You can hear some tracks that I recorded & produced with the band at our website: www.valediction.org
or on our MySpace profile (lower quality tracks): http://myspace.com/valedictionireland
We have 4 tracks recorded for our first (demo) release, all 4 of which can be heard in full on both sites.
I use a Triton Extreme (with MOSS expansion) as my main synth for all of my strings, choir, piano, etc.
For my lead sound I use a few variations of my own original lead on a Korg Z1, running through the FX processors of the Triton Extreme for Amp Simulation, Overdrive and Delay.
I like a harsh, heavy lead sound that can cut through the mix of a heavy metal band well without sitting too much on top of the guitars.
Unlike most young metal keyboardists these days, my lead doesn't mimic Jens Johansson's or Janne Wirman's - Their leads are nice but not to my taste.
I get much more enjoyment out of programming my own lead from scratch on a Z1/MOSS or Triton than from just copying the sounds and settings of influential keyboardists, even if my lead doesn't stand out as being particularly unique or exciting.
Just thought I'd share in case anyone here is interested.
We're supporting Firewind and Kiuas in Dublin tonight, which is a bit of a dream come true for me - Getting to share a stage with Gus G. and Bob Katsionis
Thanks for checking it out!
