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By Computer Music ( Computer Music ) published 14 July 2015

The Danish house hero tells us the five software tools he couldn't be without in the studio

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Ableton Live

Ableton Live

“Way back in the 90s, I started with tracker programs. I had no manual and no internet tutorials, so it was a real struggle, but also an education. That’s where I really learned about programming.

“After that, I graduated to Logic and discovered Ableton in about 2004. Even today, I find it way more logical than Logic.”

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iZotope Ozone 6 EQ

iZotope Ozone 6 EQ

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IK Multimedia Miroslav Philharmonik

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IK Multimedia T-RackS 3

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