Moby

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As I browsed through the sleeve notes on Moby's albums I noticed that the gear lists documented in the 1995 release Everything Is Wrong are almost identical to his current setup. Could it really be possible that this successful musician had no spare cash to spend on new studio gear during the last four years? "From Everything Is Wrong until now I've bought a vocoder and a new sampler and that's about it. On the one hand I'd love to get a bunch of new equipment, but on the other hand there's something to be said for working with equipment with which I'm comfortable. I'm thinking that at some point I will actually switch over and get a full Pro Tools setup and start doing things more in the computer, but for this record I didn't feel compelled to do that."

MOBY GEAR Apple Mac running Steinberg Cubase sequencer. Soundcraft Spirit 24:8:2 desk. Alesis ADAT digital multitracks.

SAMPLERS Akai S950. Akai S1000. Akai S3000. Akai S3200.

SYNTHS/KEYBOARDS Casio CZ101. Emu Proformance piano module. Oberheim Matrix 1000. Roland Juno 106. Roland Jupiter 6. Serge Modular Synth. Waldorf Pulse Plus. Yamaha SY22. Yamaha SY35. Yamaha SY85.

PROCESSORS Dbx 160XT Compressor. Eventide DSP4000. Soundlab Vocoder. Yamaha SPX900.

SEQUENCERS & DRUM MACHINES Roland TB303. Roland TR606. Roland TR909. Roland TR808.

OTHER EQUIPMENT Hafler Pro 5000 Power Amp. Technics 1200 turntables. Ibanez Electric Guitar. Fender Precision Bass.

In a user-uploaded photo, Moby can be seen using the Electrix Pro Filter Factory, an effects processor in his studio setup.

In a user-uploaded photo from Futurecdn, Moby is shown using the Akai S3200XL, a well-regarded audio sampler in the DJ gear category.

In the video, you can see Moby's desk has Apple's Wireless Mouse

Sold for charity on Moby's offical Reverb shop.

Sold for charity on Moby's official Reverb shop.

Sold for charity on Moby's official Reverb shop.

Sold for charity on Moby's official Reverb shop in 2018.

This Red Witch Titan is part of the private collection of Moby.

Taking the idea of innovation to a new level – the Titan's triumvirate of time tantalizers allows you to create an array of truly unique and original delay sounds. Voiced for the ultimate analog styled sound, the Titan provides three 1,200 millisecond delays that can be used in either series or parallel mode simply by flicking a switch.

The device can be used to create simple repeats or it can dial up gorgeous, intricate cathedral like reverberations - your imagination is your only limit. We use the classic analog delay compounder to ensure the ultimate recreation of an analog flavored delay, which works hand in hand with our more contemporary delay engines.

An original version of the Red Witch Titan, now rare and complete with long knobs for each delay setting. An awesome piece from Moby's collection.

All items in Moby's Reverb Store ship fully insured with a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity from Moby.

Sold for charity on Moby's official Reverb shop.

Sold for charity on Moby's official Reverb shop.

Sold for charity on Moby's official Reverb shop.

Sold for charity on Moby's official Reverb shop.

Sold for charity on Moby's official Reverb shop.

Sold for charity on Moby's official Reverb shop.

Sold for charity on Moby's official Reverb shop.

Sold for charity on Moby’s Reverb shop on 2018.

This Echoplex EP-4 Tape Echo is part of the private collection of Moby.

In the mid-1970s, Market created an upgrade to the EP-3, designated the EP-4, adding features such as an LED input meter and tone controls and dropping the sound-on-sound feature.

The EP-4 has an added output buffer to help improve impedance matching with other equipment. A compressor board based on the CA3080 transconductance amplifier was added to the record circuit of both the EP-3 and EP-4 models for a short while after the EP-4 model was introduced and then the compressor board was dropped from both the EP-3 and EP-4 models.

The EP-3 model was also offered for sale alongside the EP-4 model after the EP-4 was introduced. Battle's final consulting with Market yielded the EM-1 Groupmaster, which offered a four-channel input mixer section and a mono output section.

Dissatisfied with the transistor-minded direction Maestro was taking, Butts left the company.[2] In the mid-1970s Maestro also created the ES-1 Sireko (pronounced "Sir-Echo"), a simplified, echo-only unit with a bin-loop cartridge system.

Serial: 36119. A worn machine that will need some servicing to get back up to 100%. Currently in Fair condition.

All items in Moby's Collection ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity from Moby

Sold on Reverb.com in 2018 for charity.

This Shin-ei Companion 4 In The Floor Percussion Combo is part of the private legendary drum machine collection of Moby.

4 in the Floor Percussion Combo is a rare hand and/or foot drum synth produced by the Japanese company Shin-Ei in the late 1960s. As the name might give away – it has four static sounds: Bassdrum, Tom-tom, Claves and Snare.

The snare sound features a roll function with variable speed. This machine has some great analog sounds and is really fun to play.

Serial: 633. Only bass drum and tom triggers work. Clave creates a constant tone. Sold As-Is.

All items in Moby's Drum Machine Collection ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity from Moby

Sold for charity on Reverb.com in 2018.

This Nomad Time Tuner is part of the private legendary drum machine collection of Moby.

No serial information. Works without issue.

All items in Moby's Drum Machine Collection ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity from Moby

Sold on Reverb.com in 2018 for charity.

This Tripp Lite HT1000UPS Power Supply is part of the private collection of Moby.

Features include

20V 1000VA 500W

A/V Digital Line-Interactive

UPS with LCD Status Screen

Tel/DSL/Coax Protection

Serial: 9924GY0SM736100267. Ships as photographed. Tested without issue.

All items in Moby's Collection ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity from Moby

Two "Model 5000 Kit 9021" units were sold on Reverb.com in 2018 for charity. The second listing can be found here.

First Listing

This Wurlitzer Side Man Standing Drum Machine Model 5000 Kit 9021 w/ Foot Switch is part of the private legendary drum machine collection of Moby.

Unbelievably rare now in 2019, the Rudolph Wurlitzer Company released the commercially produced drum machine -- The Sideman -- in 1959. The machine is “electro-mechanical” and has a choice of 12 electronically generated pre recorded rhythm patterns which can be played at variable tempos.

Unfortunately this unit doesn't fully work. Turns on and some individual drums trigger. Sequencer doesn't work. Constant noise. Sold As-Is.

All items in Moby's Drum Machine Collection ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity from Moby

Second Listing

This Wurlitzer Side Man Standing Drum Machine Model 5000 Kit 9021 is part of the private legendary drum machine collection of Moby.

The Rudolph Wurlitzer Company released an early commercially produced drum machine called the Sideman in 1959. It was an “electro-mechanical” drum machine that offered a choice of 12 electronically generated predefined rhythm patterns with variable tempos.

The sound source was a series of vacuum tubes which created 10 preset electronic drum sounds. The drum sounds were ‘sequenced’ by a rotating disc with metal contacts across its face, spaced in a certain pattern to generate parts of a particular rhythm. Combinations of these different sets of rhythms and drum sounds created popular rhythmic patterns of the day, e.g. waltzes, fox trots etc. These combinations were selected by a rotary knob on the top of the Sideman box.

The tempo of the patterns was controlled by a slider that increased the speed of rotation of the disc. The Sideman had a panel of 10 buttons for manually triggering drum sounds, and a remote player to control the machine while playing from an organ keyboard. The Sideman was housed in a portable wooden cabinet that contained the sound generating circuitry, amplifier and speaker.

Serial: 614921. Doesn't fully work. Turns on and individual drums trigger however the sequencer doesn't work. Has constant noise. Sold As-Is.

All items in Moby's Drum Machine Collection ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity from Moby

Sold on Reverb.com in 2018 for charity.

This Univox SRA-75 Drum Machine is part of the private legendary drum machine collection of Moby.

Vintage 1970's Univox SRA-75 Integrated Drum Machine/Amplifier MIJ Machine is in excellent working condition.

20 pre-programmed patterns (foxtrot, rock, swing, etc.) Volume, Tone, Tempo, Cymbal Brush, and Snare Pattern controls Guitar input and 1/4" pedal control output On/Off switches for bass drum, snare drum, and claves

Textured olive grill cloth Some chipping in wood paneling on corners Unique vintage tones with a built-in amplifier!

Serial: 720281. Works without issue.

All items in Moby's Drum Machine Collection ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity from Moby

Sold on Reverb.com in 2018 for charity.

This Nomad Time Tapper is part of the private legendary drum machine collection of Moby.

Unit works, but has a loud constant buzzing. Sold As-Is.

All items in Moby's Drum Machine Collection ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity from Moby

Sold on Reverb.com in 2018 for charity.

This MatrixSynth Time Tuner 16 is part of the private legendary drum machine collection of Moby.

No serial information. Works is it should!

All items in Moby's Drum Machine Collection ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity from Moby

Sold on Reverb.com in 2018 for charity.

This Nomad Rhythm Maker 12 is part of the private legendary drum machine collection of Moby.

Nomad Rhythm Maker 12 from the early 1970’s. Has 12 built in rhythms: march, cha-cha, sambo, rhumba, tango, swing, foxtrot, bosa nova, slow rock, rock-n-roll and waltz.

Serial: 1240674. Unit doesn't work. Sold As-Is.

All items in Moby's Drum Machine Collection ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity from Moby

Sold on Reverb.com in 2018 for charity.

This Guild MG10C-1 Amp & Rhythm Machine is part of the private legendary drum machine collection of Moby.

Hilarious rhythms and sounds. Lots of fun. The guitar amp part actually sounds great too. It still has the original 2-1/2 inch tweeter while the 12 inch, 250 watt aluminum cone driver that has been installed does a beautiful job handling the percussive bass tones that this thing puts out. If you get this, don't be dismayed if it seems a bit idiosyncratic.

We've put it through it's paces and we've determined that everything functions as it should., just needs a little getting used to. Sometimes it needs to warm up a little before a few of the settings start working 100% (i noticed it mostly in waltz mode). Don't ask me why, it's almost as if this thing has a mind of its own.

Serial: 710044. Works without issue.

All items in Moby's Drum Machine Collection ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity from Moby

Sold on Reverb.com in 2018 for charity.

This Concert RF-5 is part of the private legendary drum machine collection of Moby.

Concert RF-FIVE is a little wood-veneered preset rhythm unit featuring five onboard rhythms (hence its name) and a lovely warm, mellow sound. We particularly like the kick, which is thick and almost woolly played “raw” but which comes to life in a really interesting way if you dial in some saturation and compression.

The snare is very laid-back and the hats tick away very nicely… plus there’s a neat little woodblock / click sound hidden away in there too.

Works. Missing ”slow-rock” button. Sold As-Is.

All items in Moby's Drum Machine Collection ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity from Moby

Sold on Reverb.com in 2018 for charity.

This National Automatic Rhythm is part of the private legendary drum machine collection of Moby.

National is a brand name belonging to Matsushita electronics, who are better known outside Japan under another brand name, Panasonic. I’m not aware of other musical instruments sold under the National name, so I was surprised to see this drum machine show up for sale.

Until 2009, Matsushita used the National name almost exclusively for home appliances (washing machines, microwaves etc.), keeping the Panasonic name for audio & video, so a National drum machine was unexpected… This drum machine is pretty standard for the era, similar to a Rhythm Ace. It does have three cancel switches (snare, clave, cymbal), which provides a little extra versatility, and a somewhat different set of preset rhythms (eg. Teen Beat, African Beat and Kwela).

The sounds are standard for the time: tuned bass drum, toms, percussion and snare “bottom”, noise burst for cymbal, maracas and snare. As usual for this kind of device, multiple preset buttons can be pressed at the same time, creating variations I’m sure even the designers didn’t really expect… Following is a scan of the original Japanese spec sheet. The list price was 56,000 yen, which amounts to more than 600 US dollars… Ouch! But that’s OK because it had a fantastic “touch start” feature!

Serial: 721088. Works without issue.

All items in Moby's Drum Machine Collection ship fully insured with delivery confirmation and include a signed and embossed Certificate Of Authenticity from Moby

In a photo on Moby's official website, showcasing his studio setup, a pair of HP 2010i monitors is visible. Additionally, discussions with monitor enthusiasts on Discord suggest these are likely the monitors in question.

"...Casio's strange VL-1 instrument sold 1,000,000 units between 1979 and 1984. Trio, the German band, used it to record their huge hit "DaDaDa", and bands like Human League, Devo, The Cars followed suit. And 30 years later it is still backing tracks by Moby and Fergie. ..."