
Microphones
3
Neumann U-87 Condenser Microphone
"For vocals, rather than using a booth, Steven simply sets up his Neumann U87... more

Audix OM7 Dynamic Vocal Microphone
"For Porcupine Tree I have OM7s on Steven Wilson's vocals" - Ian Bond (Live... more
Guitars
14
PRS Custom 22
Steven shows his guitar specifically used for songs tuned to drop-D. more

1988 Ovation Elite 6 string - Natural
At 19:49 of this "Rig Rundown" with *Premier Guitar*, Steven shows us his Ova... more

Babicz Identity Series Dreadnought Acoustic
In [this article](http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/Rig_Rundown_Steven_Wi... more

PRS Singlecut
[This article](http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/Rig_Rundown_Steven_Wilso... more
Amplifiers
3
Bad Cat Lynx 50
In this rig rundown, Wilson shows his Bad Cat Lynx 50 head. Around 20:40 he s... more

Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 5 5W 1x8 Tube Guitar...
As you can see in the video, Steven introduced the Tubemeister Edition Blue a... more

Bad Cat Hot Cat 30R Guitar Combo Amp
Steven used Bad Cat Hot Cat combo amp with Porcupine Tree more
Effects Pedals
36
TC Electronic G-System
["The main guts of Wilson's pedalboard is a TC Electronic G-System, which has... more

Boss SD-2 DUAL OverDrive
Can be seen in Steven's "gig rig" at 21:12 into his and Guthrie Govan's rig r... more

T-Rex Engineering Fuel Tank Chameleon
Can be seen in Steven's "gig rig" at 21:12 into his and Guthrie Govan's rig r... more

Carl Martin Compressor/Limiter Pedal
Can be seen in Steven's "gig rig" at 21:12 into his and Guthrie Govan's rig r... more
Bass Guitars
3
Spector Coda 5-String Bass
On the official [Spector website](http://www.spectorbass.com/artist-zonetrade... more

Spector Euro 5LX
The official [Spector website](http://www.spectorbass.com/artist-zonetrade.ht... more

Rickenbacker 4001CS
Wilson can be seen in this photo playing a Rickenbacker 4001CS. more
Pianos
0Keyboards and Synthesizers
9
What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does Steven Wilson use?

Mellotron MkII
On [this website](http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3199665/steven-wilson-dro... more

Moog Sub 37 Paraphonic Analog Synthesizer
The Sub 37 can be seen standing on Steven's Mellotron. more

Mellotron M400
Wilson can be seen with a Mellotron M400 in his studio. more

Nord Stage EX
During this small concert, Steven performs two songs from his new album "To T... more
Software Plugins and VSTs
4
What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does Steven Wilson use?

Focusrite d2/d3 Plugins
In [this interview](http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jun10/articles/porcupinet... more

Line 6 Echo Farm
In [this interview](http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jun10/articles/porcupinet... more

Universal Audio 1176 Classic Limiter Plugin Colle...
> I'm using a lot of the Universal Audio plug-ins, which are fantastic emulat... more

Universal Audio EMT 140 Classic Plate Reverberato...
> I'm using a lot of the Universal Audio plug-ins, which are fantastic emulat... more
Instruments
0Studio Equipment
12
Apogee Trak2
"I plug my guitar directly into an Apogee Trak2 mic preamp and A/D converter…... more

M-Audio Keystation 61es MIDI Controller
Steven can be seen using this keyboard (controlling a MacBook Pro running Mai... more

Molten Voltage SIMI
This was filmed during the 2016 Hand. Cannot. Erase. Tour more

Apogee Ensemble FireWire Audio Interface
Steven uses this audio interface in his home studio. You can watch it in a lo... more
Headphones
1
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Head...
In this picture we can see Steven Wilson with the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x in ... more
Music Accessories
1
Dunlop Tortex Standard 1.0mm Guitar Picks
Around 3:42 you can see a Dunlop Tortex Standard 1mm pick in Stevens hand more
Studio Monitors
2
Focal Trio6 Be 8" Powered Studio Monitor
This image was taken from one of the future bites sessions videos. more

Genelec 8040B Studio Monitors
In the video, you can clearly see Steven using Genelec monitors. I believe th... more
DAWs
2
Apple MainStage 3
Steven can be seen using Apple MainStage on the Get all You Deserve live DVD. more

Apple Logic Pro
Quoted from [this interview](https://www.soundonsound.com/people/steven-wilso... more
Other Gear
2
Zaor Miza X2 Wenge / Titanium
This is an image taken from one of the future bites sessions video. more

Apple PowerMac G5
This image was taken from one of the future bites sessions videos. more
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Michael Pierce & Giulio Chiarenza
Updated March 2020