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Ok according to the photos Finaero posted, JMJ used the Alesis ION on stage, as a replacement for the Syntar

Apparently they are playing games with me First the Minimoog Voyager was seen in JMJ's rig, then it was replaced by the Syntar and the Voyager went into Dominique's rig. Then Claude's Minimoog was removed and replaced by Dominique's JD800. Afterwards the Syntar was gone again, replaced by the Alesis ION. I hope I can keep up with the changes I don't know if I have missed something in Claude's drummachine setup. I haven't been able to get a clear view of the area in his rig, where the 808, 909 and minipops are placed. I can only confirm those mentioned.
I noticed the software Synthi on the monitor. What's that? Doesn't look like any of the commercial products.
There's many concert images by now, so I might have overlooked something.
Otherwise this is a complete list so far.

Alesis ION
ARP 2500 with M-Audio Keystation 61es keyboard
ARP 2600 (grey) with ARP 3620 keyboard
ARP 2600 (red)
ARP Odyssey
Big Briar series 91A Theremin
Cavagnolo Accordion
Clavia Nord Lead
Continuum Fingerboard
Elka Synthex (x3)
Eminent 310U (x4)
EMS Synthi A (x4)
EMS VCS-3 (x2)
Korg Minipops-7
Korg PE-2000
Korg PS-3200 with PS-3010 keyboard
Macbeth M5N with M-Audio Oxygen 49 keyboard
Mellotron MK-II
Moog 55 with Moog 951 keyboard
Moog Liberation
Moog Little Phatty
Moog Memorymoog (x2)
Moog Minimoog (x2)
Moog Minimoog Voyager
Moog Source
Moog Taurus
PMS Syntar
RMI Harmonic Synthesizer
Roger Linn Adrenalinn II
Roland AX-Synth
Roland D-50 (x2)
Roland HPD-15
Roland JD-800 (x3)
Roland JP-8080
Roland Juno-106
Roland Jupiter-4
Roland Jupiter-8
Roland S-760
Roland SPD-S (x2)
Roland TD-12
Roland TD-20
Roland TR-808
Roland TR-909
Roland VP-330

ElkaSynthex wrote:

3 x Loop stations

They left this out

Elf wrote:Could someone please tell me the names of the instruments seen in these photos? I need it for my article from the Oslo concert:

http://elfworld.org/img/jarre/concert_Oslo/img_0315.jpg
http://elfworld.org/img/jarre/concert_Oslo/img_0340.jpg
http://elfworld.org/img/jarre/concert_Oslo/img_0519.jpg

I need these...yesterday! So I'm very grateful for any assistance.

For those who haven't read it, here's my story about my meeting with Jarre -> viewtopic.php?t=4056&start=52

The synth on the first picture seems to be the one on the computer monitor (or am I wrong here?). It was mentioned in another thread that it was just a screensaver picturing the EMS VCS3 (a.k.a The Putney). Well JMJ had two physical synths of it on stage anyway.
On the third picture, JMJ is playing on the new Roland AX-Synth, which hasn't been commercially released yet.
On the second image:
The red keyboard: Clavia Nord Lead
The suitcasesynth to the left of the Nord Lead: EMS Synthi A
The keyboard Jarre is playing: Roland JD-800
The drummodule on the stick/stand: Roland SPD-S
In the background: RMI Harmonic Synthesizer, PMS Syntar, Roland JP-8080 and ARP 2600
In the foreground: Elka Synthex, Haken Continuum Fingerboard and the portable Moog Liberation.

There's a lot more gear on stage of course, but I don't know how much info you need, but the above states the instruments on that specific (and may I say great photo).

jp8000 wrote:

ElkaSynthex wrote:

3 x Loop stations

They left this out

Actually it was on stage. I haven't been able to find out what exactly they used it for though.
You can spot it on Francis' ARP 2500.

Jakob BC wrote:

jp8000 wrote:

ElkaSynthex wrote:

3 x Loop stations

They left this out

You can spot it on Francis' ARP 2500.

Thanks, now I can see it

There's also placed one on Jarre Synthi A, the one with the membranekeyboard.

And btw. I don't think Jarre's AX is painted... it's just wrapped in black tape

Jakob BC wrote:



And btw. I don't think Jarre's AX is painted... it's just wrapped in black tape

Yes he mentioned it in his blog that they had to cover it due to light reflections off the white casing

Equinoxe wrote:

Jakob BC wrote:



And btw. I don't think Jarre's AX is painted... it's just wrapped in black tape

Yes he mentioned it in his blog that they had to cover it due to light reflections off the white casing

Yes I remember that... It was just that I thought it was painted black

Two pages of synth porn for us all to enjoy.

BTW, to add to the growing list of kit for this tour, these pics confirm that a Dave Smith Morpho can be added to the list!

http://www.keyboardmag.com/article/jean ... y-09/96419

http://www.keyboardmag.com/article/jean ... y-09/96429

On the pages of the above links you can download HUGE pictures. They're worth it!

Thanks a lot for the links. Those a very nice indeed

Ok here's an update of the gear used for the tour at this stage:
Actually the only update are the MoPho and the four Loop Stations.

Alesis ION
ARP 2500 with M-Audio Keystation 61es keyboard
ARP 2600 (grey) with ARP 3620 keyboard
ARP 2600 (red)
ARP Odyssey
Big Briar series 91A Theremin
Boss RC-20 XL Loop Station (x4)
Cavagnolo Accordion
Clavia Nord Lead
DSI MoPho
Elka Synthex (x3)
Eminent 310U (x4)
EMS Synthi A (x4)
EMS VCS-3 (x2)
Haken Continuum Fingerboard
Korg Minipops-7
Korg PE-2000
Korg PS-3200 with PS-3010 keyboard
Macbeth M5N with M-Audio Oxygen 49 keyboard
Mellotron MK-II
Moog 55 with Moog 951 keyboard
Moog Liberation
Moog Little Phatty
Moog Memorymoog (x2)
Moog Minimoog (x2)
Moog Minimoog Voyager
Moog Source
Moog Taurus
PMS Syntar
RMI Harmonic Synthesizer
Roger Linn Adrenalinn II
Roland AX-Synth
Roland D-50 (x2)
Roland HPD-15
Roland JD-800 (x3)
Roland JP-8080
Roland Juno-106
Roland Jupiter-4
Roland Jupiter-8
Roland S-760
Roland SPD-S (x2)
Roland TD-12
Roland TD-20
Roland TR-808
Roland TR-909
Roland VP-330

Does anybody know how the syncprocess works? I mean between the synthsequences and the drumachines. It was the same for the Oxygene DVD/Anniversary Tour. How did the manage to sync the Oxygene 2 sequence with the Minipops?

Midifying them?

Well that's always a possibility... Im just looking for the pure fact. I don't know if Jarre's Minipops are midified.