Jim Alfredson Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 This weekend I had a gig with Glenn Brown & Intergalactic Sprial, an experimental, all-improvised jazz group created by my friend and local studio owner Glenn Brown. Glenn used to tour back in the day with Bill Laswell in a band called Solar Eclipse. He's been on the studio side of things for the past 40 years. He owns and operates a really awesome studio here in Lansing that has the 32 channel Neve 8068 console from Muscle Shoals. The group started as a studio improvisation group and so far we've done two gigs; one last year at the Harvest Gathering in upper Michigan with a sextet and this year at the same festival with just a trio (Randy Marsh of organissimo, myself, and Glenn Brown). Here's my rig for the show: http://www.organissimo.org/pub/studio/bigrig.JPG I put it together in my basement first, hence the picture. For the show I forgot my laptop and the power supply for my EH Stereo Memory Man w/ Hazarai. Oops. I was trying to figure out a way to NOT bring the full organ, but none of my other keyboard stands could span the pedals. I needed the pedals since we had no bassist on this gig. So the rig is: - The Hammond XK System, running through my Leslie 3300 (not pictured). - Moog Voyager - laptop running Alchemy (so mad I forgot it; I had some really awesome pads I made for the show plus a really expressive Native American flute patch) - Mixer and Stereo Memory Man on top of rack case - Rack case includes a Firepod for the laptop interface and my FS1r - Andromeda - Nord Electro 73 (courtesy of kanker) - two Yorkville NX55p powered monitors for stereo monitoring (not pictured) - Yorkville sub for the 3300 (not pictured) It was a LOT to set-up. I'll probably pare it down; the FS1r was redundant with Alchemy in terms of what I was going to use it for, but I'm glad I had it since I forgot my laptop. I think I'll replace the FS1r & Nord with a Motif rack (need to get another ES rack or maybe the XS), controlled from the XK3. I've only had the Andromeda for a month, but I absolutely love it. I got more comments and compliments about it than anything else after the show. It sounded HUGE. I hope someone got a picture of Glenn's rig. It consisted of a Lil' Phatty, a Buchla 100 Modular system going through a tape delay (a real tape delay), a slew of guitars (he plays mainly guitar) and amps, and a bunch of fun pedals. Not to mention some percussion stuff and a laptop running Mainstage. Anyway... it was a lot of fun. We have a CD that will be available soon featuring lots of great keyboards (real Rhodes, real Wurli, Hammond, Moog, Buchla, Yamaha EX5, Motif, Studio Electronics SE-1x, & Absynth). Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Force Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Can't wait for that CD. Steve Force, Durham, North Carolina -------- My Professional Websites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosendorphen Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Yowsah!!! What a RIG! Look forward to hearing the music that sprang from that setup! "The devil take the poets who dare to sing the pleasures of an artist's life." - Gottschalk Soundcloud Aethellis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Get down! "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...
carter_ Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 That rig is easy on the eyes (if not the setup)! U1 | NP | NS3 | NE3 HP | K10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Dude, I think it's great that you've got your hands in so many projects. Enjoy that ride mayne. PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottasin Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Wow, that sounds like it would be incredible. Are you guys playing again in Michigan? I'd love to hear this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 That rig is easy on the eyes (if not the setup)! But tough on the GAS. Where's my Pepto-Bismol? Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Damn, I would pay to get some playing time on that rig Custom handmade clocks: www.etsy.com/shop/ClockLight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanS Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Sounds awesome! Montreal Jazz Fest next year? What we record in life, echoes in eternity. MOXF8, Electro 6D, XK1c, Motif XSr, PEKPER, Voyager, Univox MiniKorg. https://www.abandoned-film.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 A Buchla in jazz? Now that I'd like to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanS Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 A Buchla in jazz? Now that I'd like to hear. After the 'show' Lou Reed & Laurie Anderson put on this year, anything truly goes. What we record in life, echoes in eternity. MOXF8, Electro 6D, XK1c, Motif XSr, PEKPER, Voyager, Univox MiniKorg. https://www.abandoned-film.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewImprov Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Damn, that is one mad sexy setup! And it sounds like a very cool gig as well. Can't wait for the CD, sounds like my kind of music. Turn up the speaker Hop, flop, squawk It's a keeper -Captain Beefheart, Ice Cream for Crow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carver Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Sweet rig! I've been meaning to get one of those Andromedas....And a Voyager for that matter... Since there's no "green with envy" emoticon, this one will have to do. Constantly striving to measure up to the quality of my gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Alfredson Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 Yeah, I'm trying my best to keep the Andromeda. I really love it, but the wife isn't pleased. Keep it greazy! B3tles - Soul Jazz THEO - Prog Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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