Jordan Rudess | Keyboard Live Rig, Dream Theater | Thomann
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- čas přidán 23. 06. 2024
- A very warm welcome to our own Teemu in front of the camera to meet one of his heroes, the man, the wizard, Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater! Along with his awesome technician Keith, they run us through the entire string section, brass section, orchestra section, spaceship section, and all the sections behind the Dreamscape...
Gear used: tho.mn/m9ojk
We use Triad-Orbit stands for our cameras, lights and mics: tho.mn/triad
Recorded and mixed with Universal Audio: tho.mn/uadx
Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Introduction
1:15 the Wizard and Mothership
1:20 Musical background
2:00 Milking the instruments
2:45 Korg Kronos
3:45 The craziest keyboard stand in the world
4:30 ALL THE SOUNDS
5:30 The Infamous lead sound
6:35 Presets per song: 55
7:00 More sounds
7:45 The pedals
8:15 The organ
8:50 The GEOSHRED app and sounds
10:00 The Continuum Mini
10:50 The In ear monitoring
11:15 Keith the Magician
11:45 Back to the Hammond
12.30 The Keytar of course!
13:10 and a Line6 Helix ??
13:30 finishing the signal chain
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Listening to Jordan talk there's a similarity between him and Neil Peart in that there's a great respect for the craft but pretty much no ego detected.
I would never have thought to make that comparison. Now that you said it, I couldn't agree more!
Wonderful observation!!!!!!
I've met him. He's a lovely guy, and was even asking me questions. He has quite an intense gaze!
Equally deep voice.
In the first minute he put himself in the same league as other "icons" and mentioned Juliard. Yeah no ego. Super humble.
I can't believe Jordan is 63 years old. Since his second album in 1993, he hasn't aged almost anything.
Age is just a number!
He looks just about the same. Crazy!
He has such kindness in his eyes! Saw him last night!
He ages his keyboards, that’s something.
It is really inspiring to see how smooth his rig operates. I love my kronos.
Isn't it just... I guess when you've been doing it for that long you really get to know the gear and how to make the best out of it.. and improve upon it! //Jason
I love when he plays just by himself himself. He sounds so big on his own!
I can’t stop loooking at his beard while he’s talking 😂😅
I did an interview with him in 2016 for Indonesian Dream Theater Fans club, and believe me, when you see him in person, it's like his beard is part of his face.. Didn't bother me at all.. 😂 😂
Jordan is the nicest guy! He's the reason that I too play a Kronos. Love his sounds, manner and overall attitude! Thanks for sharing this! Now if I only I had 2% of his talent!
So nice to hear and see his gear and how he uses it. He's a master
Always nice to see under the hood of such a minimal looking stage set up and see that it's not! //Jason
4:42 , that’s exactly what I’ve been looking for in a keyboard, man that would be perfect
LOL. Loved the "Into The Unknown" bits followed by GTA San Andreas theme at 10:29 ! Awesome!
I heard that too!
I like the way Jordan speaking. He is a soft and humble man. He explains evey thing on his keyboard nicely.
I'm a classicaly trained pianist and recently started playing pop rock. I agree on his phylosophy of using only one good motherboard and "milking it". For some things it's even better than having multiple keyboards.
I've done that as well. I have a Kurzweil keyboard which I have programmed lots of set ups with different sounds/sound combinations, some on different parts of the keyboard. You have to do some deep diving to get it all together.I try to set it up my sounds according to the set list we would be playing, but sometimes my band goes off the set list. Oh well.
I was using that method for a long time, but finally I bought second keyboard (Behringer DeepMind) to have something full scale. What one keyboard won't give you is access to 2 different sounds and full keyboard at the same time. And I do use a lot of strings/pianos on my Kronos using whole keyboard and then electronic-like synths on Deepmind which sits on same registers as strings/pianos.
Other than that - fully possible to use just one if you don't need to use same keys for different stuff. And yes, I know about layering and restricting area for patch, but that doesn't work for that usecase (while I do that for many different things).
I'm 21yrs old I still use yamaha i455 for programs.
I am very amazed by Jordan's humbleness. It's a virtue of a real master. Thanks for posting!
Damn...! Rudess says "...right before you were born" and the Thomann guy's like "I should have called in sick for this interview".😁
Having that Ipod as his notes is a big help. When you get into the numerous controls that a Kronos can provide to modify your sound or bring in layers trying to memorize the function of every fader and knob becomes insane. I like the idea of a master station with just incrementing your setups via pedal. It takes a ton of time not only creating the sounds but getting all the levels set right. When you start layering multi effects it gets even harder.
So while I admire Jordan as a great player, I admire him even more as a master programmer. He is the guy that gets every bell and whistle out of whatever he is using. I loved his series of video tutorials back when he was using Kurzweil gear.
Mr. Rudess has forgotten more than most of us will ever know regarding electronics / keyboard knowledge. What an incredible mind!!
40 changes for 1 song its really crazy arranger man, he is the real witch, magical cause so many detail sound men you focus listening dream theater songs.
Really apreciate you guys doing these extensive gear rundowns! Thnks a lot.
Our pleasure 😁 //Jason
Excellent video! Jordan is so incredibly gifted musically, and so technically knowledgeable. His humility is refreshing! Also, special thanks to Keith for his expertise in supporting Jordan. He has to be a top notch technician to keep up with Jordan. All of the musicians in Dream Theater are masters of their craft. I can't wait for the upcoming DVD to be released!
Not only one of greatest key players in history...but a true teacher...no clearest explanations available. This guy must be in university, or make a TED channel for himself...
Great rig rundown, very in depth, that is what I like about the videos from Thomann.
I just noticed how much I love keyboards
3 seconds of play, and I am always so amazed.....So Much Love to Jordan Rudess!!!
Jordan is amazing and that keyboard is a beast
Amazing. Sounds fantastic
It was super cool to see the offstage part. They can give us more vision through all the process. Awesome!
Late to the party, I discovered Dream Theater while playing Rock Band (yes) years back. Since then, I'm still in awe at the music they've created over the decades. Not musically talented myself , I gravitated towards Jordan and was just in awe at the uniqueness of his talent.
Now I want the Korg Kronos! 😎
If only it wasn't so damn expensive! I'm gonna wait for this particular model to drop in price over the next 5 years and I might consider buying it... Though it will still probably be in the $1,000 range :(
I just looked one up and they are expensive!
They are from about 3000+ to 4000$.
I finally got one, dream instrument after years on a korg m50. Cost 2700$ USD for the 61 key v2, with another ssd pre installed.
Thank you for this interview! Got a chance to meet Jordan in Prague, he´s truly professional in all ways!
One word to express. Amazing!!!
I own a korg Kronos 88 and I love it! I’ve had it for a long time now . He’s right about how versatile it is! Jordan is a master keyboard 🎹 player! I’ve followed his career.
A rockstar but also such a classy guy. Definitely a major part of what makes DT so special
I'm almost to impressed. :) Wonderful passion for music!
Such a amazing setting ! He is a genius !
10:32 he almost hit gta san andreas beat. Cool
I love this dude he so calm and genuine. He can explain for a year to ya about synths without getting bored lol 😂
man thats freaking awesome !!!!
the instrument he plays and all the sounds he can play from it are so cool
Very insightful.
Wow just insane the work that goes into this. I remember playing keys for a band when I was a teenager and would use a Yamaha psr1500, remember having around 8 banks to work with it would have been great to have one of these back then
The Wizard still continues to blow my mind
My mind blown by his gig
Much love
Awesome !!!
I love Jordan's work in "Big Bang Theory"as the comic bookstore owner
Bwahahaha. Now I cant unsee that.😂
Buying a Kronos is one thing but using it properly, to its full potential, is a whole different story. I saw lots of Kronos users but it seemed to me that they have it only to impress. Jordan is THE Korg Icon.
Virtuoso and humble in equal parts. How not to love the Wizard of Keys❤
Super awesome gear!!
🎹🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🔥🌞👍
Another god walked among us. Man, so incredible 🔥❤️💯
Such a legend and I love that he doesn't just stack keyboards like some do, he uses a master and builds around it with smaller items for the sounds that need something special that keys can't achieve (like the Haken Continuum and iPad apps). It's much cleaner as a rig. Also some great insights from Keith there - appreciated that segment!
I just wish someone somewhere could manufacture keyboard stands like Jordan's hydrolytic turntable. It blows my mind the most interesting thing you can buy on the market without custom-building is probably just the Spider Pro. Such a massive gap for something with more capability. I played keyboard gigs for years with the Baby Spider Pro but it was still just a static lump. Then again, I guess that's difference between professional touring musicians and what amateurs can feasibly achieve.
I really think CZcams should implement a policy that requires that you leave your full name and a detailed explanation of precisely why a thumbs down is given for a video. Will one of the (now 37) speak up?
Literally no reason to thumbs down this video Jordan is one of the coolest guys and his rig is impressive so the people that gave this a thumbs down have to just be miserable people or jealous.
I downvoted because I have a small penis.
ok boomer
There's 45 now
i am so happy that the anchor guy is super dazed, like a child would!
Gratefulness and Joy in music is key
whenever Jordan plays, I think I'm in a completely different dimension.
Mind Blown
I like that he has another Kronos just for the keytar
love this guy. look so cool n humble
*The master of keyboards !*
Great stuff! Would love to see one with Derek Sherinian one day... as a guitarist his Korg Kronos' "Monster Lead" patch just blows me away haha...
Ooh yeah that would be good to see! //Jason
Master! 👍🏻❤️
10:23 Octavarium please!
Totally need to listen to that NOW! //Jason
4:06 nightmare to remember
#jordan is an absolute sonic and musical master. 🎼
Exceptional player of all time, as I'm a big fan of Jordan Rudess & Korg.
Jordan and Wakeman are the gold standards in keyboardists.
Keith Emerson was WAY better than both, ELP the very best prog rock band of all times.
legend
He is so good
We want rig tours for singers too! Microphones, in-ears, monitors, stands. DO THIS!
Coming from a singer, that sounds like that most boring shit ever. xD
Something you might find on the Thomann Music channel, maybe one day .. //Jason
Imagining Jordan Rudess jamming with Ronald Jenkees... Oh my...
Fantástico 👏👆
Rudess, the legend 🌟
I would shave my head also ! To talk with Jordan!
Lmao
@@j.d.7208 The sweetest man in the world
Jordan: "Midi, the old fashioned way." LOL
Didn't understand what they were talking.. Still watched till the end in awe
He is the ultimate marketing machine for Korg. BRILLIANT musician!
I'm not a keyboard player so forgive the ignorance on my terminology. But this interviewer really dropped the ball. The thing that sits on top of the Kronos that he slides his finger up-and-down on, the fact that the interviewer didn't make mention of the fact that it plays more than one note at a time is amazing. He didn't even touch on that, or recognize it. Amazing keyboard player, horrendous interviewer.
Good spot! That's the Haken Continuum mini MPE controller.. not sure what he's triggering though .. //Jason
@@ThomannSynthesizers Thank you for the clarification! It's a really amazing piece of technology... from my knowledge things similar to that have typically been only able to play one note at a time. I'm a drummer so again I admittedly don't know everything but to see such a cool thing be so Robust as far as its capabilities was something I felt the interviewer just simply glossed over too quickly .
Jordan Rudess is my favorit's keyboardist
THIS MAN IS A GOD!
Saraaaaappppp ❤❤❤
The metal Majesty (DT) logo music holder (seen from behind) is epic!
Grand master
I need to buy something like this
I wonder if Jordan ever accidentally steps on the program change button twice ;) (but I guess he would just go back one patch using the jog dial or something)
Hahaha and if he did would we notice or would he turn it into a bizarre synth dance! //Jason
Jordan is so good at talking. Give him a question and he will talk about it in at least 5 minutes without no problems.
and he doesn't say "Y'know" every 4 words!!! (WHEWWWW!!!)
"It can go down..." *casually plays a furious lead from A Nightmare To Remember like it's nothing*
Huge screen on the Kronos!
His blue Kronos reminds me of the Triton Extreme
Ooh now you've said that - totally agree! //Jason
sobraaanng grabeeee
Now, that's a stand!
There used to be a user called stand builder on the DT forums. I think he built the stand(s) for JR, and also for Lawrence Gowan.
Master Xehanort is on another level
Geile idee Leute, ich bin zwar Gitarrist aber Keyboard-Rundowns seh ich mir jederzeit an! Bei den anderen Rig-Rundowns sieht man auch kaum Europäische Bands -> Marktlücke
Did you guys record a direct input from his rig? It sounds amazing in this video!
I love my Korg trinity but the gap when I change sounds means I have three synths just to cove the gap mainly , tho having more kb’s makes it “easier “ for me as I play in a rock band but we have a “jazz” kind of approach where the basic structure is fixed but in some songs we improvise a lot so I can move quickly between sounds. The old jv90 was good for continuous sounds , all the very best from Mid Wales 🎶🎸
When i grow up i wanna be just like 'J'!!!
Whom? John, James, Jordan, ManJini:D?
Shud i answer u????
Literalmente sin despeinarse lo rompe todo al teclado
always the biggest people are humble
Kinda weird as a guitar player and one who loves this band because the guitar was ridiculous difficult and having added keys to my instruments Jordan is now my Hero 😂. Also. 😅
It s a beast machine oh my ...
Jordan sharpened his beard with cold steel before the interview!
If anybody say "we all born equal"..bullshit!,...there are some people like Rudess, some just like normal people,..
Good insight on the Helixm..Hyvaa Teemu!
woooow