
Microphones
1
Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
you can see this microphone in this video. more
Studio Equipment
7
M-Audio Axiom Pro 61 Advanced 61 Key USB MIDI Con...
At 0:05 in this video, a keyboard with "Axiom Pro" written on it can be clear... more

Apple MacBook Pro (15-inch)
Chainsmokers spotted using Macbook on photo which they posted on Instagram more

Apogee Duet 2 USB Audio Interface
At 0:25, Drew talks about using the Duet 2 as his sound card and to record al... more
Software Plugins and VSTs
16
What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does The Chainsmokers use?

Xfer Serum Advanced Wavetable Synthesizer
In their reddit ama, when asked, "What is your studio and live setup?", The C... more

Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2
The Chainsmokers talk about some of their favorite VST plugins they use in th... more

Reveal Sound Spire Synthesizer Plugin
At 8 seconds into the video, you can see The Chainsmokers tweaking a knob bel... more

Sonic Academy Nicky Romero KICK Drum Synthesiser ...
In this interview with Drew Taggart of The Chainsmokers, he mentions that thi... more
Headphones
2
V-Moda Crossfade M-100 Over-Ear Noise-Isolating H...
In this live set picture, we can see The Chainsmokers wearing V-Moda Crossfad... more

AKG K553 PRO Closed-Back Studio Headphones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taqhd5T_8sM Singer can be seen wearing the... more
DJ Setup
3
Pioneer CDJ-2000
You can see them using CDJ-2000 in the photo they posted on facebook! more

Pioneer DJM-900 Nexus Mixer
at 7:04 in the video or in any cut to the duo you can see the dj 900 nexus mi... more

Pioneer CDJ-2000 Nexus
at 7:04 in the video or in any cut to the duo you can see the dj 900 nexus mi... more
Guitars
1Studio Monitors
8
Dangerous Music Monitor ST Remote-Controlled Sour...
At 0:27 if you look in the bottom left corner clearly there is a Dangerous mu... more

Genelec 1031A Two-Way Active Speaker Studio Monitors
In video 00:11 at 1:27 more

Behringer Behritone C50A Reference Studio Monitor
24:34 and throughout you can clearly see the Behritones beneath their other m... more

Focal SM9 Active Studio Monitor
You could see Focal SM9 in the back of the room. more
Drum Sets
1
Roland SPD-SX Special Edition Sampling Pad
Alex has a Roland SPD-SX Epecial Edition on the top right of his rig for thei... more
DAWs
2
Ableton Live 9
In this video, The Chainsmokers are producing music in Ableton Live. more

Ableton Live 10 Suite
At 5:22 you can see him very experienced with the software. There are also m... more
Keyboards and Synthesizers
8
What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does The Chainsmokers use?

Moog Sub Phatty
While talking about Spire, Drew Taggart of the Chainsmokers mentions that "ou... more

Teenage Engineering OP-1 Portable Synthesizer
The Chainsmokers member Drew was wearing spectacles when seen using Teenage E... more

Roland Gaia SH-01 Synthesizer
In 0:01 to 0.05 We can See That Alex Pall Is Using The Roland Gaia SH-01 Synt... more

Nord Stage 2 88-Key Stage Keyboard
The Chainsmokers and 5 Seconds of Summer play "Who do you Love" on Jimmy Fall... more
Other Gear
2
Apple iPhone 6
Chainsmokers spotted using iPhone 6 in a clip to their new single with Tiesto... more

Apple Mac Pro 2014
In this video of the chainsmokers in the studio we can see on their desk on t... more
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