Herbie Hancock – Monster
The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1980 album Monster.
Music from Monster
Artists on Monster
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Various Artists for Children's Promise Artists United Against Apartheid The Headhunters Miles Davis Quintet The Rockit Band Future 2 Future Artists United for Nature Orquestra Was Bahia Black The Herbie Hancock Sextet The Herbie Hancock Quintet The Herbie Hancock Quartet The Herbie Hancock Trio V.S.O.P. Herbie Hancock (band) Herbie Hancock & Chick Corea Herbie Hancock & John McLaughlinProducer -
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Gear Used On Monster
Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Herbie Hancock – Monster (1980). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.
Keyboards and Synthesizers used by Herbie Hancock on Monster
Fender Rhodes Mark I Suitcase 88
Used on Monster, as specified in Herbie Hancock’s Electronic Instrument Glossary from September 14, 2016.
Rhodes 88 Suitcase Piano – An 88-key Fender Rhodes Electric Piano with updates, including plastic hammers to reduce its weight, built-in 100W stereo amplifier and ¼” outputs, allowing this instrument to be plugged directly into a mixing console. Herbie played the Suitcase Piano on his 1980 album Monster.
Used on Monster, as specified in Herbie Hancock’s Electronic Instrument Glossary from September 14, 2016.
Clavitar – Released in 1978, this keytar combines the keyboard and guitar into one unique instrument. The instrument is played like a keyboard but shaped like a guitar and straps around the neck allowing the keyboard player to roam freely on stage. Herbie plays the Clavitar on his 1980 album Monster.
Avg price: $2,750.00
Used for Monster, as specified in Herbie Hancock’s Electronic Instrument Glossary from September 14, 2016 (originally from the "2013 Sony Box Set Liner Notes").
Steiner EVI – An electronic valve trumpet using a similar concept to the Lyricon in that the mouth piece could measure the amount of air pressure being used, and a button near the thumb controlled the octave. This instrument was played by Herbie on his 1980 album Monster.
Studio Equipment used by Herbie Hancock on Monster
Linn Electronics LM-1 Drum Computer
Used on Monster, as specified in Herbie Hancock’s Electronic Instrument Glossary from September 14, 2016.
Linn LM-1 – This was the first drum machine to use digital samples of real drums and also had the ability to be programmed. This was used by Herbie on his 1980 album Monster.
Avg price: $1,999.00
Used on Monster, as specified in Herbie Hancock’s Electronic Instrument Glossary from September 14, 2016.
Roland CR-78 – A drum machine released in 1978 featuring analog sounds with digital controls and 34 preset rhythms. This instrument was used by Herbie on his 1980 album Monster.