My Passport Portable USB drive.

At 0:19 in the video MAKJ is using The Glue compressor by Cytomic.

MAKJ has Ozone open on his MacBook at 1:26 in the video.

At 1:21 in the video MAKJ's TC Electronic Level Pilot can be seen.