Clark Ferguson – RMI Keyboard Computer - Model KC-II
Label: | Rocky Mount Instruments, Inc. – RMI KC-II |
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Format: | Vinyl, LP, Album, Promo, Stereo |
Country: | US |
Released: | |
Genre: | Electronic, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Classical |
Style: | Technical, Abstract, Synth-pop, Promotional |
Tracklist
| A1 | Strings 8' | |
| A2 | Strings 16' | |
| A3 | Electric Organ, Organ & Bells | |
| A4 | Organ & Guitar | |
| A5 | Horn | |
| A6 | Piano 8' | |
| A7 | Piano 16' | |
| A8 | Clav | |
| A9 | Jazz Flute & Clav | |
| A10 | Alto Recorder & Harpsichord | |
| A11 | Bells 8', 16' | |
| A12 | Pipe Organ | |
| A13 | Echo | |
| B1 | Reed | |
| B2 | Banjo | |
| B3 | Steel Drum | |
| B4 | Marimba | |
| B5 | Vibes | |
| B6 | Steam Calliope | |
| B7 | Choir & Bells | |
| B8 | Multi-Track |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – Helffrich Recording Labs
- Copyright © – Rocky Mount Instruments, Inc.
- Record Company – Allen Organ Company
- Pressed By – Allentown Record Co. Inc.
Credits
- Drums – Jerry Fillman
- Keyboards [RMI Keyboard Computer, Model KC-II], Music By [Original] – Clark Ferguson
- Lacquer Cut By – Pete Helffrich
- Sound Designer – Steve Cooper (9)
Notes
(c) 1977 Rocky Mount Instruments, Inc.
Macungie, Pa. 18062
(Subsidiary of Allen Organ Company)
When KC-II is played from its standard five-octave keyboard in real time it generates pitches, envelopes, and waveforms (a myriad from simple to complex) polyphonically by exclusively digital means.
KC-II is a highly versitile live performance Polyphonic instrument.
This entire album, with the exception of the last cut on Side Two (Multi-Track), was recorded live in real time on the RMI Keyboard Computer, Model KC-II, by one person.
Outputs from KC audio channels One and Two were fed to two RMI model 360K amplifier systems each emplying five-speaker three-way cabinets (a combination recomended for KC-II).
Microphones were used in addition to some direct feed in order to give the sensation of being in the room with the instruments.
Side One is essentially the 12 presets in order from right to left.
Side Two contains some popular set-ups employing both permanent memory and tone card waveforms, finishing with a Multi-Track cut to illustrate KC-II petential in a studio enviroment.
Macungie, Pa. 18062
(Subsidiary of Allen Organ Company)
When KC-II is played from its standard five-octave keyboard in real time it generates pitches, envelopes, and waveforms (a myriad from simple to complex) polyphonically by exclusively digital means.
KC-II is a highly versitile live performance Polyphonic instrument.
This entire album, with the exception of the last cut on Side Two (Multi-Track), was recorded live in real time on the RMI Keyboard Computer, Model KC-II, by one person.
Outputs from KC audio channels One and Two were fed to two RMI model 360K amplifier systems each emplying five-speaker three-way cabinets (a combination recomended for KC-II).
Microphones were used in addition to some direct feed in order to give the sensation of being in the room with the instruments.
Side One is essentially the 12 presets in order from right to left.
Side Two contains some popular set-ups employing both permanent memory and tone card waveforms, finishing with a Multi-Track cut to illustrate KC-II petential in a studio enviroment.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Pressing Plant ID (Etched in runout areas): ALT
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout (Variant 1)): RMI KC-II Demo Album - Side 1
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout (Variant 1)): RMI KC-II Demo Album - Side 2
- Matrix / Runout (A-Side Runout (Variant 2)): RMI KC II Side 1-1 DEMO ALBUM ALT 11-25-80 Pete Helffrich
- Matrix / Runout (B-Side Runout (Variant 2)): RMI KC-II DEMO ALBUM SIDE 2 ALT 11-25-80 Pete Helffrich
Recommendations
1972 USVinyl —LP, Album, Stereo
Reviews
When listening to the C&W ditties on this album, I can very well understand why the KC has never become a big commercial success.- Synth historians will love this record. Punch cards program the keyboard and are in the cover art, awesome. Short cuts demonstrate different programs with an explanation on the back of the jacket about each one. Yes, Multi-Track, the last song on side 2 is the best of the record. This record gets a poly lined sleeve and a poly jacket cover just for coolness.
'Multi-Track' is wicked
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