Skip to main content
Music Radar MusicRadar The No.1 website for musicians
Sign in
  • View Profile
  • Sign out
  • Guitar Amps
  • Plugin Week 25
  • Guitar Pedals
  • Synths
  • Guitars
  • Artist news
  • Keyboards & Pianos
  • Controllers
  • Software & Apps
  • Drums
  • More
    • Recording
    • DJ Gear
    • Acoustic Guitars
    • Bass Guitars
    • Tech
    • Tutorials
    • Reviews
    • Buying Guides
    • About Us
More
  • Plugin Week A-Z
  • You Oughta Know
  • Fake AI band
  • 95k+ free music samples
  • Wrecking Crew
Recommended reading
Lawrence Hart
Artists Watch UK electronic artist Lawrence Hart build a track from scratch in his hardware-stuffed studio
Riva Starr
Artists “I have an original 909 – every time I use it I feel like I’m ruining it”: Riva Starr's studio essentials
loukeman
Artists Loukeman reveals his favourite plugins and unusual production techniques
Nadia Struiwigh
Artists Tresor resident Nadia Struiwigh on why she avoids tutorials and keeps things 'loose' in the studio
dr dubplate
Artists “If you've got one follower or 10 million, that doesn't matter”: Dr Dubplate on "gatekeeper mentality"
lone
Computers Lone on how he creates his technicolour, rave-adjacent electronica
Djrum
Artists "I have a very emotional relationship with my machines”: How Djrum made one of 2025’s best electronic albums
  1. Tech
  2. Recording
  3. Studios

Me in my studio: Swindle

News
By Si Truss published 25 June 2013

The funk-influenced grime producer invites us into his studio

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Percussion palace

Percussion palace

On his recently released debut album, Long Live The Jazz, London-based producer Swindle blends thick grime synths with the heavily swung rhythms of funk and soul.

Here he gives us a tour around his studio and talks us through the synths, percussion and studio gear behind the LP.

Swindle’s Long Live The Jazz is out now on DEEP MEDi.

Swindle: “Percussion palace… usually the start of writing, I pick up bits here and there and if anyone goes anywhere interesting I ask for percussion instead of a post card!”

Page 1 of 10
Page 1 of 10
Fender Strat XII

Fender Strat XII

“12 string Japanese Fender Strat! Funkiest guitar I have!”

Page 2 of 10
Page 2 of 10
Keyboard corner

Keyboard corner

“Keyboard corner! [Roland] JP-8000, [Access] Virus KB and [Roland] GAIA… all I want to do is plaaaayyyy.”

Page 3 of 10
Page 3 of 10
Roland JP-8000

Roland JP-8000

“This keyboard is responsible for most of my bass patches, Forest Funk, Do The Jazz etc.”

Page 4 of 10
Page 4 of 10
DJ district

DJ district

“Gotta have the 1210s! Most of the vinyl is jazz and funk classics!”

Page 5 of 10
Page 5 of 10
Board of governors

Board of governors

“These guys advise me and make sure I'm keeping true to myself and the jazz!”

Page 6 of 10
Page 6 of 10
Big reds

Big reds

“Big reds for the power.”

Page 7 of 10
Page 7 of 10
Workstation

Workstation

“My main workstation, my Mac, Yamaha MSP5 speakers, Apogee Ensemble, Audient Sumo, couple of compressors and my Roland RD-300.”

Page 8 of 10
Page 8 of 10
Moog Slim Phatty

Moog Slim Phatty

“My birthday present from Joker! Long live the Moog.”

Page 9 of 10
Page 9 of 10
UAD-2 Satellite

UAD-2 Satellite

“UAD baby!!”

Page 10 of 10
Page 10 of 10
Si Truss
Social Links Navigation

I'm the Managing Editor of Music Technology at MusicRadar and former Editor-in-Chief of Future Music, Computer Music and Electronic Musician. I've been messing around with music tech in various forms for over two decades. I've also spent the last 10 years forgetting how to play guitar. Find me in the chillout room at raves complaining that it's past my bedtime.

Read more
Lawrence Hart
Watch UK electronic artist Lawrence Hart build a track from scratch in his hardware-stuffed studio
Riva Starr
“I have an original 909 – every time I use it I feel like I’m ruining it”: Riva Starr's studio essentials
loukeman
Loukeman reveals his favourite plugins and unusual production techniques
Nadia Struiwigh
Tresor resident Nadia Struiwigh on why she avoids tutorials and keeps things 'loose' in the studio
dr dubplate
“If you've got one follower or 10 million, that doesn't matter”: Dr Dubplate on "gatekeeper mentality"
lone
Lone on how he creates his technicolour, rave-adjacent electronica
Latest in Studios
Adam Audio H200
“A good all round headphone suited to recording, mixing and mastering”: Adam Audio H200 Headphones review
An Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII synthesizer on a blue background
I’ve looked through all 372 deals in the Thomann Easter Sale - these are the 5 deals I’d grab right now
Universal Audio Standard SD-1
“A versatile and durable dynamic microphone suitable for a range of applications”: Universal Audio SD-1 review
Universal Audio Standard SC-1
“Its robust construction, low self-noise, and ability to emulate a range of classic microphones make it a valuable asset”: Universal Audio SC-1 review
Abbey Road Studio One
Refurbished Abbey Road Studio One reopens with evening of "boundary-pushing expressive dance"
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish’s mix engineers reveal the star's “favourite part” of her smash hit, Birds Of A Feather
Latest in News
Joe Armon-Jones
Ezra Collective’s Joe Armon-Jones on the imagined musical apocalypse that inspired All The Quiet
Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control
Melbourne Instruments' Roto-Control gets Bitwig Studio integration following 2.0 firmware update
Waves 4th of July
Waves just made building a pro-level plugin chain a lot cheaper - grab 2 for $59.99 or 4 for $99.99
Deals of the week
MusicRadar deals of the week: Celebrate the 4th of July in style with hundreds slashed off gear from Gibson, Fender, Alesis, Roland, Yamaha, Boss and more
Paul McCartney at the piano at Live Aid
Bob Geldof on how Paul McCartney’s Live Aid performance was almost a disaster
ai band
Who is behind The Velvet Sundown, the AI-generated band that blew up the internet?

MusicRadar is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

  • About Us
  • Contact Future's experts
  • Terms and conditions
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookies policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Careers

© Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number 2008885.

Please login or signup to comment

Please wait...