Jimmy Jam: Music and Memories at Sweetwater’s Gear Museum

[@sweetwater]

What’s your favorite piece of vintage gear? Tell us about your synth grails in the comments, and head over to Sweetwater’s Gear Exchange to find that elusive piece of classic gear! 👉 sweetwater.sjv.io/Gear-Exchange

[@michaelbrooks3650]

Roland's JP8000 & Ensoniq ASR-10

[@grxengine6188]

You have a pinpoint collection right there. I grew up a fan of Jimmy, but I see he and I are so very like-minded. My fav piece is the Yamaha CP80. I have one in my living room beCAUSE of Jimmy, Peter Gabriel, Howard Jones, Simple Minds, The Go-Go’s…etc. I also have an Ensoniq EPS. Those 2 axes will never leave my side.

[@kptamc]

The Korg Wavestation.

[@samjones4327]

My favorite out of the keys section is definitely the D-50. My grail setup would have to be the SP-1200 and Linn drum, the MC-500 sequencer, Panasonic SV-3700 DAT, anything JUNO, DX-7, D-50 once again, a Rhodes and ASR-10 sampler, which was not shown and a Fair light CMI setup. and for analog recording it would have to be the 1/2" TEAC reel 2 Reel tape and an OTARI MX-80 2'" tape machine. And a Foster DMT-8 mix board.

[@jamesdavis7017]

Jimmy Jam's trip down memory lane with all the classic gear used by him and Terry Lewis is completely epic. Watching him play the legacy keyboards and talking about which groups benefited from the sounds he and Lewis created is absolutely epic. More Jimmy Jam, Sweetwater!!

[@99MUZIK]

There’s nothing like vintage music gear!! Especially the analog synthesizer.

[@mixourband]

Seeing all this gear I used back in the day brought tears to my.❤‍🔥

[@dynamicduo6172]

Jimmy in his element in keyboard heaven. Like a kid in a candy store.😁😎

[@jeffk8391]

This was my highlight of Gearfest. When Jimmy played "Tender Love", I actually got a bit emotional....come back every year Jimmy!!!!!

[@samjones4327]

Couldn't have had a better host!!! One of musical Idols for real!! Thank you for the showcase! Cheers!

[@daveydcxcix]

these songs make me so emotional...Tender love...is so beautiful. So many wonderful memories growing up in the 80s! Thank you Jimmy Jam and Terry for so many brilliant, wonderful songs and memories.

[@attackdaddy]

I’ve heard a lot keyboard players with their own renditions of Tender Love by the Force MDs, and they never quite sound like the original recording. To hear the original musician play it on the actual keyboard it was recorded with, was a huge treat. I know the licensing fees would be expensive, but it would be awesome if you could have Jimmy back to play some more of his iconic music with that vintage gear. To hear a breakdown of how they made those songs would be really interesting.

[@antonbriggs5680]

They own the publishing I don't think it would be hard lol

[@colinbennett]

Love love love Jimmy's infectious enthusiasm, passion and knowledge. Add to that a sprinkle of Tender Love keys… what a legend. Thanks JJ.

[@TheBbtlegit]

I could listen to Jimmy all day long.

[@etpslick100]

I didn’t see it; but my favorite is the Prophet 5. I’m a bassist but my dream rig was a Rhodes 88 mk1 suitcase, hohner clavinet, Prophet 5, Oberheim OB8, Jupiter 8, and a Arp Quadra. Out of that list; I have the OB8, but got a DX7IIFD, and a Juno 106. But boy; Jimmy Jam’s trip down memory lane made me smile.😌🎶🎹🎸👍🏾

[@Bashanvibe]

A lot of history he has!!! I’m glad my family has been able to be around him I hope my chance comes while they are still alive!!!

[@ronaldcoleman9370]

That would be an awesome experience to be there in person!!!

[@AnthonyNolan01]

Jimmy jam is one of my favorite keyboard players.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

This guy is a Legend. Love him. Jimmy Jam in da house !!!

[@stevenettles5953]

Bro ..What A Trip down Keyboard technology lane. ...Great Job chronicling the history of Keyboards

[@HANGINGOUTWITHAUDIOPHILES]

Just a true TRUE legend ❤

[@MusicfromSolo]

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are on another level with Music Production! I value everything he said In this video! Thank You Sweetwater for this! Also taking care of us customers all these years! Sweetwater You Guys are Awesome! 🙏🏽😎🤘🏽🎶

[@Novaheart1998]

Ya I can relate to this, I have a Jx3P with programmer and a Jx8P and the Ensoniq ESQ-1 and I had a Jupiter 6 once and I have several Tascams and Teacs and half of the stuff in the video I had or have 🎉

[@mscapricorn-ce1pl]

I like the Casio Keyboards.

[@APrettyMelody]

That was awesome ❤

[@mcking44]

this really is keyboard heaven

[@midimike88]

Now that's a great pair, the museum and a man that made use of most of that gear, back in the day.... awesome!!!

[@DatDudeDullah]

100% epic! Jimmy Jam is the goat! Well, half the goat because Jam and Lewis at the greatest production team of all time, bar none! They laid the blueprint!

[@mscapricorn-ce1pl]

Very cool! I played with a children's keyboard when I was a kid. And one of my friend's older brother had a small piano in his bedroom, me and my friend Maria would play with the piano when her brother was out. When I attended college in the 1990s(I was in my early 20s) I took three piano classes, the students learned to read the notes and play some basic songs. Thumbs on Middle C, lol. The music classes were only one credit, and alot of studying. Musicians who play an instrument by ear are more experienced/ and are at an advanced level.

[@dosage13]

This is amazing

[@derrickbrennan1478]

I like Jam I like 😊 ha ha ha ha Rick Brennan from CHANGE N Philly love always my brother. 333.Rick

[@bmanaudio]

My first keyboard workstation was the Ensoniq ESQ1.

[@60NXNP09]

Thank you Jimmy for giving the name of the Yamaha speaker it"s slways been a mystery to me who manufacturer it because virtually in all recording studios. I also want to incorporate to my personal Studio one day!

[@axelmaldini4218]

Legends

[@danoconn]

Jimmy Jam's dad (Cornbread Harris) plays every Sunday at a bar in Minneapolis called Palmers to this day.

[@PolaBurrr]

the GOAT

[@messiahblackgod]

Love that brotha lol😂😂😂🙏🏿

[@dmgsoultogetherness6667]

amazing

[@mscapricorn-ce1pl]

Many musicians and musician(novices) play more than one musical instrument.

[@dspiffy]

TEAC is still around and owns Tascam

[@DRSMOOTH2U]

Oh my goodness….. Awesome

[@thegeenius]

the master,- -- yep,, Those who know,, & are of a certain age-,, KNow!! , ,the struggle was real.. .gear was a Thing!

[@scottarmsteadel2233]

🔥🔥🔥

[@neunciavbud55bn3u]

I had to look up the "Ensoniq Mirage" I've never heard of this keyboard.

[@Behnan]

The Akai Mpc 60 is missing on the drum table But great stuff :) and thx to Jimmy showing us around Jimmy you need to tell us the secret of the Bass Intro of Michael Jackson’s Scream? Was it Just a Minimoog ?

[@joserivera1054]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Immersed_Dimensions]

Man I'll live/sleep in that place hahahahaha

[@thaexception3406]

Niice!

[@LeeBlaske]

No NED Synclavier???

[@jayjohnson9894]

Man if you want the down low on equipment, process and technical support get with Carlos Ortiz Carlos is extremely knowledgeable He's hope me out with different equipment ideas Never misled me

[@riot057]

I’m not even remotely a keys player but I had a good time taking this trip down memory lane with y’all

[@stanfordkoch1271]

Thats one sick vw t1 bus

[@kanedmx]

Jimmy Jam no1

[@Steve-mp7by]

Where the Oberheims?

[@tonymason6686]

They sold one to fund the entire museum

[@FlyAwayChi]

​@@tonymason6686LMAO 🤣

[@margix1172]

Please return to produce new bands with the classic Jam/Lewis sound!!!! We need the new SOS band..the new Change...the new Alex O'Neil/Cherrelle etc...

[@KAMOYA17]

If makes a good presenter

[@GT-fx8fd]

Close your eyes……It’s Barack Obama as a legendary producer 😂

[@marvinsbprealty5760]

He sounds like Barack lol