Sam Mullins Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 This is kinda fun: a GigaPan of Wilco's loft studio...lets you roam around virtually and see what's in their racks, etc. http://www.wilcoweb.com/loft/gigapan.php Yamaha CK88, Arturia Keylab 61 MkII, Moog Sub 37, Yamaha U1 Upright, Casio CT-S500, Mac Logic/Mainstage, iPad Camelot, Spacestation V.3, QSC K10.2, JBL EON One Compact www.stickmanor.com There's a thin white line between fear and fury - Stickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWW Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Just beautiful. An inspiring place to create! Hammond C3, Leslie 122, Steinway B, Wurlitzer 200A, Rhodes 73, D6 Clav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogut Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Man, you can really zoom in. Crazy -Greg Motif XS8, MOXF8, Hammond XK1c, Vent Rhodes Mark II 88 suitcase, Yamaha P255 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWW Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Gorgeous "Private Q" headphone monitoring system.... I am going with the "HEAR" system.... Hammond C3, Leslie 122, Steinway B, Wurlitzer 200A, Rhodes 73, D6 Clav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwhite9 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Nord Pianos, Korg Organs, KRK Monitors. They don't spend enough time on these forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 50 degrees in that studio? Who do they think they are, Letterman? Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mullins Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share Posted February 6, 2010 50 degrees in that studio? Who do they think they are, Letterman? Good catch. I wonder how long it takes to get to 68 when they crank everything up. Yamaha CK88, Arturia Keylab 61 MkII, Moog Sub 37, Yamaha U1 Upright, Casio CT-S500, Mac Logic/Mainstage, iPad Camelot, Spacestation V.3, QSC K10.2, JBL EON One Compact www.stickmanor.com There's a thin white line between fear and fury - Stickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuzikTeechur Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 That Korg has been through a few campaigns, huh? Can someone tell me what the large (orange?) button is next to the mod wheel (?) on the Nord Piano? It looks like it's just begging to get whacked off of there. Muzikteechur is Lonnie, in Kittery, Maine. HS music teacher: Concert Band, Marching Band, Jazz Band, Chorus, Music Theory, AP Music Theory, History of Rock, Musical Theatre, Piano, Guitar, Drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpel Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Wow, GigaPan is cool. What a nice slutty collection of gear too. Check out the Sweet Clementines CD at bandcamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanS Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Neat, but who's Wilco? What we record in life, echoes in eternity. Yamaha Montage M7, Nord Electro 6D, Hammond XK1c, Dave Smith PolyEvolver & Rack, Moog Voyager, Modal Cobalt 8X, Univox MiniKorg. https://www.abandoned-film.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Can someone tell me what the large (orange?) button is next to the mod wheel (?) on the Nord Piano? It looks like it's just begging to get whacked off of there. That's a Nord Stage, and you are looking at the famous Nord pitch stick. The part you are seeing is actually a wooden knob with a groove for a finger on top. It's their pitch bender, and it barely moves. It's attached to a strain gauge or something. But anyway, you can do very expressive vibrato with it because there is no dead spot. The pic below is from a Nord Lead, but you get the idea: http://cachepe.zzounds.com/media/quality,85/brand,zzounds/nw_pitch_mod_xl-e7d7800f75ceb6e6372e8b76b31ef056.jpg Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mullins Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share Posted February 6, 2010 That Korg has been through a few campaigns, huh? Can someone tell me what the large (orange?) button is next to the mod wheel (?) on the Nord Piano? It looks like it's just begging to get whacked off of there. That's the wooden pitch stick on the Stage. I tried one in a shop once and it would definitely take some getting used to. Yamaha CK88, Arturia Keylab 61 MkII, Moog Sub 37, Yamaha U1 Upright, Casio CT-S500, Mac Logic/Mainstage, iPad Camelot, Spacestation V.3, QSC K10.2, JBL EON One Compact www.stickmanor.com There's a thin white line between fear and fury - Stickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Neat, but who's Wilco? Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Really? He's gotta be kidding because even I have a Wilco album that I like very much - which probably means he doesn't (or wouldn't). Hi Dan. Cool to be able to zoom in with microscopic intensity but makes me feel a bit weird. ! What a creative space, though. I had no idea these guys were so well-heeled. "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mullins Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share Posted February 6, 2010 Really? Cool to be able to zoom in with microscopic intensity but makes me feel a bit weird. ! What a creative space, though. I had no idea these guys were so well-heeled. Yeah, I found myself looking through the book titles on the shelves. Not quite enough resolution to read the titles on the CD's though....definitely a bit voyeuristic. I think they may rent this out to other bands so that may pay part of it. On the first run of the "Sky Blue Sky", they included a DVD of them rehearsing in the loft before going on tour. That was pretty cool; a more intimate view of the playing than you typically get on a concert DVD. Yamaha CK88, Arturia Keylab 61 MkII, Moog Sub 37, Yamaha U1 Upright, Casio CT-S500, Mac Logic/Mainstage, iPad Camelot, Spacestation V.3, QSC K10.2, JBL EON One Compact www.stickmanor.com There's a thin white line between fear and fury - Stickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanS Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Really? He's gotta be kidding because even I have a Wilco album that I like very much - which probably means he doesn't (or wouldn't). Hi Dan. Really! I've heard the name, but I don't think I've heard any of their tunes. What style of music? What we record in life, echoes in eternity. Yamaha Montage M7, Nord Electro 6D, Hammond XK1c, Dave Smith PolyEvolver & Rack, Moog Voyager, Modal Cobalt 8X, Univox MiniKorg. https://www.abandoned-film.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I was just showing this link to a friend of mine and he was saying that there used to be many more keyboards up there. When Jay Bennett was kicked out of Wilco (2001 or so) he must've taken a bunch with him. Anyway, interesting to take a look around. Thanks, Sam! "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Really! I've heard the name, but I don't think I've heard any of their tunes. What style of music? What style! Oh sheesh. The style that cuts to the chase and still feels comfortable. Much like the camera. "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangsu Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I don't think I've heard any of their tunes. You've probably heard this one [video:youtube] "........! Try to make It..REAL! compared to what? ! ! ! " - BOPBEEPER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mullins Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share Posted February 6, 2010 Really! I've heard the name, but I don't think I've heard any of their tunes. What style of music? They are a rock band in the best sense of the word. They span quite a bit of territory. Early on, they were considered an "alt country" band, but that was probably never accurate; too much pop influence. I think of them of as the 21st century version of The Band: folksy, poppy rock (if that makes any sense). Best thing to do is check a few youtube vidoes: Yamaha CK88, Arturia Keylab 61 MkII, Moog Sub 37, Yamaha U1 Upright, Casio CT-S500, Mac Logic/Mainstage, iPad Camelot, Spacestation V.3, QSC K10.2, JBL EON One Compact www.stickmanor.com There's a thin white line between fear and fury - Stickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mullins Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share Posted February 6, 2010 I was just showing this link to a friend of mine and he was saying that there used to be many more keyboards up there. When Jay Bennett was kicked out of Wilco (2001 or so) he must've taken a bunch with him. I'm sure he did...probably some really rare stuff too (RIP Jay). There was actually a lot more in there for the rehearsal DVD I mentioned (obviously since they have two keyboardists in the band.) Yamaha CK88, Arturia Keylab 61 MkII, Moog Sub 37, Yamaha U1 Upright, Casio CT-S500, Mac Logic/Mainstage, iPad Camelot, Spacestation V.3, QSC K10.2, JBL EON One Compact www.stickmanor.com There's a thin white line between fear and fury - Stickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 One of the cool things is that they have two keyboardists. One plays guitar sometimes, but it's neat to see two full vintage keyboard rigs up there. "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWW Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Neat, but who's Wilco? Who's Wilco??? One of the most original and beautiful bands out there! The emerged from Uncle Tupelo, and split into Wilco and Son Volt Hammond C3, Leslie 122, Steinway B, Wurlitzer 200A, Rhodes 73, D6 Clav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mullins Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share Posted February 6, 2010 One of the cool things is that they have two keyboardists. One plays guitar sometimes, but it's neat to see two full vintage keyboard rigs up there. One of the things I love about Wilco is that they are disciplined enough to have six guys in the band and have full arrangements without getting in each other's way. Then on top of that, they are really spontaneous in their live playing...rare combination for a rock band. Yamaha CK88, Arturia Keylab 61 MkII, Moog Sub 37, Yamaha U1 Upright, Casio CT-S500, Mac Logic/Mainstage, iPad Camelot, Spacestation V.3, QSC K10.2, JBL EON One Compact www.stickmanor.com There's a thin white line between fear and fury - Stickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lerber3 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 That Korg has been through a few campaigns, huh? Can someone tell me what the large (orange?) button is next to the mod wheel (?) on the Nord Piano? It looks like it's just begging to get whacked off of there. That's the wooden pitch stick on the Stage. I tried one in a shop once and it would definitely take some getting used to. It´s very easy to get used to the pitch stick... very cool for vibrato and note-bendy wanking, also strategically placed next to the mod wheel so you can use both at the same time for uber-wanking. There is no ´dead zone´ or notch at the zero point, so you can do some very subtle modulations with it... also very high frequency modulations a la guitar vibrato. It takes almost no effort to move it a bit and the resistance increases the further you bend it... just like a guitar string. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Mullins Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share Posted February 6, 2010 It´s very easy to get used to the pitch stick... very cool for vibrato and note-bendy wanking, also strategically placed next to the mod wheel so you can use both at the same time for uber-wanking. There is no ´dead zone´ or notch at the zero point, so you can do some very subtle modulations with it... also very high frequency modulations a la guitar vibrato. It takes almost no effort to move it a bit and the resistance increases the further you bend it... just like a guitar string. Cool...I'll have to spend some more time with it next time in I'm in a shop. I like the idea of doing manual vibrato with it. I find LFO vibrato pretty unsatisfying most of the time and it's hard to do with a normal pitch bend wheel. Yamaha CK88, Arturia Keylab 61 MkII, Moog Sub 37, Yamaha U1 Upright, Casio CT-S500, Mac Logic/Mainstage, iPad Camelot, Spacestation V.3, QSC K10.2, JBL EON One Compact www.stickmanor.com There's a thin white line between fear and fury - Stickman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Cool setup. Totally jealous. Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carter_ Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Quite a few more (really good) photos of the wilco loft at http://loftlifemag.com/mu/?m=200910 (Scroll about a 1/3 of the way through, not much of an article.) U1 | NP | NS3 | NE3 HP | K10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpel Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Early on, they were considered an "alt country" band, but that was probably never accurate; too much pop influence. A.M. was pretty thoroughbred alt-country, but otherwise I completely agree. Check out the Sweet Clementines CD at bandcamp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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