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Matt Mullen

Diplo reveals his favourite soft synths and the "quintessential" Ableton stock plugin that's "fundamental" to his productions: "That's where all my sounds started from"

Grammy-winning producer Diplo is one of the chief architects of modern pop, having worked with everyone from Justin Bieber and Beyoncé to Bad Bunny and Usher; he's also found global success as a solo artist and through the collaborative projects Major Lazer, Jack Ü and Silk City. 

Diplo appeared on the Tape Notes podcast last year to discuss his varied career and his approach to music-making. In a video shared yesterday to Tape Notes' channel and embedded above, the producer reveals some of his favourite bits of gear used on some of his best-known tracks. 

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