Top 5: Hypaton

The Virus TI2 is probably the synth that shaped my idea of electronic music the most. There’s something about the width, the movement and the emotional character of its sound that still feels impossible to fully recreate. I use it a lot for atmospheres, emotional leads and layered textures because it instantly gives that cinematic and timeless feeling I always search for in my productions. Even after all these years, every time I open it, I end up finding sounds that inspire new ideas.

The MIDI-9 completely changed the way I interact with Ableton during production sessions. I love having physical control over plugins and automation instead of doing everything with a mouse, and this controller makes the workflow feel much more creative and instinctive.

I use it constantly for effects, transitions, synth automation and movement inside tracks. The rack-mounted design is also perfect because it integrates naturally into a professional studio setup without taking extra desk space. It really helps me stay in the creative flow and work faster while making the production process feel more hands-on and musical.

OP-X PRO-II is one of my secret weapons for warm emotional sounds. I use it a lot for melodic layers, vintage synth textures and old-school dance inspired elements. There’s a softness and emotional quality in the sound that works perfectly for the kind of melodic and uplifting music I love making. Sometimes the simplest sounds end up being the most emotional ones, and this plugin is a perfect example of that.