Stevie Wonder – Talking Book
The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1972 album Talking Book.
Music from Talking Book
Artists on Talking Book
Gear Used On Talking Book
Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Stevie Wonder – Talking Book (1972). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.
Keyboards and Synthesizers used by Stevie Wonder on Talking Book
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In the photo, Stevie Wonder is pictured playing the Hohner Clavinet D6, highlighting his long-standing association with this iconic electric keyboard.
Fender Rhodes Mark I Stage 73 (1969-1975)
Stevie Wonder is photographed playing a Fender Rhodes keyboard on AIR Studios in Montserrat during sessions for Paul McCartney's Tug of War album.
Drum Sets used by Stevie Wonder on Talking Book
Gretsch USA Custom Black Marine Nitron Wrap
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Stevie Wonder used Scott Mathews' 1960s 5-piece Gretsch Black Nitron drum kit during the "Talking Book" sessions, specifically for recording the track "Superstition," as confirmed by Julien's Auctions.
Modular Synthesizers used by Stevie Wonder on Talking Book
Per these archival photos, plus this Rolling Stone piece, and this documentary on Youtube, Stevie utilized TONTO for a string of albums, beginning with 1972's Music of My Mind
Stevie Wonder confirmed his use of the Moog Model IIIP synthesizer by stating, "When I was working on that, it started with a Moog synthesizer," during a conversation with presenter Annie Macmanus. He further mentioned collaborating with Bob Margouleff and Malcolm Cecil to develop the desired bass sound. This information is supported by an article on Yahoo Entertainment titled "Stevie Wonder reveals how he recorded the Moog synth bassline and 'laidback' vocals on a '70s classic."