James Woolley
James Woolley's Gear
In the music video "March Of The Pigs" by Nine Inch Nails, directed by Peter Christopherson, at the timestamp 1:06, James Woolley is seen using an E-mu Emax synthesizer. While the distinctive E-mu logo is not visible, the identification is supported by the recognizable sample sounds Woolley plays, Trent Reznor's known use of the same model, and the synthesizer's distinctive shape and grey color.
James Woolley, a keyboardist known for his work with Nine Inch Nails, uses the Kurzweil MicroPiano as part of his setup. According to an interview in the February 1995 issue of Keyboard Magazine, Woolley stated: "My rig is pretty simple: All I do is trigger an Emax II, a Roland JV-880, and a Kurzweil MicroPiano module from a Yamaha DX7." This information confirms his use of the Kurzweil MicroPiano during the Downward Spiral tour.
In a 1995 interview with Keyboard Magazine, it was confirmed that James Woolley used an E-Mu Emax II Rack during the "Self Destruct" tour. The article states: "Woolley uses a sole Yamaha DX7 onstage. His offstage rack houses an E-mu Emax II, Roland JV-880, Alesis D4, Kurzweil MicroPiano, Opcode Studio 3, MX-8 MIDI patch bay, and Juice Goose power module."
In a 1995 interview with Keyboard magazine, it is confirmed that James Woolley used a Yamaha DX7 on stage: "Woolley uses a sole Yamaha DX7 onstage. His offstage rack houses an E-mu Emax II, Roland JV-880, Alesis D4, Kurzweil MicroPiano, Opcode Studio 3, MX-8 MIDI patch bay, and Juice Goose power module."
In the February 1995 issue of Keyboard Magazine, it is documented that James Woolley's offstage rack included a Roland JV-880 Synthesizer, along with other equipment such as the E-mu Emax II and Alesis D4.
"Woolley uses a sole Yamaha DX7 onstage. His offstage rack houses an E-mu Emax II, Roland JV-880, Alesis D4, Kurzweil MicroPiano, Opcode Studio 3, MX-8 MIDI patch bay, and Juice Goose power module."
"Woolley uses a sole Yamaha DX7 onstage. His offstage rack houses an E-mu Emax II, Roland JV-880, Alesis D4, Kurzweil MicroPiano, Opcode Studio 3, MX-8 MIDI patch bay, and Juice Goose power module."
James Woolley, the keyboardist for Nine Inch Nails, confirmed his use of the Kurzweil MicroPiano module during live performances. In an interview featured in the February 1995 issue of Keyboard Magazine, Woolley stated, "My rig is pretty simple: All I do is trigger an Emax II, a Roland JV-880, and a Kurzweil MicroPiano module from a Yamaha DX7." This interview provides clear evidence of Woolley’s use of the Kurzweil MicroPiano.
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