At the center I have the NerdSEQ — it’s the brain of the system, sequencing everything (drums, modulation, FX…). It’s a tracker-style sequencer, so very precise and powerful for complex rhythms. 

For drums and samples I use the Rample, where I load and slice breaks into multiple layers, so I can mix and switch between them in real time.

Then I have the Multigrain which is a granular sampler — it lets me take samples (like vocals or textures) and completely reshape them into evolving sounds or atmospheres. 

The Ikarie is a stereo filter, mainly used to shape and animate the sound, especially for movement and tone.

And the Castle is more of a sound source (FM-style), used for melodic or harmonic content.

Everything is then processed and modulated with CV, which is the big difference vs a smaller setup or a groovebox — you can constantly change and interact with every part of the sound.