Shingo Nakamura

From an article, Silk Artist Spotlight :: Shingo Nakamura discusses the disaster in Japan, his upcoming album, studio equipment, and more...:

My main DAW is FL studio. I have been using it from the very beginning of making music. My main synths are Sylenth, Omnisphere, Massive, and z3ta+. Sylenth is my favorite synth because it's easy to make sounds as I imagine them.

It's unclear what version of FL Studio he uses, hence using the latest one for the purposes of this submission. Original article can be found here.

Shingo Nakamura mentioned in a conversation that he enjoys using Native Instruments MONARK for its excellent presets, as shown in the accompanying photo.

From an article, Silk Artist Spotlight :: Shingo Nakamura discusses the disaster in Japan, his upcoming album, studio equipment, and more...:

My main DAW is FL studio. I have been using it from the very beginning of making music. My main synths are Sylenth, Omnisphere, Massive, and z3ta+. Sylenth is my favorite synth because it's easy to make sounds as I imagine them.

Original article can be found here.

From an article, Silk Artist Spotlight :: Shingo Nakamura discusses the disaster in Japan, his upcoming album, studio equipment, and more...:

My main DAW is FL studio. I have been using it from the very beginning of making music. My main synths are Sylenth, Omnisphere, Massive, and z3ta+. Sylenth is my favorite synth because it's easy to make sounds as I imagine them.

Original article can be found here.

From an article, Silk Artist Spotlight :: Shingo Nakamura discusses the disaster in Japan, his upcoming album, studio equipment, and more...:

My main DAW is FL studio. I have been using it from the very beginning of making music. My main synths are Sylenth, Omnisphere, Massive, and z3ta+. Sylenth is my favorite synth because it's easy to make sounds as I imagine them.

Original article can be found here.

From an article, Silk Artist Spotlight :: Shingo Nakamura discusses the disaster in Japan, his upcoming album, studio equipment, and more...:

My main DAW is FL studio. I have been using it from the very beginning of making music. My main synths are Sylenth, Omnisphere, Massive, and z3ta+. Sylenth is my favorite synth because it's easy to make sounds as I imagine them.

Original article can be found here.

In this Instagram DM conversation with a fan, Shingo Nakamura mentions using the Nexus synth for plucks and pads. It's unclear what version, so the latest version can be assumed.

In an Instagram post, Shingo Nakamura shares a "New track for forthcoming album🎵🍺"

On his computer screen, RME software can be seen running, which accompanies RME hardware. Looking at the reflection on the shiny black bezel of his computer screen, a portion of the Silver Edition of the RME Babyface audio interface can be seen. Putting the two clues together, it can be deduced that this is the interface Shingo Nakamura uses. The original post can be found here.

Shingo Nakamura has confirmed the use of the Apogee Groove for composing music outside, as evidenced by a tweet from the artist himself posted Jan 27, 2024, stating "New equipment for composing outside🎧" alongside a photo illustrating the gear in use.

Shingo Nakamura, a music producer and DJ known for his work in electronic and progressive house genres, utilizes the Sennheiser IE 100 Pro (black) as part of his equipment setup for composing music. This information is confirmed through a tweet by Nakamura himself, where he shared an image captioned "New equipment for composing outside" and mentioned that despite plans to visit clubs in Osaka, he was composing in his room due to being unwell. The image clearly shows the Sennheiser IE 100 Pro plugged into his Apogee Groove plugged into his laptop, serving as evidence of his use of this gear.

Shingo Nakamura confirmed during a Reddit AMA that he uses the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor as part of his studio equipment setup. He stated:

"I've been using FL Studio for about 15 years! The PC is windows and the equipments are RME's babyface and iLoud Micro Monitor. The rests are software so I rarely use synthesizers."

This information was provided directly by Nakamura under the username shingonakamuramusic in response to a question on the r/Monstercat subreddit, where he shared insights about his music production process.

In a recent AMA, Shingo Nakamura confirmed his use of the Native Instruments Noire, a Kontakt Instrument, as his "current essential VST." He praised Noire for its "great soft Piano sound" and shared insights into his production techniques, notably his frequent application of a sidechain to the mid and low range. Moreover, Nakamura highlighted the importance of "Shaper Box (Volume Shaper)" in his workflow for making such adjustments.

Shingo Nakamura has identified the Cableguys ShaperBox as an indispensable part of his music production toolkit. In a statement, Nakamura highlighted his reliance on this particular plugin, stating, "My current essential VST is 'Noire' and Effect is 'Shaper Box (Volume Shaper)'. 'Noire' has a great soft piano sound! And, I often apply a sidechain only to the mid and low range, so 'Shaper Box' is indispensable to be able to make such adjustments." This direct quote from Nakamura serves as concrete proof of his use and preference for the Cableguys ShaperBox in his music creation process (he did not specify the exact version of the plugin)

In a video posted by Shingo Nakamura on Instagram captioned "Piano chill track 🎹🎹," he is observed utilizing the Yamaha HS5 Powered Studio Monitor. The identification of the model as HS5, as opposed to larger versions, is confirmed by the distinctive screw configuration around the woofer, as seen in the footage provided by Shingo Nakamura.

Shingo Nakamura utilizes the Splice Sounds Lenno Sample Pack in his production process. This is evidenced by an Instagram post by Nakamura, where a track in his FL Studio session is clearly labeled "LENNO_kick_hifi_v2," indicating the use of a kick sample from the Lenno Sample Pack. This post, captioned "Working for new another deep track. ゆっくり作業できて良い日曜日でした," serves as proof.

Evidence on Shingo Nakamura's Instagram post, where he shares a glimpse into his production process, reveals that he utilizes the Nicky Romero Kickstart Sidechain Compression Plugin in his music creation. This is indicated by a track within his FL Studio project explicitly labeled 'Kickstart,' confirming his use of this specific plugin.

Shingo Nakamura has confirmed the acquisition of a TASCAM DR-05X portable recorder for his music production work. His enthusiasm for using the new gear was expressed in a tweet stating, "I bought a new recorder and want to use it as soon as possible." This statement was accompanied by a photo of the TASCAM DR-05X, directly linking the artist to this specific gear. The confirmation comes from a tweet by the artist himself, @_shingonakamura.

Shingo Nakamura utilizes the Behringer Model D synthesizer in his music creation process. This is evidenced by a tweet from Nakamura himself, where he shares, "On Saturdays and Sundays, I make music with this while drinking beer and sake," accompanied by a photograph showcasing the Behringer Model D synthesizer.

In a video uploaded by Impact Studio, showcasing Shingo Nakamura's performance at the "4th Anniversary Online MusicFes" event, Nakamura is observed employing a Pioneer XDJ-RR 2-Channel Rekordbox All-In-One DJ System for his DJ set. The identification of the Pioneer XDJ-RR is confirmed by the visible marking of "XDJ-RR" on the upper left corner of the unit, alongside a matching layout consistent with the described DJ system.

In this YouTube video Best of Shingo Nakamura 05 (Live from Lake Mashū - Melodic House Mix), while DJing live Shingo Nakamura can be seen using Tannoy VXP8 powered speakers. A close look can be had at 13:58 into the video. "VXP Series" can be seen written on the back, and the size and format matches the VXP8.