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Tommy Barbarella

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See how Prince uses Purpleaxxe Midi Controller

Prince

Guitarist, Bassist

Prince

Verified via Mashable

the article talks about how he invented and used this custom keytar

See how Morris Hayes uses Purpleaxxe Midi Controller

Morris Hayes

Keyboardist

The New Power Generation

Verified via YouTube

Spotted in Prince's "Face Down" music video 2:39s in, used by Morris Hayes. Also referenced at http://guitarcloud.org/video/face-down.

See how Tommy Barbarella uses Purpleaxxe Midi Controller

Tommy Barbarella

Keyboardist

The New Power Generation

Verified via YouTube

Spotted in o(+>'s "Gold" music video 4:07s in, used by Tommy Barbarella. This midi controller synth was specifically custom made for "the artist formerly known as Prince".

Album Usage

The Purpleaxxe Midi Controller has been featured on the following albums:

Purpleaxxe Midi Controller as heard on Live At Glam Slam by The New Power Generation & Prince & Prince (2023)

Live At Glam Slam

The New Power Generation & Prince & Prince (2023)

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Contemporary R&B

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