Post by Kevin on Feb 11, 2011 10:43:42 GMT
Primarily an arranger using synthesizers Isao is also a composer of much music
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isao_Tomita
I came across him in the seventies after listening to his version of the Debussy Preludes.
He has much original work as well.
Remember this was all pre PC days and he used banks of synthesizers etc.
Here is a list of what he used for one track!
Component Equipment Used by Tomita for This Album
Moog Synthesizer Quantity
914 Extended Range Fixed Filter Bank
125Hz - 5kHz, 12-Band Highpass/Lowpass Filter 1
904-A Voltage-Controlled Lowpass Filter
24dB per Octave Classic Moog Lowpass Filter 2
904-B Voltage-Controlled Highpass Filter
24dB per Octave Highpass Filter 1
904-C Filter Coupler 1
901 Voltage-Controlled Oscillator
Used as a VCO or an LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) as on the Minimoog 1
901-A Oscillator Controller
1 Volt per Octave 3
901-B Oscillator
The Basis of the Moog Sound 9
911 Envelope Generator
2ms - 10s Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release Configuration 4
911-A Dual Trigger Delay
2ms - 10s 2 Channel Delay Unit 1
902 Voltage-Controlled Amplifier
Linear/Exponential Amplifier with 2 Inputs, 2 Outputs, 3 Control Voltages 5
912 Envelope Follower 1
984 Four-Channel Mixer 1
960 Sequential Controller
8 Steps by 3 Rows Sequencer with Fully Variable Voltages 2
961 Interface
CV/Trigger to Moog S-Trig Convertor for 960 Sequencer 1
962 Sequential Switch
Configures 960 Sequencer 2
950 Keyboard Controller
49-Note Monophonic Keyboard 1
6401 Bode Ring Modulator
Combines 2 Inputs, and Outputs the Sum and Difference,
Classically Used for Metallic Sounds, Such as Bells,
Designed by Harald Bode 1
Tape Recorder Quantity
Ampex MM-1100 16 Tracks 1
Ampex AG-440 4 Tracks (1/2") 1
Sony TC-9040 4 Tracks (1/4") 1
TEAC A-3340S 4 Tracks (1/4") 1
TEAC 7030GSL 2 Tracks 1
Mixer Quantity
Sony MX-16 (8 Ch.) 2
Sony MX-12 (6 Ch.) 2
Accessory Quantity
AKG BX20E Echo Unit 1
Eventide Clockworks "Instant Phaser" 1
Binson Echorec "2" 2
Fender "Dimention IV" 1
Mellotron 1
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isao_Tomita
I came across him in the seventies after listening to his version of the Debussy Preludes.
He has much original work as well.
Remember this was all pre PC days and he used banks of synthesizers etc.
Here is a list of what he used for one track!
Component Equipment Used by Tomita for This Album
Moog Synthesizer Quantity
914 Extended Range Fixed Filter Bank
125Hz - 5kHz, 12-Band Highpass/Lowpass Filter 1
904-A Voltage-Controlled Lowpass Filter
24dB per Octave Classic Moog Lowpass Filter 2
904-B Voltage-Controlled Highpass Filter
24dB per Octave Highpass Filter 1
904-C Filter Coupler 1
901 Voltage-Controlled Oscillator
Used as a VCO or an LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) as on the Minimoog 1
901-A Oscillator Controller
1 Volt per Octave 3
901-B Oscillator
The Basis of the Moog Sound 9
911 Envelope Generator
2ms - 10s Attack, Decay, Sustain and Release Configuration 4
911-A Dual Trigger Delay
2ms - 10s 2 Channel Delay Unit 1
902 Voltage-Controlled Amplifier
Linear/Exponential Amplifier with 2 Inputs, 2 Outputs, 3 Control Voltages 5
912 Envelope Follower 1
984 Four-Channel Mixer 1
960 Sequential Controller
8 Steps by 3 Rows Sequencer with Fully Variable Voltages 2
961 Interface
CV/Trigger to Moog S-Trig Convertor for 960 Sequencer 1
962 Sequential Switch
Configures 960 Sequencer 2
950 Keyboard Controller
49-Note Monophonic Keyboard 1
6401 Bode Ring Modulator
Combines 2 Inputs, and Outputs the Sum and Difference,
Classically Used for Metallic Sounds, Such as Bells,
Designed by Harald Bode 1
Tape Recorder Quantity
Ampex MM-1100 16 Tracks 1
Ampex AG-440 4 Tracks (1/2") 1
Sony TC-9040 4 Tracks (1/4") 1
TEAC A-3340S 4 Tracks (1/4") 1
TEAC 7030GSL 2 Tracks 1
Mixer Quantity
Sony MX-16 (8 Ch.) 2
Sony MX-12 (6 Ch.) 2
Accessory Quantity
AKG BX20E Echo Unit 1
Eventide Clockworks "Instant Phaser" 1
Binson Echorec "2" 2
Fender "Dimention IV" 1
Mellotron 1
