Listening to Jordan talk there's a similarity between him and Neil Peart in that there's a great respect for the craft but pretty much no ego detected.
@paulie07064 жыл бұрын
I would never have thought to make that comparison. Now that you said it, I couldn't agree more!
@just82much514 жыл бұрын
Wonderful observation!!!!!!
@simonr3444 жыл бұрын
I've met him. He's a lovely guy, and was even asking me questions. He has quite an intense gaze!
@landonpeckham77524 жыл бұрын
Equally deep voice.
@OnPointFirearms3 жыл бұрын
In the first minute he put himself in the same league as other "icons" and mentioned Juliard. Yeah no ego. Super humble.
@MRIAntar4 жыл бұрын
Great rig rundown, very in depth, that is what I like about the videos from Thomann.
@ESPcrb3 жыл бұрын
I honestly hate hearing that line, "before you were born"
@jhonchristophermanuzon21254 жыл бұрын
I can’t stop loooking at his beard while he’s talking 😂😅
@vaiusatriani61864 жыл бұрын
I did an interview with him in 2016 for Indonesian Dream Theater Fans club, and believe me, when you see him in person, it's like his beard is part of his face.. Didn't bother me at all.. 😂 😂
@eaglechildkeys4 жыл бұрын
I can't believe Jordan is 63 years old. Since his second album in 1993, he hasn't aged almost anything.
@iequalztehgod4 жыл бұрын
Age is just a number!
@OlexandrIgnatov3 жыл бұрын
He looks just about the same. Crazy!
@ShloimyZaltzman Жыл бұрын
He has such kindness in his eyes! Saw him last night!
@helmutschillinger314011 ай бұрын
He ages his keyboards, that’s something.
@madagascar83794 жыл бұрын
10:32 he almost hit gta san andreas beat. Cool
@bramvanrens914 жыл бұрын
It is really inspiring to see how smooth his rig operates. I love my kronos.
@ThomannSynthesizers4 жыл бұрын
Isn't it just... I guess when you've been doing it for that long you really get to know the gear and how to make the best out of it.. and improve upon it! //Jason
@emperoring1124 жыл бұрын
I love when he plays just by himself himself. He sounds so big on his own!
@jeremythornton4334 жыл бұрын
Jordan is the nicest guy! He's the reason that I too play a Kronos. Love his sounds, manner and overall attitude! Thanks for sharing this! Now if I only I had 2% of his talent!
@Angelo-z2i4 жыл бұрын
I'm a classicaly trained pianist and recently started playing pop rock. I agree on his phylosophy of using only one good motherboard and "milking it". For some things it's even better than having multiple keyboards.
@vernonmontoya24494 жыл бұрын
I've done that as well. I have a Kurzweil keyboard which I have programmed lots of set ups with different sounds/sound combinations, some on different parts of the keyboard. You have to do some deep diving to get it all together.I try to set it up my sounds according to the set list we would be playing, but sometimes my band goes off the set list. Oh well.
@morsikpl11 ай бұрын
I was using that method for a long time, but finally I bought second keyboard (Behringer DeepMind) to have something full scale. What one keyboard won't give you is access to 2 different sounds and full keyboard at the same time. And I do use a lot of strings/pianos on my Kronos using whole keyboard and then electronic-like synths on Deepmind which sits on same registers as strings/pianos. Other than that - fully possible to use just one if you don't need to use same keys for different stuff. And yes, I know about layering and restricting area for patch, but that doesn't work for that usecase (while I do that for many different things).
@standswithpeace9 ай бұрын
I'm 21yrs old I still use yamaha i455 for programs.
@lhommedieu54894 жыл бұрын
I really think KZbin should implement a policy that requires that you leave your full name and a detailed explanation of precisely why a thumbs down is given for a video. Will one of the (now 37) speak up?
@ryangibson98524 жыл бұрын
Literally no reason to thumbs down this video Jordan is one of the coolest guys and his rig is impressive so the people that gave this a thumbs down have to just be miserable people or jealous.
@ImaginaryHuman0728894 жыл бұрын
I downvoted because I have a small penis.
@spaceriot234 жыл бұрын
ok boomer
@calebreid43984 жыл бұрын
There's 45 now
@ronyniv224 жыл бұрын
The interviewer was bad! Rudess as usual was graceful enough to show everything but the interviewer wasn't that enthusiastic about anything at all!
@jobinejose91674 жыл бұрын
Damn...! Rudess says "...right before you were born" and the Thomann guy's like "I should have called in sick for this interview".😁
@VocasoGK4 жыл бұрын
LOL. Loved the "Into The Unknown" bits followed by GTA San Andreas theme at 10:29 ! Awesome!
@ethanpeed Жыл бұрын
I heard that too!
@myturbulance4 жыл бұрын
10:23 Octavarium please!
@ThomannSynthesizers4 жыл бұрын
Totally need to listen to that NOW! //Jason
@MysteriousMadnessOfficial3 жыл бұрын
I feel bad for Jordan, having such an uninterested interviewer. I mean just check out the end of "More sounds" at 7:36. No enthusiasm was reciprocated from the interviewer back to Jordan. Come on! If you're going to do an interview, at least bring your enthusiasm along. I mean if you don't, you'll just get the same result as this one got *cough* *cough* *cough* *cough*.
@eddemans3 жыл бұрын
Maybe he was starstruck. I would be!
@RadityoPramAdi4 жыл бұрын
Really apreciate you guys doing these extensive gear rundowns! Thnks a lot.
@ThomannSynthesizers4 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure 😁 //Jason
@dylanaguilar65454 жыл бұрын
4:42 , that’s exactly what I’ve been looking for in a keyboard, man that would be perfect
@MysticRhythmsLive4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Jordan is so incredibly gifted musically, and so technically knowledgeable. His humility is refreshing! Also, special thanks to Keith for his expertise in supporting Jordan. He has to be a top notch technician to keep up with Jordan. All of the musicians in Dream Theater are masters of their craft. I can't wait for the upcoming DVD to be released!
@smitlag4 жыл бұрын
Having that Ipod as his notes is a big help. When you get into the numerous controls that a Kronos can provide to modify your sound or bring in layers trying to memorize the function of every fader and knob becomes insane. I like the idea of a master station with just incrementing your setups via pedal. It takes a ton of time not only creating the sounds but getting all the levels set right. When you start layering multi effects it gets even harder. So while I admire Jordan as a great player, I admire him even more as a master programmer. He is the guy that gets every bell and whistle out of whatever he is using. I loved his series of video tutorials back when he was using Kurzweil gear.
@wolfgangmarkusgstrein85224 жыл бұрын
Buying a Kronos is one thing but using it properly, to its full potential, is a whole different story. I saw lots of Kronos users but it seemed to me that they have it only to impress. Jordan is THE Korg Icon.
4 жыл бұрын
I wonder if Jordan ever accidentally steps on the program change button twice ;) (but I guess he would just go back one patch using the jog dial or something)
@ThomannSynthesizers4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha and if he did would we notice or would he turn it into a bizarre synth dance! //Jason
@AndyLimahd4 жыл бұрын
9:06 how?! but... how???? WTF!
@ilhamprakoso38444 жыл бұрын
40 changes for 1 song its really crazy arranger man, he is the real witch, magical cause so many detail sound men you focus listening dream theater songs.
@mysterygamer51794 жыл бұрын
4:06 nightmare to remember
@ronaldvlcek90224 жыл бұрын
I am very amazed by Jordan's humbleness. It's a virtue of a real master. Thanks for posting!
@DavidOakesMusic4 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad JR doesn't have 10 keyboards on stage and plays two keys at the same time and all that nonsense. One Keyboard just looks less pretentious and big headed to me.
@ThomannSynthesizers4 жыл бұрын
I like that thought! Let the playing speak without the distraction of trying to work out what synths he's got //Jason
@IpfxTwin4 жыл бұрын
In all honesty, it's less that can go wrong. A pricey setup, but more importantly with a band that gigs as much as Dream Theater - reliable.
@afxmnstr4 жыл бұрын
Honestly it’s pretty impressive that he gets it done with so little. Such a big sound after all these years and he’s still such a modest guy.
@MuzixMaker2 жыл бұрын
@@IpfxTwin but also a single point of failure.
@TonyLeva11 ай бұрын
Yeah but to be completely fair, church organists or just classical pipe organ players have been using multiple “keyboards” for centuries , so you know it’s not something weird or uncommon for keyboard players. But I agree with the idea that the important thing is the craft, rather than the way you achieve your end goal.
@schemkesa4 жыл бұрын
So nice to hear and see his gear and how he uses it. He's a master
@ThomannSynthesizers4 жыл бұрын
Always nice to see under the hood of such a minimal looking stage set up and see that it's not! //Jason
@mitchwarren16004 жыл бұрын
I would shave my head also ! To talk with Jordan!
@j.d.72084 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@GianlucaCalesso3 жыл бұрын
@@j.d.7208 The sweetest man in the world
@TsavosAlliance4 жыл бұрын
Now I want the Korg Kronos! 😎
@almightyhotdoglady53834 жыл бұрын
If only it wasn't so damn expensive! I'm gonna wait for this particular model to drop in price over the next 5 years and I might consider buying it... Though it will still probably be in the $1,000 range :(
@TsavosAlliance4 жыл бұрын
I just looked one up and they are expensive!
@ezioauditoredafirenze83524 жыл бұрын
They are from about 3000+ to 4000$.
@forrestperkins6237 Жыл бұрын
I finally got one, dream instrument after years on a korg m50. Cost 2700$ USD for the 61 key v2, with another ssd pre installed.
@just82much514 жыл бұрын
Mr. Rudess has forgotten more than most of us will ever know regarding electronics / keyboard knowledge. What an incredible mind!!
@amosanon87884 жыл бұрын
10:24 GTA San Andreas anyone?
@simbaking63384 жыл бұрын
When i grow up i wanna be just like 'J'!!!
@user-kl4sm5cl3b4 жыл бұрын
Whom? John, James, Jordan, ManJini:D?
@simbaking63384 жыл бұрын
Shud i answer u????
@calote11 ай бұрын
Hope they'll launch a trully Kronos successor, not just a Nautilus AT
@anthonypatty37914 жыл бұрын
I like the way Jordan speaking. He is a soft and humble man. He explains evey thing on his keyboard nicely.
@JarodFedele4 жыл бұрын
I like that he has another Kronos just for the keytar
@davebasch59954 жыл бұрын
I love Jordan's work in "Big Bang Theory"as the comic bookstore owner
@SparkShredder9 ай бұрын
Bwahahaha. Now I cant unsee that.😂
@fryderyk24623 жыл бұрын
Not only one of greatest key players in history...but a true teacher...no clearest explanations available. This guy must be in university, or make a TED channel for himself...
@octaviusdelmonte90194 жыл бұрын
Jordan: "Midi, the old fashioned way." LOL
@onionhat91414 жыл бұрын
I just noticed how much I love keyboards
@AJDOLDCHANNELARCHIVE4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Would love to see one with Derek Sherinian one day... as a guitarist his Korg Kronos' "Monster Lead" patch just blows me away haha...
@ThomannSynthesizers4 жыл бұрын
Ooh yeah that would be good to see! //Jason
@reactions4u4383 жыл бұрын
poor dude was so nervous at the start
@johnbsouth111 ай бұрын
Kinda weird as a guitar player and one who loves this band because the guitar was ridiculous difficult and having added keys to my instruments Jordan is now my Hero 😂. Also. 😅
@robertbrown74707 ай бұрын
Huge screen on the Kronos!
@jryanmood4 жыл бұрын
I own a korg Kronos 88 and I love it! I’ve had it for a long time now . He’s right about how versatile it is! Jordan is a master keyboard 🎹 player! I’ve followed his career.
@ccandrew1114 жыл бұрын
Wow just insane the work that goes into this. I remember playing keys for a band when I was a teenager and would use a Yamaha psr1500, remember having around 8 banks to work with it would have been great to have one of these back then
@f7viivvgiv4 жыл бұрын
Jordan is amazing and that keyboard is a beast
@kaycee47654 жыл бұрын
Yes people, merlin is techy. Hahaha
@HolgerFrerichs4 жыл бұрын
das ist aber kein normaler Kronos, anderes Motherboard usw.
@ThomannSynthesizers4 жыл бұрын
Quite right, it's his signature model //Jason
@eternalcogn1to5953 жыл бұрын
Need.... Korg Kronos...
@fromthefareastNaga4 жыл бұрын
Didn't understand what they were talking.. Still watched till the end in awe
@CRISSFRESNO4 жыл бұрын
*The master of keyboards !*
@zzvacatkova97824 жыл бұрын
whenever Jordan plays, I think I'm in a completely different dimension.
@Dvorkys4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this interview! Got a chance to meet Jordan in Prague, he´s truly professional in all ways!
@bobbybimantara4 жыл бұрын
damn
@francescoballetta79454 жыл бұрын
jordan is a genius. STOP
@EmenSeranWilik4 жыл бұрын
Jordan Rudess is my favorit's keyboardist
@Mr_B793 жыл бұрын
Late to the party, I discovered Dream Theater while playing Rock Band (yes) years back. Since then, I'm still in awe at the music they've created over the decades. Not musically talented myself , I gravitated towards Jordan and was just in awe at the uniqueness of his talent.
@harthenryАй бұрын
I want to hear the Helix / Hammond emulator. Knowing the original Hammond is tweaked for many session guys, love to hear how the Helix handles it
@heikkipt4 жыл бұрын
Imagining Jordan Rudess jamming with Ronald Jenkees... Oh my...
@sammyvh114 жыл бұрын
Jordan and Wakeman are the gold standards in keyboardists.
@margix11724 жыл бұрын
Keith Emerson was WAY better than both, ELP the very best prog rock band of all times.
@creatorsremose11 ай бұрын
He's been playing the same "signature" sound for 20 years. His "milking" needs are pretty limited. Other musicians seem to try to expand their palettes while Jordan seems happy to regress into smaller and smaller boundaries.
@RodolfoStanic4 жыл бұрын
Did you guys record a direct input from his rig? It sounds amazing in this video!
@hafstrat4 жыл бұрын
#jordan is an absolute sonic and musical master. 🎼
@Vijayshahanijvn4 жыл бұрын
Exceptional player of all time, as I'm a big fan of Jordan Rudess & Korg.
@belanagy559510 ай бұрын
So when they say Aliens don't exist it's not true. Jordan is definitely from a different Universe :)
@forrestperkins6237 Жыл бұрын
Really informative video I just wish the interviewer didn't cut off the interviewee
@pedrogomis3 жыл бұрын
I don't understand why Korg is not selling that Kronos 2 Jordan Rudess Special Edition
@belleulloa8414 жыл бұрын
Chode-an ruddess
@thulsa_doom4 жыл бұрын
😂
@alclemist49914 жыл бұрын
I love this dude he so calm and genuine. He can explain for a year to ya about synths without getting bored lol 😂
@von_Apa4 жыл бұрын
I'm almost to impressed. :) Wonderful passion for music!
@oshin440310 ай бұрын
i am so happy that the anchor guy is super dazed, like a child would!
@Volcaniced4 жыл бұрын
Ok Roland Keytar als MIDI Conroller for the KRONOS ..... WOW. That hurts deep. ;)
@rufuspanjaitan57594 жыл бұрын
THIS MAN IS A GOD!
@starkillermarex4 жыл бұрын
The Wizard still continues to blow my mind
@leoalagre4 жыл бұрын
Literalmente sin despeinarse lo rompe todo al teclado
@codymcpherson56284 жыл бұрын
A rockstar but also such a classy guy. Definitely a major part of what makes DT so special
@davcar234 жыл бұрын
I still prefer his old Kurzweil T Lead sound, this one is just me'h.
@theoasyskeybs4 жыл бұрын
David C. Kurzweil failed to innovate ! See Nokia and blackberry got replaced !
@davcar234 жыл бұрын
@@theoasyskeybs Well Kurzweil fell in hard times, I get it, but my comment was only about the T Lead sound.
@JA-io8nx4 жыл бұрын
I'm not a keyboard player so forgive the ignorance on my terminology. But this interviewer really dropped the ball. The thing that sits on top of the Kronos that he slides his finger up-and-down on, the fact that the interviewer didn't make mention of the fact that it plays more than one note at a time is amazing. He didn't even touch on that, or recognize it. Amazing keyboard player, horrendous interviewer.
@ThomannSynthesizers4 жыл бұрын
Good spot! That's the Haken Continuum mini MPE controller.. not sure what he's triggering though .. //Jason
@JA-io8nx4 жыл бұрын
@@ThomannSynthesizers Thank you for the clarification! It's a really amazing piece of technology... from my knowledge things similar to that have typically been only able to play one note at a time. I'm a drummer so again I admittedly don't know everything but to see such a cool thing be so Robust as far as its capabilities was something I felt the interviewer just simply glossed over too quickly .
@gisssk92364 жыл бұрын
He is the real wizard
@herrsebastiankoenig11 ай бұрын
But can he play "Final Countdown"?
@orenzgaming31788 ай бұрын
dreamtheater without Jordan is joke
@KarlKeesel3 жыл бұрын
Talking with the interviewer is like talking to a robot lol
@FouadQar9 ай бұрын
always the biggest people are humble
@billbradleymusic10 ай бұрын
Jordan is the Eddie Van Halen of keys
@nonamech1410 ай бұрын
I liked when he said before you were born 😂
@michaelbeeministries20207 ай бұрын
Super awesome gear!! 🎹🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🔥🌞👍
@alejandrogrisales71514 жыл бұрын
Traduccion a español por favor
@robertoiorio3904 жыл бұрын
Alejandro Grisales learn English
@Edwin-van-der-Putten11 ай бұрын
why is the thomann guy up tight..?
@dgcmusi Жыл бұрын
This guy is a Virtuoso…..
@Rojk4 жыл бұрын
Jordan is so good at talking. Give him a question and he will talk about it in at least 5 minutes without no problems.
@dumpygoodness40864 жыл бұрын
and he doesn't say "Y'know" every 4 words!!! (WHEWWWW!!!)
@FanaticDrummer4 жыл бұрын
When the tech takes over the outro lol
@princechimucheka34111 ай бұрын
It s a beast machine oh my ...
@udinbata4 жыл бұрын
If anybody say "we all born equal"..bullshit!,...there are some people like Rudess, some just like normal people,.. Good insight on the Helixm..Hyvaa Teemu!
@primusdude874 жыл бұрын
"It can go down..." *casually plays a furious lead from A Nightmare To Remember like it's nothing*
@williamscolaro11594 жыл бұрын
Amazing. Sounds fantastic
@andretmadrid11 ай бұрын
Rudess, the legend 🌟
@richnorris106111 ай бұрын
I love my Korg trinity but the gap when I change sounds means I have three synths just to cove the gap mainly , tho having more kb’s makes it “easier “ for me as I play in a rock band but we have a “jazz” kind of approach where the basic structure is fixed but in some songs we improvise a lot so I can move quickly between sounds. The old jv90 was good for continuous sounds , all the very best from Mid Wales 🎶🎸
@nekow17854 жыл бұрын
His blue Kronos reminds me of the Triton Extreme
@ThomannSynthesizers4 жыл бұрын
Ooh now you've said that - totally agree! //Jason
@1967mdavis4 жыл бұрын
Hammond through the helix.... Hmmmm.... I have a helix... I have keyboards... must try this. Not sure why the offboard rotarty though... helix has a TON of effects built into it.