Roots Manuva

"Writing works like this… I make a basic sketch of the song using Logic and whatever bits of kit I can put my hands on. It might be a few string sounds from the Alesis QS7, some madness from the Kaoss Pad or even a bit of viola…"

In an interview with MusicRadar, Roots Manuva discusses using the Novation X-Station 25 Synthesizer while producing his album "4everevolution."

In a MusicRadar interview, Roots Manuva discusses using an Apple iPad in the production of his album "4everevolution."

"Writing works like this… I make a basic sketch of the song using Logic and whatever bits of kit I can put my hands on. It might be a few string sounds from the Alesis QS7, some madness from the Kaoss Pad or even a bit of viola…"

In an interview with MusicRadar, Roots Manuva discusses using the Atari 1040 ST, mentioning its role in running software like Cubase, Creator, and Notator for his music production.

I had the Atari and an Akai S1000. That was what most of the first album was done on.

Where do the drum sounds come from? "It's mostly live on this album - backed up by the 808 or 909. Actually, the two of them work very well together if you're after an interesting kick drum. A short 909 and a long 808.

Where do the drum sounds come from? "It's mostly live on this album - backed up by the 808 or 909. Actually, the two of them work very well together if you're after an interesting kick drum. A short 909 and a long 808.

"The first studio is a Reggae studio. The bass just filled your ears. I remember an SH-101 sitting there… this little machine. But the sound that came out of it was so powerful. It gave me that fascination for sound and the technology that makes sound."

In an interview with MusicRadar, Roots Manuva discusses using an Apple MacBook Pro for producing his album "4everevolution."

I have got some nice mastering software - there are a few T-RackS bits and pieces and the PSP Vintage Warmer - but I tend to just do the bare minimum here in the studio.

Quoted on the official product page.

The Arturia V collection has revolutionized the way I work away from my studio. Even when you have access to vintage synths, the Arturia collection is my first point of call, due to the speed that I can dial up my favorite settings. The sound is incredible and they're faithful to the originals. Now I have a Mini V in every hotel that I visit.

Roots Manuva is shown using the Arturia V Collection 8 in a user-uploaded photo on the Arturia website.

Roots Manuva uses the Arturia V Collection X, stating, "Even when you have access to vintage synths, the Arturia collection is my first point of call, due to the speed that I can dial up my favourite settings. The sound is incredible and they're faithful to the originals."