Did you know Mike Shinoda has revealed in multiple interviews how he builds many of his ideas before they become Linkin Park songs?
In interviews with MusicRadar, Native Instruments, and Waves Audio, Mike explained that his workflow combines Ableton Live for songwriting and experimentation with Pro Tools for recording and editing. He has also talked about using Native Instruments tools like Maschine and Kontakt, along with a variety of Waves plugins in his productions.
That hybrid approach—mixing electronic production with live instruments—has been part of Linkin Park’s signature sound for years.
💬 Question:
If you could spend one day in Mike Shinoda’s studio, which piece of gear or software would you want to explore first?
🎹 Ableton Live
🎙️ Pro Tools
🥁 Maschine & Kontakt
🎛️ Waves Plugins
👇 Tell us in the comments!
