*it’s not about the gear, but the ears!

that said, since you asked, these are the tools I enjoy working with.

the plugins i cant live without 🫶🏻

Music studio setup with a computer monitor, mixing console, audio equipment, and four black studio speakers in a dimly lit room.

my master chain

Close-up of a 'Distressor' compressor

my drum chain

Music production studio setup with synthesizers, a MIDI controller, and various electronic music equipment on a two-tiered table, with framed artwork and string lights on the wall behind.

my synth&bass chain

Miniature model of a vintage mixing console with a keyboard and other equipment, on a black surface with a decorative plant and a vase in the background.

my vocal chain

Small astronaut figurine with NASA logo on suit, standing on a black base, next to a dark blue bottle and a black record.

my favorite fx

reference and analysis tools

my setup on the road

If you want to train your ears — so you can actually hear what these plugins are doing — SoundGym is a great tool for that.

And if you’d like to see how I use these tools in real sessions, you can find that on my Patreon.

* Some of the links on this page are affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products I personally use and trust.