Vangelis' Gear

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In this image, taken at Nemo Studios, found on Vangelis' website, one can see some the equipment used by Vangelis, including a Roland Juno 106.

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Vangelis used the Fender Rhodes 1974 88 Suitcase Piano. It was modified with a 10-band graphic equalizer.

Photo can be seen at : http://www.nemostudios.co.uk/nemo/tour/recording/recording_br.htm Scroll down to "Renovation 1983" and click the photo thumbnail and then go through those photos by clicking ">" button at the upper right five times.

F.i. used on the Blade Runner soundtrack. Much valuable information at : http://www.nemostudios.co.uk/bladerunner/

Another source of information : http://forum.vintagesynth.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=79791

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In this image, from Vangelis' website, taken at Nemo Studios, one can see some of the equipment used by Vangelis, including a Yamaha CP-80.

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In this image, found on Vangelis' official website, taken at Nemo Studios, one can see some the equipment used by Vangelis, including a Yamaha DX7.

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On this picture from Nemo Studio around 1986 is a Roland JX-8P synthesizer.

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At this link is a photo of Vangelis gear where both the Lexicon 224 (white) and Lexicon 224x (blue) is shown together.

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In this image, Vangelis can be seen at Nemo Studios surrounded with studio equipment, including a Lexicon 224.

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In the background of this portrait photo of Vangelis we can notice the Klark Teknik DN-22. source

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In a photo from the 1987 Acropolis concert, Vangelis is seen using the Zyklus MPS-1 MIDI Performance System, which he employs to record multiple tracks simultaneously onto tape.

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In this image, Vangelis can be seen sitting behind a Yamaha CS-80.

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Vangelis used a Roland D-50, according to this book.

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Vangelis used the Bösendorfer Imperial grand piano in the 70s, and didnt replace it with the Steinway D. He kept both. Steinway D in the control room of Nemo Studio and Bösendorfer Imperial grand in the live room.

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Vangelis used a Roland MKS 20, according to this book.

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Vangelis installed these speakers in his Epsilon studio, as seen in this interview from 1992 at 0:56.

Their placement suggests their use as near-field monitors.

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In this article (originally published in Keyboard magazine), a Linn LM-1 drum computer is listed among Vangelis’ gear.

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In a portrait photo of Vangelis from Nemostudios, the Klark-Teknik DM360 is visible in the background, highlighting its presence in his studio setup.

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in the picture you see the Sequential Circuits Prophet - 5 in front of Vangelis

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Vangelis used an Akai S900, according to this book.

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In a photo in the Gallery it can be seen this Elka Rhapsody String Ensemble. For additional documentation see http://www.electricityclub.co.uk/a-beginners-guide-to-vangelis/

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In this image, Vangelis can be seen at Nemo Studios surrounded with studio equipment, including a Roland SH-3A.

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In this image, Vangelis can be seen at Nemo Studios surrounded with studio equipment, including a Moog Minimoog Model D.

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In the article "VANGELIS: Recording At Nemo Studios" by Soundonsound, it is mentioned that Vangelis used the Roland Jupiter-4 as part of his studio setup.

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Behind Vangelis there is a Sequential Circuits Prophet-10

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Nemo Studio photo from early 80s. On this picture the grand piano manufacturer can be read. In an article the size of the Steinway grand piano is 9-feet, which is equal to Steinway model D. However I have no knowledge whether its manufactured in America or Berlin.

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In this picture from Nemo Studio from mid-80s is a Yamaha GS-1. This FM based piano was used on the Antarctica soundtrack.

In the following video Vangelis uses a Yamaha GS-1 at 1:19: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRO8BT6o8Us&feature=youtu.be&t=79

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In this image there is an Arp Odyssey to the left of Vangelis.

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According to this book, Vangelis used a Korg Poly 800.

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A photo from Nemo studios website titled "Vangelis’ studio, 1977". A silver "professional version" Farfisa Syntorchestra can be seen in a photo of Vangelis in the studio, as well as being listed under keyboards in the photo description.

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Vangelis has used a Roland TR-626, according to this book.

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In this image, Vangelis can be seen at Nemo Studios surrounded with studio equipment, including a Hammond B3.

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