Stringed instruments cannot do polyphony, keyboards usually don't end well when trying to pick the nuances of strings, WHY does everyone tries to cross to the other side? They want ONE instrument to do EVERYTHING, Especially keyboards, this is why I waned off of DT.
So bad ass, that's why I buy his records and enjoy his playing. That old school approach like Lord and his modern gear, that's why he has a distinct tone.
No matter how cool you’re rig is, first you have to know how to play. Derek is a musician first, and a gear god later. Best keyboard player since Keith Emerson.
Derek songwriting is phenomenon.. started listen to him from Falling into Infinity..still wander why he got axed from DT. Anyhow, that's good for him... he gets to experiment with many more different bands.
Love it. Part Jon Lord, part Jan Hammer in terms of amps and pedals with the synths and organs. Totally appropriate for the kind of music he's making. I've always been a big fan of Derek's playing. He's a boss.
Krisztián Take a look at his arms in the video - he's certainly not "Petrucci-huge", but he's got a ton of cut & definition... especially for a guy in his 50s!
Man, Derek is completely nuts. Using the Synth like a guitar with pedals and all, I love it! Super-cool! And killer-tone!!!
"Hey Derek, what are you doing man?"
"Making history, and you?"
I remember that lines bro 😁
Nobody sounds like Derek... The guy just has a tone that's all his own.
Amazing! Loved him in Dream Theater too...
3:20 holy mother of triceps
This is one of the coolest rig vids you guys have done.
Derek is the coolest
Derek is an amazing musician and a great all around dude, super down to earth!
I just love this guy, he's actually shredding the Nord synth like a guitar.
He manages all the nuances typically restricted to stringed instruments, which is amazing for a keyboard player. One of my favorite musicians.
Stringed instruments cannot do polyphony, keyboards usually don't end well when trying to pick the nuances of strings, WHY does everyone tries to cross to the other side? They want ONE instrument to do EVERYTHING, Especially keyboards, this is why I waned off of DT.
Cool! I also love his lead sound from his Korg Kronos!
So bad ass, that's why I buy his records and enjoy his playing. That old school approach like Lord and his modern gear, that's why he has a distinct tone.
Derek reminds me so much of the late Keith Emerson in terms of style and experimentation.
No matter how cool you’re rig is, first you have to know how to play. Derek is a musician first, and a gear god later. Best keyboard player since Keith Emerson.
By Far my favourite Keyboardist!!!!!
He is obsessed. I love it.
Man. Some super amazing tone. Absolutely love it. I can't wait to hear all of your upcoming projects.
Beautiful rigs! This vid makes me drool...Also, I see that Derek works out.
Derek, did you really just say "bitchin'"? So 80s.
1:07 Funny how analytical and precise he *looked* while saying "there is a gritty ballsiness to the filter"! hehe
Derek! 😊👍 Looking So forward to hearing all this! Wow!
Thank you for all of your solo albums as well as the Planet X albums. Absolutely astonishing and brilliant work
Derek songwriting is phenomenon.. started listen to him from Falling into Infinity..still wander why he got axed from DT. Anyhow, that's good for him... he gets to experiment with many more different bands.
DT made a terrible mistake by firing him
Just heard of this guy from what he did with John Sykes and zakk wylde. Will follow.
Awesome stuff... although I still prefer his classic "Massive Lead" sound from the early Planet X days using I think the Korg Triton.
That sample was soooo reminiscent of lines in the sand...
so cool man
8.48 B3 with Marshall very great!
Love it. Part Jon Lord, part Jan Hammer in terms of amps and pedals with the synths and organs. Totally appropriate for the kind of music he's making. I've always been a big fan of Derek's playing. He's a boss.
No sneak peak at Sons of Apollo stuff?? maaaaaan.... keen for the BCC album though
+Brad Thomas when we shot this SOA was still a secret
Gotcha! Thanks :D
he did some figaro's whore in the end lol
Nice studio.
Y'all need to get RED let y'all do a gear tour episode with them! \m/
Where were those taurus drones coming from?
Hmm, where is that accent from? "...bitchin..." Oh, LA.
Totally fuckin' bad ass! Thanks ...
Wooww... You still got that olds vintage furniture.. 😁😁😁
Sorry, but the sounds is still damn good man ! 👍👍👍
4.32 Nord Lead sound through Marshall?
Yessir
Bad Ass
Gonna mic a cab so the rest of us can enjoy?
What you're hearing is the mic'd cab sound
Memorymoog and Solaris get ignored :o
This guy has cash
Ok somebody help me out: how does he get those bass root notes, which he doesn't play with his hands? Example at 9:08
Gear Gods Thanks I'll check that out :)
I think he has a foot pedal!
trey the 432hz tuning instead of the 440
lol
did you mean RIPPED???
Krisztián Take a look at his arms in the video - he's certainly not "Petrucci-huge", but he's got a ton of cut & definition... especially for a guy in his 50s!
Ça fait plaisir de voir un compatriote jouer aussi bien c est quand vous voulez un duo sophie madaghdjian pianiste de jazz
gates of Babylon!
coooool :-)))
damn!!! they dont make e like they used to
+no tm
Indonesia hadir
with all these expensive gear and you cant get a decent mic to record well so we can hear?
Ease up on those roids, Derek.
Too bad he’s a Trump supporter. 😔. His music is great though