The Weeknd

Seen using an SM7B in the studio in an Instagram photo.

Microphone used to record 'The Hills'

Montagnese began using Ableton to experiment when he started recording for the Weeknd

Verse lead vocal: Antares Auto–Tune EFX, FabFilter Pro–DS, Pro–Q2, Pro–MB & Timeless 2, Waves Vocal Rider, H–Delay & Doubler, UAD API 560, 1176 & EP34, SoundToys Little Radiator & MicroShift, Audio Ease Altiverb.

Used by Carlo Montagnese to produce for the Weeknd

Used to run hardware and software

Photo of the synths used during the After Hours era.

The Weeknd is seen using the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphones in a archived Instagram post he shared while in the studio recording.

At work: The Weeknd also shared a snap of himself in a recording studio

In this post by the Weeknd he shows the Minimoog Model D, most likely used on his latest EP My Dear Melancholy,

Photo of the synths used during the After Hours era.

Taken on June 20, 2011. JH16 Black Solid with custom 1 Color Art.

Plugin effect used by the Weeknd on 'The Hills'

Photo of the synths used during the After Hours era.

In an article by Soundonsound titled "Inside Track: The Weeknd," it's revealed that The Weeknd uses the Yamaha NS-10M studio monitors, known for their ability to highlight flaws in recordings.

Used in 2017 tour

Used in his 2017 tour

Chorus lead vocal: Antares Auto–Tune EFX, FabFilter Pro–DS, Pro–Q2, Volcano, Pro–MB & Timeless 2, Waves Vocal Rider, Reel ADT, H–Delay & Doubler, UAD API 560, 1176, MXR Flanger & EP34, SoundToys Little Radiator, Decapitator & MicroShift, Audio Ease Altiverb.

Photo of the synths used during the After Hours era.

In an article from Soundonsound, it is noted that The Weeknd utilizes the Universal Audio UAD OCTO PCIe Card to enrich his music with vintage analog sounds.

The Weeknd utilized the FabFilter Pro-DS De-Esser Plugin on his track "The Hills," as detailed in Soundonsound's "Inside Track: The Weeknd."

Vocal rider plugin used by the Weeknd on 'The Hills'

In an article by Soundonsound, The Weeknd is noted for using iZotope Ozone 9, a mastering plugin known for its comprehensive production tools.

“DR Strings creates these custom color packs for us before every tour. I put that together for him and we switch it up every time I change the strings.”

Used in his 2017 tour

Used in his 2017 tour

In this article, The Weeknd's producer Illangelo says he used Auto Tune live on The Weeknd's vocal for his song "The Hills"

Photo of the synths used during the After Hours era.

Dynamic plugin used by the Weeknd on 'The Hills'

In an article from Sound On Sound, it is noted that The Weeknd uses the Soundtoys Little MicroShift plugin to add depth and fill space in his music.

In an article on Sound on Sound, The Weeknd is noted for using the Waves Reel ADT plugin, which emulates Artificial Double Tracking, in his music production.