NAMM 2016: Jordan Rudess Demonstrates Miroslav Philharmonik 2 and SampleTank 3

[@sslredes]

20:00 I'am speechless, The 6doit theme, I cry when I hear that wonderful melody amazing piece of creation!

[@flextape5994]

20:00 six degrees of inner turbulence

[@InstrumentalJourney]

A musical genius..one of our very few real living Masters.The sound at 17:00 minutes is my favorite...the last big big sound at the end was just gorgeous. ..so beautiful. .loved watching this ..thank you Jordan..

[@AngryLlamaAttack]

love how jordan puts a modern touch to classical styles.

[@Azrael-l8s]

I agree with you completely, Jordan has added a touch of classical to the Dream Theater albums since his first with them.

[@theharlinator]

He hums along while he plays he he... he's EPIC such true meaning!

[@anttilankila1250]

This video may contain my most favorite improvisations from Jordan.

[@vovindequasahi]

Having Jordan review your sounds is truly a blessing and a sign that you guys are doing something right and being recognized as the leading ship for the future of music! Keep up the great work! Jordan: Your performance was incredible! What a lame crowd though... geez!

[@phaselead_dj]

Although I like him playing synth leads, piano solos and percussion-like sounds, him playing a huge, multi-layered orchestral patch is my favorite. What an epic play.

[@pradityasurya5043]

21:16 Dystopian Overture from The Astonishing!

[@teddym2808]

What a talented human being.

[@Lithuania8634]

20:00 AHHHHHH HE DID IT Tbh his best theme imo

[@garyshirinian]

Simply amazing. Anything you play is amazing.

[@VikramShankarMusic]

This guy is so upsettingly talented. He effortlessly and instantaneously shits out stuff that most people have to sit down and slave over to write and play. Oh, and cool sounds too! :P

[@onzkicg]

Vikram Shankar Music Yeah that’s why many of these program developers really need to get hold oh him.. even the program is a crap- his demo can make you and me buy it lol 😂

[@SheenylHassan]

he did go to Julliard and train to become this good.

[@cbro777]

Amazing stuff. Always enjoy Jordan's demos and playing in general.

[@KhasrouhRecords]

everything Jordan Rudess touches becomes great !

[@kevvvvv01]

one of the best dems i've ever heard

[@DanielMorales-qp8rf]

Jordan is awesome. Sampletank is impressive. I am actually getting a kronos in the next few days , so I was impressed with how it seamlessly integrated the samples...excellent!

[@pinkponyofprey1965]

So if I buy Miroslav 2 all that keeps me from sounding like this is my lack of ... Jordan Rudess? :/

[@jockojohn3294]

Yes.......that is all :)

[@Yerotik]

😂😂 fax

he just like bring all the orchestra into a single keyboard

[@christiandietachmair334]

This is one of the best musican on earth !!!

[@VirtuosicFantasies]

A Living Legend!!!

[@onimekyo7633]

10:38 he plays string quartet sounds so good

[@angelmariomenendez8807]

Jordan Rudess is one of the most, if not, the best keyboardist on the market, his range is amazing, no doubt but seeing him endorsing such amazing product like MIROSLAV PHILHARMONIK, even though he is spoke person for Korg (as you can see him using a KORG KRONOS) makes my point about keyboards technology even more clear. Being myself a Korg user since the DW-8000 era, then using the M1, the 01w/FD and finally settled down with my beloved Triton Studio 76, I can assert one more time, especially after seeing such wonderful musician like Jordan (despite being a KORG endorser), keyboard tech (regardless the manufacturer) runs with a bicycle whereas virtual/sampling instruments tech runs with a jet engine. Not even his endorsed keyboard will reach that level of realism performed by the MP2 sound library. The future of sound lies on computer based power virtual instruments, not $ 3000 and up keyboards. Kudos for IKMULTIMEDIA, this library sounds amazing as far as I am concerned. Keep this in mind, keyboard sound will always be that, keyboard sound, no matter how expensive or technologically advanced they may seem. Meaning of this..??? Well keep your keyboard and use these wonderful libraries through your computer.!!

[@biggrime]

Angel Mario Menendez kronos is a monster. Very few things can't be done on the kronos. I'm not talking about the presets. Unless you own it. You will have no idea how flexible it is

[@hypnometal]

He's probably just using the KRONOS as a controller and using Sample Tank as his sound engine, so there's no conflict with his Korg sponsorship. He's also demonstrated playing the iRig KEYS.

[@mrdali67]

Problem with products like SampleTank is, it is just that .. a sample engines. Unless you build something apon it, like Kontakt scripts, It is just a Rompler. and will never be anything more. It sure doesn't sound bad, but you can find just as good and better libraries for for both other software samplers and "hardware" samplers from most of the major keyboard brands, includin Yamaha, Korg Kurzweil, etc.. As a multi software synth, only thing that really rivals a Kronos is Keyscape/Omnisphere. Prety much all th engines in a Kronos can be linked together in a myriad of ways. In the right hands there is no limit to what you can do on a Kronos. There is people for both platforms, but you can't say one or the other is better It really depends what you are doing and how you do it wether the one or the other instrument is best for you. And no, the hardware/software synth/workstation will not be obsolete just because you have virtual instruments and powerhouse computers today. There is uses of both, or them in a combination. And they both have their pro's and cons wich you have to take into consideration when choosing your gear.

[@golfyptsr2645]

14:19 so emotional. There's made me cried :')

[@jimmyfigueras4476]

I love it when he plays slowly.

[@richy2496]

Wao. Always knew he is great. But never been a fan of him until now that I see him play this. Pretty phenomenal.

[@canman87]

I could listen to that last patch for hours... so fucking excellent.

[@wolfunplugged]

without doubt...a great Keyboarder!

[@lordmusician]

The midi visual keys has a problem to follow Jordan rudess play lol 😂 imagine that

[@TomMacalisang]

Seriously, how many fingers does Jordan have!?

[@Azrael-l8s]

+MrDreamTheater2 Thank you for that post, I had a good laugh:)

[@webnuts4u2]

12

[@Azrael-l8s]

10 fingers and two thumbs

[@tofolcano9639]

Tom Jeffrey Macalisang 20

[@Bassmxn]

10

[@ivonahora]

21:16 Dystopian Overture

[@fernandoborges6948]

no words to describe how incredible is this,pure feeling

[@onzkicg]

I’m not a pianist nor classical lover but his talent really pulls me to stop look and listen .. its just enjoyable:)

[@nevrens]

Love listening to this man 'talk shop'. He's so interesting.

[@slipz51]

That Trump impression at 18:00

[@cooxy245]

HUUUUUUGE

[@gaeeet]

He always makes me think about Rick Wakeman when he's playing. And this is the way I would love to be able to play ❤️

[@rolandmarckwort]

Awesome, as per usual!

[@Malitz101]

20:00 Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence. Wow.

[@henrikpersson8741]

Just amazing!!💕💯💯💯

[@allen7shen7]

Jordan is GOD ! What a cold crowd...shame on them.

[@Ohms_vs_Draaggs]

Jordan is too good to demo this. When i watch him play I just go fuck im definitely not gonna sound that good if i get this lmao

[@JFKJrJrPlanetX]

would really like to play that too

[@djGreenALERT]

What is wrong with those people??? I know they are there to make mass purchases etc, but they are in the presence of true musical majesty, and any less applause you'd need to check them for a pulse!!!!

[@KevinWheeler-w1h]

I think it's the mics. They have mic'd up Jordan's vocal and the instruments only. Any audience you hear is what is bleeding through Jordan's vocal mic.

[@tax905972]

Their not groupies

Jealous folks I guess. They realize they can’t play like him.

[@neilbarbu]

You guys rock! Now make a 61 note poly at keyboard with Fatar lol No seriously

[@stonerdemon]

I'd love to see him doing a Rachmaninoff Head 2 Head with Valentina Lisitsa.

[@tdijon7]

They are completely different kinds of musicians. I think he could destroy her in the improv game, but I don’t think he could touch her technical proficiency.

[@phalkek]

I could see the CPU which is so little. What was used to play this? I mean stand alone or through some DAW.

[@ikmultimedia]

+kiran phalke That is SampleTank 3 standalone. www.ikmultimedia.com/sampletank3

[@phalkek]

Thanks

[@Oliver-md8yp]

MP 2 is so nice and Jordan Rudess the best! God bless my friend...

[@rexel666]

Very talented.

[@ChrisGSimmons]

Holy fuck, that piano piece in the beginning!!!

[@whatthehecktr]

What's that "Beethoven thing" he played at 7:05 ?

[@frankyoumbi1898]

+Héctor Lira Rage over a lost penny.... if I remember correctly

[@whatthehecktr]

Thanks, man!

[@natanmandala]

There are too many sounds today. I am still messing around with sounds that have been around from the late 80's, 90's and 2000's, and still haven't heard so many of them yet. I don't think that most of us musicians realize the scale of sounds, and how many different combinations and ways of shaping and molding sounds that can be made, and with different effects, etc. I use the term ecosystems of sounds. It just blows the mind. That's why I love it so much.

[@XenoPoopz]

Fairly positive that what he plays at 14:20 on-wards is from the Astonishing, cant quite remember where exactly, but I know I've heard it before. Perhaps an older album?

[@mikloshubay8615]

+Jacob Acosta one of the themes from The Best of Times, isn't it?

[@alexanderdelacruz9249]

He is a keyboard god ...... all hail 🙌🏻

[@raminsepehri5856]

Jordan is awesome

[@michaeldoster4847]

Pret-ty kule, pret-ty kule! Jordan is one heavy player! Classicly trained, I bet. Watched his hands, read give a way. Thanks, good stuff.

[@natanmandala]

Jordan Rudess is something else entirely. He's in one bracket...The Jordan Rudess bracket.

[@margaretrashcroft5715]

Truly a Master Mind within the Majestic structure of chord progression improvised. Suspenseful notation that strikes a chord yet straight to the heart. Falling upon dynamic accidentals as if not short of passion. Of which your dreamweaving can never be compromised. Plucking orchestral string sounds when transposed so awesome. Unravelling the spectrum beyond with charismatic flair. Underneath it all. No matter just what the plug-ins are. Whilst the sounds in vibrant colour manifest as je ne sais quoi. Harping on the song's composition lurking about your presence. Sadly, when you are not there like a double bass, the audience has realized it. All noticeably too late to be inspired by your opus. Thank you for being there! Such a modest and epic showman you are truly the voice of the Wizard. Arpeggios will never be the same again. Well done.

[@pooliansshots6731]

Beethoven's 'Rage over a lost penny' :)

[@mikeanglada742]

If Your Guy is running late for a Gig,,, I guess this Dude will do as a Sit In!! :D :D :D Such a Magnificent Musician/Composer! ;)

[@therealpepeu]

How much for a Jordan Rudess plug-in? Black Week sale?

[@raulibarra7194]

how did he changed the multis without touching the computer? and he doesnt have any additional pedal

[@ikmultimedia]

You can use live mode and MIDI to control those kinds of changes with your controller.

[@raulibarra7194]

thank you!

[@derekjohnson7490]

Mind bullets!

[@washingtonmarques1835]

Como sempre muito bom!!!

[@dfinedigital]

Somebody knows the song's name in 9:00 minute...? Please

[@istolethisaccount]

dfinedigital Improvisation

[@christiandietachmair334]

not a song just improvisation .

[@zerozerotwosix]

Holy motha freaking oh my shit good gawd. Now that's a keyboard player.

[@Moosemoose1]

19:36 dope

[@mainakbhattacharyya8988]

Lord of sound

[@joedesep4316]

Can you play other vast instruments through Sampletank3?

[@ikmultimedia]

+Joe de Sep No, SampleTank does not host VSTs/instruments. You can use DAW software to accomplish that.

[@1Wayfix]

what kind a speaker is the one he said at the end

[@cenkerdemir]

He said IK Multimedia’s iLoud speaker

[@Sh3ba5843]

what song is he playing when he layers the piano and strings? Or is he just improving?

[@Sh3ba5843]

improvising

[@TorSkywalker]

Mostly improvising I think but you can recognize a few familiar parts. For example 4:55 sounds like Hollow Years from Notes on a Dream

[@homieonice374]

where was philharmonik 2?

[@adam_sings]

I had to pause it and grab a cup of Mead at 10:36.

[@joselfut]

16:00, 7:00, 8:40 ,2:30, 4:25, 16:38

[@rexmundi2237]

Now all we have to do is wait for the next Beethoven and Mozart to come along....

[@hermeslord]

This guy makes me want to put my keyboards into long storage.. And Brian eno makes me bring it out later.

[@SteffenMathiasen]

Oh! Your good Jordan :-)

[@BMUSIK101]

Musical genius

[@left0verture]

Everywhere I look, he’s demo’ing software and instruments or working with DT or an assortment of side projects... Does this guy ever sleep...?

[@Overxpossed]

wow... the harpsichord performing was so great!

[@joedesep4316]

Is Sample tank3 assignable through your keyboard like articulation,dynamics,volumes,muting,etc....

[@ikmultimedia]

+Joe de Sep There are sounds in the SampleTank library that are keyswitched, yes.

[@FlyingPhilUK]

Shades of Spiders from Mars in there... ;)

[@khabartamariindiavlog]

nice

[@wolfbane4875]

He’s literally a one man orchestra

[@janvanderwegen01]

sampletank3_software doesn't know where to start showing all the notes!!!!!!

[@johnb6723]

That part no longer works with the latest operating systems.

[@DayaneLiiira]

😍😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@rossjlennox]

There’s clearly no doubting Jordan’s raw talent and virtuosity, but am I alone in finding his playing verging on sterile? It may just be a genre preference thing, but to my ears his patch choices and baroque shtick leave me cold and thinking of early Sega soundtracks.

[@duszan2]

Yes, his playing is beyond impressive, but the sounds are very plastic, I don't like them at all. Sorry...

[@jonnevirta4730]

note machine

[@bialins1]

Philharmonik!

[@eiemusicofficial371]

its miroslav

[@gabrielirlanda]

Jordan is the only one that uses 2 fingers but makes you believe he's using 25 fingers. 😄

[@cdh79]

thanks, i now figured it out.. my keyboard needs a better player!

[@dj2bklyn]

of curiosity is he a mason?

[@dj2bklyn]

Why am I not surprised

[@johnb6723]

No idea. He may be, or he may be not.

[@toroklaszlo8400]

Miting barbe

[@robst247]

Ridiculously talented, ridiculously bearded. Someone, please, excise that excoriable excrescence!

[@BEARINGNOCROSS]

you don't look like 20 years old really jordan

[@toroklaszlo8400]

Cutting

[@Chavezoid]

Ok...there had to be another dude playing behind the curtain... you need 20 fingers for some of the polyphony he was doing there ;)

[@johnb6723]

Or an extended arpeggiator and/or an octave coupler.

[@tookyRama]

the crowd is wack!! stop sleeping guyz!!

[@brunox2001]

Tetris.

[@enricolongo242]

hands move like spiders) not like classical players.

[@rodneylee4026]

He's a rock keyboardist, in case you didn't know that.

[@wolfwilliams3119]

DEEEEE-FLOOOOO