David Sylvian

Role

Singer Guitarist Keyboardist

Genre

Rock Pop Electronic

Group

Japan Rain Tree Crow Nine Horses

Credits

A Victim Of Stars 1982-2012 Little Girls With 99 Lives Avalon Sutra

Social

Role

Singer Guitarist Keyboardist

Genre

Rock Pop Electronic

Group

Japan Rain Tree Crow Nine Horses

Credits

A Victim Of Stars 1982-2012 Little Girls With 99 Lives Avalon Sutra

Social

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Zoom 9030

Effects Processors

In the Sound on Sound article "David Sylvian: Recording Tin Drum & The First Day," David Sylvian discusses using the Zoom 9030 effects processor, as mentioned in the 14th paragraph, 4th line.

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Akai S1100

Audio Samplers

In an article from Sound on Sound, David Sylvian discusses his use of the Akai S1100 sampler in the recording process of "Tin Drum" and "The First Day," mentioned specifically in the 14th paragraph, 4th line.

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Mackie CR-1604

Mixers

In an article by Soundonsound, David Sylvian is noted to use the Mackie CR-1604 mixer during the recording of "Tin Drum" and "The First Day."

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Amek Tac Scorpion Console

Mixers

In an article on Soundonsound about David Sylvian's recording process for "Tin Drum" and "The First Day," it is mentioned that he used the Amek Tac Scorpion Console.

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Sony PCM-F1

Portable Recorders

Sylvian and Torn also spent some time building up guitar tape loops recorded on Sony PCMF1 that contributed to the atmospheres of songs like 'Mother and Child'.

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Roland RE-301 Chorus Echo

Effects Processors

David Sylvian used a "Chorus Echo 301," according to this article.

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Yamaha SPX90 II Digital Multi-Effects Processor

Effects Processors

This 1988 article lists a Yamaha SPX90II as one of David Sylvian’s rack FX units on tour.

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Apple Macintosh II

Computers & Peripherals

This 1988 article mentions David Sylvian using an Apple Mackintosh computer.

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Roland SBF-325

Effects Processors

This mini article lists a Roland Stereo rackmounted flanger (referring to the SBF-325).

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