Paul McCartney
The Beatles
Role
Genre
Role
Genre
Microphones 31
Bass Guitars 23
Amplifiers 40
Effects Pedals 32
Pianos 10
Keyboards and Synthesizers 40
Studio Equipment 56
Software Plugins and VSTs 2
Headphones 6
Guitars 44
World Instruments 9
Modular Synthesizers 1
Upright-Basses 2
Music Accessories 8
Cellos 1
Drum Sets 7
Strings 7
Harps 1
Studio Gear 2
Studio Monitors 8
Mixers 1
DAWs 1
Flugelhorns 1
Violins 1
Snare Drums 1
Cymbals 1
DJ Setup 1
Banjos 1
Other Gear 1
Paul McCartney's Studio Equipment
Producer Steve Hoffman has stated his use of the LA-2A for McCartney.
My Teletronix LA-2A, ganged for stereo or mono reproduction via the handy toggle switch in the center of the two units. (...) I've used it on countless projects, Nat "King" Cole, Frank Sinatra, Beach Boys, Doors, Eagles, Ringo, McCartney, Fleetwood Mac, Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Peggy Lee, Jethro Tull, Chuck Berry, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Van Morrison, White Stripes, Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ella Fitzgerald, Yes, Sonny Rollins, John Coltrane, Steely Dan, Steppenwolf, Bad Company, Jim Croce, Elvis Presley, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Dave Mason, Paul Simon, America, The Band, Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Cars, ZZ Top, James Taylor, Art Pepper, Steve Miller Band, Queen, Rod Stewart, Duke Ellington, John Lee Hooker, Al Jolson, Roy Orbison, Bing Crosby, Sammy Davis, Jr., The Who, Lightnin' Hopkins, Bill Haley & his Comets, Miles Davis, Mamas and Papas, Blue Öyster Cult, The Byrds, Eric Clapton, Bill Evans Trio, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Phil Collins, Alice Cooper, Deep Purple, Jeff Beck, Doobie Bros., Faces, Grand Funk, Heart, Billy Joel, Linda Ronstadt, Ten Years After, Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, Pat Benetar, Elton John, Leon Russell, Metallica. etc.
Used on the song "Temporary Secretary". It can be seen in the background of this photo, taken in 2016.
Another photo dating from the 1979 “McCartney II” recording sessions. Roland CR-78 at the top right.
In this image, taken in 1979 from the recording of his album "McCartney II", a Space Echo can be seen on top of the Jazz Chorus
in this photo, you can see the minipops under the CR-78 in the background
the M-Audio Oxygen 25 is listed in this blog
Paul McCartney is associated with the Solid State Logic SL 4000 E Series Console #1 and #2, as mentioned in the "Keyboards & Samplers" section of the Hog Hill Mill Blog.
the Chandler Limited TG Channel MKII Microphone Preamp/EQ is listed in this blog
Paul McCartney is mentioned in the Hog Hill Mill Blog under "Consoles & Preamps" as using the Mackie 1202VLZ4 mixer.
the Avalon U5 Mono Instrument & DI Preamplifier is listed in this blog
the BSS Audio AR-133 Active D.I. Box is listed in this blog
Paul McCartney is associated with the Radial X-Amp Active Re-Amplifier, as mentioned in the "Microphones, DIs, & Accessories" section of the Hog Hill Mill Blog.
Paul can be seen using the Kaotica Eyeball in this Instagram post.
the Aviom A320 Personal Mixer/AN-16/i Input Module is listed in this blog
the AMS DMX 15-80S Computer Controlled Stereo Digital Delay is listed in this blog
the AMS DM2-20 Tape Phase Simulator is listed in this blog
Paul McCartney's use of the AMS RMX16 Digital Reverberation System is documented in the Hog Hill Mill Blog's "Outboard" section.
the Aphex Aural Exciter is listed in this blog
At the beginning of this clip from the Get Back documentary, Paul asks for a Binson Echorec to be used on the mics.
the Chandler Limited TG1 Limiter is listed in this blog
the Evantide H3000 Ultra Harmonizer is listed in this blog
the Fairchild 660 Compressor/Limiter is listed in this blog
Paul McCartney is associated with the Fairchild 670 Compressor-Limiter, as mentioned in the Hog Hill Mill Blog's "Outboard" post.
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Discography
The Family Way (Original Soundtrack Recording)
1967
McCartney
1970
McCartney (Archive Collection)
1970
Ram (Archive Collection)
1971
Band On The Run (Archive Collection)
1973
Wings Over America
1976
McCartney II
1980
Tug Of War (Archive Collection)
1982
Tug Of War
1982
Pipes Of Peace (Remastered 2015)
1983
Pipes Of Peace (Archive Collection / Remastered 2015)
1983
Give My Regards To Broad Street
1984
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