Andy Richards

Andy Richards is confirmed to use the Roland Jupiter-8, as detailed by electricityclub.co.uk in their article "A Beginner’s Guide To ANDY RICHARDS." The article highlights Richards' expertise with the Roland Jupiter-8, alongside other instruments such as the Roland MC4 Micro-composer, PPG, and Oberheim DMX, which contributed to his success as a musician, programmer, and producer.

Andy Richards is confirmed to use the Roland MC-4 MicroComposer, as mentioned in "A Beginner’s Guide To ANDY RICHARDS" by electricityclub on Electricityclub.co.uk.

According to "A Beginner’s Guide To ANDY RICHARDS" by electricityclub on ELECTRICITYCLUB.CO.UK, Andy Richards is confirmed to use the Oberheim DMX drum machine.

Andy Richards, renowned for his expertise with instruments such as the Roland Jupiter 8 and PPG, confirmed his use of the Fairlight Series III in 1984. According to the article "A Beginner's Guide to Andy Richards" from ElectricityClub.co.uk, this investment significantly boosted his career as a musician, programmer, and producer. The Fairlight Series III served as an effective production tool, allowing artists to easily comprehend its concept by displaying all 16 tracks and their interrelationships in real time on the screen.

Andy Richards used the PPG Waveterm A to overdub a string synth intro and voice samples on George Michael's 'Careless Whisper', as confirmed by The Electricity Club in their article "A Beginner’s Guide To ANDY RICHARDS".

Andy Richards is confirmed to have used the Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer during the production of Propaganda's debut single, "Dr Mabuse," as detailed by electricityclub.co.uk in "A Beginner’s Guide To Andy Richards." The production, led by Trevor Horn, required Richards to meticulously connect two Roland Jupiter 8s, two Roland MC4 Micro-composers, three Oberheim DMXs, and a Roland TR-808 to JJ Jeczalik’s Fairlight Series II, demonstrating the intricate setup involved before the advent of MIDI technology.

Composer, producer, and organist Andy Richards discusses the development of the Spitfire Audio - Symphonic Organ with Paul in a conversation hosted by Spitfire Audio, confirming his use of this specific music gear.

Andy Richards utilizes the PPG Wave 2.3 synthesizer in his studio setup, as detailed in the article "Programmer's Protocol" from Music Technology, June 1988. The article describes Richards' impressive gear collection, which includes the PPG Wave 2.3 among other synthesizers and modules, all interconnected through a Sycologic M16 MIDI matrix.

Andy Richards uses the Roland D-50 synthesizer, as documented in the article "Programmer's Protocol" from Music Technology, June 1988. The article describes Richards' studio setup, highlighting the Roland D-50 alongside other equipment such as the Fairlight Series III and PPG Wave 2.3, all connected through a 16-way Sycologic M16 MIDI matrix.

Keyboardist and music producer Andy Richards is confirmed to use the Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter. In the studio, his gear setup includes this specific module, as detailed in the article "Programmer's Protocol" from Music Technology, June 1988.

Andy Richards uses the Sycologic M16 Digital MIDI Matrix, as reported in the article "Programmer's Protocol" from Music Technology, June 1988. The gear is part of an extensive setup that includes a Fairlight Series III, a PPG Wave 2.3 synthesizer, and various other instruments, all integrated through the Sycologic M16 MIDI matrix.

Andy Richards is confirmed to use the Moog Minimoog Model D, as stated in the article "Programmer's Protocol" from Music Technology, June 1988. The article details how Richards, inspired by Bob Moog's innovative instrument allowing expressive sound manipulation, became an early adopter of the Minimoog. He played with several local Stoke-on-Trent bands before going professional with The Strawbs in 1978, equipped with a Moog Minimoog Model D among other instruments.

Andy Richards is confirmed to use a Hammond C-3 organ, as detailed in the "Programmer's Protocol" article from Music Technology, June 1988. The article highlights Richards's transition to professional music with The Strawbs in 1978, where he amassed an impressive collection of equipment, including a grand piano, Hammond C-3, two Mellotrons, Fender Rhodes, Yamaha CS80, ARP Odyssey, and Minimoogs.

Andy Richards is confirmed to use the Yamaha CS-80, as mentioned in the article "Programmer's Protocol" published in Music Technology in June 1988. The article highlights Richards' extensive collection of gear, including the Yamaha CS-80, alongside a grand piano, Hammond C3, two Mellotrons, Fender Rhodes, ARP Odyssey, and Minimoogs.