EscapeRocks Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Self indulgent post. We got the pics from our professional photographer from our show the other night. I finally got to debut the Alesis Vortex that I painted a while back and was the subject of it's own thread detailing the process. I think the color looks good, and I received a lot of positive feedback from the audience afterwards. My own guilty pleasure http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/escaperocks1/vortcactus_zpsc654c343.jpg David Gig Rig:Roland Fantom-08| Yamaha MODX+ 6 | MacBook Pro 14" M1| Mainstage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Great photo, and definitely not OT! When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceNorman Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Great pic! Sweet paint job! Just curious ... are you running the Vortex via a wireless MIDI system (and if so, which one?) The SpaceNorman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spazzkey Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 bitchen! gig: hammond sk-1 73, neo vent, nord stage 2 76, ancona 34 accordion, cps space station v3 home: steinway m, 1950 hammond c2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 Great pic! Sweet paint job! Just curious ... are you running the Vortex via a wireless MIDI system (and if so, which one?) Thanks! No, no wireless yet. 20ft midi cable:) I did find a company making a system with a transmitter mount designed specifically for the Vortex. When I've used my Roland Ax, I only used internal sounds, and used my guitar wireless for that. David Gig Rig:Roland Fantom-08| Yamaha MODX+ 6 | MacBook Pro 14" M1| Mainstage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsj Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I used the midi jet pro, incredible distance with no drop-outs for my ax7. switched over to ax synth so I sold the midi jet pro. try the midi jet pro, you won't be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seannn Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Very cool! Love the colour and sweet strap too. I think we need a keytar smiley... ~ Sean Juno-60, Juno-G, MicroBrute, MS-20 Mini, PX-5S, R3, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 Very cool! Love the colour and sweet strap too. I think we need a keytar smiley... Yeah, I'm not a small boy, the the usual straps that come with these things for kids with 24 inch waist lines don't quite work David Gig Rig:Roland Fantom-08| Yamaha MODX+ 6 | MacBook Pro 14" M1| Mainstage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 I used the midi jet pro, incredible distance with no drop-outs for my ax7. switched over to ax synth so I sold the midi jet pro. try the midi jet pro, you won't be disappointed. Thanks for the tip, I will check it out! David Gig Rig:Roland Fantom-08| Yamaha MODX+ 6 | MacBook Pro 14" M1| Mainstage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulceLabs.com Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Oh wow - that color really pops on stage. Love it. And I know you are hiding the pics of you on your knees shredding that thang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanS Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 :thu: 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...
Moonglow Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/escaperocks1/vortcactus_zpsc654c343.jpg What song you are playing in this pic? I'm trying to think of the songs on which JC used a keytar, and I only recall him using one on the Raised on Radio tour. "Be Good to Yourself" perhaps? "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosendorphen Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Gteat color! Great pic! Rock it! "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...
Michael Wright Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Yeah Nice photo!! Looks like fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share Posted August 4, 2013 http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/escaperocks1/vortcactus_zpsc654c343.jpg What song you are playing in this pic? I'm trying to think of the songs on which JC used a keytar, and I only recall him using one on the Raised on Radio tour. "Be Good to Yourself" perhaps? Bingo!! Yeah, I use it on the long ending of Be Good to Yourself. We do a transition into Anyway You Want It right out of Be Good, so I use it on that as well. I also just found some rare videos from that '86 tour, Jonathan's using his Lync on a couple more songs as well. David Gig Rig:Roland Fantom-08| Yamaha MODX+ 6 | MacBook Pro 14" M1| Mainstage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share Posted August 4, 2013 Oh wow - that color really pops on stage. Love it. And I know you are hiding the pics of you on your knees shredding that thang! LOL, at my age and with my knees..... if I did that I'd never get back up David Gig Rig:Roland Fantom-08| Yamaha MODX+ 6 | MacBook Pro 14" M1| Mainstage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Looks awesome, nice work! It has an organic, natural look to it, almost like copper or wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share Posted August 4, 2013 Looks awesome, nice work! It has an organic, natural look to it, almost like copper or wood. Thank you!! The color is actually called Hammered Copper. It's a spray paint by Rust-Oleum. David Gig Rig:Roland Fantom-08| Yamaha MODX+ 6 | MacBook Pro 14" M1| Mainstage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGman Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Nice color choice; makes it look vintage and classic. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 For those of you who missed David's original thread about doing the paint job, here it is. If all you're interested in are better views of the keytar, just scroll through. "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...
eric Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Oh yeah, I do remember the original thread. I think it looks SOOO much better on stage in use than the project pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Nice color choice; makes it look vintage and classic. Definitely, I want one now. When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 Nice color choice; makes it look vintage and classic. Definitely, I want one now. If you get one and decide to paint it, be REALLY REALLY careful with the body shell screws. Don't use a power screw driver or drill with phillips bit. It's very easy to strip out the plastic. Light pressure is all that's needed to release and then reassemble the shell halves. David Gig Rig:Roland Fantom-08| Yamaha MODX+ 6 | MacBook Pro 14" M1| Mainstage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Looks awesome Dave. Luv your work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthoid Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Nice color choice; makes it look vintage and classic. Definitely, I want one now. If you get one and decide to paint it, be REALLY REALLY careful with the body shell screws. Don't use a power screw driver or drill with phillips bit. It's very easy to strip out the plastic. Light pressure is all that's needed to release and then reassemble the shell halves. Thanks for the tip. When an eel hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's a Moray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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