Herbie Hancock

US jazz pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer

Role

Keyboardist

Genre

Jazz Funk / Soul Electronic

Group

Various Artists for Children's Promise Artists United Against Apartheid The Headhunters

Credits

Joni's Jazz Sleeping Giant Les Incontournables du jazz : Herbie Hancock

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Role

Keyboardist

Genre

Jazz Funk / Soul Electronic

Group

Various Artists for Children's Promise Artists United Against Apartheid The Headhunters

Credits

Joni's Jazz Sleeping Giant Les Incontournables du jazz : Herbie Hancock

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Pianos 2

Keyboards and Synthesizers 43

Microphones 1

Software Plugins and VSTs 5

Studio Equipment 14

Effects Pedals 1

Modular Synthesizers 2

Herbie Hancock's Gear

All 68

Pianos 2

Keyboards and Synthesizers 43

Microphones 1

Software Plugins and VSTs 5

Studio Equipment 14

Effects Pedals 1

Modular Synthesizers 2

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Yamaha KX5

MIDI Keyboard Controllers

In this photo circa 1987 you can see him playing a KX5 while Michael Brecker is playing a saxophone

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Yamaha CS-50

Synthesizers

Pictured on the rear sleeve of his LP "Sunlight" (1978), in the top left.

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ARP 2810 Odyssey Rev2

Synthesizers

Pictured on the rear sleeve of his LP "Sunlight" (1978), in the lower left.

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Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer

Drum Machines

Rhodes Chroma for the lead and phasey lines, also used a Fairlight, DMX and 808.

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Austrian Audio OD505 Active Dynamic Vocal Handheld Microphone

Dynamic Microphones

Herbie can be seen using this microphone at a gig in Helsinki Finland in 2023.

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Yamaha KX1

Portable & Arranger Keyboards

In this photo taken from the December 8, 1984 episode of Saturday Night Live, Herbie Hancock is seen with a Yamaha KX1.

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Arturia Analog Lab Software Synthesizer

Synth Plugins

Herbie Hancock uses the Arturia Analog Lab Software Synthesizer, which is a combination of various current Arturia products integrated into a single package.

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Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano

Grand Pianos

In this video you can see handcock use the piano

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