DX5 playing DM "The Landscape is Changing"

YouTube Uploaded by DX5 on Sep 28, 2011

"Gear used:

Left: Roland JP8000
Upper: Emu EMAX II HD
Mid: Emu Emax I
Lower: Kurzweil PC1x
Left; Yamaha DX7

All sounds synthesized and sampled by myself, or belong to my sampler libraries. (Some of the samples -wood type ones- are coming from a Roland JX8P)

Backtrack recorded with Pro Tools. JP8000 time sync'ed with it

Original track composed by Alan Wilder"

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Fans testing out Alan Wilder's equipment at Manchester Depeche Mode auction

YouTube Uploaded by sidelinemag on Sep 2, 2011
"Once in a lifetime experience of testing out gear of Alan Wilder before it disappears for good in a private collection!"

Also see: Depeche Mode's Alan Wilder to Auction His Synths & More

Alan Wilder 'Collected' auction in Manchester

Uploaded by sidelinemag on Sep 2, 2011

"Here's a view of what is actually displayed at the 'Collected' auction."

Depeche Mode's Alan Wilder to Auction His Synths & More

'Alan Wilder - Collected' trailer

YouTube Uploaded by thinlinestaff on Jun 22, 2011

"A preview of the new documentary : COLLECTED - The Alan Wilder/Depeche Mode Collection

A Historic Equipment, Vinyl & Memorabilia Auction

Auction date : Saturday 3rd September, 2011 4.00pm
Venue : Zion Arts Centre (www.zionarts.com)
Address : 335 Stretford Rd, Hulme, Manchester M15 5ZA
Viewing : 10.00am to 8.00pm - Friday 2nd September, and 10.00am to 4.00pm - Saturday 3rd September

http://auction.recoil.co.uk
www.omegaauctions.co.uk"

This one in via Dennis.

Depeche Mode (with Alan Wilder) - Tora Tora Tora

YouTube YouTube via Uploaded by sastal on Feb 24, 2007
Moog Source
"From the BBC, this rendition sounds more like the original album version than it does in the band's early live performances with Vince Clarke (see video response by Koffe). Enjoy!"

Alan Wilder Signs Pea Hicks Drumulator

via Pea of http://optigan.com/:
"saw Alan Wilder's RECOIL set last night and managed to get him to sign my Drumulator. This is the drum machine he used heavily on DM's 'Construction Time Again' album, notably on 'Everything Counts.' Also, if you listen to 'Work Hard' (a b-side), they even used the click pulse from the Drumulator as part of the rhythm track in addition to the regular drum sounds.

He told me he still has his, and dug it out recently, but it wasn't working. I also asked him why they chose the more "budget" priced Drumulator at a time when they could have afforded something a bit better like a Linn, and he said 'because we were cheap!'

also, here's a pic of the Recoil set, with Alan playing a Korg MS-20. I'm pretty sure he was just using the filter section, processing stuff from Ableton Live."

Depeche Mode "Two Minute Warning"

YouTube via DX5 — April 18, 2010 —

"'Two Minute Warning' 1984 Hamburg version.

Backtrack recorded first in Pro Tools, then dumped to a reel to reel tape machine.

Gear used (for playing)
Emu Emax (lower) and EMAX II HD (upper).
Revox B77 MkII tape machine.

Gear used for Backtrack:
Emu Emax I and II, KORG DW8000, Roland JP8000 Kurzweil PC1x

Composed by Alan Wilder."

Me playing Depeche Mode "Everything Counts" 101 version

YouTube via DX5
"New "Everything Counts" update.
There are two sounds sampled from the original: the famous metallic-reverberated sound at the beguinning and the previous one before the chorus.
*There are a few wrong notes on the final solo

Equipment:
Emu Emax, with sampled sounds coming from a JX-8P and DX7 II, and library (including bassdrum and snare).
Yamaha DX7 II FD.
(this setup is the same Martin Gore and Alan Wilder played on MFTM Tour)

Roland JP8000 (midi sequenced)
Kurzweil PC1x

Backtrack running in Pro Tools with Reason re-wired.
Composed by Martin L. Gore."

DX5 playing Depeche Mode "Christmas Island"

YouTube via DX5

"Christmas Island played with an Emu Emax only (With new EL foil light on the display).
Emax sequencer is a realtime recording (non quantized) one, then the bass sequence (and therefore my realtime bassdrum and snare playing) can be out of sync sometimes.

Two sounds are samples from the original track, the others were created by myself or taken from some of my libraries.

BTW; I forgot the clothes I use for covering my keyboards against dust on the sofa.

Originally Composed by Martin Gore and Alan Wilder."

Emulator II demonstration by Alan Wilder

YouTube via Turrican101
"Alan Wilder (Depeche Mode 1982-1995 Keyboarder) demonstrates the use of the Emulator II (French TV, around 1986)"
Note this was previously posted on January 17, 2006 here. click here for more Alan Wilder posts and here for more Depeche Mode posts.

Alan Wilder - Emulator II - Legenda PT

YouTube via Stereokromatik. follow-up to this post.
"Alan Wilder - Emulator II
Depeche Mode"
Note this interview was also posted here back on 1/17/2006. Search for Alan Wilder on the top left of the site for all posts featuring Alan Wilder, Depeche Mode for all posts featuring Depeche Mode, etc...

Alan Wilder 101 - Legenda PT

YouTube via Stereokromatik
"Alan Wilder 101 - Legenda PT
Emax
E-mu"
Depeche Mode

Me checking my E-mu EMAX (DM keyboard)

YouTube via DX5.

Some INXS in the intro.
"This is my new E-mu EMAX. Just checking the library. I start with ARCO STRINGS original emax disk. Then, some third partner disks. Some sounds remind Depeche, others Pet Shop Boys, etc...

This sampler was used by Depeche Mode, at Music for the Masses age (later they switched to EMAX II on Violator). Below it, a Yamaha DX7II FD; so that set is exactly the same that Alan Wilder and Martin Gore played on 101 Pasadena live. (Of course, the same without the depeche samples and the midi triggering pads :) )"

Alan Wilder in 1991

EMU Emulator III and Roland System 700 and 100m Modulars in the background. Unfortunately the modulars are not played. Via Eric. Depeche Mode

Emulator II Video on DVDBORN

Video of Alan Wilder of Depeche Mode demoing the Emulator II. Title link takes you to the post.