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Joris Voorn's favourite music software

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By Computer Music ( Computer Music ) published 27 January 2015

The highly regarded DJ and producer lets us in on the tools behind his top-drawer productions

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Ableton Live

Ableton Live

“Live is the most versatile DAW there is - it allows me to do quick sketches and arrangements, but also very detailed mixes with lots of automation. I recently started using Max for Live, which opens up the DAW to endless new possibilities.”

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Universal Audio UAD plugins

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“These allow me to get a warmth that is hard to do with anything else. You can really crank up the knobs to get the most out of a sample or any sound, and still make it sound warm and pleasant. The EQs and compressors are all transparent and the closest thing to using high-end outboard.”

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…And the essentials

…And the essentials

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