The Real Mike Dean

Music producer and audio engineer The Real Mike Dean has confirmed using the Apple Mac Studio M1 Ultra. In an Instagram post from May 26, 2022, he stated: "Of all my apple computers this mac studio m1 ultra is quick can’t wait for the new Mac Pro someday! @apple." This serves as direct evidence of his use of this specific gear.

In an Instagram post dated May 25, 2022, The Real Mike Dean is shown using a Black Corporation Deckard's Dream MK1, as visible in the bottom part of the equipment setup.

The Real Mike Dean uses the Universal Audio UAD Custom 10 Bundle, as indicated by his Instagram caption: "Clean up days. Pro tools 2022 uad 10 all that crap."

In this Instagram post from April 6, 2022, we can see Mike Dean using a Solid State Logic UF8 Advanced DAW Controller!

In an Instagram post from April 6, 2022, The Real Mike Dean can be seen using a Solid State Logic UF8 Advanced DAW Controller, as documented by the source author therealmikedean. The post caption reads, "One of my fav mixes getting one more pass at mastering. @swedishhousemafia @steveangello @axwell @sebastianingrosso #coachella."

In a photo shared by The Real Mike Dean on his Instagram account on February 14, 2022, a BAE Audio 1073 Mic Preamp is visibly used as part of his rack setup. The caption accompanying the image mentions "Little new sauce for D2 mixing," indicating its role in his production process.

The Real Mike Dean uses the AMS Neve 33609, as confirmed by a post on his Instagram account. On February 14, 2022, he shared a photo with the caption: "Little new sauce for D2 mixing. @analogrofficial with the 33609."

The Real Mike Dean is confirmed to use the McDSP APB-16 Analog Processing Box, as evidenced by a photo he shared on Instagram on July 19, 2022, captioned "Travel rig."

In an Instagram post by The Real Mike Dean, he can be seen using the iZotope Insight 2 plugin, stating that it is a game changer and that "any serious mixer should have this in their setup."

The Real Mike Dean confirms the use of the ARP 2600 synthesizer, as detailed in his Instagram post: "New addition to the family ARP 2600. Had to get the @arturia_official key step pro to sequence it and a few other things. Shoutout @rosen_sound for keeping me in synths."

The Real Mike Dean uses the Acustica Audio Acqua Gainstation, as evidenced by his Instagram post on December 23, 2021, where he mentioned, "Gainstation 2, Boost and VSM on sale till Jan 7! Good time to get VSM if u haven’t tried it yet @acusticaaudiog @studiodmi @producedbymwa."

The Real Mike Dean uses a 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro in space gray, as evidenced by a post on Instagram where he captioned a photo with "@apple m1pro for all the crew."

In a studio session shared by archives.magazine on Instagram, The Real Mike Dean is seen using a Yamaha DX1 FM Synthesizer while working on The Weeknd's track “Niagara Falls” from the album Hurry Up Tomorrow.

In this screenshot of an Instagram post/ad by Steven Slate Audio, Mike Dean is shown wearing the Steven Slate Audio VSX Immersion One Open-back Headphones. The caption reads:

Mike Dean Mixed Travis Scott, Lauryn Hill and The Weeknd with these headphones

The only headphone Mike Dean trusts to mix Weeknd, Lauryn Hill and Travis Scott.

In a video by Reverb, The Real Mike Dean discusses and demonstrates his PPG Wave 2.3 synthesizer, referring to it as "the best piece of gear he’s ever bought on Reverb." He provides insights into its unique features and plays the instrument from the start of the video until approximately the 5:30 mark.