When your rig just works...

[eric]

...you post less and less on this forum, LOL!!! 

 

I've been part of this community for 20+ years and know so many of you personally as friends from various NAMM hangs and other gatherings. I've been feeling disconnected for a bit, as I find myself visiting the forum less often. Part of this is personal commitments like work and family stuff - my daughter got married last weekend, y'all! So happy! Part of this is also I have less "GAS" than I did in my earlier years, when someone had actually created a name for the acquisition or consideration of the acquisition being an "Eric Moment" - simply because I used to change out my gear and get new things all the time.

 

These days, I've been using essentially the same type of live rig that is focused on a single keyboard (Nord Stage 2 or Nord Stage 3) with a Ventilator and quality mixer/DI (Key Largo or Radial KL-8). This rig just WORKS FOR ME and it has become so comfortable in a wide variety of use cases. I've kept playing my regular '80s/classic rock cover band, plus a few annual reunion shows with my touring band, plus a Clash tribute band, plus a nice assortment of impromptu gigs. For all these gigs, I'm able to make my simple rig work.

 

At home, I still have my nice array of timeless gear like the Yamaha CP-80, Hammond A-101 plus Leslie 122, Roland JX-8P, etc. and I've found more interest in thinking about home gear rather than live gear.

 

All of this to say - I love you all and I am looking for some new "Eric Moments" as we wrap up 2022 and head into 2023. Take care!

[Morrissey]

Thanks for checking in.  We all wax and wane in our engagement in online communities.  

[Outkaster]

I know what you mean but I have known you since 2001 and you opinions are valuable.  I love a message board so much better than Facebook for this type of thing.  

[Jose EB5AGV]

It feels awkward that I have had dozens of Eric moments during last five year's, without even knowing how they were called! 

Now I am relieved 

😅

[ProfD]

Brotha @eric, while I'm one of the fortunate folks to know you outside of KC, it's still great to read whenever you decide to drop in on the peanut gallery.🤣

 

In terms of GAS and gear, I know you're in a great space relating to it. When the KB rig simply works, it allows for more focus on the most important stuff...playing.

 

Congrats in becoming a father-in-law.  Only a matter of time before you will be passing those KB chops and GAS flare-ups down to the next generation.😁😎