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2003-07-27 by spaceanimals
Since the AN1X is modelled after the late 70s early 80s polyphonic analog synths, what kind of keyboard amps did they use then? Also, way off topic, what kind of keyboard amps (besides the wonderful leslie) did they use back in the 60s for those glorious transistor organs? Rainbow Jimmy
2003-07-27 by Bruce Wahler
Hi Jimmy, >Since the AN1X is modelled after the late 70s early 80s polyphonic >analog synths, what kind of keyboard amps did they use then? Fender Twins and Roland Jazz Chorus models were popular, as were dedicated keyboard amps like the Peavey KB300. Many players I knew used those little powered mixers by Peavey, Carvin, etc. > Also, >way off topic, what kind of keyboard amps (besides the wonderful >leslie) did they use back in the 60s for those glorious transistor >organs? They ran all over the map. On the tube side: Silvertone twin-12 combos (similar sound to a Twin Reverb, but less power), Fender Deluxes and Twins, Ampeg Gemini Sixes and B15S/B15N combos, Vox AC30 and AC50 combos. On the transistor side: Vox Super Beatles, Acoustic 360s (with the horn), various combos by Standell, Silvertone, Danelectro, etc. (Iron Butterfly was fond of Super Beatles and Acoustic 360s.) I used a Silvertone 50W 2-12" that sounded really nice, and later an Ampeg VT-40. Regards, -BW -- Bruce Wahler Ashby Solutions\ufffd http://music.ashbysolutions.com 978.386.7389 voice/fax bruce@...
2003-07-28 by Jerry Aiyathurai
--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, Bruce Wahler <bruce@a...> wrote: > Hi Jimmy, > > >Since the AN1X is modelled after the late 70s early 80s polyphonic > >analog synths, what kind of keyboard amps did they use then? > > Fender Twins and Roland Jazz Chorus models were popular, as were dedicated keyboard amps like the Peavey KB300. Many players I knew used those little powered mixers by Peavey, Carvin, etc. What kinds of timbres would they be pumping through these amps? I believe Jon Lord used marshalls for his B3 occasionally. Were they sending full range timbres, like B3 or mellotron? Or more rounded/lead tones? Jerry
2003-07-28 by Bruce Wahler
Hi Jerry, At 12:25 PM 7/28/2003 +0000, you wrote: >--- In AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com, Bruce Wahler <bruce@a...> wrote: >> Hi Jimmy, >> >> >Since the AN1X is modelled after the late 70s early 80s polyphonic >> >analog synths, what kind of keyboard amps did they use then? >> >> Fender Twins and Roland Jazz Chorus models were popular, as were >dedicated keyboard amps like the Peavey KB300. Many players I knew >used those little powered mixers by Peavey, Carvin, etc. > > >What kinds of timbres would they be pumping through these amps? I >believe Jon Lord used marshalls for his B3 occasionally. Were they >sending full range timbres, like B3 or mellotron? Or more >rounded/lead tones? Jan Hammer used a Minimoog through his Fender Twin, along with his Rhodes. His work with John MacLaughlin and Billy Cobham, and even the theme from Miami Vice, were created on this combination. This is purely an example, though, as there was no such thing as a powered speaker like the JBL Eon yet, or a dedicated keyboard amp until around 1982, so players experimented and used whatever was laying around. The Twin/Rhodes combination was very popular in the late '70s. I remember using a Fender 200W powered PA mixer, which was considered pretty advanced by some of my peers. Also, while Jon Lord used Marshall amps for his B3, the were not stock models; they had been modified for use with Hammond Organ. Lord also used Acoustic 360 and 370 amps from time to time. Regards, -BW -- Bruce Wahler Ashby Solutions\ufffd http://music.ashbysolutions.com 978.386.7389 voice/fax bruce@...
2003-08-06 by spaceanimals
I did a little research to see what rock bands used in the 70's for keyboard amps. The Grateful Dead, no strangers to excess, used MacIntosh amps and 120 speakers just for the piano! I'd like to hear the AN1X through something like that. Rainbow Jimmy http://www.spaceanimals.com http://www.mp3.com/spaceanimals
2004-07-18 by spaceanimals
I'm getting tired of lugging my old tube head and 15 inch speaker so I'm thinking of solid state. With a 50 watt tube amp I usually play with the volume on 4. I know solid state amps are quieter watt for watt. What's the solid state equivalent of a 50 watt tube amp? Roland and Peavy both put out cheap amps. Are they any good? Rainbow Jimmy
2004-07-18 by Pete Nalda
Hi, I have a Roland KC100 keyboard amp and it's rated at 60w. It seems like I have a problem getting out to an audience even in a small club. It seems to work ok as a stage monitor so I think in general I should have a more powerful amp. Then what happens when I run a line out then if I have the amp too high then the house sound is too high and it means that I have to be turned down on the board. If I make any changes on volume out there, then it needs to be compensated for in the house mix and it gets kinda hard when you don't have someone running sound. On Jul 18, 2004, at 10:53 AM, spaceanimals wrote: > I'm getting tired of lugging my old tube head and 15 inch speaker so > I'm thinking of solid state. With a 50 watt tube amp I usually play > with the volume on 4. I know solid state amps are quieter watt for > watt. What's the solid state equivalent of a 50 watt tube amp? Roland > and Peavy both put out cheap amps. Are they any good? > > Rainbow Jimmy > > > > > Community email addresses: > Post message: AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: AN1x-list-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: AN1x-list-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: AN1x-list-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Shortcut URL to this page: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AN1x-list > > The AN1x Control Synthesizer FAQ:: > http://www.geocities.com/jondl_2000/an1x_faq/an1x_faq_toc.htm > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > "Egun On, Lagunak!!" (Basque For "G'day, Mates") Pete
2005-05-08 by spaceanimals
A little off topic, but relevant, I'm looking to lighten and simplify my equipment. I need an amp that sounds good, is light, (well under 50 pounds) can take 2 keyboard inputs and a harmonica mic input and costs $400.00 or less. Is this possible? Jimmy
2005-05-08 by Pete Nalda
On May 8, 2005, at 9:07 AM, spaceanimals wrote: > A little off topic, but relevant, I'm looking to lighten and simplify > my equipment. I need an amp that sounds good, is light, (well under 50 > pounds) can take 2 keyboard inputs and a harmonica mic input and costs > $400.00 or less. Is this possible? > > Jimmy You could check out the Roland KC series amps. They may have one in your price range and do have multiple inputs. They are not tube amps though so for the harmonica you may need a tube pre-amp of some sort. I use a roland KC100 for my An1x, Alesis Micron, and accordion. The only thing I don't like is that I sometimes wished it were a tube amp. I'm hoping to get a tube pre-amp sometime though to solve that problem. > > > > > > Community email addresses: > Post message: AN1x-list@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: AN1x-list-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: AN1x-list-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: AN1x-list-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Shortcut URL to this page: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AN1x-list > > The AN1x Control Synthesizer FAQ:: > http://www.geocities.com/jondl_2000/an1x_faq/an1x_faq_toc.htm > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > "Egun On, Lagunak!!" (Basque For "G'day, Mates") Pete