Long Rhodes - MPC 2000XL, DR-202, ER-1, MicroKorg, ESQ-1, MKS-30, TX81Z

Got the new gear setup. Traded an Ensoniq EPS for a Ensoniq ESQ-1 on Craigslist. Also scored on a pick-up of a few rackmount units. I was just jamming last night on the new setup.

Complete with missed notes and mess-ups, here is the short jam session.

Boss DR-202 and Korg ER-1 - Drums and Bass
Ensoniq ESQ-1 - Fender Rhodes type keys
MicroKorg - Long Pads
Roland MKS-30 - Sweeps and Pads
Yamaha TX81Z - Piano
Akai MPC 2000XL - MIDI recording and sequencing, Live track mute play

Category:

Music

Tags:

• MPC 2000XL
• MPC
• Ensoniq
• ESQ-1
• Boss
• DR-202
• Korg
• MicroKorg
• Electribe
• ER-1
• MKS-30
• Roland
• Yamaha
• TX81Z

[Loetrumpet]

hello friend, what is the difference betwen thr dr. 202 and the MPC 2000XL?

[subtexthiphop]

@Loetrumpet The DR-202 is a MIDI sound module with drum ktis, and bass sounds as well as a built in sequencer. The MPC is a sampler, but also a sequencing workstation. Think of the MPC as your computer and the DR-202 as a VST.

[ChrisSousa9]

I have an ESQ-1. Any chance of getting some parameters for that Rhodes patch? Love the feel of this one. Chris

[subtexthiphop]

@ChrisSousa9 I'm going to put up a video of the parameters soon. been away from youtube for awhile

[bigdru76]

Smooth. Im trying to learn cord progression. any tips?

[subtexthiphop]

@bigdru76 google "Virtual Piano Scales" and click the first link, it's really nice to see the scales/chords layed out in the key you want to play in. From there you just have to mix and match to find what you like. Good Luck!

[averykirkland]

Hey great stuff...have any advice for programming a good fender rhodes patch on the ESQ 1?

[ElmoPiano]

Thanks for posting this, created using the Yamaha TX81Z & the Ensoniq ESQ-1 - cool synths. The producer Babyface at one point had two TX81Z units in his studio, both of which he kept set to a bass patch, one detuned from the other. This became a part of his signature sound. The best synth patches for both these classic synths can be found at manymidi.com

[smiauu]

that`s one sweet pile of gear you got there

[tellemsaturday]

wow nice man. its real calm and chilled. i like your set up too. i got two tracks up that i use just the mpc 1000. orale!!!

[boomtomb]

i got a similiar setup----that's whats up

[banginlikean808]

@subtexthiphop Really nice subtext nice set up also. look forward to more.