Interested in a deeper look into instruments, gear, sounds and minds of some of your favorites? Welcome to our series called INSIDE THE MIX. Sometimes it is about synths, other times it’s about recording techniques, but it’s always about something technical and unique. The best part is that quality music is involved, so sit back, a listen and enjoy yourself!
Richard Wright Episode 2
PINK FLOYD fans are gonna love this one! Here is episode 2 of Inside The Mix: Richard Wright, featuring the types of instruments that Rick used during the Wish You Were Here, Dark Side of the Moon and Animals era. Check out a Farfisa Compact Duo, Yamaha YC45D, EMS Synthi AKS, Solina String Synthesizer, Rhodes Super Satellite, Minimoog, Taurus bass pedals, Clavinet D6, ARP Quadra and Keith Emerson’s Steinway Model D. Mike Kiker joins us once again to recreate a Pink Floyd favorite, Wish You Were Here. He even gives us a close-up look at these remarkable instruments with demos. Please subscribe to keep these unique videos flowing!
Richard Wright
Fans of early Pink Floyd know that keyboardist Rick Wright brought some great musical ideas to the table. Take a deep look into the mind, instruments and sounds of keyboardist RICHARD WRIGHT in this episode of Inside The Mix. See and hear Keith Emerson’s STEINWAY grand piano run through a rotating LESLIE 122 system, a beautiful FARFISA Compact Duo, HAMMOND M-102, 88 key RHODES electric piano and an EMS SYNTHI AKS in action.
Michael Whalen
In this episode, we look into four unique and amazing instruments. The YAMAHA GX-1, the MOOG MINIMOOG, Keith Emerson’s Hammond/Goff “TARKUS” C3 and his legendary MOOG modular synth. Emmy award-winning composer, Michael Whalen, shows us how these beauties sound!