Richard Wright - K. Mark VI 2012 - 2014 David Gilmour - V,G Nick Mason - D Richard Wright - K. RELATIONSHIPS Roger Waters / David Gilmour In the beginning, neither Waters or Gilmour dominated the band. Syd Barrett was the unquestioned leader, lead singer, lead guitarist and writer of virtually all of the music. From wiki: Richard William Wright (28 July 1943 - 15 September 2008) was an English pianist, keyboardist and songwriter, best known for his career with Pink Floyd. Wright's richly textured.
Posted on by inRichard Wright used the Roland Super JX-10 synthesizer at thebeginning of the 'second comming' of Pink Floyd in the late 1980s.Between 1986 and 1989, band recorded Momentary Lapse of Reason, avery 80s sounding album that featured then modern Roland Super JX-10synthesizer, and of course a reverbed drums that were more than typicalfor this period. As can be seen on the Venice footage, on thetour that followed the album, Richard Wright's rig consisted of theJX-10, and Kurzweil K2000 synthesizer. He used the JX-10 for RunLike Hell solo, which he originaly played on a.The(also known as the Roland Super JX) was a 12-voice digitaly controledanalog synthesizer produced from 1986 to 1989.
It was essentially twoRoland JX-8P synthesizers put together, along with a 76-notevelocity-sensitive keyboard with aftertouch. It also had features notfound on the JX-8P, including a simple 1-track sequencer and a delayeffect. Also, the chorus used in JX10 was not identical to JX8P, and theJX-10 also had a slightly different amplifier section as well asdifferent electronic components.Source: WikipediaPosted in Please leave yourPosted on by inRichard Wright used a Prophet-5 synthesizer on The Wallsessions and during the tour that followed in 1980/81. This classic andthen extremely popular synthesizer can be heard in almost every song onthe album - most notably in Run like Hell, where Rick played hissolo.Thewas an analog synthesizer that was manufactured by Sequential Circuitscompany between 1978 and 1984. If not the first, it was one of the firstprogrammable polyphonic synthesizers with a maximum polyphony of 5voices.
It featured two types of synthesis (subtractive and FM) and hadpatch memory storage, which memorized every control setting of yoursounds (a unique feature at the time). Musicians valued this instrumentmostly for its string sounds, analog effects, and analog basses.How to get the sound:If you are after the sound of a SCI Prophet-5, you may want to try afree VST plug-inby Roberson Audio.Posted in Please leave yourPosted on by inRichard Wright used the Minimoog between 1973 and 1977, mainly asa solo lead instrument.
The Minimoog was part of Wright's rig on the DarkSide of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, and Animalsalbums/tours. He played this instrument for the first time in AnyColour You Like. Later a Minimoog was also used for the ‘horn’ soundin Shine On You Crazy Diamond, and for the lead parts in Ravingand Drooling (live version of Sheep), as well as for themelodies in Dogs and Have a Cigar.The original Minimoog was a monophonic analog synthesizer released in1970 by,designed for rock and pop.
In contrary to the large, expensive andcumbersome modular synthesizers, the Minimoog included all importantparts in a compact package, without the need for patch cords. It stayedin production until 1981, but it was re-designed by Robert Moog in 2002and released as Minimoog Voyager.How to get the sound:You can find the free VST plug-in called on the Elektrostudio website. But if you want a realMinimoog emulation, and you are ready to pay for it, try the instead.Posted in Please leave yourPosted on by inThe was a fully polyphonic synthesizer produced by Dutchcompany Eminent (known with Solina brand, popularized by JeanMichel Jarre), and distributed by ARP from 1974 to 1981. The sounds itincluded were violin, viola, trumpet, horn, cello and contrabass. Thebuilt-in chorus effect helped to give the instrument its distinctivesound.Richard Wright used the ARP String-Ensemble synthesizer for a'string' layer on Wish You Were Here album, as well ason Animals. The 'glassy' part of intro to Shine onyou Crazy Diamond is a good example of employing this instrument.How to get the sound:To achieve the sound of a ARP String-Ensemble, go to the Elektrostudiowebsite and download their free VST plug-in.Posted in Please leave yourPosted on by inThe Clavinet was an electric musical instrument produced by Germanmanufacturer Hohner from 1964 to early 1980s.
The Clavinet is known forits distinctive punchy staccato bass-sound, well suited particulary forfunk (Stevie Wonder Superstition) or reggae. Richard Wright usedthe Hohner Clavinet D6 model on Wish You Were Here album,notably in Have a Cigar for the rhythm bass line.
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The Clavinetcan also be heard in Shine on You Crazy Diamond, part 8 (20:20)on top of the Wurlitzer electric piano. And the last but not least,Wright played it on his first solo album Wet Dream ( Funky Deux).How to get the sound:To achieve the sound of a Clavinet, go to the BigTick website anddownload their freeVST plug-in.Source: Klaus Hilscher (photo)Posted in Please leave yourPosted on by inRick Wright used two main types of electric piano - and Wurlitzer EP-200(A). On theFender Rhodes he usually played melodies, while on the Wurlitzer hetypically did rhythmic parts. The Dark Side of the Moon and WishYou Were Here both offers a perfect example of usage of theWurlitzer EP-200 electric piano as an important part of thecharacteristic Pink Floyd sound. Wright played this instrument e.g.
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In Havea Cigar, Shine on, Part 8, Breathe, Time, and Money,where he also used it in conjunction with wah-wah.The was manufactured by the Rudolph Wurlitzer Company inthe US. The first model was made in 1954 and the last one was producedin 1984.
The EP-200 model was introduced in 1968. It had plastic bodywith two loudspeakers facing the player, and it was much lighter thanits predecessors. This model was upgraded to EP-200A in 1972 andproduced until 1980. Richard Wright played the EP-200 (beige) in thestudio (see DSotM recording sessions on Live in Pompei DVD), and theEP-200A model (black) on stage.How to get the sound:To achieve the sound of a Wurlitzer electric piano, go to the and download their free MrTramp VST plug-in.Source: Klaus Hiltscher (photo)Posted in Please leave yourPosted on by inElectric piano was another keyboard instrument that contributed greatlyto a Pink Floyd sound. Through the years, Richard Wright used twodifferent makes of electric pianos - Fender Rhodes and.On the Rhodes he played mainly his jazzy, bell-like melodic lines, whilehe rather did a funky, rhythmic parts on the Wurlitzer.Perhaps the most notable Pink Floyd album featuring a Fender Rhodeselectric piano was Animals, where Wright used it beautifully onthe intro to Sheep. Hey You from The Wall isanother good example of his piano playing style - he always knew exactlywhich note to play and which to leave out. Amazing.On stage, he could be seen playing the Fender Rhodes Mark I StagePiano, a model that Fender introduced in 1970.
The Stage Piano waspretty much based on the Fender Rhodes Suitcase Piano from 1969, but itwas modified for use with an external guitar or bass amplifier. It alsohad a simplified front panel with only volume and bass EQ controls, asustain pedal, and detachable legs. The inside of Stage Piano was nearlyidentical to the Suitcase model.How to get the sound: To acquire the sound of a Rhodes electricpiano, go to the and download their free MrRay73 VST plug-in.Posted in Please leave yourPosted on by inThe Hammond organ is an electric organ invented in 1934 and manufacturedby the.Richard Wright started using a Hammond organ late in 1960, along withhis trustworthy Farfisa Compact Duo, and it had remained in his riguntil his death in 2007.
Basicaly, every Pink Floyd album since ASaucerful of Secrets has some Hammond organ on it. Wright usedseveral different kinds of Hammond. The first one, featured on the earlyalbums up until Obscured by Clouds, was the Hammond M-102,played through the Leslie 145 cabinet. The next one, Hammond RT-3,was used during the Dark Side of the Moon recording sessions andis also featured in Live at Pompei (below). That said, from themid 1970s to his last performance, the Hammond B-3/C-3 with theLeslie 122 cabinet had become an important part of Rick Wright's rig.How to get the sound: To achieve the sound of a Hammond organ,install the ORGANized Trio VST plug-in.
It's based on the HammonfB-3 model and it's absolutely free. It also has a preset called 'PinkEchoes'. Download it from.Posted in Please leave yourPosted on by inThe brandname is usualy associated with the series of compact electronic organsmanufactured in Italy. Richard Wright acquired his first Farfisa - asingle manual model Combo Compact - in 1964, later, around 1966,he switched to a two manual model Farfisa Compact Duo. TheFarfisa, fed into the device, had become an important part of early Pink Floyd (Iparticulary love what Wright did with it on Careful with that Axe,Eugene.) In the late 60s, he began using a Hammonds alongside theFarfisa, as well as a various models of synthesisers and electricpianos. The final chapter for the Farfisa was the Dark Side of theMoon period.
The instrument can be heard on the studio recording of Time,and also on stage during the band's live performance at the Knebworthfestival in 1975. In 2006, Richard Wright's rig for David Gilmour's Onan Island tour incorporated - along with the Hammond organ andKurzweil synth - the Farfisa with Echorec also.How to get the sound: If you want to achieve Rick Wright's soundof the Farfisa combo organ, it's more than convenient to download avirtual instrument instead of buying the real thing. Combo Model F isa free VST plug-in, based on the Farfisa Mini Deluxe Compact, that willdo the trick very well. You can download it from.Posted in Please leave your.