At some points during the 1980's, Kraftwerk used:
In November 1990, Florian Schneider and colleagues patented a "system for and method of synthesizing singing in real time". There were also a couple of Akai samplers, mixers, patchbays and a CD player of the type used by DJs and radio stations.Ĭoncerts in June 1992 in the UK featured an Akai DD1000 Digital Recorder. This concert featured quite a lot of audio equipment by Doepfer, including the Schaltwerk sequencer and the MMK2 miniature keyboard (used in the performance of 'Pocket Calculator').
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By the time of the 1997 concert at Tribal Gathering, graphics were apparently supplied by a Toshiba PC with a magneto-optical drive.
The concerts for The Mix used an Atari ST for graphics. Boss SE50 effects processor (at least 4 of these) Doepfer LMK2 master keyboard (customised) miniature MIDI keyboard custom-made by Doepfer Doepfer Regelwerk MIDI Fader Box / Sequencer Tascam DA-88 8-track digital audio recorder Quasimidi QM-309 Rave-o-lution synthesiser passive 3D projection Equipment for the 1998 world tour included: (source: Antenna mailinglist) Some equipment, softwares, technical systems used in concerts from the year 2002 included: QuNeo 3D Multi-touch MIDI Pad Controller Blackmagic Design - SmartView HD SmartView Duo Sony Vaio Tap 20 / - Microsoft Surface Tablet Here are some examples: Some equipment from recent years: (from the Antenna mailing list, Feb.2013.)Ī variety of equipment has been used by Kraftwerk over the years. The stage and the base of the consoles ( 2014, Karlsruhe, ZKM):Ī video from 2013. Īs they stand on the stage from left to right (from the audience's point of view). The consoles of the members ( 2014, Karlsruhe, ZKM): "Kraftwerk played live with an astronaut on the ISS - here’s how" "Elektronische Klänge: Grammy-Gewinner KRAFTWERK mit Microsoft Surface auf 3D-Europatournee" "Kraftwerk FOH talks about using d&b audiotechnik's Soundscape on tour" "Kraftwerk and ARRI go to the movies together" _ Some web articles / blog posts / videos from recent years: What sort of equipment is used by Kraftwerk?įor the latest equipment, see the following link:Īre there any useful mailing lists and forums?