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II’ve used many configurations over the past 13 years. When I first started in BRW, I employed a double keyboard setup including the Roland VK-7 as my Hammond B-3 sound and an Oberheim Eclipse as my keyboard controller for “The Brain". The Brain consisted of a Bellari Tube Pre-amp for the organ, a Behringer 6-channel mixer to manipulate the VK-7, a Roland JV1010 sound module, a Korg SGX Pro sound module, and the Oberheim. For amplification, I used a Polytone Mini-Brute (an old 100 watt jazz guitar combo) to power and use in conjunction with a Yamaha Club Series PA speaker with a twelve and a horn. Also connected to my Brain were all the power outlets, midi cables, quarter inch cables and power connectors already plugged in, so the Brain was self contained to a degree. Then one fateful night it happened: (*below). During a BRW gig at the Brewster VFW, the Brain plummeted from its lofty perch atop the VK-7. It hit the ground with an alarming and highly disturbing THUD. I persevered, and within minutes my Brain was reconstructed and only slightly damaged. Shortly after this harrowing incident, I came to an epiphany. It might actually be time to dismantle my Brain. I had been interested in an expensive keyboard called the Nord Electro 2, made by the Swedish company Clavia. The Electro claimed to be the ultimate keyboard for those interested in Hammond B-3 and Fender Rhodes Electric Piano. Being a Brent Mydland aficionado, these are the two voices I use in 99% of my live music. I took it for a few test drives at Guitar Center, and then promptly bought it on a website for hundreds less, no shipping charge and no tax. It might have been www.zzounds.com , a company I have found to be very efficient (they ship from NJ, meaning it gets to NE states within 24 hours of the order, check it out). Of course I took the plunge. The ultimate sell might have been its modicum of weight, tipping the scales at 25 pounds as opposed to 100 and change for the Roland and Oberheim. At first I used a few gadgets with it, but soon realized it didn’t need any, since it has about 10 real-time effects right on board. The only accessories I use now are photographs of Brent Mydland and Richard Manuel, two of my favorite dead (literally) keyboardists, which I use for inspiration. Billy Preston is soon to follow. For amplification I use another guitar amp, in order to give the Rhodes sound an authentic feel. Again, I downsized physically and found a Fender Deluxe 85 on Craig’s list. Of course after a short time, I replaced the twelve-inch Celestion with a Weber California and I couldn’t be happier. Weber is a boutique speaker company which many gearheads swear by. Ted Weber, the owner, is a super nice guy and exceedingly helpful, honest and fair. For anyone thinking about picking up a JBL for a replacement speaker, think Weber instead. This is my gearhead rant, and I’m sticking to it. Of course like everything else, it’s subject to change. Sage
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everything. Ray pulled these out of the archives. May 8, 2004,
Brewster VFW. "The Brain's Last Waltz". Cut 1 is the song, at 2:03 the
Brain goes down and does not come back. Cut 2 is the aftermath which are a
lot of murmurs and a few loose "brain" 's.
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