“I used to think expensive analogue synths were boring, but I learned how to make them exciting”: Olof Dreijer on vintage gear and why he "couldn't do what I do without Ableton"

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Back and seemingly in full bloom, Olof Dreijer is quietly building a second chapter to his acclaimed success as one half of cult Swedish synth-pop duo The Knife.

After years spent producing for others - including sibling Karin's solo project Fever Ray - as well as delivering remixes for Björk & Rosalia, Model/Actriz and Röyksopp & Robyn, a return to the spotlight was far from guaranteed.