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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6IOwEjv_PM&hd=1

sounds great here - The DW8000 sounds he's recreating sound awesome.
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EvilDragon · Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 4:08 pm Post subject:

Sounds pretty damn good!

Can it be that this is one of the rare occasions where Rudess doesn't destroy a song that Moore played with mindless wanking?

BillW · Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 4:14 pm Post subject:

EvilDragon · Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 4:21 pm Post subject:

It's true. See what he did to Space Dye Vest, it's horrendous.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ms7YbfHePZE

BillW · Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 4:38 pm Post subject:

EvilDragon · Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 4:42 pm Post subject:

Especially if you compare to the original version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O4_C68PmFI

RonF · Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2011 9:14 pm Post subject:

When it comes to Rudess, you either love him or hate him, I suppose. But I think its really not HIM that is in question, as much as his music. Few could argue the virtuoso talent he consistently displays. Whether that is the music you wish to listen to in order to find peace and tranquility.....that's personal taste, and I can see where it would not fit the bill for many.

Makes me think of Al DiMeola, on the guitar side. I am a huge fan. The man can rip on a guitar like few others in history. In the earlly days (Return to Forever), and his first few solo albums, I listened in absolute awe. Through the years though, it all starts to sound kind of the same. A cr*p-load of notes is still a cr*p-load of notes, in just about any musical context. I still awe his talent....without any doubt, I honor it. But its not the music I would listen to repetitively for my musical sanctity.

Rudess....sort of the same. At first I was in awe...still am for the talent...but the music grates a bit and starts to all sound alike to me.

But hey...If I could rip the way he can rip......that's what I would be doing too. How the man doesn't get carpal tunnel syndrome is beyond me!
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franzlp · Full Member Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 193

By the way you all did notice his main keyboard was the OASYS and not the Kronos right? Easily detected when he rotated. Smile

McHale · Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 12:46 am Post subject:

I actually didn't like the DW-8000 saw lead patch. It was WAY too thin. The beauty of the DW-8000 is when you hit the mono button, it stacked all 8 voices and slightly detuned them and it sounded AWESOME. His saw lead sounded like a mere 2 osc. saw lead - very thin, lacking balls.

This is one of the leads I'm working on nailing now. It was my favorite lead patch on my DW-8000s.

-Mc

p.s. James put on some pounds...
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Jon Lord · Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 2:34 am Post subject:

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I know prog metal is all the rage these days, but I'm just not into it. Dream Theater is okay, but I think they fail to reach the musical levels they're capable of. Jordan can, when he's in the mood, and when he does, he's incredible. As for Space Dye Vest, I guess all the DT/KevMo fans are in awe of it, but I really don't understand the veneration for this song.

Oh well, different tastes for different people.
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franzlp · Full Member Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 193

Very nice. I stand corrected. Thank you.

franzlp · Full Member Joined: 16 Jun 2008 Posts: 193

Looking at this closely it makes perfect sense and my setup from a practical sense follows the same theme. With either the Oasys or the Kronos a UPS power supply is the rule with me. I've already had occasions where they've kicked in and given me time for recovery and proper shutdown. Put an independent line conditioner prior to the UPS backup and the keyboard should be well protected.... ah don't forget a waterproof keyboard softcover. This set up should also make the instrument last longer since voltage variations will be keep to quite a minimum since the Kronos and OASYS are basically a computer.

phattbuzz · Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2011 3:53 am Post subject:

That's one insane stand Rudess has!
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