Christian Lorenz's Gear
Flakes Nord Stage 2 EX can be seen in 7:31 in this video
Christian "Flake" from Rammstein is named as an owner on the manufacturer website.
Christian is operating a Polivoks in this live video
He used a Roland A-33 during the "Herzeleid" and "Sehnsucht" tours, according to this site.
In the photo provided by Rammstein, Christian Lorenz is seen playing the Roland FR-2 V-Accordion.
Christian Lorenz utilizes Spectrasonics Omnisphere 2.8, as demonstrated by the Rammstein sounds featured in the YouTube video by EZero.
In the YouTube video, Christian Lorenz can be seen using the Fatar Studio 610 Plus MIDI keyboard. Although he often used the Roland A-33 during this period, the video distinctly shows the Fatar Studio 610 Plus in use.
Absynth is included in the list of software synthesizers.
Christian Lorenz is seen playing the Casio MT-41 during a live concert with Feeling B at Krausnikclub in Berlin, as captured in a user-uploaded photo on Spiegel.
Christian Lorenz, also known as Flake, utilized the E-Mu Xboard 49 USB MIDI Controller during live performances of "Pussy." Known for its robust build, Flake notably used the carrying strap for convenience. The usage is evidenced by a user-uploaded photo on Nonsa.
In the photo, Christian Lorenz is seen playing his Roland ED PC-180a MIDI Keyboard Controller during a concert.
The portable keyboard that Flake uses is an Alesis QX49.
He used an Oberheim MC 1000 during the Reise, Reise tour, according to this site.
He used a Korg X5D during the Mutter tour, according to this site.
He uses it at live concerts in 2019
In a screenshot from footage of Rammstein's live performance on July 2, 1994, Christian Lorenz is seen using an Ensoniq EPS 16 Plus. It was also used in studio, visible in the documentary "ACHTUNG! WIR KOMMEN" at 34:45 for example. In 2020, the keyboard was sold on eBay for 500€, it came maxed out with 2MB of RAM, has both the Ensoniq SP-2 and Ensoniq FB-2 expansion boards installed, and the OEX-6sr Output Expander accessory. It also came with an internal HDD of 127MB connected to the SP-2 expansion.
Native Instruments Massive is included in the list of software synths.
Flake plays a gold ornate Alesis keytar in the "Zick Zack" video
In the 2005 Rammstein concert in Nimes, Christian Lorenz can be seen using the Roland PC-180 MIDI Keyboard Controller on stage.
This picture was taken during the studio recording of Mutter. You can see the Nord Rack on the right where the other racks are. It is used in the Spieluhr bells, for example.
This picture was taken during the studio recording of Mutter. You can spot the Access Virus on the left of the picture. It was used in the lead of Ich Will and Feuer Frei, and later used in Moskau, for example.
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