"90% of what I do is done on one software synth": Hans Zimmer on the synth plugin that hes been working with for years - and still hasnt run out of ideas

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Hans Zimmer says he does most of his composing with a single software synth, u-he ZebraHZ, and describes how it has shaped his workflow for years. The interview highlights the custom Dark Zebra HZ version and its role in scores such as The Dark Knight. Zimmer also discusses Synapse Audio’s The Legend HZ, a Minimoog-based plugin enhanced with his own features. The piece focuses on his creative process and the software tools behind his music, not on a company announcement.

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