Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock)

Role

Singer Guitarist Bassist

Genre

Hip Hop Rock Electronic

Group

Beastie Boys BS 2000 Dead Fucking Last

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Role

Singer Guitarist Bassist

Genre

Hip Hop Rock Electronic

Group

Beastie Boys BS 2000 Dead Fucking Last

Social

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E-mu SP-1200

Production & Groove

A young Ad Rock uses an E-mu SP-1200 in this photo hosted on Pinterest.

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Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer

Drum Machines

In the Beastie Boy Book, Ad-Rock tells the story of how he went to a music store with $250 in his pocket, intent on purchasing a new guitar, but saw, fell in love with, and bought the TR-808 instead.

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Maestro Rhythm & Sound G2

Effects Processors

In this photo, Ad-Rock is recording with the Maestro Rhythm & Sound G2. There is a similar model, the G1, but since the G1 does not have a black button, you can definitely tell that this effector is the G2. Based on the explanation in the link below, it seems that he used it in the recording of "Check your head" album (1991-1992). https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/beastie-boys-photos-career-gallery/

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