Madlib's Keyboards and Synthesizers

"Are you still recording all analogue? M: It's a mixture. I keep my jazz analogue. But it depends. I mean, I still use my SP-12 and I've got an MPC-4000, but what I like the most is my little 303. A $200 machine, and I've done everything on that. So that shows you that you don't need all of this other stuff. "

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In a user-uploaded photo, Madlib's Boss SP-505 Groove Sampling Workstation is visible on the right side, positioned next to a Korg D1600.

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It's located in the far left of the photo, next to the opened 'Ecko Shoe Box' and 'sandwiched' between some other gear that's unfortunately unidentifiable.

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Madlib makes a beat using the Roland Fantom G7 in this video. A clear overall view of the keyboard can be had at 1:39 but it appears throughout the whole video.

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Korg ESX-1 and Roland SP606 seen on the floor in this photo

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Keyboard can be seen in the photo.

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Madlib mentions in this interview that he uses the 'Jen SX-1000'

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In this picture, Madlib is sitting in front of a CRUMAR Roadrunner 2. The controls on the left side of the keyboard are likely covered by the cymbal. This image is from a series of Madlib's studio pictures that were released by Stones Throw.

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Keyboard can be seen in the second photo of the original instagram link provided. Simply click the 'arrow' on the right of the photo to view the second photo.

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Madlib mentions in this interview that he used the 'RMI Electra Piano'. Photos of him can also be seen with the Piano next to him.

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Mentions in this interview, that he uses the 'Korg Microkorg'

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Keyboard can be seen in the photo. It matches the model of the "Rhapsody 490" and if you zoom in on the photo, it clearly shows "Elka Rhapsody 490" on the back of the keyboard.

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The 'Clavia Nord Lead' can be seen in fourth photo of the Instagram slideshow.

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In the image, Madlib's Hammond XB-2 is visible positioned on top of the RMI Electra Piano.

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Synthesizer can be seen in the second photo of the link privided.

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Mentions that he uses the 'Fender Rhode Suitcase Piano' in this interview, also various photos can be seen with him and the piano.

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In a Facebook photo, Madlib's Farfisa Mini Compact is visible, positioned directly beneath the Crumar Roadrunner 2.

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In this article Madlib talks about the equipment he uses, including the SP-12.

"Are you still recording all analogue?

M: It’s a mixture. I keep my jazz analogue. But it depends. I mean, I still use my SP-12 and I’ve got an MPC-4000, but what I like the most is my little 303. A $200 machine, and I’ve done everything on that. So that shows you that you don’t need all of this other stuff."

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In this picture, you can see Madlib playing the Roland Fantom-X7.

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