“I don't think there was a bit of kit that I wanted to own more.”
What's in Crazy P's studio?
Crazy P's Jim Baron has said his Nottingham studio runs on a Moog Voyager, a Godwin string synth, a Vermona Kick Machine, a TC-Helicon VoiceLive with an Electro-Harmonix 4500 looper for vocals, an Auratone mono reference speaker and a vintage Fender Precision Bass heard on Crazy P records.
Where to start with Crazy P's gear.
What synths Crazy P uses: a sourced gear guide
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“this little setup comprising the TC Helicon VoiceLive and the Electro Harmonix 4500 gets the vibe up and going real quick.”
“It's great at four-to-the-floor but the variation of parameters, particularly the pitch and bend, allow you to take it away from its intended purpose.”
“its three mixable octaves and 'modulator' section make it more than just a string machine.”
“I don't think there was a bit of kit that I wanted to own more.”
“A little mono reference speaker.”
“Its tone is so rounded and smooth, a dream to play.”
About Crazy P's gear.
What synths does Crazy P use?
Jim Baron has named a Moog Voyager MK1 and a Godwin string synth in the band's Nottingham studio.
What vocal gear does Crazy P use?
A TC-Helicon VoiceLive into an Electro-Harmonix 4500 looper, which Jim Baron has said gets ideas down quickly.
What bass guitar does Crazy P use?
A vintage Fender Precision Bass nicknamed Bootsy, inherited from bassist Jon Thompson.
Who is Ron Basejam?
Ron Basejam is the solo alias of Crazy P member Jim Baron, who records both projects in the same Nottingham studio.
Crazy P are a British disco and house band formed in Nottingham. This guide covers the gear in the Nottingham studio of member Jim Baron, where he records with Crazy P and makes solo records as Ron Basejam.
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