My Signature Vintage Vibe Piano - It has a trick up its sleeve!

[@Noname-j5m]

Matt, my friend! It's time to record an album of this kind of music! This is a real miracle! We are really waiting!

[@nilssonschmillson5395]

Matt does have an album and it’s amazing, I’m sure it’s on his website! Edit: it’s on Apple Music too!

[@ProbeRoket]

Vinyl sold out tho. :(

[@Noname-j5m]

@@ProbeRoket Yes, there's no time for vinyl. At least listen to mp3)

[@peterevans8598]

Amen! Second that emotion. It’s time Matt

[@user-nu7xx7pc1d]

yes!!!

[@lars07670]

After 40 years of playing the piano you made me buy my first analog synth. And now I want a Vintage Vibe. Following your channel is starting getting expensive. 😂Everything you do is musical, tasteful and just wonderful to listen to.

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Great to hear!

[@peterkenney9158]

The voicing slider is such a brilliant invention which brings so much. Almost so obvious that one wonders why it wasn’t thought of sooner. (I do seem to recall some kind of mechanical mod from the Dyno days which one operated with one’s knee, but can’t remember what it is right now.) When I owned a Rhodes, I found it a shame that revoicing was such a long process and impractical. Bravo Vintage Vibe! I hope this becomes an option on all the builds, not just the signature models. Great video as always, Matt. Thanks!

[@N4505]

Awesome! Don't forget to release the full jam sessions please!

[@jasonshoesmith467]

Was thinking the same thing!

[@MrJansteiner]

Matt, why do you have to do this? I’ll be dreaming of this beauty now. And maybe, maybe at some stage once my garden shed come sauna come music room has been built I still have enough money left over to get a “Matt Johnson” in vintage orange 🍊 🍀💚 You can come visit me then overlooking Sligo bay, Rosses Point and the Wild Atlantic Way 👍

[@fallingmanjutsu]

Absolutely wonderful! Sounds heavenly. Love Vintage Vibe, those guys have passion and generosity that’s unmatched in the business. Congratulations Matt! Moog it’s your turn now, release a signature MJ black matte finish model D with ivory keys!! Haha

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Haha good idea

[@PoipleBabby]

its so comforting of a sound. unreal instrument.

[@orpheuscreativeco9236]

WOW!!! Congrats Matt!! That's super-dope! ✌️

[@etpslick100]

Damn! That thing sounds so beautiful! Congrats Matt! I like the Rhodes MK 8 also. But the VV has a certain character that I like. Just a matter of choice! I just wish VV would make a 88 key version. I played a MKII suitcase 88 model and never look backed. I can see a 88 key version with midi/usb interface. Vintage Vibe is the shot!😌🎹❤️👍🏾

[@jamesgornall3344]

Hey Matt! I really enjoy your videos. You are a significant source of inspiration for me with regards to writing music as well as finding good instrument sounds. I really appreciate your work! All the best from Germany

[@steppets25]

I absolutely ADORE your music Matt! Your piano playing is just so damn groovy, I can’t sit still 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎹🥁💃🏻 Great stuff Matt👍🏼👍🏼❤️ Thanks for all the terrific tutorials and videos, I truly have learned sooo much, and got totally inspired by you🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Please please keep making your wonderful videos and posting ok🌹🎹✨💃🏻💕❤️🥰 Love from BOMBAY, INDIA 🇮🇳❤️🙏🏼✨

[@steppets25]

🎶Yayyy👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💃🏻🎶🤩😍 I got a ❤️ from Matt! WooHoo 🎹🎶🙌🏼 🎉 🥳

[@crolodon8024]

The drummer and bassist are both excellent! Locked into the groove, the precision of the drummer is criiiiiisp dude!

[@dr.bridges1771]

Vintage Vibe pianos are incredible. The sound is somehow soft but still aggressive, it can be both dark and light. What they have done is created a very beautiful sounding and beautiful looking piano.

[@medialex78]

My words! Unfortunately they seem not to be available with 88 keys.

[@glennanderson9947]

Congrats Matt! No one has championed the Rhodes experience more in this day and age. With the variable pickup (sounded like you could get into Wurly territory); active pre amp and that red paint job this is a '70s time machine. You guys sound sweet.😎

[@urshauser1725]

Your music, as always, is a balm for the soul. Thanks for sharing.

[@nick326697]

This is lovely. You get such a beautiful sound from the Vintage Vibe. This to me is the THE sound of the 70s. The Moog sound is very nice too, that woozy Boards of Canada feel. Thanks for sharing this

[@KevinBrightman]

Just came across your channel . Enjoyed you playing and love the sound of the keyboard.

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thank you kindly!

[@MusicFed]

@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai sounds great - is there a UK distributor? these instruments are really hard to buy here without paying tons of import duties and shipping fees // also the website doesn't seem to have price for your signature model?

[@geoffwalton118]

That is one heck of a trick Matt!

[@SoundsToBlowYourMind]

That is awesome Matt, I love your work with Jamiroquai. I'm trying to work out the keyboard part for Black Capricorn Day right now to cover it with my band! I have an old Mark 2, 54 note Rhodes which I'm currently messing around with, changing the tone bar grommets and re-voicing, etc. It's doable, but yeah takes a long time! That slider on your Vintage vibe to adjust the voicing it just awesome!

[@laurasongsandsuch.6567]

Fabulous!!

[@Andres-oh2lp3ck1n]

Great 😀 the electric piano has a good sound 👍👍👍 greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽

[@johnblumstein]

Fantastic sessions- This is for sure one of the best music channels here on youtube.

[@russellyoung6498]

I listened to the whole thing, and then just sat gazing out of the window for what seemed like ages. Thanks Matt you lifted me out of a hole. Absolutely brilliant. Album please!!

[@toddtrillo7445]

yep that is a gorgeous looking and sounding machine , love the color

[@seljoypro]

This thing sounds amazing

[@saabeilin]

Matt, that's just awesome! Congrats for the signature model and lots of thanks for the music!

[@Tanzi24]

Oh Matt that slider is just magic! So much tonal variety. And you show it off so well. I've got a 1980 MkII that I adore, but I wouldn't mind something modern (and more reliable!) VV have made something very special here!

[@TheTonyTitan]

I'd pay for a sample pack full of these jam sessions

[@mauricesteele8698]

Watching your videos has inspired me to spend more time at the keys. Thank you

[@e-m7309]

The slider is physical moving the parts inside I think? Think this piece of gear is a little bit out of budget for me. Love to play it

[@markanderson9995]

Incredible Video as always and what a WICKED Jam session !!!!!!. Said it before and i don't mind saying it again... Rhodes and Minimoog combo is just too DEADLY !!!!!!. Don't think there's anything more beautiful !!!!. Bless you Matt and thanks again !!!!

[@Jestunes]

Nice keyboard. OOh Stevie Wonders Living In the City sound was so good. Wish I was performing again, but the pandemic pretty much stopped live performance here in Reno, NV, I own a Korg Digital Grand (left to me by my late mom) and a Roland XP 80 with many of the sounds you have but not full size keys. Anyway if I had money for more piano lessons I'm 68 and retired now ) I would get your signature keyboard , but for now I accompany myself with piano, with my trumpet and flugelhorn so I just have to be happy with just watching and listening to you to hear your sounds. Love your playing btw. Thanks so much for sharing. It actually made me get up and accompany you with my clavinet sounds and keyboard sounds.

[@MichaelMichael-em3gx]

I cannot sleep anymore and when, then I will dream about it!!! - Fantastic! I LOVE IT :o)

[@ezekb3]

As we say in Argentina "I'm very door handle", it only works for argentinian speakers. 😁 Oh, and by the way, FIRST!

[@jzkunst]

siempre lo mejor, gracias Maestro!

[@jrodindigo]

Jason Kay is so blessed to have you onboard. These vids have put you right up there with my favs (Herbie, Stevie, Patrice Rushen, Greg Philinganes, Dwele, and the late great Toby S.).

[@justinmerritt3843]

Reminds me of a 2022 version of Bob James, this is the type of music that I long to master the style of

[@mikemorrisonmusic]

Your videos and playing never fail to inspire and impress. I’m glad you got a signature model! :)

[@FAMUCHOLLY]

I am waiting for the album....

[@nonchai]

I love the tones of this instrument - but could neither afford one - NOR want to lug one around - nor deal with all the setup and unreliability issues - so.. Matt - how about either a custom crafted Kontakt library ( non-free ) or better still.. liaising with either AAS or Modaart to produce a truly emulated version ? I really love these tones! Maybe liaise with Yamaha (like Chick Core did on MONTAGE ) or another biggie so we can have this in a stage keyboard? Make my day :)

[@girlinagale]

There was a guy on KZbin played Crystal Silence on an old Rhodes. That was 10 years ago and the video disappeared. I'm ever grateful I recorded it.

[@customjohnny]

Hey Matt! So so SO glad you got one of those. You absolutely deserve it! Cheers

[@LostPlanet2024]

I SO want to buy my wife a Vintage Vibe!! This is a killer electric piano!! Sounds fantastic! Love the jam with a live band in this video! I’m a guitar player and love watching your channel. The VVMJ sounds killer with the mini moog!!

[@NomeDeArte]

Dope sound! Best regards from Argentina

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

I have to write one correction. The pick ups were designed by Kevin Beller. It's him that is specifically responsible for the sound not Seymour

[@pedrokremermotta605]

OH MY GOD THAT VOICING STICK IS GENIUS!

[@NURREDIN]

I bought my Rhodes Stage Piano in 1972. I gave it to my best friend in 1999 when I moved to Vegas.It's still working. I no longer had a need for an EXTREMELY heavy instrument that only had ONE SOUND. I've been using a Kurzweil ever since. I would consider this model because I can change the sounds. It's a real pain if you're a gigging musician to haul around something as heavy as a Rhodes when the audience you're playing for (and people listening to your uploads on Spotify and KZbin) can't tell the difference. I want to know how much does this unit weigh? If it's heavy,I can see it staying in the studio,but it ain't going to the gig.

[@derfsup]

The piano itself weighs 60lbs. (the 64 note version comes in at 53lbs.) For local gigs, I would recommend Studio Slips for soft cases - One for the piano, and one for the legs and pedal.

[@chenguefer156]

It's a beautiful instrument. Congratulations! Sixty years in this planet and always there is a place in any song for this piano. Rhodes sound is forever.

[@renny1369]

Wow, what a keys. Great video and big pleasure to watch. 6:07 alfa mist tone :D

[@mattrobertson_music]

yeah this is wicked. Like you say, everyone has a different version of what a perfect electric piano sounds like, but this is my perfect sound :)

[@bjorn0helander]

I miss Acid Jazz.. love your videos Matt

[@ace131484]

Love the sound, love the color, and slider adjustable pickups is a game changer. Is this going to be an option purchasable through vintage vibe?

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Yes you can buy this exact model

[@BirdseyeVu]

@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai Amazing! I already own a VV. Do you know if they’re able to upgrade existing keyboards with the MJ option?

[@lauritzfrost9968]

@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai When will your model be on sale?

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

@@lauritzfrost9968 I think you could order it already. Give them a call or send an email. They are all hand made so you can spec them how you want

[@DavidErwin]

Fond memories of spending a couple hours with a screwdriver dialing in the tone of my Suitcase 88. Tried out all of those tones but didn't have to think twice about where I wanted it. Right where you had it for Living in the CIty. Harmonic and growls, even without saturation, when you hit it hard. Very cool feature to control it with a slider.

[@jackduxbury1632]

So so cool. The innovations make such sense and most importantly sound awesome. Nice one Sensei Johnson ✊

[@ianflurrance8438]

Matt so happy for you! You made me fall in love vintage vibe from your first video of the piano on the channel. I’m saving up for one for when I graduate college and I may have to go with yours. Love that you stuck with that killer orange!

[@JonathanRamirez-kd3zv]

You got me going “WOOOOOO” and making a stank face Matt! I’m going to own of these someday…. That variable slider is a game changer!

[@John-lv6uj]

Wow!!! Beautiful sounds. I have never heard of the piano. I might need one of those

[@zoomzoom3950]

Sounds great, great playing. Congratulations on your Signature Vintage Vibe!

[@kerrypanara6583]

Killer stuff thanks Matt

[@M_orcan]

Wow that really is incredibly versatile! So many tones and options available. Btw are you making the pieces of music from this video available anywhere?

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

I'm thinking about it!

[@M_orcan]

@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai that's great to hear! It's all fantastic but the piece at 13:50ish is particularly gorgeous, it really grabbed me

[@simonhodgetts6530]

Wow! What an amazing instrument - although both myself and my dad have both owned Rhodes pianos, and still absolutely adore the sound, this takes the concept to a new dimension - I absolutely love it! Thanks!

[@jaggass]

Have you tried out the Rhodes mk8 yet?

[@FlowieFX]

Woahh, that’s INSANE! The sound of a rhodes is my favorite sound ever, but the one thing I didn’t really like about rhodes pianos is how you are stuck with only 1 specific sound. That slider changes everything! So cool🔥🔥 Maybe I will buy one in the future if I have enough money :)

[@Bashanvibe]

I want one 🥺🔥🔥🔥

[@lt15_27]

My favourite keyboard artist: love him!!!!

[@pauloelferro]

These sounds take my breath away...

[@frankpiccinini1652]

Fred diLeone mastery at it's finest! The new mod is not only spectacular, it's REFRESHING. It's about practicality and it's for REAL musicians. It's not about having a preamp with 100000 questionable effects, that will sound the same for everyone. In a car, we would care about having a more performing engine, not about green neon fog lights. Loved the demo, simple, effective and it finally shows what you can do with such a piano in a small ensemble. Cheers, Matt!

[@jonathanosborn4800]

I do find the mark 1 to be the best, personally. The immediacy of the tonebar angle placement, thats great!!

[@GrantTregellas]

So, do you now say “I think the track needs a bit of Vintage Vibe”as it’s not really a “Rhodes” anymore?

[@ldifalco2010]

With all due respect to the Rhodes Mark 8, that appears to be a wonderful recreation, if you want true innovation and an improved tine piano, Vintage Vibe is the way to go. While the new Rhodes company in England professes that there is only one Rhodes, all they really did was purchase the rights to the name. As Matt says, don't just by the name, listen and play them. The guys at Vintage Vibe have been restoring Rhodes pianos for over 20 years. Their wealth of knowledge from dismantling and rebuilding all versions of the Rhodes piano is what led them to building their improved version. They have cut weight, size, improved the action, refined the tines, added innovations like the "Variable Voice Control" that Matt demonstrates here, "Duel Capstan Action, and improved electronics. Plus unlike the Rhodes Mark 8, VV offers many different models. You can buy an entry level VV Piano starting at @ 6K American Dollars. Full disclosure. I do not work for Vintage Vibe and I don't own one. I have bought many parts from them however, to keep my 40 year old Mark II Rhodes going strong but I have played a Vintage Vibe Piano and hope to one day own one. Don't take my word for it. Just look at all the heavies in the industry now touring and recording on a Vintage Vibe piano.

[@markmallinder7618]

Sounds awesome but it looks HEAVY! 🤪

[@filippobuccianelli4606]

They developed what Chuck Monte did in the early 80’s in a way more practical form. Great job really

[@SkillipEvolver]

@12:12 love the break in to that sequence.

[@SkillipEvolver]

It's beautiful matt. And I've either out what it reminds me of: chord sequence in Invitations by Shakatak. Love the howling sound on the synth as well. Sounds quite like the sound in Little L.

[@julianpratt9616]

Hi Matt, is there any way I can pay / bribe / other to get you to do a video of the intro to "Time Wont Wait" that you did at Scala in London in March 2007 on your Vintage Vibe? Its utterly mind blowing - think it was on your Rhodes but would love to hear it on your signature Vintage! Yours in anticipation, Julian from Portsmouth, aged 54 and 3 months!

[@TerryLouiswiththethickness]

I can't afford a real Rhodes, I have a Rhodes VST called Lounge Lizard. Does anyone know if there's any way I can make vst sound more realistic 😭

[@YMESYDT]

Congratulations!! I hope you get to compare this to the new MK8 one day

[@cindysim4084]

These keyboards don't compare to a piano.i have a 1933 m Shultz upright.oh that sound .

[@PianoMan-hx3ev]

Rhodes to the left, Wurly to the right...Aw heck, I’ll be writing music until the morning light 🎵

[@ScottWozniak]

That's just gorgeous. ❤️🧡💛

[@JayTheLane]

Crispy goodness 😋

[@MsInstrumentalBeatz]

When I see your videos, I get happy! Love this video. I have Keyscape and I just found out that it has the Vintage Vibe in there, but man does the real thing (the one in your video) sound so warm and pleasant to the ears! Cheers to you!

[@B3-R]

Georgeus 👍sounds great,and you make it also sounds like that 😀

[@rockstarjazzcat]

Sweet!

[@fandersen3117]

This is a crazy good video...!

[@brendancarbone7621]

Best sounding instrument probably ever. Despite my playing ability not being able to justify the price, and keys not being my main instrument, I feel like the value is really there for the quality VV puts out. Something to aspire to. Congrats on the signature version and love the channel!

[@Flyingpeople_From_Zero_To_Pro]

Massive Congratulations to your fantastic signature Matt Johnson Vintage Piano!! EPIC! It sounds amazing & looks even better!

[@MikeLindup42]

Your VV signature piano looks and sounds gorgeous, Matt, and the variable voice control is a brilliant innovation. I very much enjoyed my brief ‘taste’ soon after you received it. I look forward to hearing what you do with it, hopefully live as well as in the studio. Regarding comparisons with the Rhodes Mk8, I agree with your notion that buyers should choose the piano that sounds and offers functions that best suit their personal taste. With all that’s going on in the world, we don’t need another ‘war’! There’s room for both, and I would argue that the player makes as much difference to the eventual ‘sound’. I’m lucky that over the years, thanks to Bill Dunne, Tim Wallhead and Dan Goldman, my Dyno modified Mk1 is still going strong, although I would like it to gracefully retire to my studio before it completely collapses :) I’ll then be looking for a younger model…😉

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

It was great to have you round Mike, we must meet up again!

[@MikeLindup42]

@@MattJohnsonJamiroquai Absolutely, Matt!

[@kimmovehkalahti8624]

Luuuv the piano but man the playing! You need to release stuff like this! Awesome vibe and timing with you and the band!

[@ernestoamstein5419]

OMG Matt. The sound of the sweeping is just incredible!!! I think you just nailed the ultimate tine piano. Congrats

[@williamgraham8761]

Just curious , do you normally match your trouser colour to the keyboard you play ??? 😂

[@moosemuseum1853]

I'm hoping I can apply some of this knowledge to adjusting my VSTs. Sold my suitcase mk1 so many years ago.

[@self4autism333]

Intro sounds like, Jeff Beck, blow by blow.

[@caderik1386]

Oh wow - I'd say this is one of the best sounding Electric Pianos I've heard - the performer might have to do something about it too lol

[@njcity]

Awesome jam, man. I have to ask, was there something wrong with the video master? Feels a world away from 1080p clarity, and I can see you've got great camera equipment! Either way, superb keys; both player, and the keyboard.

[@mayrln]

i love that lonnie liston aesthetic with that phase and rain like chord movements. absolutely amazing.

[@Gnurklesquimp]

0:37 I'm sold Does it come with playing skills?

[@thaJeztah]

Beautiful instrument! I can definitely see one get lost for hours just enjoying noodling on it.

[@bonitoludi]

Looks like a Wurlitzer. Sounds like a Rhodes

[@lovebirdsmusic]

now it needs a motor for that switch to keep it moving!!

[@Wykesidefruitmachine]

Blasting this in the back garden, despite the clouds. Just letting my neighbours know how classy I am ha ha 👌🏻☺️