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Written by Eimear O Sullivan
What we know about gear loved by Downtempo fans
Our latest insights into fans of Downtempo show a strong passion for music gear - especially Studio Monitor Controllers and Active Speaker PA Sets. They often lean toward brands like Genelec, Ecler, Audio Technica and Behringer, choosing tools that complement the sound and vibe of the genre. These fans are mostly from Greece, Germany and United States, with many in the 35-44 age group and a slight Male majority.
You can see some of the most popular gear loved by Downtempo fans below:
The most "downtempo" music gearbased on Goodforme tests taken by Downtempo fans recently
Most downtempo Microphone
Superlux E304 BK
Most downtempo Keys
Lead Foot LFV-2
Most downtempo Guitar
Harley Benton ST-62DLX OW Vintage Series
Most downtempo Guitar Effect
VHT Melo Verb
Most downtempo Drums
Startone Handpan D Kurd
Most downtempo Bass
Harley Benton MV-4P Seafoam Green
Hit the button to find the best gear for you - based on what gear Downtempo fans like!
Musicngear's Downtempo Playlists
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Who likes Downtempo?
Musicians who like Downtempo usually have the following characteristics
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| GR | 32 | GR: 32 musicians |
| DE | 15 | DE: 15 musicians |
| US | 13 | US: 13 musicians |
| GB | 12 | GB: 12 musicians |
| ES | 8 | ES: 8 musicians |
| CH | 5 | CH: 5 musicians |
| IT | 5 | IT: 5 musicians |
| CA | 4 | CA: 4 musicians |
| FR | 4 | FR: 4 musicians |
| AT | 4 | AT: 4 musicians |
| RO | 4 | RO: 4 musicians |
| NL | 5 | NL: 5 musicians |
| PT | 4 | PT: 4 musicians |
| HU | 3 | HU: 3 musicians |
| CL | 3 | CL: 3 musicians |
| SE | 3 | SE: 3 musicians |
| DK | 2 | DK: 2 musicians |
| AU | 4 | AU: 4 musicians |
| FI | 3 | FI: 3 musicians |
| IE | 2 | IE: 2 musicians |
| MX | 2 | MX: 2 musicians |
| NZ | 2 | NZ: 2 musicians |
| TR | 4 | TR: 4 musicians |
| JP | 1 | JP: 1 musician |
| SK | 1 | SK: 1 musician |
| HR | 1 | HR: 1 musician |
| LB | 1 | LB: 1 musician |
| RS | 1 | RS: 1 musician |
| KR | 1 | KR: 1 musician |
| PL | 1 | PL: 1 musician |
| BE | 1 | BE: 1 musician |
| CZ | 1 | CZ: 1 musician |
| IS | 1 | IS: 1 musician |
| LV | 1 | LV: 1 musician |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 143 | Men: 143 musicians |
| Women | 12 | Women: 12 musicians |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| 35 to 44 | 42 | 35 to 44: 42 musicians |
| 45 to 54 | 37 | 45 to 54: 37 musicians |
| 25 to 34 | 29 | 25 to 34: 29 musicians |
| 55 and above | 20 | 55 and above: 20 musicians |
| 17 and below | 16 | 17 and below: 16 musicians |
| 18 to 24 | 11 | 18 to 24: 11 musicians |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| Daft Punk | 64 | Daft Punk: 64 musicians |
| Aphex Twin | 54 | Aphex Twin: 54 musicians |
| Depeche Mode | 51 | Depeche Mode: 51 musicians |
| Gorillaz | 50 | Gorillaz: 50 musicians |
| The Prodigy | 49 | The Prodigy: 49 musicians |
| Moby | 48 | Moby: 48 musicians |
| The Chemical Brothers | 47 | The Chemical Brothers: 47 musicians |
| Röyksopp | 46 | Röyksopp: 46 musicians |
| Boards of Canada | 43 | Boards of Canada: 43 musicians |
| Björk | 42 | Björk: 42 musicians |
| Air | 37 | Air: 37 musicians |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| Trip-Hop | 62 | Trip-Hop: 62 musicians |
| Electro | 49 | Electro: 49 musicians |
| Synthwave | 46 | Synthwave: 46 musicians |
| Chillwave | 45 | Chillwave: 45 musicians |
| Alternative rock | 43 | Alternative rock: 43 musicians |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| Behringer | 5 | Behringer: 5 musicians |
| Harley Benton | 5 | Harley Benton: 5 musicians |
| Genelec | 5 | Genelec: 5 musicians |
| Yamaha | 4 | Yamaha: 4 musicians |
| Sennheiser | 4 | Sennheiser: 4 musicians |
| Swissonic | 4 | Swissonic: 4 musicians |
| Befaco | 3 | Befaco: 3 musicians |
| Superlux | 3 | Superlux: 3 musicians |
| Apart | 3 | Apart: 3 musicians |
| Syrincs | 2 | Syrincs: 2 musicians |
| Legend | Musicians | |
|---|---|---|
| HiFi Headphones | 21 | HiFi Headphones: 21 musicians |
| Active Nearfield Monitors | 17 | Active Nearfield Monitors: 17 musicians |
| Subwoofers | 13 | Subwoofers: 13 musicians |
| Studio Monitor Controllers | 10 | Studio Monitor Controllers: 10 musicians |
| Cartridges | 8 | Cartridges: 8 musicians |
| Synthesizers | 8 | Synthesizers: 8 musicians |
| Active Subwoofers | 8 | Active Subwoofers: 8 musicians |
| Loudspeaker 12 Inch | 7 | Loudspeaker 12 Inch: 7 musicians |
| DJ Mixers | 7 | DJ Mixers: 7 musicians |
| Loudspeaker 15 Inch | 7 | Loudspeaker 15 Inch: 7 musicians |