Zedd

At 0:12, it can be seen that Zedd is using Cubase 6.

He also mentions version 7 in this Tweet:

@steve_duda dudaaaa. LFO tool is crashing with the new cubase 7 and I'm crying over here :'(

In this screenshot from Snapchat, Zedd can be seen using Cubase Pro.

Cubase can also be seen on his computer screen in this video, In the Studio Pt. 2 ft Zedd | One Strange Rock.

Zedd claims Sylenth is one of his favorite plugins. "I ... mainly use Sylenth1. I love this plugin above everything else and can work extremely well with it." He goes on to say "I mostly use Sylenth1 – even for some percussion. I am its greatest fan!" via Beatport News

In one of his livestreams on Twitch, Zedd, in addition to play Valorant and give his feedback on fans songs, mentioned his favorite plugins, among them, Serum.

You can see a compilation of the highlights of his livestream in "Sol State" YouTube channel, in the video named "ZEDD: MUSIC PRODUCTION FEEDBACK & TIPS(& Why You Shouldn't be Avicii) [Twitch]". Serum is mentioned at 10:35 in the video: https://youtu.be/fqHvrBY-UiU

In Zedd's words (said during the livestream that can be found during the video of "Sol State" YouTube channel):

"Serum, you can get any sound down with Serum" "Serum is an incredible plugin if you want a VST that literally can get you any sound possible, you can even make drums with Serum"

Another one of the software synths Zedd speaks about using occasionally.

One of the synths occasionally used by Zedd, second to his all time favorite, Sylenth.

"Synthmaster gives me instant inspiration and creativity. The sound engine behind the synth is brilliant and the presets offer me excellent options to start my productions. The modulation and sound design capabilities are endless and I can easily shape any sound into something that works perfectly."

Zedd is listed as an artist who uses the Sausage Fattener on Dada Life's website.

" I also love Tone2’s Gladiator, Lennar Digital’s Sylenth, and Native Instruments’ Damage, the latter for more cinematic sounds."

“I always have a few plug-ins on my mastering bus in Cubase,” says Zedd, “one of them being LVC-Audio’s ClipShifter. I feel that limiters cut your transients far too much, and especially in my music it’s not necessary to limit too much. So I use ClipShifter, which handles transients that go over zero better than your DAW. It can handle anything from 6-12 dB over zero. The signal then goes into the iZotope’s Ozone, in which I use a preset that gives me all the highs I need, with stereo widening. It also adds a bit of compression and maximising. At the very end I’ll then add a limiter, like the AOM Invisible Limiter or the FabFilter Pro-L, just for a little more volume."

In the user-uploaded photo, Zedd is shown using Traktor DJ software, highlighting his preference for Traktor products.

Pause around 1:34 and you can see zedd's screen and it says kontakt in the working sample.

He says: "I love Mixed In Key for its simplicity and functionality. I always use it before I add a new song to my set to make sure I know which key it is in".

“I always have a few plug-ins on my mastering bus in Cubase,” says Zedd, “one of them being LVC-Audio’s ClipShifter. I feel that limiters cut your transients far too much, and especially in my music it’s not necessary to limit too much. So I use ClipShifter, which handles transients that go over zero better than your DAW. It can handle anything from 6-12 dB over zero. The signal then goes into the iZotope’s Ozone, in which I use a preset that gives me all the highs I need, with stereo widening. It also adds a bit of compression and maximising. At the very end I’ll then add a limiter, like the AOM Invisible Limiter or the FabFilter Pro-L, just for a little more volume."

Visible in this August 23-24, 2011 photo of Zedd's laptop in Interscope Studios for the song "All Because of You". The source can be found here.

Mentioned in this November 2017 Sound on Sound interview.

“I always have a few plug-ins on my mastering bus in Cubase,” says Zedd, “one of them being LVC-Audio’s ClipShifter. I feel that limiters cut your transients far too much, and especially in my music it’s not necessary to limit too much. So I use ClipShifter, which handles transients that go over zero better than your DAW. It can handle anything from 6-12 dB over zero. The signal then goes into the iZotope’s Ozone, in which I use a preset that gives me all the highs I need, with stereo widening. It also adds a bit of compression and maximising. At the very end I’ll then add a limiter, like the AOM Invisible Limiter or the FabFilter Pro-L, just for a little more volume."

Photo of Zedd with Waves H-Comp Compressor Plugin visible on screen. Original source here, Zedd @ Interscope Studio - August 23-24, 2011.

In this photo you can just see FabFilter's Timeless 2 Delay Plugin being used by Zedd.

In one of his tweets, Zedd tweets to Steve Duda (The developer of LFO Tool) asking for help. "@steve_duda dudaaaa. LFO tool is crashing with the new cubase 7 and I'm crying over here :'("

Zedd discusses Native Instruments Komplete 14 in a tweet, expressing its value despite its unrelatedness to the Trigger Finger.

In this photo of Zedd's DAW session (from a photo set of Zedd @ Interscope Studio - August 23-24, 2011), on the top left of the screen it can be seen that Zedd uses the Waves Renaissance Axx Guitar Compressor Plugin. Photo credit Rukes.

"I also love Tone2’s Gladiator, Lennar Digital’s Sylenth, and Native Instruments’ Damage, the latter for more cinematic sounds."

The REQ 6 is visible in a Cubase effects insert in the far left of this August 23-24, 2011 photo of Zedd's laptop in Interscope Studios for the song "All Because of You". The source can be found here.

In this Facebook photo of Zedd at the Interscope studio, an instance of the PCM reverb is running right next to the red H-Comp plugin. The signature yellow interface with vertical sliders distinguishes it as the PCM Native Room reverb in particular.

Zedd gives a testimonial on the Sounds Online webpage: "The EastWest/Quantum Leap instruments are a unique and valuable tool, and have become a key component of my writing, recording and producing process."

Zedd was seen using Fabfilter Pro MB in his snapchat video.

Listed as a user on the official product page.

Endless Smile is already being used by Steve Angello, Zedd, Tritonal, Axwell, Deniz Koyu, Hardwell, Thomas Gold, Diplo, Chris Lake, Above & Beyond, Blasterjaxx, GTA, Bassjackers, TJR, Bingo Players, Tommy Trash and many other DJ/producers.

Zedd used 'VES1 FX Boom 009' from Vengeance Electroshock Volume 1 in Clarity. The sample can be heard at 1:54.

Zedd used 'VES2 Bassdrum 088' from Vengeance Electroshock Volume 2 in Clarity. The sample can be heard in the drop at 1:09.

Zedd used this sample pack in a large variety of his songs. Such as the sample 'XF_CymFX01' under the sub bank 'CymbalFX'. An instance of this sample can be heard in 'Break Free' at 3:38

Zedd used a preset from Sonic Charge's Synplant in his record 'Lost at Sea'. The preset is called 'AZ Piano Detuner' and can be heard at the beginning of the track. The preset is located in the factory bank.