MASSIVE Live Modular Synthesizer w/ P-Thugg from Chromeo
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
Discover the unbelievable as Anthony and co-host Rob Rosen, synth tech to the stars, team up with special guest Patrick Gemayel, also known as P-Thugg from electro-funk duo "Chromeo," to unveil and construct the world's largest touring synthesizer - a towering 18 feet long and 8 feet tall, featuring 6 keyboards, all fully CHROMED! Dive into an epic unboxing and building session, culminating in an electrifying improvised synth jam.
In this captivating video, witness the step-by-step assembly of four colossal custom chrome modular synthesizer towers, drawing inspiration from iconic sources like Stevie Wonder’s TONTO synth, 1984 Bang & Olufsen speakers, and Seventies space-age furniture. Crafted and chromed by the legendary Roger Arrick from Synthesizers.com, these towers house cutting-edge modular synths with a unique behind-the-modules patching system, ensuring seamless performances with quick sound changes and full MIDI compatibility for patch cord free audience views.
Delve into the meticulous live performance setup of P-Thugg and his duo mate David Macklovitch (aka Dave 1), showcasing their mastery of Ableton Live and AbleSet for music playback, set lists, and lighting cues. Experience the behind-the-scenes magic as you join the conversation with the funk maestro "P" in his warehouse, where dreams of a chromed synth spectacle turned into reality. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey into the heart of electro-funk innovation!
00:00:00 Intro (music)
00:00:55 Meet P-Thugg
00:01:11 Building the Modules / Jam 1
00:02:53 The MIDI Keyboards
00:04:53 Building the Tiers / Jam 2
00:06:33 Custom system by Synthesizers.com (shop.synthesizers.com)
00:12:15 Custom Tuner Module
00:13:10 Synthesizer Tuner Hack
00:14:10 Modular and Poly Synth Output Configuration
00:15:50 Look Mum, no patch cords - Hard Wired Presets
00:17:34 Culmination of a Modular Dream / Monster Polyphonic Dream Next
00:19:07 Building the MIDI / Jam 3
00:22:44 Fully Built Instrument (after 3 hours setting up)
00:24:05 Preset Patching System
00:29:47 Bypassing the Preset Patches
00:30:21 Switching Presets on Stage
00:33:40 Spontaneously Programming Sounds on Stage
00:34:42 P-Thugg's Favorite Sound
00:35:25 Presets Switch between Live Panel Settings
00:36:39 Re-creating the Album in a Live Setting
00:37:35 Changing The Face Panel
00:40:09 Patching the MIDI Polyphonic Synthesizer Keyboards
00:43:15 Tuning Drifting Oscillators - Custom Tuner Module
00:43:51 Connecting All 4 Modular Instruments
00:45:59 Cleaning the Chrome
00:46:35 MIDI Interface Routing
00:48:47 Moog Modular Flexibility with Minimoog Speed
00:49:14 Front Panel Tour
00:51:20 Overriding the Presets with Patch Cords / Multi-Mode Filter
00:53:34 AbleSet by Leolabs - Set Lists, MIDI Patch Changes, Ableton Live Playback connection (ableset.app)
00:56:10 Ableton Light Cues
00:57:02 DAW Software - Cubase, Pro Tools, Ableton Live
00:57:50 Adapting the Show to the Song
00:59:37 Chromeo's Mission
01:01:20 Conclusion
01:01:47 Logo (music)
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ABOUT ANTHONY
Anthony's musical touch as both composer and performer is connected with some of the most influential creative minds over the last 40 years. He’s composed and conducted original orchestral scores for over 80 feature films including Young Guns , Internal Affairs , The Man From Elysian Fields , 15 Minutes and Planes, Trains & Automobiles , been commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic for his symphonic work "In the Family Way", written over one thousand TV commercials in a myriad of musical styles, co-founded Levels Audio Post (LA's premiere post production facility) and performed and arranged on big-box-office films and influential hit records such as Michael Jackson's Thriller .
His extensive work as a young arranger, orchestrator and performer for Quincy Jones , Jack Nitzsche , Lamont Dozier , Arthur Rubenstein and Giorgio Moroder was vital in launching his own career. His early years pioneering modular analog synthesizers along with his wide-ranging music scholarship positioned Anthony at the center of the music technology revolution. He attended the University of Southern California School of Music as a piano and composition major.
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Wow - I've been a fan of these guys for a while, but after watching this, my respect for them has skyrocketed. Their commitment to authenticity is amazing.
What a beautiful setup, the instruments double as set pieces for the stage design. It reminds me of Kraftwerk's 1981 and 1998 tours, when the stage was filled with a portable version of their Kling Klang studio. It's visually fascinating to watch a musician operating a large console--- far superior to a guy fiddling with a laptop. Great video, thanks to everybody for taking the time to put this together!
Love how much into detail this goes. I knew P was a synth mastermind, but didn't know he is this much of a synth-nerd! Love it!
A big thank you to everyone involved in sharing this video with us. The expenditure of labor here is extraordinary.
Feels like a privilege to get this kind of access to such a special instrument.
The last section of this video is super interesting on how the live experience is created/managed/directed. What a privilege to have this whole interview! Thanks to all who made this happen!
Thank you so much for the feature! It was an absolute honor to build out this custom rig for P-Thugg and Chromeo.
Glad to show the world your one-of-a-kind creation! It’s an instrument and art!!
Mad scientists, props!
"The work has been put in..." That's a MASSIVE understatement! This is so rad...
When I saw the size of Chromeo I thought of a sculptor standing in front of a big block of marble just about to start their masterpiece. But in this instance the musician is the sculptor they create, carve and shape the sound. Its a process that may take some time but when it works they create an audible masterpiece.
I've been following the magic of Chromeo for a long time. It is awesome to get a glimpse at all the hard work that goes in to crafting their live show.
super, thank you for letting us part of this! The tuners are such a good idea!
"always bring your own patch cords!" a lesson learned at korg's booth when wanting to patch the ps-330 and they couldn't provide 😅
Oh that's just sad. Come on, Korg.
Super fan of Chromeo since day 1. I LOVE this push to connect the past to the present you've embarked on, Anthony. I can write your praises, but it's not enough.
Connecting…that’s it! Thank you.
Looking forward to watching this. Fan of Chromeo since their Bonafied Lovin days.
You guys are awesome - I LOVE how GOOD THE SOUND IS in these videos! Proper sound bizness brothers!!!
Being a huge fan of the amazing work by Malcom Cecil and Robert Margouleff this is such an amazing tribute to the original spirit of T.O.N.T.O.
Just speechless .. much love to you all guys 🎶 🎵 ❤
I have a painting brush and a lint free cloth for keeping my keyboards clean so goodness only knows what it's like keeping that lot clean.
What a truly awesome show, guys are humbling, they do quite a lot on stage and then reveal to use mere mortals their efforts.
I made mention that the reflection would be their downfall, only to be corrected that they use it to their advantage to bounce light back into the audience.
This is remarkable, not only is it an instrument to play, but it acts as a center piece to further enhance the light show.
Thx Anthony and Dante for your tireless and hard work.
nice to see someone controlling theri modular with a keyboard. i felt like i was the only idiot playing keys to control their eurorack when i red in forums about modular synths.
Starship Synth! Very cool guys! Analog FOREVER!!!
🤘🤘🤘
Thats exactly the type of guy i would imagine has a massive modular synth
Love Chromeo!!!! had to look at thumbnail twice to believe it! watching now :)
Great storytelling, and a great star - CHROMEO! Something tells me this thing is much more bass capable than I'm hearing through YT. It looks absolutely beautiful. Thank you and your team for this, and of course, would love to see more!
so glad this is an actual spaceship and not just a prop. incredible to see this realized by the man himself. so dope
Very inspiring and cool. This video really explains the "why" of synth-diy and why so many people does it.
Im sure this question have been asked before but when will we see Sam Battle on this channel? Look mum no computer. Another mad genius and musician with a very similar setup to this, smaller but designed and built by himself.
It would be very interesting to see a video with Anthony and Rob meeting Sam. Doctor mix should also be there. I hope that video will come. I would love to see and hear the sounds Anthony would get out of Kosmo!
Dave and P are so dope and were the original reason I got into synths! I really appreciate this vid with all of the details!
Chromeo is one of my favorite electro "bands" of the last 10 years. Amazing sounds and clever songwriting... a rare combination these days. What a great interview with a real-deal synth nerd!!
this is perfection. PThugg and Dave are the masters of sonics & visuals
Bloody amazing setup! I am in awe tbh, not seen that sort of commitment to keys since ELP in the 70s... If you ever get across to UK, will be first in the queue to get tickets. Thanks for this Anthony, all best. 💯🎶🖖
awesome deep dive into this insane live modular system that is playable like no other!
I am a silver machine modular musician, but with such a wonderful spaceship I would happily go to a chrome planet.
absolutly impresiv... Greatings from Germany👋
"We decided to go full analogue" 4:20...music to my ears
That is an incredible stage machine! I can only imagine it with the lights playing off of every surface. Thank you so much for sharing this shiny beauty with us!
P-Thugg is a mad genius. This video was insane! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Every video is so informative and I just can't get enough. Great work everyone including the sound and video guys. You all make fantastic videos!
I love how the video is uncut . Yes I’m
Here for the hole video!!
Anthony u are always so confident..Bravo!
Amazing video - thanks for sharing such amazing content like this. I'm very excited to see Chromeo on tour later this year and to hear this incredible rig!
Awesooome!!! Dedication driven to perfection - just wow! Chromeo is one of my absolute favourite artists. Ticket booked for Chromeo live show in Copenhagen (Vega) in May. So looking forward. Thanks mr Marinelli for this very unique interview and given me (others) context and intellectual understanding to how brilliant this setup is and what I´m soon gonna see and hear live.🤩😍😎
Totally Wonderful! I've never heard of Chromeo - Thank you for introducing me to their music!
I am so happy Anthony met Chromeo. Seems like they do the exact kind of music that derived from what he did in the 80s. TODAY and with such ambition and passion. It's incredible. This sound truly lifes on.
When I first saw Chromeo perform live, the big thing that stood out was of course this amazing setup. What an mind blowing walkthrough! Thank you for this! Can't wait to see them again in September.
Beyond incredible: legendary! 🤘👽🛸
Loved this one. Thanks for sharing this on the channel!
Deadmau5 X Chromeo would be absolute kick ass
what i really appreciate is having a line recording of the synths for this demonstration amazing!
Guys this video is fantastic, very interesting and for synth modular’s lovers. Thanks to
p-thugg to show this beautiful work!!!
Fabulous, Fabulous, Fabulous... thank you guys!!
Love Chromeo! Thank you for showing off the rig.
Love Chromeo--the guys and their music!
That thing is an absolute GAS station!
We're proud of it 🤘
🙌🙌🙌
That is awesome! what a setup!! Great sounds too!
Your content is growing exponentially, we all appreciate the effort you and your team are putting into these productions :)
Great interview and exploration of an amazing system! Was not expecting to see this today. What a great opportunity this must have been for you.
We're super excited to have such an awesome behind-the-scenes look at the system!
Outstanding video thank you 🙏
Love Chromeo! Thanx Tony M. for making this video!
I’m so intrigued and Amazed!
Absolutely badass setup. Great video
"It requires grunting, four humans grunting, to put this together"
Brilliant video. Inspired to do the same in a future setup. Thank you for making this.
Amazing stuff to learn in this video, thank you.
Amazing fabulous sound.❤
Great video!!! Anthony!!! looking forward soon to meet you in Berlin!
Amazing setup. Mad respect for the work behind it. What a treat to get an up-close look. Thanks to everyone involved.
Those thumb screws for the cover plates, though! Some sort of quarter-turn fastener would save them so much time (and RSI).
Great Stuff, Amazing setup
Fantastic and amazing. Looks and sounds so cool.
Loved this!
Amazing video as always. 🙌
That was amazing. truly amazing.
Love P. He’s a gent and a funky individual :)
Going to be a journey ❤❤ Cheers Anthony
p-thugg is a member of the synthesizer royal family. I love this.
This is amazing!!!
Love Chromeo. Seen them several times. Awesome cats for sure!
That is... just... plain... COOL!
Impressive, very nice.
super impressive. Bravo
This one was nuts. Also make an episode with them in the studio Anthony!
This video is amazing !!
Those crazy loons!! This is the maddest idea I’ve ever seen yet they’ve executed it perfectly. Not one scratch on that chrome!
I have hundreds of my own patches, and perfs for NMG2. I bought my G2 when it first came out. It's probably the most exciting synth I have ever owned. I got lost noodling in it for days on end, then sometimes would take what I learned, and build stuff in Reaktor. I did that, for a good few years. I finally sold my G2 in about 2009, I think. Maybe one day, I'll come across another one. Fabulous synth. Designing stuff in it, taught me a lot. 😎
Great piece. Chromeo puts on a great show. Great look behind the scenes. The only thing that surprises me is that they don’t use a custom cable connection to make connecting everything up quicker.
I saw this thing live, briefly, at a festival. Had no idea what it was and didn't appreciate it at all. I wish I had known it was a synth and not a stage backdrop. Wow.
When you want to make music but also want a dr evil lair 😂 honestly amazing work 👏
Amazing
rolling on chrome!!
🎉 thanks for sharing ❤
Love Chromeo! Amazing rig. Hope to see it in Stockholm soon 🎉
I hope you can do a comparison with the new Korg. And maybe with other big synthesizers. And then there are the amazing companies like Arturia, Spectrasonics and Native Instruments. Who started with software alone.
Wild! I'n reminded of Michael Iceberg's Synth Rig when he performed at Tomorrowland in Disney World ! I actually saw him on that rig around 1980.
insane! ❤
Amazing 🤩
I love Chromeo and this is way cool 🤘💀🍻🔥
amazing video.
wow.... that piece of music at around 19:07 is mind blowing ^^ Really cool3
What a great tribute to Malcolm Cecil.
That is dedication
WOW WOW WOW!!
Thanks great grilling!!!
Thank you!
Nice stage props...
47:30 "Has huge chrome modular": still humble
Insane