Made some coffee. Powered up the Nord Stage, selected a Rhodes model and started adding effects and amp sim until I had a nice warm sound. Opened the Moog Mini app on my ipad and twiddled some knobs to get that creamy lead sound. Played some lush m11 chords. A nice way to spend a saturday morning. Thanks Matt!
@@modalmixture I was lacking reverb. Once I added that it, it sounded better, but not the same. I guess a £10 app, which is a digital recreation, is never going to sound as good as the original analogue instrument.
Hello, I have Model D on my iPad, and I’ve got quite different sound. Filter and envelope section must be very different from the patch seen on the video.
@@voytecgrobor7576 You probably have to experiment and tweak it a little, and also check your effects, but I got it to sound extremely close to Matt's sound.
The moog patch as you go lower in the scale reminds me a lot of the moog bass sounds on a lot of the old Stevie wonder albums in the 70s. It would be so cool to see more moog sound design lessons
This how to could have easily just been “have amazing gear and be an amazing player” but you broke everything down wonderfully for anyone who may not have the gear/experience and passed on a lot of knowledge. Thumbs up!
moog + electric piano 😍 It doesn't get any better than this And I love the way you explain the sound+music combo. There's a lot of people recommending strict formula that don't take into account the response of the instrument. And both moog and Rhodes are very 'organic' instruments
I came across a nice little idea, especially for VST-users - in case the tremolo/phaser hits too hard all the time, get yourself control over the dry-wet-signal and make the trem come and go while holding on to that sustain pedal. Thanks for inspiring me so much Matt!
A good programmable env-follower or a dynamic EQ or a MB limiter would do too. Try Melda stuff, you won't find more programmable control elsewhere. Cheers
So good to hear someone slightly reserved with vast knowledge than the usual over confident type with very little to actually say.. love this channel...👍
The Bob Ross of keys. That term gets thrown about a lot, but Matt and Bob share a similar vibe, of letting the art/music itself do most of the teaching. Both chill af too, which really helps get into the headspace of being ready to absorb knowledge.
Ever since I first heard Jamiroquai, I've looked for that minimoog lead sound, I didn't know what it was for so long. So glad now I know, thank you!! btw saw jamiroquai live in 2013, So good!!
There is a TON of demo vids on gear and all.... but majority of them have bad music when they test the equipment. But this here, is perfect! Liked and Subscribed
Thank you so much for explaining the chords you use and how you combine them. It's like a magician giving away his tricks. I'm not a real synth guy, but really into harmonics, and this was very clarifying to me. Amazing what skills you've developed as an autodidact (if I remember correctly), and how you generously share it with us. All the best, sir!
A little note: my drumset is in the same room where my computer is, tonight I left the strings on the snare tightened, and I absolutely loved how they resonated with the synths! Thank you for all the music, Matt ❤
Dude, I'd never heard of Lonnie Liston Smith before I read your comment, but went and checked him out. The first song I clicked was Expansions. Wow! Thank you.
I'm going to listen to. That title 'Expansion' reminds me 'Contracts' by Jasper Van't Hof (great other e-piano man) and Archie Shepp in the live album MamaRose, I thing they both express about human baby life, it may be quite moving (long intro)
It'll take hours for me to find that 'sweet spot' - but at least you get an impression what you could look for (if identical or only similar to your sound). Thank you a lot!
These videos are SO wonderful. You’re just as skilled at teaching, and pacing your videos as you are a musician! Thanks for putting your time and passion in these vids!
I love how simply and directly you explain what you're doing, and immediately follow your explanation with demonstration. For example, the bit with the minor 9ths as well as the F minor arpeggio and just randomly moving about with it. All the information you're giving is so immediately useful and practical, and you explain in a way I've never really considered before. Excellent video, you've got yourself a new sub :)
I think this is the video that made me start learning the keys 3 years ago, at the age of 40 (used to play guitar back in my 20s). I've now got to a point that I really enjoy, mostly because this video helped me focus only at things I really like! I can now use freely almost all of these sounds in all keys, including that altered dominant at 15:43. Thank you so much for this!
Matt, any chance you could record the whole album of this dreamy, jazz 1970s Rhodes music? I'm dead honest. It's the most relaxing, mood lifting music ever. 😍😍
Thank you for making this video's Matt! Very inspiring! i always start playing the keys here after watchting you video's ;) greetings from The Netherlands!
This takes me back to listening to a radio show called "Dreamtime" here in Australia. It was on late Sunday night and comprised long, dreamy ambient compositions, intermingled with experimental and environmental sounds - sheer bliss. It was like sinking into a soft cloud of serenity.
Wow Radio has gifted me a handful of moments like those. Mostly as a kid an teen. That was pure magic, when that would happen. Providing a kind of deep satisfaction and connection that’s hard to have in the current world. I miss that.
Even without understanding a single word in English, I am here to admire this magnificent sound made for those who really have a gift, Thank you, I will save these melodies one by one. Hugs from Brazil.
@@zacmann7850 I asked the same question, and Google Tanslate replied, "Why don't you ask Alexa, you cheater!" and now it won't launch anymore. Should I open a support ticket, or just give it some space for a while?
Jamiroquai, when I first hear and saw that video. ❤❤ I was over a friend's house and no one knew what I was talking about. I kept saying it was a sound I loved and all I could say was Jamariquai and talk about a guy in a top hat walking on a moving floor. They all looked at me as if I was crazy. I didn't care, I found what I was looking for. Lol😅
Way over my head for the time being but the take away: Learn the 7th and 9th chords and inversions, skip the 3rd in the left hand, play around with major 7th and see what happens when I add a 6th. No crazy progressions, just start with 6-2-5-1 G-C-F-Bb and move up and down the keyboard. Thanks a lot!
@@ianflurrance8438 Thanks. I guess that's it, sit down at the keys and put the time in. It's quite inspiring though, how Matt can make a few chords sound so good.
I got quite close, I guess, but not there yet. Seems all the Boog reviews showing how close it is to minimoog lied to us. Image with a patch here: drive.google.com/file/d/1ZtxXYVhg6KQXVZB3qhXuje5PJ4LWEEPh/view?usp=sharing Also, I discovered that adding some EXT IN VOLUME makes bit closer. Basically I configured the oscilators and tweaked Contour and Emphasis.
For anyone with a Korg Minilogue XD, here's a pic with my patch settings to sound like the MiniMoog. If you can get closer, let me know how. Cheers! cp-the-nerd.com/images/Minilogue_XD_MiniMoog_Patch.jpg
made the mini Moog patch on iPad app called MODEL D from MOOG used some inboard delay sound very cook paired that w/ ARTURIA labs 4 and the suite case fender prep set patch called CHORUS ME what a great sound thanks for taking me back to the 70"s your channel is great
Thank you Matt! As an ardent analogue man I have really enjoyed subscribing to your gift to music related creatives. And your have such a warm tone and delivery so thank you - much appreciated
So generous to teach his craft really love how the greats are giving back. Alan Pasqua has a master class out on TH-cam as well. Really great to watch technique but also here you’re getting the music tech, too, and a huggy bear reference
So all i need is a Mini Moog, a Fender Rhodes and incredible talent lol
Big emphasis on the talent part
So you're saying that all I need is a few grand and decades of practice in addition to God given skill? Piece of cake!
@@Baghdadbatterymusic more like 2 years tbh
Keyscape, Poly D, jazz piano lessons- and you’re sorted
@Eli Gray After quantizing it you can't really call it "playing it" anymore. Composing perhaps, but not playing.
Can we just have an hour-long video of you freestyling on these two? Would be divine.
yessss please !!
seriously..
I second that!
Pleaaaseee!!!!
please! I wanna sit on my balcony, with a splif and get lost to your sound,..
Made some coffee. Powered up the Nord Stage, selected a Rhodes model and started adding effects and amp sim until I had a nice warm sound. Opened the Moog Mini app on my ipad and twiddled some knobs to get that creamy lead sound. Played some lush m11 chords. A nice way to spend a saturday morning. Thanks Matt!
I would like to know what settings you used on Moog mini app. I am sure I copied the settings correctly, but it just doesn’t sound the same.
@@modalmixture I was lacking reverb. Once I added that it, it sounded better, but not the same. I guess a £10 app, which is a digital recreation, is never going to sound as good as the original analogue instrument.
Hello, I have Model D on my iPad, and I’ve got quite different sound. Filter and envelope section must be very different from the patch seen on the video.
@@voytecgrobor7576 You probably have to experiment and tweak it a little, and also check your effects, but I got it to sound extremely close to Matt's sound.
@@modalmixture Thanks! it's good sounding app, but needs more tweaking
The moog patch as you go lower in the scale reminds me a lot of the moog bass sounds on a lot of the old Stevie wonder albums in the 70s. It would be so cool to see more moog sound design lessons
Agreed, it really takes me back to 70s Stevie this moog sound
Exactly what I thought the 1st time he went down into the bass.
bad luck to talk..
Does anyone know of a vst that can immolate this synth sound?
@@beatsbybravo3712 The legend by synapse audio....only 99 bucks.
That moog sounds godly
This how to could have easily just been “have amazing gear and be an amazing player” but you broke everything down wonderfully for anyone who may not have the gear/experience and passed on a lot of knowledge. Thumbs up!
There’s a Moog app that sounds crazy good, if that helps...
@@ryanryan2805 it’s not about the gear. I have a Minimoog and I don’t sound nothing like this lol.
miles above any videos i've seen on youtube, imagine this guy playing keys in your band. He's a genius in his own way. hands down.
literally
He is
I like Herbie Hancock, but Matt is right up their with his playing IMO.
moog + electric piano 😍
It doesn't get any better than this
And I love the way you explain the sound+music combo. There's a lot of people recommending strict formula that don't take into account the response of the instrument. And both moog and Rhodes are very 'organic' instruments
Amen to that. A killer combo
Yeah, this is a great combo!
I am crying at how beautiful it sounds like. 12 hour version of you playing the same chords
It's a deeply humbling experience to click on a video and the guy's random noodling is better than the entirety of your life's creative output.
Trust me, noodling randomly is great way to sound nice
His noodling is a result of his entire life’s creative output
It IS Jamiroquai's bass player and they're godly
It’s not random noodling, it’s very purposeful noodling from an artist who who possesses great artistry and has work to hone and refine his artistry.
This is incredible to watch a master at work, break down the sounds of the 70's. Thank you!
Right. Its about time someone showed the secrets lol
This is the place to stay. Sweet teaching, man.
Damn...17:53 really got to me. A great song but, in the hands of Matt Johnson, it's true soulfulness is revealed...
A beautiful tribute to the late and great Lyle Mays.
I came across a nice little idea, especially for VST-users - in case the tremolo/phaser hits too hard all the time, get yourself control over the dry-wet-signal and make the trem come and go while holding on to that sustain pedal. Thanks for inspiring me so much Matt!
A good programmable env-follower or a dynamic EQ or a MB limiter would do too. Try Melda stuff, you won't find more programmable control elsewhere. Cheers
I really appreciate how you just sound like a guy that I'd enjoy hanging out with.
So good to hear someone slightly reserved with vast knowledge than the usual over confident type with very little to actually say.. love this channel...👍
The Bob Ross of keys. That term gets thrown about a lot, but Matt and Bob share a similar vibe, of letting the art/music itself do most of the teaching. Both chill af too, which really helps get into the headspace of being ready to absorb knowledge.
@@boswell255 Completely agree! He's not cramming in as much as possible, but giving the listener time to hear it and let it sink in, as you say.
Ever since I first heard Jamiroquai, I've looked for that minimoog lead sound, I didn't know what it was for so long. So glad now I know, thank you!! btw saw jamiroquai live in 2013, So good!!
If you shut your eyes, for a few seconds you are in heaven.
Astral Traveling! 👍🤓🛸🌌
If you hold your breath for a few minutes too.
@@Asyouwere you won't stop breathing after you faint lol
@@Lonech Damn it was just a joke man
There is a TON of demo vids on gear and all.... but majority of them have bad music when they test the equipment. But this here, is perfect! Liked and Subscribed
I bought Vtines for my iPad, and the Minimoog IOS app, sounds suprisingly very good and close to Matt's sound.
love how the sound bounces all around my head
Thanks Matt, I've been hunting this sound for over 10 years! 🙏
Lonnie Liston smith 😍😍😍
so Lonnie . Dreamy and lovely
13:40 I’m serious, THIS IS HEAVEN TO ME, pure pleasure to my ears and soul
Thank you so much, big salut from France 🇫🇷
Vinz🙋♂️
That Moog lead sound is like a holy grail for me. Thank you Matt for lifting the curtain on that. I feel like you answered my personal request
Mini moog and fender rhodes, a match made in heaven
“Let the sound do the work." Yummy. 🤙🏼
Amazing
my god I'm so proud to be born in the 70s. definitely the best time for music ❤ Matt you rock!!!!
Thank you so much for explaining the chords you use and how you combine them. It's like a magician giving away his tricks. I'm not a real synth guy, but really into harmonics, and this was very clarifying to me. Amazing what skills you've developed as an autodidact (if I remember correctly), and how you generously share it with us. All the best, sir!
Definitely got some “Trouble Man” vibes at 15:20! Love it!
I had to pump this via bluetooth through my hi-fi. Fender Rhodes is the coolest music instrument sound in the world and you really understand it Matt.
19.24min of a Synth Masterclass! For free!! Thank you Sir 🙏
owwwwwww that Moog sounds soooooo beautiful!
I love your playing but I mostly love your humility and open-heartedness to share your knowledge and skills, which is exemplary.
A little note: my drumset is in the same room where my computer is, tonight I left the strings on the snare tightened, and I absolutely loved how they resonated with the synths!
Thank you for all the music, Matt ❤
The Moog sound gives it that slight "programs for schools' sound from the late 70s / early 80s that I adore
Amazing! I love this vibe! Lonnie Liston Smith!!!
Dude, I'd never heard of Lonnie Liston Smith before I read your comment, but went and checked him out. The first song I clicked was Expansions. Wow! Thank you.
I'm going to listen to.
That title 'Expansion' reminds me 'Contracts' by Jasper Van't Hof (great other e-piano man) and Archie Shepp in the live album MamaRose, I thing they both express about human baby life, it may be quite moving (long intro)
@@diamonddavemc Yeah man! my pleasure, oh to hear expansions for the first time again! When Matt puts that phaser on, pure Lonnie vibes!!!
Lonnie! And if Liston is out, you can call the doctor 👍😁
The only YT channel where I don't instant skip the ad to support the creator. Great video..
That was a damn artistic masterclass!
Matt there just dropping some lovely beddy byes Jazz toons. Ulitmate chill. Like warm milk and valium. Love it.
Beautiful stuff as always. Dream gear right here.
get keyscape vst pluggin on your daw . it has all these synths and classic textures on it .
Plugged my phone into my 83 Onkyo receiver and listened to this video on my 1995 Pioneer Speakers. Ear candy at it's finest
8:00 that pun is excusable. made me grin. thank you Matt!
It'll take hours for me to find that 'sweet spot' - but at least you get an impression what you could look for (if identical or only similar to your sound). Thank you a lot!
These videos are SO wonderful. You’re just as skilled at teaching, and pacing your videos as you are a musician! Thanks for putting your time and passion in these vids!
Dude you are crazy! That was so good. Classic period Stevie would be diggin it.
I love how simply and directly you explain what you're doing, and immediately follow your explanation with demonstration. For example, the bit with the minor 9ths as well as the F minor arpeggio and just randomly moving about with it. All the information you're giving is so immediately useful and practical, and you explain in a way I've never really considered before. Excellent video, you've got yourself a new sub :)
I think this is the video that made me start learning the keys 3 years ago, at the age of 40 (used to play guitar back in my 20s). I've now got to a point that I really enjoy, mostly because this video helped me focus only at things I really like! I can now use freely almost all of these sounds in all keys, including that altered dominant at 15:43. Thank you so much for this!
That’s great to hear!!
Matt, any chance you could record the whole album of this dreamy, jazz 1970s Rhodes music? I'm dead honest. It's the most relaxing, mood lifting music ever. 😍😍
This guy is what you call a G!! Very grateful!! Those packs are minneeeeeeaaaahhhhhhhcacacaca
Thank you for making this video's Matt!
Very inspiring! i always start playing the keys here after watchting you video's ;)
greetings from The Netherlands!
This takes me back to listening to a radio show called "Dreamtime" here in Australia. It was on late Sunday night and comprised long, dreamy ambient compositions, intermingled with experimental and environmental sounds - sheer bliss. It was like sinking into a soft cloud of serenity.
Wow
Radio has gifted me a handful of moments like those. Mostly as a kid an teen. That was pure magic, when that would happen. Providing a kind of deep satisfaction and connection that’s hard to have in the current world. I miss that.
Minimoog price on Reverb just took a nice +1000$ because of you.... ;)
Not to worry, there's the $600 Poly D.
Even without understanding a single word in English, I am here to admire this magnificent sound made for those who really have a gift, Thank you, I will save these melodies one by one. Hugs from Brazil.
How did you type this Google translate?
@@zacmann7850 I asked the same question, and Google Tanslate replied, "Why don't you ask Alexa, you cheater!" and now it won't launch anymore. Should I open a support ticket, or just give it some space for a while?
I don't even know how to play piano but this is awesome
I love both of this instruments and this video encapsulates why perfectly.
Made me feel high. I mean... even more.
I've always wanted a Rhodes, but I ain't got no money, and no money cares for me!
Jamiroquai, when I first hear and saw that video. ❤❤ I was over a friend's house and no one knew what I was talking about. I kept saying it was a sound I loved and all I could say was Jamariquai and talk about a guy in a top hat walking on a moving floor. They all looked at me as if I was crazy. I didn't care, I found what I was looking for. Lol😅
This sounds absolutely amazing. Very Lonnie Liston Smith indeed. Thanks Matt for the good vibes!
Thanks God for TH-cam. We can meet our living legends now. Matt, love to see your videos.
Another quality demonstration Matt! Love it, and yes please more EFX info please :)
The sound of the 70s were really special, like a dream....
Punk rock was more like a nightmare.
Why do I feel emotions hearing this? So strange, normal music doesn’t do this me, the chords and sounds are hitting different!
Mannn, there is nothing like this combination, it's otherplanetary dreams.
Way over my head for the time being but the take away: Learn the 7th and 9th chords and inversions, skip the 3rd in the left hand, play around with major 7th and see what happens when I add a 6th. No crazy progressions, just start with 6-2-5-1 G-C-F-Bb and move up and down the keyboard. Thanks a lot!
Sounds like it's not exactly over your head though.. you sound like you have a good grip of these concepts.
@@LawrinMaxwellsmpc500 This is the positivity we like to see in the comments section
Sounds like it’s not over your head, just not in your hands yet! But now you know what to practice, you can have it in no time!
@@ianflurrance8438 Thanks. I guess that's it, sit down at the keys and put the time in. It's quite inspiring though, how Matt can make a few chords sound so good.
WARM MELLOW MELODIC SWEET CRISP VIBES ON THE KEYBOARD 🎹🎹🎹
A Reface CP MIDI'd to a bigger board is a great affordable Rhodes solution too.
Can confirm. The CP is a powerful little board with HUGE sound! Love mine.
That's what I'm talking about !!! REAL music.
There’s an official iOS Model D app out there too that people might be able to try some of this out on.
the beauty of music is improvisation
omg, "before you go" by Lyle Mays (may he rest in peace)
I checked the comments before posting myself to see if someone else had noticed. Good catch
Thank you! That would have bugged me. It wasn't coming to me right away.
@@sasarasa88 Same here :) !!
A moog and a rhodes are nothing without talent and this video proves it. Thanks Matt
8:30 I have to say, the auto-pan is making me feel queazy!
keep coming back to this for the epic vibes
that Moog....sometimes i hear a vague Vangelis
This was one of my favorites… I could listen to this all day. Thank you so much!!
Do you give lessons, Matt?
Anybody ever told you you look extremely similar to the actor that plays Johnny Lawrence in Cobra Kai?
Also great video and incredible vibes
Matt you’re awesome! Always were . Always are. Always will be.
A tutorial on effects for keys would be great when you can get round to it!!
Vintage Vibe / Model D + Matt's chops = instant Heaven
That’s not “a vintage vibe” you’re adding that’s “the dankness”
i would never get bored in matt's studio
Can someone please help me to recreate the lead patch on the Behringer Model D? I can't get it to sound the same...
I got quite close, I guess, but not there yet. Seems all the Boog reviews showing how close it is to minimoog lied to us.
Image with a patch here:
drive.google.com/file/d/1ZtxXYVhg6KQXVZB3qhXuje5PJ4LWEEPh/view?usp=sharing
Also, I discovered that adding some EXT IN VOLUME makes bit closer. Basically I configured the oscilators and tweaked Contour and Emphasis.
@@junostrecords4036 thank you! I'm going to try this!
@@junostrecords4036 do you think filter decay and loud decay should be switched to on?
@@daangraanbanaan no, it's off
your playing always makes me smile/cry - wonderful - thank you so much - as you say "...it will translate to getting other people going as well..."
For anyone with a Korg Minilogue XD, here's a pic with my patch settings to sound like the MiniMoog. If you can get closer, let me know how. Cheers!
cp-the-nerd.com/images/Minilogue_XD_MiniMoog_Patch.jpg
made the mini Moog patch on iPad app called MODEL D from MOOG used some inboard delay sound very cook paired that w/
ARTURIA labs 4 and the suite case fender prep set patch called CHORUS ME what a great sound thanks for taking me back to the 70"s your channel is great
Hold my beer... I’m going to make another baby with my wife. I’ll be right back
If you can hold your own beer, I'll be impressed.
@@NineHellHeaven roger that... I’m going back in with beer in hand
Nice vibe , at the end the moog makes me remember of -Electronic system skylab 74-
"How To Sound Black" should be the title...just sayin...
Thank you Matt! As an ardent analogue man I have really enjoyed subscribing to your gift to music related creatives. And your have such a warm tone and delivery so thank you - much appreciated
geez it's like you read my mind, the perfect video demonstration of this sound. Thank you for the insight of your playing and tones!
God that Mini Moog is a thing of Beauty
So generous to teach his craft really love how the greats are giving back. Alan Pasqua has a master class out on TH-cam as well. Really great to watch technique but also here you’re getting the music tech, too, and a huggy bear reference
That made me feel really sleepy and dreamy. In a good way. Hypnotic vibes!
Your playing is breath taking
Omg!! This is like coming across the holy grail of the sound I’ve been searching for! Thank you!!
the 1176 to post reverb has a wonderful ballooning effect
Damn, this is so sweet
I wish I'll be able to play like this someday
the unbridled realization of talent with skill on display before us is as much an awe as the music itself.
How did I miss this until now? Incredibly informative and wonderful to listen to while the facts keep coming... Well done Matt!