ALL 102
Studio Equipment 30
Software Plugins and VSTs 20
Headphones 14
DAWs 4
Studio Monitors 12
DJ Setup 10
Keyboards and Synthesizers 9
Microphones 1
Other Gear 2
Ableton Live
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."
moreSubmitted almost 11 years ago
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO-80 Closed Studio Headphones
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.
moreSubmitted almost 11 years ago
Sennheiser HD 25 Headphones
Hardwell can be seen wearing Sennheiser HD 25-1 II Headphones when performing live.
moreSubmitted almost 11 years ago
Universal Audio UAD-2 Satellite QUAD Firewire DSP Accelerator
In a video of his studio setup and equipment, Hardwell shows he owns the UAD-2 Satellite QUAD card.
moreSubmitted over 10 years ago
Apogee Duet 2 USB Audio Interface
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...
moreSubmitted almost 11 years ago
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
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
M-Audio Keystation 49es MIDI Controller
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.
moreSubmitted almost 11 years ago
Wavesfactory TrackSpacer
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.
moreSubmitted about 9 years ago
Steinberg Cubase
Hardwell said that he started producing with Cubase on Windows and then he switched to Apple and changed to Logic.
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphones
In this photo (originally from Blasterjaxx's official Facebook page) you can see Hardwell with Blasterjaxx on Tommorowland Radio wearing the ATH-M50 headphones.
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
Image Line FL Studio
Hardwell can be seen using fl studio with afrojack
moreSubmitted over 7 years ago
Apple Mac Pro (2006-2012)
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.
moreSubmitted almost 11 years ago
Lennar Digital Sylenth1 Software Synthesizer
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.
moreSubmitted over 10 years ago
reFX Nexus 2
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."
moreSubmitted over 10 years ago
Genelec 8351A Active 3-way Studio Monitor
The Genelec 8351 3-way Studio Monitors used by Hardwell as seen on his Instagram post.
moreSubmitted over 5 years ago
V-Moda Crossfade LP2 Over-Ear Headphones
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...
moreSubmitted over 10 years ago
Mixed In Key 5 Harmonic Mixing 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."
moreSubmitted over 10 years ago
Intelligent Sounds & Music BazziSM 2
At around 3:45, Hardwell mentions his use of the Bassism plugin, when talking about how he makes his kick drum sounds.
moreSubmitted about 9 years ago
Apogee Quartet Audio Interface
The Apogee Quartet Audio Interface can be seen on Hardwell's desk as part of his studio setup.
moreSubmitted almost 11 years ago
Focal SM9 Active Studio Monitor
These impressive looking Focal SM9 studio monitors can be seen in Hardwell's studio setup, alongside his pair of Dynaudio BM6A monitors.
moreSubmitted almost 11 years ago
Dynaudio BM6A MKI Active Studio Monitor
In Hardwell's studio, these Dynaudio BM6As can be seen alongside Focal SM9 monitors.
moreSubmitted almost 11 years ago
Pioneer DJM-800 Mixer
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).
moreSubmitted almost 11 years ago
Apple MacBook Pro (General)
Since he uses Logic Pro to produce, Hardwell travels with a MacBook Pro to record song ideas on the road.
moreSubmitted almost 11 years ago
iZotope Ozone 9
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.
moreSubmitted about 10 years ago
Genelec 1034B Main Control Room Monitoring System
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...
moreSubmitted over 9 years ago
Yamaha NS-10M Studio Monitor
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...
moreSubmitted over 9 years ago
Thermionic Culture The Culture Vulture
Thermionic Culture The Culture Vulture is one of the pieces of equipment in Hardwell's studio.
moreSubmitted over 9 years ago
V-Moda Crossfade LP Over-Ear Headphones
"When I'm on the road, I always use my V-Moda Crossfade."
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
Rode NT2-A Condenser Microphone
In 1:25 a Rode Microphone is spotted.
moreSubmitted over 8 years ago
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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."
moreSubmitted almost 11 years ago