Microphones
3
What kind of Microphones does Thomas Dolby use?
Neumann U-87 Condenser Microphone
"Dolby's lead vocals (which he terms "theatrical") were recorded using a Neum... more
Crown CM311 Headworn Condenser Mic
All those vocals are captured via a Crown CM-311 headworn microphone ("You ca... more
Shure SM58
Occasionally the ambient mic does more than just pick up idle chatter--it can... more
Pianos
0
What kind of Pianos does Thomas Dolby use?
Keyboards and Synthesizers
20
What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does Thomas Dolby use?
Moog Minimoog Voyager XL Synthesizer
Thomas is pictured here with his Voyager XL on Moog website. more
Yamaha MOTIF8
Pictured here with his Motif 8 on stage. more
Roland Jupiter-8 Synthesizer
Pictured performing live with Jupiter8. more
PowerTran Transcendent 2000
"Dolby's toybox still contains the Transcendent 2000 synthesiser that began h... more
Software Plugins and VSTs
5
What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does Thomas Dolby use?
Spectrasonics Stylus RMX
Logic acts as his MIDI host for the three keyboard controllers (CME Pro 7, No... more
Arturia Minimoog Mini V Software Synthesizer
Logic acts as his MIDI host for the three keyboard controllers (CME Pro 7, No... more
Camel Audio CamelSpace
Logic acts as his MIDI host for the three keyboard controllers (CME Pro 7, No... more
Spectrasonics Omnisphere Virtual Synth
"Pro Tools is really the essential piece of gear. I still do a lot of my sequ... more
Instruments
0
What kind of Instruments does Thomas Dolby use?
Studio Equipment
17
What kind of Studio Equipment does Thomas Dolby use?
Keith McMillen 12 Step Foot Controller
Thomas Dolby is listed on Keith McMillen Artists page. He is quoted for using... more
Keith McMillen Instruments QuNeo
Thomas Dolby is listed on Keith McMillen Artists page. He is quoted for using... more
E-mu SP-12 Classic Drum Machine and Sampler
"I chose to use the largest part of the space for the control room, in order ... more
Linn Electronics Linn 9000
"I chose to use the largest part of the space for the control room, in order ... more
Headphones
0
What kind of Headphones does Thomas Dolby use?
Studio Monitors
1
What kind of Studio Monitors does Thomas Dolby use?
Shure P4M Personal Monitor Mixer
A Nord 3 rack unit shares rack space with a PreSonus Firepod FireWire audio i... more
Mixers
1
What kind of Mixers does Thomas Dolby use?
Juice Goose RP10015A 15 Amp Rack Power Conditioner
A Nord 3 rack unit shares rack space with a PreSonus Firepod FireWire audio i... more
DAWs
2
What kind of DAWs does Thomas Dolby use?
Other Gear
1
What kind of Gear & Equipment does Thomas Dolby use?
Apple MacBook Pro
Featuring just a few keyboards, a drum pad, and a MacBook® running synthesize... more
Gear Guides
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Updated February 2020
The Best Audio Interfaces - USB, FireWire, and Thunderbolt
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Updated December 2019
Top Studio Monitor Speakers for Music Production
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Updated February 2020