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/
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!
Yeah, he´s a combination of MacGyver and Giorgio Moroder! This was 15 minutes of pure gold.
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.
@@davidsteen474Me contaron que tiene inconvenientes para arreglar la grifería del baño
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.
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.
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. :)
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.
@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 👍
5:28 that tone is absolutely fantastic.
People that don't understand the skill involved in true analog electronic music will never be able to appreciate it. Really cool
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.
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 😢
@@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".
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.
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!!
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
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!
I was lucky that back in 2017 UA-cam did the same ""you might also like...." , as I was watching StreetHawk intro,
and 4 weeks later I was watching Kebu live in Liverpool, absolutely amazing night ! Then Oslo later that year, and last week all 3 of his UK gigs (can't miss a chance as it might be years before he is here again !! )
All I can say is , if you get the chance to see him live, even if it means travelling , do it !! You won't regret it !!
So looking forward to seeing you in action with all this gear tonight in London!
You Sir, are a genius, been following your work for a while now and absolutely love it!
What a set up, welcome to paradise city, interesting tour man, that was really sweet !
Love that you've kept a Juno2. Love the keyboard action on them.
great insight - I don't know how you keep track of everything with the stress of the live show - amazing (as is the music)!
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.
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.
This is a masterclass in analog synth live production. Thank you for explaining it so well.
Such a complex set up but so very fascinating. Thanks for taking the time to explain it.
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 👌👏👏👏
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.
It would take me a month to set up a rig like that at a gig! Much respect.
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. 👍
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
This is a gold moment. Thank you so much Kebu.
One push on the button and everything is set for the next song.
Thats the way you want to play your live performance.
Impressive !
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 :)
glad to see the JP6 on the road, I've been really enjoying mine since I finally got it repaired
5:43 Ahhh Gattobus 🙂 Gianni Proietti... our synth guru. 🤗 Great video btw! Thanks.
Děkuji za Vaši tvorbu, fantastické 👍😀
Thanks Kebu for explaining this awesome setup! 👍🤩
Great video. Nice to see your not totally reliant on midi. More rig setups please.
Very interesting and it always leaves me in astonishment how you handle all these devices ! It's technical magic. 😊
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...
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!!
Such a gem of a human! Keep it up Kebu!
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.
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!
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!!!!
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!!!👏🎹🎵🎶
Fascinating. Thank you so much for showing us how you make your great music
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.
Thanks! Yes, enough sleep and rest and vacation is vital.
As someone who toured a smaller rig with MPC and 4 synths, the mind boggles at juggling this cockpit live…Hut ab
You are an inspiration!
Woow, just like listening someone out of space making great music
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. :)
I love your work, thanks a lot from Belgium.
Excellent! Thank you for the explainations! Regards from South Africa!
Phenomenal...love the use of analog and the mods...very technical...you really know your tech...an innovator...👍....plus the music is also brilliant..👍👍
I was also surprised to see that the video is also controlled.
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
...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.
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.
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
Thank you Kebu. MIDI still baffles me. Great work.
Thank you for showing us around your setup!
Top Kebu... Já estava com saudades de ver em ação no UA-cam ❤
Great setup and thanks for the tour. How I regret selling my JX-8P 5 or 6 years ago... with PG-800 as well!
Your sounds are great, continue !
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! 😂😂😂😂😂👍💪❤
5:06
The Andromeda A6!
The Battlesynth Galactica!
Wonderful to see she's still flying.
Using the MPC to control Resolume is so good!
You are a fantastic musician !
,Маэстро !!! Жги !!!!
Great setup. Nice to see the mioXM and mioXL are working out well in your setup.
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.
Kebu: And I'm using only analog synthesizers, you see.
Akai MPC (on the background): Am I joke for you or what?
Great video. Thank you! 💝
Nice setup, great explanation, thanks for sharing it with us!!
Whoa! That’s amazing!!!! 🎉🎊👏👏👏
I love seeing the old Korg gear! I really need to get my old Korgs up and running again.
Excelente Maestro
👍👍👍👏👏
Incredible, thank You for sharing.
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)
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💪😋
Incridible rig!
That was very cool...thx for the Video!
I am Proud of you Brother...
Very, very impressive!
Very cool...good to see you again 🛸
Great video.....Great and soberb work. CONGRATS
Very nice rig, ....looks familiar in some ways! 😎👍
You have everything all setup and perfect, then one thing goes wrong, arrgg
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. :)
Muito obrigado pelo tour do seu set.
THANKS A LOT FOR SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE !
fantastic... lots of tips for us!!! 👏
Brilliant musician
Thank you for this video, very informative : )
Merci pour cette présentation 😮❤
One word........ Awesome
Fantastic!
Thanks bro, for sharing this.
Great music for best peoples
Eres un maquina !! Un abrazo amigo...
Awesome! ❤️🍻
You are a genius ❤
Brilliant video ,
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
Excellent et bravo 🤟
amazing!!!!
Top ! 👍👍👍