Kraftwerk
Kraftwerk's Gear
zero SL seen on the 3rd rig
During Kraftwerk's 2015 encore performance of "Autobahn" at the Amsterdam Paradiso, a Native Instruments Maschine is visible on their second rig, as shown in the YouTube video by Willy Billiams.
Kraftwerk is seen using the Contour Design ShuttlePro V2 in their fourth rig, as noted in the Rammstein World forum discussion.
Kraftwerk utilized the EMS Synthi A synthesizer on their album "Radio-Activity," as detailed in the Kraftwerk FAQ.
Kraftwerk has utilized the Roland S-750 Sampler, as listed in the equipment section of The Kraftwerk FAQ.
Kraftwerk has utilized the Farfisa Professional organ as part of their diverse equipment lineup, as detailed in The Kraftwerk FAQ.
Kraftwerk has used the ARP 2600 synthesizer among their equipment, as noted in the Kraftwerk FAQ. Confirmed by Karl Bartos in the following Music Radar interview: https://www.musicradar.com/news/karl-bartos-interview
Kraftwerk's use of the ARP 2500 modular synthesizer is mentioned among other equipment in their history on Kraftwerkfaq. However, its usage remains unconfirmed based on the available information.
Kraftwerk has utilized the Doepfer A-100 Analog Modular System, as documented in the Kraftwerk FAQ.
Kraftwerk has used the Schulte Compact Phaser as part of their equipment lineup, as detailed in the Kraftwerk FAQ.
Kraftwerk utilized the ARP 2800 Odyssey Rev1 synthesizer on their 1974 album "Autobahn," as detailed in the Kraftwerk FAQ.
Kraftwerk utilized the Vox V829 Percussion King drum machine on their 1974 album, "Autobahn," as noted in the Kraftwerk FAQ.
On the 1977 album Trans-Europe Express, an Eventide FL-201 Instant Flanger was used.
Kraftwerk used the Moog Polymoog synthesizer during their 1981 Computer World tour, as detailed in the Kraftwerk FAQ.
Kraftwerk used an Akai DD1000 Digital Recorder during their concerts in the UK in June 1992, as noted in the Kraftwerk FAQ.
Kraftwerk used the Quasimidi Rave-o-Lution 309 as part of their equipment lineup during their 1998 world tour, as detailed in the Kraftwerk FAQ.
The CX5M was successful for many years, selling systems to the project studio and home recording market, whereas the C1 was an expensive machine, only used by professionals. And not only for music - check out the video of Kraftwerk’s Die Roboter, where the C1 is used to control the movements of the performing robots via MIDI. As I said at the start of this micro tutorial, the music industry is very innovative!
Kraftwerk used one Linn drum machine on Electric cafe
trigger finger seen on 3rd rig
In the Rammstein World forum, it is mentioned that Kraftwerk uses the Blackmagic Design SmartView HD monitors as part of their fourth rig setup.
Screens used on the 4th rig for 3D live shows. Can be seen at 11:50.
seen on two of the rigs; however one seems to be an older model trackball
This is a community-built gear list for Kraftwerk.
- Find relevant music gear like Software Plugins and VSTs, Keyboards and Synthesizers, Instruments, Studio Equipment, Headphones, and other instruments and add it to Kraftwerk.
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Discography
Radio-Activity (2009 Remaster)
1975
Trans-Europe Express (2009 Remaster)
1977
The Man-Machine (2009 Remaster)
1978
Computer World (2009 Remaster)
1981
Techno Pop (2009 Remaster)
1986
Tour de France (2009 Remaster)
2003
Minimum - Maximum
2005
3-D The Catalogue
2017
3-D Der Katalog (German Version)
2017