Demdike Stare's synths and studio gear

Demdike Stare's synths and studio gear

Demdike Stare is an ambient/techno/dub duo Miles Whittaker and Sean Canty (although their style is very fluid and can go anywhere from one release to the next). They use all analog gear on their first few releases, and their music evokes the spirits inherent in their gear. In keeping with this theme they have a tack from their album, Symbiosis, titled Ghostly Hardware. Here are some photos from their blog.
Teisco S60-F


mixing desk
  • Novation Bass Station keyboard and rack
  • Akai S3000XL sampler
  • Roland SH-101 synth (red)
  • Waldorf 4-Pole filter
  • Akai MFC42 filter
  • Roland TR-606 drum machine (with mod)
  • Roland SH-09 synth
  • Roland RE-201 Space Echo delay
  • Powertran DDL delay
  • Electroharmonix Bassballs effects pedal
  • Alesis MMT-8 sequencer
  • Waldorf Microwave XT synth
  • Roland TR-707 drum machine
  • Elektron Machinedrum drum machine
  • Teisco 60F synth
(update 2/2011) Miles Whittaker in the studio
(update 6/2013) For Test Pressing, a more sample based series, Miles has scaled down the gear after moving to Berlin. The primary pieces are:
  • Ableton Live
  • Ekdahl Moisturizer
  • Waldorf Microwave XT synth
  • Roland TR-606 drum machine (with mod)
  • TL Audio 5021 tube compressor
  • Doepfer MAQ 16/3 sequencer