Sample The Nord Stage 3 and Use on Your Electro (Del Shannon: "Runaway" Synth Sound)
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- čas přidán 18. 03. 2023
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In this video we demonstrate the power of sampling an existing synthesizer sound and using it on a “non-synth” keyboard such as the Nord Piano or Nord Electro series of keyboards. - Hudba
The sound aside, I love how well you played both instruments in the song!! Nicely done Marc.
Hello @Silverhair - thanks for taking the time out to write a comment here. It's really appreciated. That particular solo took a bit of practice to get it down. What's more impressive is that the original keyboard player claimed it took him like 12 minutes to come up with it when they first made the song. Ya, the guy could play and had a very unique way of playing at that (Max Crook). If you get a moment to watch the full video, there are some interesting highlights: czcams.com/video/L8oFBRVkVOs/video.html
Runaway was 1961 I don't know if I'd call it a synth, but sounds like one of cheezy transistor home organs that were coming out around then. Max's keyboard just looks like he took a guts of a cheezy home organ and he put a small keyboard on it to make it portable.
Haha yes! I guess this is a very "loose" definition of a synthesizer, indeed. Although he's no Robert Moog, he put enough guts in there to manipulate the sound along with the fact that he added his own custom controls. So, I think that's why I'm calling it a synth. A good idea for a future post somewhere: "Is the Musitron really a Synthesizer?" and then watch the fur fly hehe! Good to hear from you @Toortog
I love this! Played this song in my cover band some years ago (not as accurately as you do it here). Didn’t have a modded clavioline at my disposal, so I used my Philicorda instead. Used the Philicorda on other songs as well, instead of a Vox or Gibson and even hammond. Basically used it for every organ part I had to play. 😂 A lot of times through cheap guitar effect pedals to create more drive or get a rotary effect. People were always really curious about this wooden vintage organ and asked how I got so many different sounds from it. I still have it, but I would never bring it to a gig anymore.
@Luuc den Toom Thanks for sharing your interesting background here. It made me go and research the Philicorda because I knew nothing about it up until today. It's very cool sounding - a real classic sound. I bet it's nice not to have to lug this to the gig anymore eh? I can also see how this sound would have worked for Runaway as well. This sound reminds a bit of the old "Lawrence Welk Show" sounds we used to hear which were cutting edge at the time. But really, sounds like this never really die - they just become classic sounds that are needed every now and again. 👍🏻
@@MyKeysToMusic it’s a Dutch brand organ, from Philips (mostly known for their bulbs factory). Big chance you stumble upon one on a Dutch flea market. And I bet a lot of the wooden Philicordas ended up as “vintage looking plant tables”. They also made a suitcase version (GM753) of which there’s a really nice video here on CZcams from a blind keyboardist called Bert van den Brink. I think he runs it through a Leslie, but not sure. As you say, this transistor sound is quite timeless. The lugging around part was indeed not too fun, so I got myself an Electro4D at some point. Then a Stage 2 EX, but the Clavias never really became my cup of tea. So I tried for Korg and currently I’m a happy Yamaha CP88 owner. Though I miss the sample library from Nord, to be honest and I’m not really fond of software synths and vst’s either. So I’m waiting for my Dexibell SX8 module, which comes with a sound library on the Dexibell website and had some really nice features.
@@luucdentoom6955 I just checked out that video with the suitcase version. So neat and so much history behind all this. First time hearing Bert van de Brink if you can believe that. Thanks for the intro to all this! Dexibell has some really nice stuff for sure so I see what you head in that direction...
Not sure if I have it right, do you have courses on Nord, reason I ask is I’m thinking about trading my Nord Grand for the Stage 4 when it’s available in particular without the weighted keys
Hello @Ken Landeman Yes, you have that right - I have courses for most of the Nord keyboards and plan to have one for the Nord Stage 4 this year (ASAP in 2023). I think trading in the Grand for a Stage 4 is an excellent decision on your part. You'll get 10X the functionality without much sacrifice. You'll still have the triple action with the Stage 4. Now truth be told, you won't have the enhanced Kawaii action like you have with the Nord Grand, but you are looking to get the semi-weighted waterfall keybed, which is really a different animal altogether. I love the semi-weighted and the benefit s that it cuts the weight in half in this situation!
*Making the trade-up will provide the following benefits:*
1) It's notably lighter (22.9 lbs for the NS3 73 versus 46 lbs for the 88 key Nord Grand)
2) You'll get 2 organ engines (very handy for a LOT of songs and introduces that classic feel in music)
3) You'll get 3 full-featured synths and sample players instead of 1 sample player. This is huge - really, really huge.
4) You'll get aftertouch (this is nice to have, not a dealbreaker, but it comes in handy here and there)
5) You'll get the ability to morph various controls along with an onboard pitch stick and mod wheel control
6) You'll get the latest set of effects, including some very modern-day ones for making the latest contemporary sounds.
7) You'll get the optional "extern" on any of the synth layers allowing you to control sounds on the computer or additional keyboards in your setup.
8) You'll get the option to use an external keyboard controller to drive sounds from the NS4 (A.K.A. "Dual Keyboard")
9) You'll have far more pedal options
So, lots of compelling reasons to upgrade and you can easily justify the price (especially if you can get some nice trade-in dollars for the Grand).
I'll wrap this up by saying you'll upgrade to a much more capable "kitchen" for you to cook in with all the latest gadgets and ingredients at your fingertips. I think it's a good move if you're flirting with the idea of "taking things to the next level" - The NS4 will get you there, I think.
Good luck on your decision and you can find my free and paid courses at my main website: www.MyKeysToMusic.com