Herbie Hancock – Sunlight album cover

Herbie Hancock – Sunlight

Album 1978

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1978 album Sunlight.

Music from Sunlight

Gear Used On Sunlight

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Herbie Hancock – Sunlight (1978). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Keyboards and Synthesizers used by Herbie Hancock on Sunlight

Synthesizers

Moog Minimoog Model D

Avg price: $4,729.63

The backcover of the 1977 album Sunlight, shows a wide range of Herbies synthesizer collection

Synthesizers

ARP 2600

Avg price: $7,343.45

The back of the album cover from the album Sunshine (1978) shows a great diversity of Herbies synths collection

Vintage & Electric Pianos

Hohner Clavinet D6

Avg price: $3,461.85

The back cover of Herbie Hancock's 1978 album "Sunlight" prominently features the Hohner Clavinet D6 among his diverse collection of synthesizers, as seen in the user-uploaded photo from WFMU.

Synthesizers

Moog Micromoog

Avg price: $995.00

The back cover of Herbie Hancock's 1978 album "Sunlight" features a photo showcasing his diverse collection of synthesizers, including the Moog Micromoog.

Synthesizers

Moog Polymoog Synthesizer 203a

Avg price: $3,457.07

The back of the album cover from the album Sunshine (1978) shows a great diversity of Herbies synths collection

Synthesizers

Sequential Circuits Pro One Synthesizer

Avg price: $2,000.00

The back cover of Herbie Hancock's 1978 album "Sunlight" features a diverse collection of his synthesizers, including the Sequential Circuits Pro One Synthesizer.

Digital Pianos

Yamaha CP-30 Electric Piano

Played on Sunlight 1978

Synthesizers

Yamaha CS-50

Avg price: $4,716.90

Pictured on the rear sleeve of his LP "Sunlight" (1978), in the top left.

Synthesizers

ARP 2810 Odyssey Rev2

Avg price: $2,200.00

Pictured on the rear sleeve of his LP "Sunlight" (1978), in the lower left.

Studio Equipment used by Herbie Hancock on Sunlight

Effects Processors

Sennheiser VSM 201

Used on Sunlight and more, as specified in Herbie Hancock’s Electronic Instrument Glossary from September 14, 2016.

Sennheiser Vocoder VSM201 – This synthesizer was designed specifically to be used with the voice via a microphone. It has the look of a standard PA unit with the ability to use controls normally found on a keyboard synthesizer with the human voice to alter the sound. Herbie first used the Vocoder for his vocals on his 1978 Sunlight album.