Kevin Parker
Australian singer and producer
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Kevin Parker's Gear
A dbx 160SL unit can be seen at the bottom of the righthand rack in Kevin's home studio in this video
In this youtube video. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGoNLMJTa5M) Kevin is playing an acoustic verson of his song "On Track." He is seen using a Valencia CG160 classical guitar. This is the only seen footage of him using this instrument.
In this photo from the live at greek theatre in 2023 (Source : https://youtu.be/l8yUFFwfZnM?si=aacGQzH0D6H7U_6i) , Kevin Parker can be seen playing Epiphone 1961 Les Paul SG Standard Aged Classic White. Considering the distinctive shape of its neck and body, the logo on the neck, and the text on the truss rod cover, you can say that it is this guitar. In another photo posted on Instagram, Dua Lipa posted a photo of her recording with Kevin Parker. (Details are listed on the Reddit page : https://www.reddit.com/r/TameImpala/comments/z5whpv/kevin_parker_x_dua_lipa_incoming/) Considering the characteristics of the neck and fingerboard of the guitar in the photo, it seems to be the same as this guitar. With all that said, he uses this guitar live and in recordings.
Arturia MiniLab Mk II is on the desk in this post.
You can see in the first picture him next to his Sub Phatty and RC-505
In this photo, he uses Radial JDI.
He plays LP Latin Percussion Congas in this instagarm story.
In the video "Tame Impala 'Lonerism' Episode 2" on YouTube by Modular YouTube, Kevin Parker is seen playing a Sequential Circuits Pro One Synthesizer at the 1:00 mark. Initially, there was a mix-up, as it was thought to be a Prophet 600.
The red Digitech Genesis 1 can be seen in a box with some other pedals, like the Acetone Stereo Phaser, Boss CE-1 Chorus and a Wah Wah at around 2:28 min.
In this photo from Kevin Parker's interview with Audio Technology about Currents in 2017, a JV-1010 can be seen behind a book on Kevin's desk, to the left of the laptop.
can be seen playing Ludwig Supraphonic 400 5x14 inch Snare Drum in this video.
Tokai Les Paul Standard is in this photo. (2023)
In a recent interview with Synth History, you can see the DRM1 MKIV in multiple photos in Kevin's studio.
In a feature on Tame Impala by Soundonsound, Kevin Parker is seen with a Roland DC-30 Analog Chorus-Echo positioned next to his right shoulder in the studio.
3:26, the Vermona Kick lancet is visible in the video
In an interview on Instagram by synth_history, Kevin Parker discusses his use of the Kenton Pro Solo MKII, highlighting its role in his evolving approach to synthesizers.
In a photo from a 2010-2011 performance, Kevin Parker is seen using a red Fender Monogrammed Guitar Strap on one of his guitars. While it's possible the guitar belonged to another band at the festival, the strap is clearly visible in use by Kevin.
The foot switch controller can be seen in the Instagram post by Creepy Fingers Effects, a pedal developer, with Kevin's foot on the controller.
In this YouTube Video by Tame Impala's record label "Modular" - with clips of Kevin recording Lonerism, A Unibody MacBook Pro from 2010-12 is spotted on his desk at 0:54 after recording the drum parts for "Nothing That Has Happened So Far Has Been Anything We Could Control."
Kevin Parker, the multi-instrumentalist and frontman of Tame Impala, uses the Telefunken Echomixer Spring Reverb in his musical setup. This is evidenced by a photo shared on his Instagram account, where the Telefunken Echomixer can be clearly seen positioned atop a Jupiter 4 synthesizer.
Kevin Parker, the multifaceted musician known for his work across various music genres, utilizes JBL 4311B studio monitors. This is evidenced by a photograph he shared on his Instagram account (@tameimpala) on March 04, 2024, where the monitors are clearly visible. The image has been enhanced for better visibility.
Kevin Parker can be seen playing Arturia KeyLab 61 MKII in a post shared by Dua Lipa, on Instagram(4th photo). The evidence is a photograph showcasing Parker engaging with the MIDI keyboard controller.
Kevin Parker can be seen playing Pioneer DJM-900 Nexus Mixer in this video. The reason why it's the original Nexus and not Nexus2 is that Nexus2 has a large blue (gray when OFF) button (Send/Return) on the right side, which the original Nexus does not have. Also, the knobs on the upper left side of the original Nexus are in a single row, whereas the Nexus2 has two rows (two knobs) in some places. At 3:58 in this video, you can see that the button is not on the mixer and there is a single row of knobs.
In a photo posted by Kevin Parker on the Tame Impala Instagram account, various studio equipment is visible, including the Phoenix Audio DRS-8 MK2 - 8 Channel Class A Pre-Amp, which is situated on top of the DBX165A compressor.
In a photo posted by Kevin Parker on the Tame Impala Instagram account, various studio equipment is visible, including the Universal Audio Apollo 16x converter in the middle.
Kevin Parker can be seen using the Rupert Neve Designs RNHP Precision Headphone Amplifier in his home studio, as the unit is placed on top of his UA Apollo interface in an Instagram post by Tame Impala.
In a post on Tame Impala's Instagram, a Dr. No Effects SkullFuzz pedal is visible, placed on an Avantone MixCube-style monitor. While it's not on Kevin Parker's pedalboard, its presence suggests potential use in his setup.
In a photo posted by Kevin Parker on the Tame Impala Instagram account, various studio equipment is visible, including this patch bay by Samson. You can see it in the top of the rack.
In this Instagram picture, one can see KP's studio and the Kee-bass in the background. The bass sound of "It Might Be Time" is possibly from the Kee-bass.
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