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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

Apple Logic Pro X

“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.

“I like the idea of working outside the box and have tried putting tracks together with a summing mixer, but staying inside the box with Logic is so easy and the results are just as good.”

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Arturia Jupiter-8V

“I’d love to get a collection of old-school synths. Haha! Even if I could afford them, there are still 30 or 40 years of abuse to deal with.

“I’ve never owned a real Jupiter-8, so I have no idea if this sounds ‘as good’. Does that even matter? This is a fantastic synth and that’s way more important than a few missing Hertz.”

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Soundsdivine MM+ Library for Kontakt

Soundsdivine MM+ Library for Kontakt

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