
Pianos
1
Bechstein Piano
The centrepiece of Arnalds' studio is his 1903 Bechstein piano. "It was just ... more
Keyboards and Synthesizers
11
What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does Olafur Arnalds use?

Novation Bass Station II Analogue Mono-Synth
Seen clearly at the 2:05 minute mark. more

Korg MS-10
I also have an old Korg MS10 which is falling apart. I use it mostly for bass... more
Microphones
5
Coles 4038 Studio Ribbon Microphone
"When it comes to microphones, Arnalds relies mostly on a pair of Neumann KM8... more

Telefunken AK-47 MK II Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tu...
"When recording Arnarson, Arnalds put up two microphones: an AKG C12A and a T... more
Software Plugins and VSTs
4
What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does Olafur Arnalds use?

Universal Audio EMT® 250 Classic Electronic Rever...
"In terms of in-the-box effects, Arnalds is a great lover of UAD plug-ins, pa... more

Universal Audio Moog Multimode Filter Plugin
"In terms of in-the-box effects, Arnalds is a great lover of UAD plug-ins, pa... more

Soundtoys Decapitator
"I might have a drum beat and send it out to an external bus as well with a f... more
Instruments
0Studio Equipment
11
Teletronix LA-2A Leveling Amplifier
The above article describes Arnalds using this to EQ compression. more

M-Audio Trigger Finger MIDI Controller
I'm pretty sure that's what this controller is on top of his keyboard! Someon... more

Novation Impulse 61 USB Controller Keyboard
Can be seen throughout video in front of two pc monitors more
Headphones
1
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO-80 Closed Studio Headphones
At the start of the video to the left of his desk more
Studio Monitors
1
Barefoot MicroMain35 Studio Monitor
"Ólafur Arnalds still lives and works in Iceland, operating out of a studio c... more
DAWs
2
Avid Pro Tools 10
"Ólafur Arnalds still lives and works in Iceland, operating out of a studio c... more
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