Kaelan Mikla
SPB: What piece of equipment is most essential or definitive or “the Kaelan Mikla sound”?
Kaelan Mikla: We feel like all our instruments and vocals are equally important as they all combine to create the Kælan Mikla sound, but the MF DRIVE by MOOG bass effect is one of our favorites. It has a brutal and heavy drone sound, perfect for creating a dark and moody atmosphere.
One-question interviews with artists where we find out about the gear and equipment they use to achieve their sound.
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