Kebu's live synth rig explained in 15 minutes

[@toolman8269]

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!

[@davidsteen474]

Yeah, he´s a combination of MacGyver and Giorgio Moroder! This was 15 minutes of pure gold.

[@borisVspider66]

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.

[@gustavotula4974]

​@@davidsteen474Me contaron que tiene inconvenientes para arreglar la grifería del baño

[@winstonhulley626]

Excellent! Thank you for the explainations! Regards from South Africa!

[@Henkie0011]

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.

[@WarrenPostma]

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.

[@Craefter]

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. :)

[@TheDjcause]

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.

[@borisVspider66]

@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 👍

[@NogueiraMG]

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.

[@g3cd]

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 😢

[@NogueiraMG]

@@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".

[@angelog.spicolaiii8021]

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.

[@willemvisser2263]

People that don't understand the skill involved in true analog electronic music will never be able to appreciate it. Really cool

[@N-trepid1]

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!!

[@nolake]

What a set up, welcome to paradise city, interesting tour man, that was really sweet !

[@willortiz3547]

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

[@ryderl3988]

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

[@awpMusic1]

great insight - I don't know how you keep track of everything with the stress of the live show - amazing (as is the music)!

[@joonglegamer9898]

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.

[@OIOcellOIO]

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!!

[@recceeboy1237]

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.

[@mot-trance]

Ahm... I lost control... Mika you are awesome and a bit crazy 😉 i like it ! Keep it up like this please ! Greetings from Chiang Mai, Thailand.

[@jonmaddison]

So looking forward to seeing you in action with all this gear tonight in London!

[@Bruceybonus2008]

You Sir, are a genius, been following your work for a while now and absolutely love it!

[@babalawohrg]

Love that you've kept a Juno2. Love the keyboard action on them.

[@gilbertcouillard6313]

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!

[@leighsaunderson9203]

I was lucky that back in 2017 KZbin 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 !!

[@DX5]

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 :)

[@FeatherGlow1]

Such a complex set up but so very fascinating. Thanks for taking the time to explain it.

[@Romerium]

One push on the button and everything is set for the next song. Thats the way you want to play your live performance. Impressive !

[@nkronert]

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.

[@kebu]

Thanks! Yes, enough sleep and rest and vacation is vital.

[@nhand42]

This is a masterclass in analog synth live production. Thank you for explaining it so well.

[@clazza65]

Thank you Kebu. MIDI still baffles me. Great work.

[@ХейвудФлойд-ш8ю]

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.

[@kirkanos771]

This is a gold moment. Thank you so much Kebu.

[@carlosdaneri6137]

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

[@kevincoffield1787]

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. 👍

[@paulkilleen2914]

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 👌👏👏👏

[@pjab1133]

Very interesting and it always leaves me in astonishment how you handle all these devices ! It's technical magic. 😊

[@bsvenss2]

5:43 Ahhh Gattobus 🙂 Gianni Proietti... our synth guru. 🤗 Great video btw! Thanks.

[@BobbyGeneric145]

5:28 that tone is absolutely fantastic.

[@davidgrimmel9426]

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!

[@ferdamravenec2654]

Děkuji za Vaši tvorbu, fantastické 👍😀

[@stelioskyprou6427]

Such a gem of a human! Keep it up Kebu!

[@hahnsolo7241]

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...

[@lindsaywebb1904]

As someone who toured a smaller rig with MPC and 4 synths, the mind boggles at juggling this cockpit live…Hut ab

[@WarrenPostma]

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.

[@DankePlace]

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!!!!

[@pzedozmusic]

You are amazing man. Thank you for taking the time to show us your gear.

[@doughobbs7706]

this is amazing! many thanks indeed for doing this. Sooo good to see you have a JX-3P 🤩🤩😍

[@FrequSpectra]

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

[@DJTrainBrain]

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. :)

[@HappyOrganMan]

Thanks Kebu for explaining this awesome setup! 👍🤩

[@Scrumper66]

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!!!👏🎹🎵🎶

[@maxdiamond55]

Great video. Nice to see your not totally reliant on midi. More rig setups please.

[@angelog.spicolaiii8021]

...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.

[@autumnmatthews3179]

Fascinating. Thank you so much for showing us how you make your great music

[@nookcyan]

Thanks bro, for sharing this.

[@Psychlist1972]

Thank you for showing us around your setup!

[@A388Flyer]

Great setup and thanks for the tour. How I regret selling my JX-8P 5 or 6 years ago... with PG-800 as well!

[@linuxjcajca7806]

I love your work, thanks a lot from Belgium.

[@iConnectivitySupport]

Great setup. Nice to see the mioXM and mioXL are working out well in your setup.

[@kebu]

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.

[@budgetkeyboardist]

It would take me a month to set up a rig like that at a gig! Much respect.

[@WiltoonBarros]

Top Kebu... Já estava com saudades de ver em ação no KZbin ❤

[@neonvoid]

Incredible, thank You for sharing.

[@ezrunstrails]

You are an inspiration!

[@ProfMarc]

Phenomenal...love the use of analog and the mods...very technical...you really know your tech...an innovator...👍....plus the music is also brilliant..👍👍

[@laeon14]

Your sounds are great, continue !

[@stevenpaulucci3528]

Brilliant musician

[@CarlosAmaralMusico]

Great video.....Great and soberb work. CONGRATS

[@uma_Isara]

legend says that hes still introducing his gear

[@Ruediger_Hasenpusch]

That was very cool...thx for the Video!

[@jeremythornton433]

I love seeing the old Korg gear! I really need to get my old Korgs up and running again.

[@orig_gee_man]

Woow, just like listening someone out of space making great music

[@josecneto]

Nice setup, great explanation, thanks for sharing it with us!!

[@sednerpjonathan2989]

Eres un maquina !! Un abrazo amigo...

[@spankenheim]

glad to see the JP6 on the road, I've been really enjoying mine since I finally got it repaired

[@AnybodyButMiogloy]

Thank you for this video, very informative : )

[@carolinadecastelar]

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)

[@ufobattleship001]

Very cool...good to see you again 🛸

[@moraleselyon9201]

Excelente Maestro 👍👍👍👏👏

[@futureanalog5165]

Brilliant video ,

[@Trykyl1]

Using the MPC to control Resolume is so good!

[@amangogna68]

You are a fantastic musician !

[@brunocordier6335]

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

[@xntricity6446]

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💪😋

[@mr-huggy]

You have everything all setup and perfect, then one thing goes wrong, arrgg

[@kebu]

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. :)

[@zsuzsaorban9113]

Great video. Thank you! 💝

[@robertowuerdig-shadao5647]

Muito obrigado pelo tour do seu set.

[@ryderl3988]

I am Proud of you Brother...

[@Luolivera74]

Whoa! That’s amazing!!!! 🎉🎊👏👏👏

[@ReActiveSynthMusic]

Very, very impressive!

[@rmumof]

I was also surprised to see that the video is also controlled.

[@subiesojourner777]

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.

[@NoffisNoff]

THANKS A LOT FOR SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE !

[@TheKangaroo75]

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! 😂😂😂😂😂👍💪❤

[@jameshare1848]

One word........ Awesome

[@fabiolopesmusic]

Incridible rig!

[@hightower196X]

Awesome! ❤️🍻

[@stickiedmin6508]

5:06 The Andromeda A6! The Battlesynth Galactica! Wonderful to see she's still flying.

[@2005saadcomputer]

Good luck 🎉, 👍👏💯

[@SriharshaaPrabhakar]

You are a genius ❤

[@wolfgangboettcher3126]

Daran zu kommen ist erstaunlich 😊

[@BassFunMusic]

Amazing ♥☺♪BRO

[@Leo_Lazarus]

Very nice rig, ....looks familiar in some ways! 😎👍

[@lutzotto3318]

i love kebu

[@pablomedinapemkeysmusic1090]

Fantastic!