23.4.12

Dné

Dne is Ondrej Holy. Improvisation is what makes many artist who they are, having a need to make music and get "that" sound, dne uses a diverse assortment of instruments not becoming your average Software Midi Artist.


Macbook Pro + Adam A7X
M-audio axiom 61
Ableton 8
Mbox2
Oktava MK-319
Fender acoustic guitar
50yrs old piano
Hohner melodica 
Glockenspiel
Improvised Percussion (eggs, jingle bells, etc.)

22.4.12

Ringo Death Starr

Ringo Deathstarr is Alex Gehring, Elliott Frazier & Daniel Cobor. One listen to "Starrsha"  and you should be able to guess the influence. 

Fender Jazz Master

Fender Jazz bass
Tambourine
Boss FS-5l
Boss TU-2
Boss CS-3 Compressor
Holy Grail EHX
Big Muff Deluxe EHX
Double Muff EHX
Stereo Memory Man EHX
Guyatone Tube Echo
Ernie Ball VP JR 
Emma ReezaFRATzits
Proco Rat
Marshall JCM 800 Lead Series
ART Midi Controller
Alesis Midiverb 2
Gallien Krueger Module 

30.3.12

The Drums

"Make a song out of anything and make it sound amazing". If you've ever tried to cover a Drums song you'll see how simple the sounds really are. The Drums are an amazing demonstration of what music could sound like with out any fancy extras or over the top "Pop fizz". They cut right in the middle and get straight to the point, Using simple lyrics and simple sounds to make untouchable; well composed music. The Drums came out with they're latest album recently "Portamento" and already iv'e found myself memorizing all the lyrics, dancing along and patiently waiting for the next album to appear.

Vintage 60's Fender Telecaster (Custom) & 81 Black & Gold 
Fender American Standard Jazz Bass
Hagstrom Hj600
Gibson Gibson ES-125
Tambourine
Roland ProMars 
Roland CSQ-100 Seqencer
Roland SH-09
Boss Chromatic Tuner
Boss Blues Driver
Efilter Chicklet
Malekko Heavy Industry Ekko 616
Synthesizers.com Modular Synth Rack 
& ... Drums

Singer : Jonathan Pierce
Synthiesis : Jacob Graham
Guitar Hero : Connor Hanwick

4.3.12

Cocteau Twins

One of the few artist that when asked to explain can leave you speechless as nothing else compares to the over whelming harmonics and melody that can drive your heart wild. Cocteau Twins are the reason why we can say that music and art compare, because both when achieved are beautiful and can never be replaced.   "Formed in 1982 in Grangemouth, Scotland, Cocteau Twins originally consisted of Elizabeth Davidson Fraser (Aug 29/63), Robin Andrew Guthrie (January 4/62) and bass player Will Heggie. Will later left the band and was replaced by Simon Philip Raymonde (April 3/62)" - CTforums 

- Pedals
Digitech Whammy
Boss VB-2
Boss BF-2
Boss Hi-Band Flanger
(Cusstom) Cry Baby Wah
Big Muff Pi
Clone Theory

-Guitars
Fender Jazzmaster 1959
Fender XII
Fender Bass VI
Fender electric 12
Rickenbacker 4001
Paul Reed Smith Guitar
Kawai KS-11-XL 
Kinkade Brothers Acoustic Guitar
Black Yamaha Acoustic
Washburn 12 String
Red charvel flattop

-Samples & Drums
Akai mpc60 MK1 & MK2
Emu Drumulator SP1200
Soundmaster Sr88
Linn lm1
Linndrum
Roland TR707
Roland CR78
Roland CR1000
Roland Compurhythm CR8000
Roland TR 909 
Roland TR727
Yamaha RX5
Boss DR-55

-Racks 
Roland Dimension D
Yamaha D1500
TC 2290
Eventide H3000,H910, H949, SP2016
Lexicon Jamman
Lexicon PCM70
HH IC100
Tom Sholtz Sustainor
Ibanez UE-400
Drawmer DS201
Zoom 9050
Drawmer DS201
Eventide H3000
Electrix Repeater
BBE Sonic Maximizer
Urei1178
dbx 160x
Rocktron bass preamp

-Misc
Lexicon 480L
Watkins Copicat tape echo
Soundmaster SR88
Ebow
Gizmotron
Maine combo Amp 60w 2x10
Marshall 9000 series tube preamp

-Synth
Roland JD-800


This is a compilation of sources. As It would be impossible to find any more information not already known through pictures and videos. 

Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti


Ariel Pink (born Ariel Marcus Rosenberg on June 24, 1978) is a Los Angeles based / musician. Pink boasts a cult following and endorsements from more widely known artists such as fellow founding Paw Tracks group Animal Collective.

-MXR Phase 90
-MXR Dynacomp
-MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay
-BIG Muff Pi
-Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
-Boss Harmonist PS6
-Boss Super Phaser
-Boss Chromatic Tuner
-Boss RC20 Loop Station
-Boss DD3
-Memory Man EH
-Casio CZ 3000
-Orange terror
-Yamaha DX7
-Yamaha Motif XS8
-Roland Juno 6
-Roland Juno 60
-Roland G-77
-Korg Micro Sampler
-Micro Korg
-Fender Hot Rod Deluxe
-Fender Stratocaster
-Fender Telecaster
-Fender Jazz Bass
-Vibraphone
-Furman HR6
-Electrix Filter Factory

Klaxons



Klaxons are an indie rock band band based in London. The band consists of Jamie Reynolds (bass, vocals), James Righton (keyboards, vocals) and Simon Taylor-Davies (guitar) with drummer Steffan Halperin being officially added in 2007.



-Korg X50
-Korg Kaoss Pad 3
-Micro Korg
-Ricken Baker Bass Electric Guitar
-Fender Mustang
-Fender Jazz Master
-Digitech Wammy
-Line 6 verbzilla
-Boss Distortion DS-1S
-Line 6 MM4
-Line 6 DL4
-Boss Chromatic tuner
-Boss Line Sector LS-2
-Boss Super Drive SD-1
-Boss Harmonist PS-6
-Boss Tremolo
-Roland JC-120

Cut Copy

Cut Copy is a synthpop band formed in 2001 in Melbourne, Australia, and made up of Dan Whitford (lead vocals/keys/guitar), Tim Hoey (bass/guitar), Mitchell Scott (drums) and Ben Browning (bass/synthesiser), Bennett Foddy being a former member. Their sound is much in the vein of artists such as Daft Punk, drawing considerable influence from older bands such as New OrderElectric Light Orchestra and Kraftwerk

-DSI Polyevlover

-DSI Prophet 08
-Fender Bass
-Jupiter 8
-Moog Prodigy
-Yamaha CS 50
-Akai MPC Trigger Pad
-Dr. Scientist Reverberator

18.1.12

The Bilinda Butchers

Sincerely I love this band. I first heard them about 4-5 years ago while I was still in school. I would download songs by the dozen on Last.Fm and then listen to all the songs going and on my way back. I never stopped listening. They remind me so much of a "modern male" Strawberry Switch Blade, (Favorite all time band). The band is made by members Micheal and Adam and producer Lukas. They take the name from a general source, Bilinda Butcher of My bloody Valentine, following her lead so much that they kept the Jazz master chain going. 

-Fender Jazz Master
-Epiphone Casino
-Boss Equalizer
-Marshall, Fender Deville Amp
-I would suppose some of the effects would come from Garage Band, Ableton or Flstudio etc .. via/ Macintosh + Midi. (And judging from the pictures of the studio)
-Micro Korg
-M-audio Axiom 49

17.1.12

James Blake

James Blake has a high regard for the prophet 08 and brings honor to it's name. "James Blake is an electronic musician from London, England. James began his final year at Goldsmiths in September 2009 studying popular music while recording songs in his bedroom. Blake attended The Latymer School and released his debut 12” “Air and Lack Thereof” on Hemlock Audio in July 2009. It was a firm favourite with Gilles Peterson from BBC Radio 1. James was invited to do a special mix on Gilles Peterson’s worldwide show which included an exclusive Mount Kimbie track." -Illegal Music


-Prophet 08 (Used on vocals, and for nearly all leads)
-Roland SPDS
-Boss SP 404 (Have been heard in CMYK)
-Nord Piano

17.12.11

Nite Jewel




I believe that Nite Jewel is the only artist that has really accomplished the indie side of new wave. Naturally talented, her level of composition of music is so elite, you can really hear the story behind each song, it's as if she's been doing this for decades. It's very rare for me to listen to an entire album and even looping that album 10 times or more without a single song sounding off beat. It's a real pleasure to listen to nite jewel ... Especially at night. 

-Roland JP-8000
-Casio CZ-101
-Casio MT-210
-Roland Juno 60
-Roland Sp 404
-Micro Korg
-Fender Bass
-Boss digital Delay
-Amdek PCK100
-Budda BudWah pedal
-Tascam 238