TOOLS I USE
A list of all of the many tools and services I use to create music and art. From instruments to software and plugins to art supplies and beyond.
This is purely a list, not reviews. For reviews or general discussions about gear you might want to check out the blog on this site under WRITING.
All products listed here I actually use and fully recommend. This list will be updated as things change. Some of the links on this page may be affiliate links. This means I may receive a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you decide to make a purchase. For details, click here.
DAWs / Recording Platforms
Logic Pro Remote (to control Logic Pro from my iPad Pro or iPhone)
GarageBand (note taking on both iPad and iPhone)
MainStage (not a DAW but for writing and performance)
Guitars
Fender Elite Stratocaster HSS, white w/maple fretboard (now the Ultra Series)
Fender Elite Telecaster, blonde w/maple fretboard (now the Ultra 2 Series)
Gibson MIII w/Floyd Rose, black w/maple fretboard and Seymour Duncan Pickups: B / M / N
Gibson Gospel Steel String Acoustic w/James May UltraTonic Pickup
Amplifiers
Fender Limited-Edition ’65 Princeton Bordeaux Reserve 112 12W Jensen P12Q Tube Guitar Combo Amp (find similar)
Effects Pedals
Keyboards and Synthesizers
Drums and Percussion
Vintage Ludwig Drums
Various Kit Pieces
Handmade Darbuka
LP Tambourine
Shakers
World Instruments
Fife
Recorder
Alto Recorder
Software
Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription
Most commonly used programs are:
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- AffterEffects
- Premiere Pro
- Dreamweaver
- Lightroom
- Dimension
- Adobe Express (for SocMedia publishing only)
Affinity Suite:
Maxon One Suite (Cinema4D, RedShift, etc.)
Plugins
Universal Audio Ultimate (almost the Complete Bundle with how many additional plugins I’ve purchased)
FabFilter (contact me and I can send you an email with a 10% off discount code)
Studio Equipment
Microphones
Townsend Modeling Microphone (now called the Universal Audio Sphere DLX Modeling Microphone)
Neumann U-87 – circa 1970 (now called the Neumann U 87 Ai Switchable Studio Microphone with improved treble response)
Headphones
Camera Equipment
Lighting Equipment
Coming Soon
Business Tools/Services
Google Workspace – This link saves you 10% off the first year
WP Engine – Using this link will typically provide significant discount on first year of plan.
Shopify
Express VPN – Get 30 Days for free, easy to use but I have now switched to:
SurfShark VPN – Because I needed split tunneling for Mac (which is hard to find in 2025)