Mike Lindup's Gear
In live performances, Mike Lindup is seen playing a Fender Rhodes Mark I Stage 73, as shown in the user-uploaded image from Ytimg.
In a 1986 performance at Wembley, Mike Lindup can be seen using a PPG Wave 2.3 synthesizer, as depicted in the Wikimedia image.
In a Roland interview, Mike Lindup discusses his use of the Roland D-50 synthesizer.
Mike Lindup previously owned a Yamaha DX7, as evidenced by a photo on Wikimedia. He has since transitioned to using the Yamaha TX802.
Mike Lindup mentioned using the Yamaha TX802 in a YouTube comment two months ago, as shown in the user-uploaded photo on Polynominal.
In a 1986 performance at Wembley, Mike Lindup can be seen using the Yamaha KX88 Synthesizer. The image from this event is available on Ebayimg, showcasing the instrument in action.
Mike Lindup plays his Fender Rhodes Mk1Stage 73 and Dave Smith Prophet08, demonstrating some of the parts and patches that are signature to the sound of Level 42. Filmed during the RITF 25th anniversary Tour in October 2012
Mike Lindup utilizes the Yamaha TX816 in live performances, as evidenced by photos available on Vintagesynth.
In Level 42's 1986 Wembley performance, Mike Lindup can be seen using the E-Mu Emulator II audio sampler.
Mike Lindup frequently uses the Sequential Circuits Prophet-5 during live performances, as depicted in the Wikimedia-sourced image.
On his Roland.uk artist page, Mike Lindup is quoted about his Roland RD-800 Digital Piano, plus he can be seen playing it and talking about it and the background of his keyboard rig with Level 42 (at least) in the linked YouTube video (dated of 2016):
MIKE LINDUP ON THE RD-800 "The piano is where I started, and being a long time user of the classic MKS20 and more recently the RD-300, the RD-800 has some exciting possibilities to further move the game on in terms of personalisation. I love the fact that each individual note can be adjusted for pitch, tone, attack & sustain, making it possible to go beyond the often clinical sound of other digital pianos. In addition there are lots of other quality sounds to play with and combine-it's time to play!”
From the same article, you can read the mention of the digital piano used by Mike on the 2013 album Sirens and then live:
Times change, and Mike has moved with them, returning to the studio with Level 42 for 2013’s acclaimed Sirens release, and recreating the classic hits live using the Roland RD-800 and the crossover-tech Roland JD-XA. For this iconic synth man, it’s all about “lots of colours”, and his palette has never sounded so full.
On his Roland.uk artist page, Mike Lindup is quoted about having used a Roland MKS-20 module for a long time, plus he can be seen/heard talking about it and the background of his keyboard rig with Level 42 (at least) in the linked YouTube video:
MIKE LINDUP ON THE RD-800 "The piano is where I started, and being a long time user of the classic MKS20 and more recently the RD-300, the RD-800 has some exciting possibilities to further move the game on in terms of personalisation. I love the fact that each individual note can be adjusted for pitch, tone, attack & sustain, making it possible to go beyond the often clinical sound of other digital pianos. In addition there are lots of other quality sounds to play with and combine-it's time to play!”
On his Roland.uk artist page, Mike Lindup is quoted about his Roland JD-XA Synthesizer, plus he can be seen playing it and talking about it and the background of his keyboard rig with Level 42 (at least) in the linked YouTube video (dated of 2016):
MIKE LINDUP ON THE JD-XA "What I love about the JDXA is the fact that it is in effect a hybrid of analogue and digital, so that you can blend and effect classic Roland analogue synth sounds with DSP to create unique effects, or go completely digital which offers a wide soundscape. Having a built-in vocoder brings yet more possibilities to the party, and I look forward to spending time creating sounds for use with Level 42 as well as solo projects and collaborations. I also love the way it looks!”
From the same article, you can read the mention of the synth used by Mike on the 2013 album Sirens and then live:
Times change, and Mike has moved with them, returning to the studio with Level 42 for 2013’s acclaimed Sirens release, and recreating the classic hits live using the Roland RD-800 and the crossover-tech Roland JD-XA. For this iconic synth man, it’s all about “lots of colours”, and his palette has never sounded so full.
In this 2012 Rig YouTube video at 2:38 (for Level 42 Running In The Family 25th Anniversary 2012 tour), Mike Lindup shows and talks about his DSI Prophet '08 Synthesizer, and using it live "in place of his old Prophet '05".
In this 2012 Rig YouTube video at 4:03 (for Level 42 Running In The Family 25th Anniversary 2012 tour), Mike Lindup shows and talks about his Clavia Nord Lead 2 Synthesizer.
In this 2012 Rig YouTube video at 4:40 (for Level 42 Running In The Family 25th Anniversary 2012 tour), Mike Lindup shows and talks about his Roland RD-300SX.
He also mentions having owned/used it before switching to RD-800 (2016), on his Roland artist page at: https://www.roland.com/uk/keyboard-rigs/mike-lindup/
"The piano is where I started, and being a long time user of the classic MKS20 and more recently the RD-300, the RD-800 has some exciting possibilities [...]"
Mike Lindup is confirmed to use the Boss DM-101 Delay Machine, as evidenced by a photo posted by him on Instagram. In the post, he thanks @johnhenryenterprisesinc for their rehearsal space and mentions checking out "new toys for the tour," including the Boss DM-101 Delay Machine.
Mike Lindup uses the Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble, as evidenced by a photo he shared on Instagram. In the caption, he thanks @johnhenryenterprisesinc for the rehearsal space and mentions checking out new gear for the tour. The image includes the Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble among other equipment.
Mike Lindup uses the TC Electronic Vortex Flanger, as evidenced by a post on his Instagram account. In the caption, he acknowledges testing new equipment for a tour, including this specific gear.
Mike Lindup uses the Moog Moogerfooger MF-101 Lowpass Filter, as evidenced by a photo posted by him on Instagram, where the filter is visible among his music equipment.
Mike Lindup uses the Line 6 DL4 Delay Modeler, as evidenced by a photo he posted on Instagram. In the caption, he mentions testing new gear for the tour, which is supported by the image that includes the pedal.
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