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Aug. 24, 2007
Photos:

Recording "The Three of Us"

By Joe McGinty

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Some of the instruments used in recording "The Three of Us" for episode 339, "Break-Up," at Joe McGinty's Carousel Recording in Brooklyn, NY. 

Baldwin Professional

Jeremy's electric guitar was played through this, as was the "Spaghetti Moog" sound in the instrumental break.

Apparently, Willie Nelson still uses his Baldwin Professional.
 

All photos by Joe McGinty.

Wurlitzer Sideman Controls

A little rusty, but it still pumps out a pretty phat kick drum.

Wurlitzer Sideman

The first-ever drum machine, circa 1959.

Wurlitzer Electric Piano

Early '60s version.

Little Phatty, Poly Evolver Keyboard, Nord Electro

The Grandkids.

RMI Keyboard Computer

The first commercially available digital synthesizer. NASA technology licensed to a church organ manufacturer, Allen Organs, yielded this beast. Favored by Todd Rundgren back in the day.

RMI Keyboard Computer

And it reads punch cards! Plus, check out the cool "Future Shock" font!

Yamaha CSO1

Synth from the early '80s. When Lionel Ritchie performed "You Are the Sun" on Saturday Night Live, Joe McGinty spotted his keyboardist playing one.

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