Kebu's live synth rig explained in 15 minutes

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Many of you have asked me to explain how my synthesizer rig is connected and controlled. So while setting up and preparing for my live show at the Assembly Winter LAN party in 2022, I used the opportunity to record a video explaining my live rig. Unfortunately, we had only 15 minutes to do this, because they had other programs as well on the stage that day. In reality, my 15 minutes dragged out to 30 minutes, but the organizers kindly let me rant on. Fortunately, I made it just in time for their next number. Having edited out the unnecessary explanations and mistakes, I realized that the final video became indeed 15 minutes long.
Contents:
0:00 Introduction
1:40 Mixing the synths
5:06 Andromeda A6 demonstration
5:55 Inputs, channels and effects
7:08 Sequencing the synths
8:47 Synths and drum machines #1
9:36 Background videos
10:13 MIDI & CV routing and control #1
11:57 Synths and drum machines #2
14:23 MIDI & CV routing and control #2
15:07 Conclusion
Recorded live at the Assembly Winter event on April 1, 2022 at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre (Messukeskus).
Camera by Mika Knuutila and Kebu
Music & video editing by Kebu
Music snippets used:
Just Another Space Odyssey
To Jupiter and Back
Basic Principles
Available on my To Jupiter and Back album:
ZYXDance.lnk.to/uvLhwzSC
Perplexagon Part 3
Available on my Perplexagon album:
ZYXDance.lnk.to/APkrRZk2
Late for the Meeting in the Maze
Available on my Urban Dreams album:
zyxdance.lnk.to/UrbanDreams
WWW:
/ kebunator
kebu.fi
kebu.bandcamp.com/

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@toolman8269
@toolman8269 11 ай бұрын
Kebu does it all! He repairs his own synths. He's a MIDI tech, audio engineer, visual media specialist, his own roadie, and even repairs his own truck! This is all on top of his amazing musicianship!
@davidsteen474
@davidsteen474 11 ай бұрын
Yeah, he´s a combination of MacGyver and Giorgio Moroder! This was 15 minutes of pure gold.
@borisVspider66
@borisVspider66 10 ай бұрын
Yeah, it makes me feel a bit inadequate as when I switch my Korg Nautilus 88 on, within 10 minutes I have a look on my face like a dog who has just been shown a magic trick! So Kebu's abilities to do all these things is simply impressive & thats not being an arse kisser, its a simple fact, the man has natural ability.
@gustavotula4974
@gustavotula4974 9 ай бұрын
​@@davidsteen474Me contaron que tiene inconvenientes para arreglar la grifería del baño
@Henkie0011
@Henkie0011 11 ай бұрын
This is the analog purist at work. I love it. I don't think many people understand what effort has been put into this rig, but this video explains a lot.
@WarrenPostma
@WarrenPostma 11 ай бұрын
I had no idea, and the live sound is SO incredible, and there are so many details to get right to make a rig like this "just work" when it counts.
@Craefter
@Craefter 11 ай бұрын
You are a musical treasure. As an IT guy I thought it was funny that not only your music goes through filters but also the midi signals as to not upset the old grumpy synths. :)
@TheDjcause
@TheDjcause 11 ай бұрын
that kenton is a converter - it converts messages and controller information from the midi format into a controlled voltage [pattern] signal to mitigate similar expression or control through actual variable voltage fluctuations used by those older circuits.
@borisVspider66
@borisVspider66 11 ай бұрын
@kebu I kind of feel like you don't realise how exceptional your talent really is.. learning to play to a standard as high as yours is one thing, designing & being able to fathom out that rig is just jaw dropping.. the complexity is lost on me, anyone who has seen what you did with The Chase & how you perform it flawlessly can only be mesmerised.. oh & the youtube vid of The Chase with you wearing the Equinoxe "Watcher" t-shirt is the cherry on the top 👍
@NogueiraMG
@NogueiraMG 11 ай бұрын
Hi, Kebu Sorry for my bad English. I’m Brazilian I’m 57 yo and, less than one year ago, I decided to learn keyboard because I always love the old electronic music and watching a keyboarders, like you, was a inspiration. I never understood how is possible to you, alone, control all that gear at the same time. I hope one day, can see one of your live performances. Thank you for share videos like this.
@g3cd
@g3cd 11 ай бұрын
A sequencer is one of the secrets to control your gear. Get a Polyend Seq, record the MIDI you play into it (like, your drums), then press "play" and the sequencer will recall the MIDI notes you recorded and control the drums for you, leaving you with time to play your main melody live. The Polyend Seq is awesome because it is one knob per function and super easy to learn and start with (it's no longer produced, get it on Reverb). I now switched to the Squarp Hapax after two years, which can do a lot more, but took me two months to learn 😢
@NogueiraMG
@NogueiraMG 11 ай бұрын
@@g3cd Thank you for your reply. I knew about sequencers, but even with all the “helps” like it, it is hard to setting for all songs. There is a lot of work to do much time before the live performance start. And it is vital to be too organized to make all the gear works perfectly. Kebu is "one man orchestra".
@angelog.spicolaiii8021
@angelog.spicolaiii8021 10 ай бұрын
If ya need tooo control alot of MIDI/CC channels Kurzweil sequencers are great & can act as A/D converters as well; might be a little less flexible than the Kenton's but work pretty well for this purpose. That unique function for a digital synth, being a trait unbeknownst tooo most thanx dude.
@N-trepid1
@N-trepid1 11 ай бұрын
This is incredible. Kubu is SO generous in how he shares the intracacies of how he creates such inspirational electronic music. I've learned so much from his insights. Thank you Kebu!!
@willemvisser2263
@willemvisser2263 11 ай бұрын
People that don't understand the skill involved in true analog electronic music will never be able to appreciate it. Really cool
@willortiz3547
@willortiz3547 11 ай бұрын
Kebu, You use very sophisticated and amazing rigging for your live performances! I am in awe of your setup and respect your knowledge of all the sound elements and equipment you employ in your concerts! Best regards, Will Ortiz
@babalawohrg
@babalawohrg 11 ай бұрын
Love that you've kept a Juno2. Love the keyboard action on them.
@nolake
@nolake 11 ай бұрын
What a set up, welcome to paradise city, interesting tour man, that was really sweet !
@user-tz8pf4rk8i
@user-tz8pf4rk8i 11 ай бұрын
Собрать легендарные синтезаторы, драм машины и талант большого стоит. Kebu я поражен. Удачи по жизни и больше концертов тебе и твоей команде. С уважением Иван.
@gilbertcouillard6313
@gilbertcouillard6313 Ай бұрын
You Tube suggested you to me to check out and I'm sure glad I did! Up until this evening I had never heard of you but that's all changed now. You have a HUGE American fan FOR LIFE! Play on my friend!
@bsvenss2
@bsvenss2 11 ай бұрын
5:43 Ahhh Gattobus 🙂 Gianni Proietti... our synth guru. 🤗 Great video btw! Thanks.
@joonglegamer9898
@joonglegamer9898 11 ай бұрын
I can certainly understand you're using an MPC as the sequencer (the master of sequencing), personally I didn't discover the MPC universe (because I always thought it was beat-boxes), but when the Key 61 (an MPC err...Beatbox with a keyboard built in) the entire world of music changed for me (and I'm 55+ years young) and grew up with Juno, DX7's, Kawai synths etc. And that changed my workflow to new heights. So yeah, fun to see your setup Kebu, thanks a lot for that, makes me all nostalgic and wet eyed.
@pjab1133
@pjab1133 9 ай бұрын
Very interesting and it always leaves me in astonishment how you handle all these devices ! It's technical magic. 😊
@Bruceybonus2008
@Bruceybonus2008 11 ай бұрын
You Sir, are a genius, been following your work for a while now and absolutely love it!
@recceeboy1237
@recceeboy1237 11 ай бұрын
Wow just when i think the music is locked into a particular preset format you prove once again that you are the master. I bow once more to the signwave Mozart.
@spankenheim
@spankenheim 11 ай бұрын
glad to see the JP6 on the road, I've been really enjoying mine since I finally got it repaired
@OIOcellOIO
@OIOcellOIO 10 ай бұрын
Kebu. I've been following you since the early days when you were just doing gear demonstrations. It's so great to see where you are now. and i love that you still focus on the gear. keep up the good work!!
@lindsaywebb1904
@lindsaywebb1904 11 ай бұрын
As someone who toured a smaller rig with MPC and 4 synths, the mind boggles at juggling this cockpit live…Hut ab
@FeatherGlow1
@FeatherGlow1 11 ай бұрын
Such a complex set up but so very fascinating. Thanks for taking the time to explain it.
@kevincoffield1787
@kevincoffield1787 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this Kebu. It's a great explanation of your gear. Lots of signals going on there!!! Keep up the great synth music. 👍
@awpMusic1
@awpMusic1 11 ай бұрын
great insight - I don't know how you keep track of everything with the stress of the live show - amazing (as is the music)!
@jeremythornton433
@jeremythornton433 8 ай бұрын
I love seeing the old Korg gear! I really need to get my old Korgs up and running again.
@paulkilleen2914
@paulkilleen2914 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking time in your busy schedule to describe your setup. You are an inspiration to all dawless analogue synth wannabees. Your channel brings us incredible insights into your workflow as well as your impressive live performances. You have taken the synth style of the masters of the 70's and 80's and elevated it to another level. A true virtuoso of electronic synthesis. Keep up the great albums and this channels posts 👌👏👏👏
@nhand42
@nhand42 11 ай бұрын
This is a masterclass in analog synth live production. Thank you for explaining it so well.
@carlosdaneri6137
@carlosdaneri6137 11 ай бұрын
Welcome to the return to youtube Kebu; excellent explanation; thank you so much; I hope one day you can play live in Buenos Aires - Argentina
@stickiedmin6508
@stickiedmin6508 6 ай бұрын
5:06 The Andromeda A6! The Battlesynth Galactica! Wonderful to see she's still flying.
@DX5
@DX5 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. I was always curious about the audio path on your live rig. 2:22 Awesome to see those DYMO tags. It makes this more retro even :)
@clazza65
@clazza65 11 ай бұрын
Thank you Kebu. MIDI still baffles me. Great work.
@kirkanos771
@kirkanos771 11 ай бұрын
This is a gold moment. Thank you so much Kebu.
@maxdiamond55
@maxdiamond55 11 ай бұрын
Great video. Nice to see your not totally reliant on midi. More rig setups please.
@nadaname391
@nadaname391 11 ай бұрын
I'm an old fart now, in my mid 60's but waaaaaay back in my younger days my setup was Roland TR-909, Juno 106, JX3P, Jupiter-6, SH-101. My Yamaha gear was a QX3 sequencer and the first version of the DX-7 and TX81Z to fatten it up a bit. I also had a Electro Harmonix Vocoder. Sadly, they have all been sold, but that is what happens when a baby comes along who has some special needs. BUT, I still love the old analog sound of the synths and really enjoy your music Kebu.
@budgetkeyboardist
@budgetkeyboardist 11 ай бұрын
It would take me a month to set up a rig like that at a gig! Much respect.
@autumnmatthews3179
@autumnmatthews3179 11 ай бұрын
Fascinating. Thank you so much for showing us how you make your great music
@ryderl3988
@ryderl3988 10 ай бұрын
Finally got to see the whole set up. Great job. To me the 2 most bread and butter keyboards were the Yamaha DX7 and the Roland Juno-106...TTYL
@ferdamravenec2654
@ferdamravenec2654 11 ай бұрын
Děkuji za Vaši tvorbu, fantastické 👍😀
@hahnsolo7241
@hahnsolo7241 11 ай бұрын
You're the best man, thx for showing us your setup i'm very stunned and confused about the complexity at the same time ! Go on...
@Psychlist1972
@Psychlist1972 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing us around your setup!
@davidgrimmel9426
@davidgrimmel9426 11 ай бұрын
Love all the original hardware in your collection! Nothing beats the sound of the original gear! That sure is alot of connections to remember! lol. Love your music Bro! Keep playing!
@Scrumper66
@Scrumper66 11 ай бұрын
Many thank's for this video , Kebu!!! Good demo of setup! You've come a long way since the synth demos you did for us a few years ago. I follow you since that time, because you are and do what I will never do: The music of the 80s and yours, which I really like. Thank you again for this small (and quick) moment spent there on this stage, where I would like to be with you!!! Friendships from France!!!👏🎹🎵🎶
@stelioskyprou6427
@stelioskyprou6427 9 ай бұрын
Such a gem of a human! Keep it up Kebu!
@WarrenPostma
@WarrenPostma 11 ай бұрын
I admire this setup so much. It must be SO MUCH work to set up, tear down, and pre-show check this rig. Much respect.
@HappyOrganMan
@HappyOrganMan 11 ай бұрын
Thanks Kebu for explaining this awesome setup! 👍🤩
@rmumof
@rmumof 11 ай бұрын
I was also surprised to see that the video is also controlled.
@Trykyl1
@Trykyl1 11 ай бұрын
Using the MPC to control Resolume is so good!
@orig_gee_man
@orig_gee_man 10 ай бұрын
Woow, just like listening someone out of space making great music
@DJTrainBrain
@DJTrainBrain 11 ай бұрын
5:34 I KNEW it! :D Honestly, when I first heard that patch, I thought you actually used the System-8 with Gattobus's Synth Edge patch. Later did I learn you only use analogue synths, but I understand you did recreate that patch, so I still did recognize it properly! :P Everyone seems to like that sound. Rightly so, I should say. :)
@WiltoonBarros
@WiltoonBarros 11 ай бұрын
Top Kebu... Já estava com saudades de ver em ação no KZfaq ❤
@laeon14
@laeon14 11 ай бұрын
Your sounds are great, continue !
@winstonhulley626
@winstonhulley626 11 ай бұрын
Excellent! Thank you for the explainations! Regards from South Africa!
@DmitryGorbushin
@DmitryGorbushin 10 ай бұрын
Kebu: And I'm using only analog synthesizers, you see. Akai MPC (on the background): Am I joke for you or what?
@josecneto
@josecneto 11 ай бұрын
Nice setup, great explanation, thanks for sharing it with us!!
@linuxjcajca7806
@linuxjcajca7806 11 ай бұрын
I love your work, thanks a lot from Belgium.
@angelog.spicolaiii8021
@angelog.spicolaiii8021 10 ай бұрын
...the more the merrier I always say¡! kudos to u Mr.K for gettin' all that gear workin' together in some form of semblance: IDK how ya do it wish I could figure out how to get the few pieces of analog kit, I got in my setup organized into that kind of unison mode¿much less all the stuff u got goin' on in your rig. That kinda dedication tooo detail is real impressive & a rare thing that walk's a thin fine line between ambivalent overkill & creative genius thanx again dude.
@nkronert
@nkronert 11 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for showing us your hardware setup, Kebu! I hope you have found a way to take good care of your heart, as this is the one component that cannot be upgraded (yet). Take care and greetings from the Netherlands.
@kebu
@kebu 11 ай бұрын
Thanks! Yes, enough sleep and rest and vacation is vital.
@A388Flyer
@A388Flyer 11 ай бұрын
Great setup and thanks for the tour. How I regret selling my JX-8P 5 or 6 years ago... with PG-800 as well!
@futureanalog5165
@futureanalog5165 8 ай бұрын
Brilliant video ,
@brunocordier6335
@brunocordier6335 9 ай бұрын
Kebu est un alien.. sa planète est jupiter pour ses vacances. Bravo à vous pour cette maîtrises de conectique. 😮il faudrait que les fabricants d'instruments de synthé se mettent à la fibre optique .a plus kebu
@FrequSpectra
@FrequSpectra 11 ай бұрын
You are so genuine and humble compared to most people on your level of success. We sincerely appreciate you! I'd like to learn more about what all program changes are sent to your synths when switching between songs and how that is all managed
@dankeplace
@dankeplace 11 ай бұрын
I have the upmost respect for what you do, you're like a DJ on stage, but in this instance, when you trigger a phrase or w/e, you're either sequencing it, not relying on some sample, and then you have the live keys element. The energy is amazing and how you're able to do this is just magical. You're able to energize the audience in ways that is for me, something that I still cannot grasp, your skill is something to behold and I for one, appreciate that I have seen your talent, you're one blessed individual!!!!
@neonvoid
@neonvoid 11 ай бұрын
Incredible, thank You for sharing.
@ProfMarc
@ProfMarc 11 ай бұрын
Phenomenal...love the use of analog and the mods...very technical...you really know your tech...an innovator...👍....plus the music is also brilliant..👍👍
@TheKangaroo75
@TheKangaroo75 11 ай бұрын
Very happy to see your equipments, you've lots of it, I'm going to buy a few megabytes of RAM to store it in the mind! 😂😂😂😂😂👍💪❤
@moraleselyon9201
@moraleselyon9201 11 ай бұрын
Excelente Maestro 👍👍👍👏👏
@NoffisNoff
@NoffisNoff 11 ай бұрын
THANKS A LOT FOR SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE !
@ezrunstrails
@ezrunstrails 11 ай бұрын
You are an inspiration!
@ReActiveSynthMusic
@ReActiveSynthMusic 11 ай бұрын
Very, very impressive!
@Ruediger_Hasenpusch
@Ruediger_Hasenpusch 11 ай бұрын
That was very cool...thx for the Video!
@fabiolopesmusic
@fabiolopesmusic 10 ай бұрын
Incridible rig!
@amangogna68
@amangogna68 11 ай бұрын
You are a fantastic musician !
@Luolivera74
@Luolivera74 11 ай бұрын
Whoa! That’s amazing!!!! 🎉🎊👏👏👏
@Brownfennel
@Brownfennel 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video, very informative : )
@CarlosAmaralMusico
@CarlosAmaralMusico 11 ай бұрын
Great video.....Great and soberb work. CONGRATS
@xntricity6446
@xntricity6446 11 ай бұрын
I've added this video to equipboard regarding the behringer x32. I think Madis also uses it. Behringer has come along way! I know you are Roland focused however behringer should be showering you with their cool new Synths to review and play with💪😋
@zsuzsaorban9113
@zsuzsaorban9113 11 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you! 💝
@ufobattleship001
@ufobattleship001 11 ай бұрын
Very cool...good to see you again 🛸
@nookcyan
@nookcyan 11 ай бұрын
Thanks bro, for sharing this.
@SriharshaaPrabhakar
@SriharshaaPrabhakar 11 ай бұрын
You are a genius ❤
@vince14120
@vince14120 11 ай бұрын
Excellent et bravo 🤟
@pascalpascal8274
@pascalpascal8274 11 ай бұрын
Merci pour cette présentation 😮❤
@sednerpjonathan2989
@sednerpjonathan2989 11 ай бұрын
Eres un maquina !! Un abrazo amigo...
@stevenpaulucci3528
@stevenpaulucci3528 11 ай бұрын
Brilliant musician
@mr-huggy
@mr-huggy 11 ай бұрын
You have everything all setup and perfect, then one thing goes wrong, arrgg
@kebu
@kebu 11 ай бұрын
Oh, many things always go wrong. But mostly it has been just small things that are easy to fix. Like plugging a cable in the wrong jack. :)
@eldiariodealivefa
@eldiariodealivefa 11 ай бұрын
Gracias por tu gran música inspiradora, querido Kebu. Sueño con verte algún día en vivo por mi país, Argentina🇦🇷. Te deseo lo mejor del mundo. (Soy Carolina)
@robertowuerdig-shadao5647
@robertowuerdig-shadao5647 11 ай бұрын
Muito obrigado pelo tour do seu set.
@SamuelKaruta
@SamuelKaruta 11 ай бұрын
fantastic... lots of tips for us!!! 👏
@aidancampbell78
@aidancampbell78 10 ай бұрын
The Jupiter 6 is an underrated synth
@iConnectivitySupport
@iConnectivitySupport 11 ай бұрын
Great setup. Nice to see the mioXM and mioXL are working out well in your setup.
@kebu
@kebu 11 ай бұрын
Yes, they are fantastic! I have an additional mio10 in the studio and they can all three run alongside each other without problem. The Auracle software has become really stable and even works with the old mio10 these days.
@pablomedinapemkeysmusic1090
@pablomedinapemkeysmusic1090 11 ай бұрын
Fantastic!
@izikshtemer
@izikshtemer 10 ай бұрын
Thank for sharing !!!
@ryderl3988
@ryderl3988 11 ай бұрын
I am Proud of you Brother...
@2005saadcomputer
@2005saadcomputer 11 ай бұрын
Good luck 🎉, 👍👏💯
@hightowerTB303
@hightowerTB303 11 ай бұрын
Awesome! ❤️🍻
@robmcguinness2818
@robmcguinness2818 11 ай бұрын
Nice thanks for sharing 👍
@jameshare1848
@jameshare1848 11 ай бұрын
One word........ Awesome
@cristiangardini6643
@cristiangardini6643 11 ай бұрын
amazing!!!!
@user-lp4hu5ue8k
@user-lp4hu5ue8k 11 ай бұрын
,Маэстро !!! Жги !!!!
@user-kc5up8ol6q
@user-kc5up8ol6q 10 ай бұрын
Bravo !!!
@Leo_Lazarus
@Leo_Lazarus 11 ай бұрын
Very nice rig, ....looks familiar in some ways! 😎👍
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