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Apple Logic Pro

DAW Software

Hardwell says "Logic is definitely the program I would recommend. If you focus more on the workflow, I would recommend Ableton."

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Ableton Live

DAW Software

Quote from Hardwell on how he uses Ableton: "...I still use Logic for my productions, but I'm using Ableton for MashUps and my podcast."

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Submitted almost 11 years ago

Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO-80 Closed Studio Headphones

Headphones & In-Ear Monitors

These Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO-80 are the headphones Hardwell uses for producing. If you look closely you'll spot them on his desk in his studio.

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Sennheiser HD 25 Headphones

Headphones & In-Ear Monitors

Hardwell can be seen wearing Sennheiser HD 25-1 II Headphones when performing live.

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Submitted almost 11 years ago

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Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite QUAD Firewire DSP Accelerator

Computers & Peripherals

In a video of his studio setup and equipment, Hardwell shows he owns the UAD-2 Satellite QUAD card.

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Apogee Duet 2 USB Audio Interface

Audio Interfaces

From an 2011 interview, when asked what equipment he uses to produce: "I’m using Logic 9 on my Mac Pro and Apogee Duet soundcard."

In a 2013 video, at the 3:58 mark, Hardwell is asked by a fan what sound card he would recommend for a starting producer. Hardwell responds by saying "A sound...

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Audemars PIguet Royal Oak Chronograph Model 26320ST

Hardwell can be seen wearing a Stainless Steel Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph with a black face in this twitter picture

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M-Audio Keystation 49es MIDI Controller

MIDI Keyboard Controllers

At around 1:25 into this video tour of Hardwell's studio, as the gear he uses is flashing on the screen, his M-Audio Keystation 49es MIDI keyboard controller can be seen on his desk.

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Submitted almost 11 years ago

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Wavesfactory TrackSpacer

EQ Plugins

At 1:38 he talks about and shows Wavefactory's Trackspacer plugin. He mentions that he just started using it and that it helps him to separate the different frequencies for his sidechain.

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Submitted about 9 years ago

Steinberg Cubase

DAW Software

Hardwell said that he started producing with Cubase on Windows and then he switched to Apple and changed to Logic.

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Submitted over 8 years ago

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphones

Headphones & In-Ear Monitors

In this photo (originally from Blasterjaxx's official Facebook page) you can see Hardwell with Blasterjaxx on Tommorowland Radio wearing the ATH-M50 headphones.

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Image Line FL Studio

DAW Software

Hardwell can be seen using fl studio with afrojack

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Submitted over 7 years ago

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Apple Mac Pro (2006-2012)

Computers & Peripherals

An Apple Mac Pro sits below Hardwell's desk in his studio. The Mac Pro provides ample power to run his DAW of choice Logic Pro, as well as all of his software synths and plugins. A video detailing his gear shows the specific model to be the Apple Mac Pro 2.6GHz Quad-Core.

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Lennar Digital Sylenth1 Software Synthesizer

Synth Plugins

Hardwell lists the very popular Sylenth in his top 3 favorite synths, along with the Access Virus Ti and the Nexus.

In his hit track "Apollo" the lead sound is made by layering a sound from the Sylenth with two sounds from the Nexus synth.

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reFX Nexus 2

Synth Plugins

Hardwell lists the Nexus as one of his top 3 favorite synthesizers. He uses two instances of this synth for the lead sound in his track "Apollo."

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Genelec 8351A Active 3-way Studio Monitor

Active & Passive Monitors

The Genelec 8351 3-way Studio Monitors used by Hardwell as seen on his Instagram post.

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V-Moda Crossfade LP2 Over-Ear Headphones

Headphones & In-Ear Monitors

In this screenshot from a YouTube video, "Hardwell Q&A - The New Hardwell Studio Part 1 #HardwellQA," he shows that he uses V-Moda Crossfade LP2 headphones. He says that while he's in the studio, he prefers studio monitor speakers. But when he's on the road, he produces using these V-Moda headpho...

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Mixed In Key 5 Harmonic Mixing DJ Software

DJ Software

When asked how he can tell what songs will work well together in a mashup, Hardwell says:

"Most of the time when I'm creating a bootleg or a mashup, the idea just comes by itself. I'm using Mixed In Key to make a selection of all my tracks, and all the acapellas I have."

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Submitted over 10 years ago

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Intelligent Sounds & Music BazziSM 2

Generator

At around 3:45, Hardwell mentions his use of the Bassism plugin, when talking about how he makes his kick drum sounds.

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Submitted about 9 years ago

Apogee Quartet Audio Interface

Audio Interfaces

The Apogee Quartet Audio Interface can be seen on Hardwell's desk as part of his studio setup.

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Submitted almost 11 years ago

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Focal SM9 Active Studio Monitor

Active & Passive Monitors

These impressive looking Focal SM9 studio monitors can be seen in Hardwell's studio setup, alongside his pair of Dynaudio BM6A monitors.

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Dynaudio BM6A MKI Active Studio Monitor

Active & Passive Monitors

In Hardwell's studio, these Dynaudio BM6As can be seen alongside Focal SM9 monitors.

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Pioneer DJM-800 Mixer

DJ Mixers

Hardwell's technical rider calls for a Pioneer DJM-800 or DJM-900 mixer. His rider can be found on Anna Agency's website (download link for the PDF is here).

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Apple MacBook Pro (General)

Computers & Peripherals

Since he uses Logic Pro to produce, Hardwell travels with a MacBook Pro to record song ideas on the road.

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iZotope Ozone 9

Mastering Plugins

At 16:32 in this video you can see Hardwell talking about iZotope Ozone 5 Mastering System, which he then opens within Logic and discusses.

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Submitted about 10 years ago

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Genelec 1034B Main Control Room Monitoring System

Active & Passive Monitors

The new Hardwell Studio built by Morel Muziek. Check out Morel Muziek on their use of the Genelec 1034's. One of the most popular Mainspeaker Systems by Genelec. Jan Morel, the owner of Morel Muziek confirms that this is Hardwell's...

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Submitted over 9 years ago

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Yamaha NS-10M Studio Monitor

Active & Passive Monitors

In this photo from Morel Muziek BV's Facebook page, you can see the Yamaha NS-10M Studio Monitors in Hardwell's new studio setup. Confirmation of this being Hardwell's studio can be found from this ap...

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Submitted about 9 years ago

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Thermionic Culture The Culture Vulture

Effects Processors

Thermionic Culture The Culture Vulture is one of the pieces of equipment in Hardwell's studio.

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Submitted about 9 years ago

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V-Moda Crossfade LP Over-Ear Headphones

Headphones & In-Ear Monitors

"When I'm on the road, I always use my V-Moda Crossfade."

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Submitted over 8 years ago

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Rode NT2-A Condenser Microphone

Condenser Microphones

In 1:25 a Rode Microphone is spotted.

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