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By Computer Music ( Computer Music ) published 14 April 2017

We’d all love a vintage synth collection, but the Serbo-Aussie producer is happy with his digital toys…

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Apple Logic Pro X

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“I started out on Cubase because I used to build my own PCs. Eventually I just got tired of the viruses and made the switch to Mac and Logic.

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