Hey! Sometimes I speak with other artists, and we often exchange secrets about what tools we use for what, or how we achieve a certain sound. So here is a comprehensive list of what I actually use in my setup as of 09/2026. Sadly, like most of us, I have collected way too many plugins and pieces of software over the years.
If you know of something that’s better than what I currently have, or could replace two tools with one, please let me know. I’m always looking to refine my setup and make it as maximalist minimalist as possible.
I do believe there is creativity in limitation.
Hardware
- PC with Windows 11 (Soon to be Arch Linux) - Ryzen 5 5500 / 2 TB m2 / 32 GB RAM + Couple of external SSD
- Audient Evo 16
- Neumann TLM 102
- Kensington trackball expert
DAWs:
Virtual Instruments:
Main:
Reverbs:
- Cockos ReaVerb (included with REAPER) - I use it with IR (impulse responses) to create some analog emulation of known effects. This also works great for AMP simulation.
- FabFilter Pro-R 2 (€169) - My go-to reverb for everything really.
Delays:
Equalizers:
Dynamics (Compressors, Limiters, Gates):
Saturation, Distortion & Amp Modeling:
Modulation & Creative Effects:
Channel Strips:
Analysis & Metering:
Utilities & Routing: