Steven Wilson
Steven Wilson
Microphones
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What kind of Microphones does Steven Wilson use?
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
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What kind of Guitars does Steven Wilson use?
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
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What kind of Amplifiers does Steven Wilson use?
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
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What kind of Effects Pedals does Steven Wilson use?
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
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What kind of Bass Guitars does Steven Wilson use?
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
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What kind of Pianos does Steven Wilson use?
Keyboards and Synthesizers
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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
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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
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What kind of Instruments does Steven Wilson use?
Studio Equipment
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What kind of Studio Equipment does Steven Wilson use?
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
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What kind of Headphones does Steven Wilson use?
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
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What kind of Music Accessories does Steven Wilson use?
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
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What kind of Studio Monitors does Steven Wilson use?
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
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What kind of DAWs does Steven Wilson use?
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
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What kind of Gear & Equipment does Steven Wilson use?
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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