Adam C.

All in good time. 😄

As somebody who first got into Keyboards in the mid 1980s, I’m a huuuuge admirer of Synth Setups like Kebu’s! (And I’m also actually a pretty big fan of him and his music as well.) While it’s true that I may be stuck in the past, I definitely wouldn’t have it any other way. Personally, I say, “Long live M.I.D.I. and the overly complex Keyboard Rigs of days gone by!” 😄

The cool thing about ‘INVISIBLE KEYBOARD STANDS’ was, they were almost kind of like customizable Erector Sets. There were extra long ‘extended arms’ for larger Keyboards, special rubber pads to keep your Keyboard from sliding around or moving at all, parts to elevate and angle the Keyboard up on top for better viewing, the ability to use up to 3 different Keyboards on just one Stand while keeping the footprint and space that it would take up no larger than the Keyboards themselves… The list goes on and on. The problem is, if you didn’t have some of those extra little accessories, (or if they got lost for some reason) then that would greatly diminish the usability of the Stand for sure. I’ve got at least 5 complete Stands right now, (as well as a bunch of extra of the aforementioned ‘pieces & accessories’) and I wouldn’t Trade them for anything. I’ve used every kind of Keyboard Stand imaginable over the past 37+ years and, while they all have their different strengths and weaknesses, the ‘INVISIBLE STANDS’ still remain my favorite.

It’s definitely a Topic that has plagued Keyboardists since the very beginning it seems, hasn’t it? 😄 Over the years I’ve tried many, MANY different Stands and configurations, but the two that are always my favorites for whatever reason are the old ‘A-Frame’ tubular “ULTIMATE SUPPORT STANDS” from the 80’s, and also the incredibly versatile, (and sadly long out-of-production) “INVISIBLE KEYBOARD STANDS”. Honestly, I don’t know if a perfect solution to the problem will ever be achieved at this point.

The Original 76-Note Version “KORG SG-1” was first available in 1986 if I’m not mistaken.

Kenny was definitely an incredible player for sure. However, my first exposure to, (and obsession with) the KORG SG-1D was initially due to Keith Emerson’s relationship with it. (I was always a sucker for anything that he himself promoted or seemed to have a fondness for with regards to Gear.)

New Video added… https://youtu.be/xqn2kE0UBFI

More Detailed Photos…

Here’s a better look at the top of the Synth.

Just barely, Mike. Just barely. 😄 It definitely makes it just a little bit easier to track the various Cables down if I ever need to, that’s for sure. 😄

It’s only been that way since the Website was upgraded unfortunately for some reason. I keep trying to find a way to change it, (or better yet Delete it altogether). What am I missing? Any tips? UPDATE: Never mind! I finally figured it out! 👍🏻

Thanks! The Lighting is just some Color-Changing LED Strips and Bulbs that I got from Wal-Mart. For sound, everything runs into the the YAMAHA Rack-Mount Mixer and Power-Amp, which is hooked-up to the two YAMAHA Monitor-Speakers on the floor underneath the Organ.

Thought that I’d share some Photos of my Keyboard Set-up as it stands currently.

I got the Info from this Facebook Group.

8-voice, pure-analog polyphony with sine, saw, square, triangle, and noise Two discrete SEM/OB-X-lineage VCOs per voice deliver classic punchy Oberheim tone Discrete SEM-lineage VCFs deliver authentic OB-X-style tone and presence Genuine Curtis filters add bold OB-Xa/OB-8 character Meticulously modeled envelope responses match each OB model: OB-X, OB-Xa, and OB-8 The 61-key FATAR velocity- and touch-sensitive keyboard allows unparalleled expression and responsiveness Bi-timbral capability allows two presets simultaneously for splits and doubles 400-plus factory programs, including the full set of factory sounds for the OB-X, OB-SX, OB-Xa, and OB-8 Integral, fanless, heatsink-free power supply Real walnut end cheeks High-resolution OLED display enables patch management and easy access to advanced features Classic Oberheim Pitch and Mod levers allow expressive note bending, vibrato, and access to arpeggiator functions Enhancements: Additional SEM Filter modes add high-pass, band-pass, and notch functions to the classic OB-X filter Vintage knob allows variable amounts of voice-to-voice variability to emulate the behavior of vintage instruments Velocity sensitivity adds expressiveness to volume and filter Channel Aftertouch adds real-time performance-based modulation Enhanced unison allows variable voice stacking from 1-8 voices Variable triangle wave cross-modulation Over 600 user-programmable preset locations Programmable per-voice pan allows wider stereo presence Variable oscillator and noise levels Ins & Outs: Stereo and Mono outputs Volume, Sustain, and Filter inputs Arpeggiator clock input MIDI In, Out, Thru USB MSRP: $5,000 Release date: June

My Synth Module Rack Set-up. From Top to Bottom : (6-Space Rack) FURMAN PL-PLUS C BEHRINGER Model D KORG 01R/W (2-Space Rack) KORG M1R (2-Space Rack) ROLAND D-550 (2-Space Rack) YAMAHA TX802 (18- Space Rack) FURMAN PL-PLUS C YAMAHA MG20XU YAMAHA P3500 S

That"s great to hear. Thanks very much! ðð»

Awesome Review, David! (You definitely covered most of the things that I was curious about.) My main question would be, how are the actual Keys themselves? (I owned a KROME-61 for about a year when it first came out but I ended up getting rid of it because the cheap feel of the Keys was a deal-breaker for me.) Any other well known Keyboard Synth-Action that you would compare the NAUTILUS to? Thanks!

Full Keyboard Gear List for PHOTO # 1 : ââââââââââââââââââ ROLAND JUPITER-X & JUNO DS-88 BEHRINGER POLY-D & ODYSSEY SEQUENTIAL PROPHET-5 (Rev.4) VISCOUNT LEGEND LIVE ORGAN ('Joey DeFrancesco Signature Edition") MELLOTRON M4000D Full List of Rack Gear : (Top to Bottom) ââââââââââââââââââ- FURMAN PL-PLUS C Power-Conditioner BEHRINGER Model D KORG 01R/W and KORG M1R ROLAND D-550 & YAMAHA TX802 FURMAN PL-PLUS C Power-Conditioner YAMAHA MG 20XU Rack Line-Mixer YAMAHA P3500S Power-Amplifier

Whoa! You"ve definitely got some major skills there, man! VERY cool! (Making things was definitely not my forte at all unfortunately.) ð

Thank you, Sir. ðð» They are an absolute Blast, yes! Definitely a great value for the Money as far as I"m concerned. (As is the 'BEHRINGER Odyssey" as well.)

Thanks. (And I joined the 'RPF' years ago when I was into Collecting Movie Props and Prop Replicas. Never was into any type of Cosplay stuff at all myself personally.) ð

Thought I"d share some Pictures of my recently updated Home Keyboard Set-up. Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 1 Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 2 Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 3 Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 4 Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 5 Adam C."s Keyboard Set-up 6

Over the years I"ve owned several Clone-wheel Organs, including the HAMMOND XK-2 and SK2 (Dual-Manual Keyboard), the ROLAND VK-8 and the KORG CX3. Presently I am the proud Owner of a VISCOUNT LEGEND LIVE ('Joey DeFrancesco Signature Edition" Organ) and I couldn"t be happier. The keyboard action feels fantastic to me. The Sound, Control layout and even the on-board Effects (Leslie Simulation, Overdrive, Chorus, Reverb, etc.) are among the best that I"ve ever personally experienced. At this point I can honestly say that my own personal quest for finding the perfect, portable HAMMOND B-3 substitute has come to an end. I couldn"t imagine finding something that I like more than my VISCOUNT LEGEND LIVE.