Kevin Parker's Gear

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At 1.03 of this video from the Lonerism Episodes, a Chandler TG2 can be seen in Kevin's rack.

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you can see two br recorders on Kevin's desk, the large one in the middle is a Br-1600 used for recording Innerspeaker.

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In this photo of Kevin in his home studio, an SPL Vitalizer can be seen on his rack module behind him.

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In this post Kevin Parker is playing a Moog Model D

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Kevin Parker uses a customized Studer 900 Series Console for his mixing needs. This is highlighted in a post on the official Tame Impala Instagram account, where the console is visible. Studer consoles are known for their modular design, allowing users like Parker to swap out parts for personalization.

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Seen above the KTG-1. I believe this is the vocoder/sampler Kevin explained as the "vocoder" effect in "Let It Happen"

'"Let It Happen," there's this part at the end where I'm singing through this keyboard sampler thing, almost like a vocoder but not really" (http://undertheradarmag.com/news/tame_impalas_kevin_parker_discusses_let_it_happen_in_cover_story_outtake)

**after a bit of research and watching a few videos, this is definitely what he used on Let It Happen.

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Seen in the background throughout video.

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In a user-uploaded photo, Kevin Parker is clearly shown using the Major S360 studio monitors.

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A Brother Auto Emillion GX-151 organ can be seen on Kevin's keyboard rig in his Instagram post for FIFA 21.

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In the video "Tame Impala 'Lonerism' Episode 3" on YouTube, Kevin Parker is shown using a Zildjian 22" K Constantinople Renaissance Ride cymbal. Contrary to popular belief, this cymbal is not the Medium Thin Low model. At 0:45 in the video, the cymbal's frequency matches that of the Renaissance Ride, highlighting its distinct sound. Kevin's choice delivers an exceptional wash when struck hard, especially when paired with a stereo flanger, creating the signature Tame Impala vibe.

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in this video kevin is using the digidesign pro tools controller in 1:24.

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in this video posted to kev's instagram, an empress echosystem can clearly be seen on a table towards the end

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In the YouTube video "On Track (acoustic) - Kevin Parker / Tame Impala," Kevin Parker uses an AKG D19 microphone at the 0:09 mark.

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In this video, at 1:08, Kevin Parker can be seen using a Casio DG-20.

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If you look closely, behind Kevin next to a MicroKORG synth, a Fender Mini Tone-Master amp can be seen. It is unknown if he used this on any Tame Impala recordings.

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At 0:47-0:52 seconds you can see a Lexicon Prime Time Digital Delay model 93 sitting in one of his racks with a Roland SDD-320 Dimension D and what looks to be another Lexicon effects unit (maybe a reverb or multi-effects) above it.

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Kevin Parker's Korg Kronos Music 61 Key Workstation was present in his Malibu studio when it was destroyed by the Woolsey Fire. The incident is documented in a post on Tame Impala's Instagram account, where Parker reflects on the loss of his gear and the impact on the local wildlife.

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In this teaser video for Tame Impala's new album 'The Slow Rush', Kevin is seen playing a blue Teisco ET-460 K4L at 0:55.

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In a post on Instagram, Kevin Parker, the creative force behind Tame Impala, showcases his Technics SB-G920 studio monitors.

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In the YouTube video "Tame Impala - FIFA 21 World Premiere," Kevin Parker can be seen with a Roland SP-404 in his setup. While it's unclear if it's the SX version, the sampler is visibly part of his gear.

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In this insta post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CK_4DrdgCmv/?igshid=1wvi3sm692xbv Jay can be seen controlling a knob on Kevin’s Novation Bass Station in his studio, in preparation for their Tame Impala Soundsystem tour at the beginning of 2021.

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In this image, it is possible to see an Akai MPK25 next to Kevin Parker.

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Tame Impala played Jimmy Fallon on 8-12-2011 performing the song "Why Won't You Make Up Your Mind". At 3:14 you can see a vintage Boss CE-1 in the upper left corner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRVdCQ2wu4Y You can also see the Boss CE-1 in the upper left corner of this photo http://images.equipboard.com/uploads/source/image/7381/big_tame.jpg?v=1417628443

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The Reaslistic Concertmate MG-1 can be seen to the left of Kevin Parker at 0:30 in the video.

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A TC Helicon VoiceTone D1 can be seen on Parker's pedalboard in this photo. In this photo, Parker can be seen in front of the same pedalboards.

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The Moog Prodigy is visible in the lower left corner of this photograph.

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In this photo of Kevin in his home studio, around 2009-2011, half of a Casio PT-50 can be seen towards the bottom of the photo on the table.

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Througout this video the Roland Space Echo RE-201 is shown directly behind Kevin in his studio

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In this post the TR-808 is shown on the top rack to the left of Kevin Parker

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The vintage oscillosope can be seen at 0:03 and other times through the video teaser for the album "The slow rush"

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