lushuk Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 lol and Donny playin the bass at the same time 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 The actual keyboard used is a Yamaha YC-30 which does indeed have a ribbon controller.If that's any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lushuk Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 Thanks Spike, I need someone with one though, there's one on the bay at the mo for £750 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Looking at the specs there's not a lot of synths with ribbon controllers on them that have the same 3 octave range as the one on the YC-30. However I imagine that it's one of those sounds that is very easy to get with the right instrument. If you have an actual Yamaha YC-30 you can probably switch it on and it will be right there. IIRC there was a television interview with The Osmonds where Donny demonstrated exactly how that sound is done. I would be very surprised if someone hasn't already uploaded it to YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 [quote name='lushuk' timestamp='1465420294' post='3068152'] lol and Donny playin the bass at the same time 😃 [/quote] I think it's Merrill on bass. Donny is on the keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lushuk Posted June 8, 2016 Author Share Posted June 8, 2016 I'm not going to argue but on some live videos it Donny lol 😂😂👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1465320307' post='3067117'] We do this with just a guitar. But I have thought of using a synth and a pedalboard. Why do you leave the 'Take a good look around' bit? [/quote] No one can sing it properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lushuk Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 Interesting big red I'll have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1465426459' post='3068206'] No one can sing it properly. [/quote] Good reason! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I am sure it could be done on a Moog Instrument 15 on an iPad, it has a ribbon controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lushuk Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 Really, don't know what it is but ill have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 (edited) [url="http://www.moogmusic.com/products/apps/model-15-app"]http://www.moogmusic...ps/model-15-app[/url] WIll have a look tonight to see if I can get the sound right. Edited June 9, 2016 by Woodinblack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lushuk Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 That would be awesome, thank you On another note (no pun.....) i couldn't find the interview with Donny on how he played it, maybe there somewhere lets see what the Moog can do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 [quote name='lushuk' timestamp='1465492829' post='3068772'] That would be awesome, thank you On another note (no pun.....) i couldn't find the interview with Donny on how he played it, maybe there somewhere lets see what the Moog can do! [/quote] The interview was back when the single was released so a long time ago and so my memory is fairly hazy as to how it actually functioned, but it appeared that the ribbon controller was doing all the work, and I don't recall him playing any actual notes on the keyboard at the same time although I could well be wrong on that matter. What was obvious was the he was using the full length of the ribbon controller which according to the info I could find about the keyboard is a 3 octave range. The only ribbon controller I've actually used is the one on the Yamaha KX5 which is up to 1 octave each way (2 in total) and has a dead spot in the centre to make it more user friendly for pitch bending, but would completely ruin the effect you need for the Crazy Horses sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 This free Audio file sample, any good for your use ? https://www.freesound.org/people/zagi2/sounds/186697/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lushuk Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1465493358' post='3068778'] The interview was back when the single was released so a long time ago and so my memory is fairly hazy as to how it actually functioned, but it appeared that the ribbon controller was doing all the work, and I don't recall him playing any actual notes on the keyboard at the same time although I could well be wrong on that matter. What was obvious was the he was using the full length of the ribbon controller which according to the info I could find about the keyboard is a 3 octave range. The only ribbon controller I've actually used is the one on the Yamaha KX5 which is up to 1 octave each way (2 in total) and has a dead spot in the centre to make it more user friendly for pitch bending, but would completely ruin the effect you need for the Crazy Horses sound. [/quote] mmmm found some 70's stuff but mostly girls screaming lol Thanks for the audio clip I've seen/heard it before but may mix it into the intro if i can get one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Well, had a short fiddle around with what was there tonight, and after a few minutes with the ribbon controller, I couldn't get it to do the right thing, but the animoog keyboard is good for adding the tremolo. [url="https://www.youtube.com/embed/THcVacf3i9o"]http://www.youtube....bed/THcVacf3i9o[/url] Not perfect, but it is a start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lushuk Posted June 9, 2016 Author Share Posted June 9, 2016 Its a great start, well if you can get it a taj closer id appreciate it and chuck you some beer tokens over thank you so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydog Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Sample the intro, inc drums, and have your drummer play over it ? That should work. Off topic, and embarassing but true, 'The Plan' is not at all bad as prog psych concept albums go IMO. There I said it. I'll get my own coat. LD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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