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How Depeche Mode used Emax samplers to create their live sound
Depeche Mode are known for their innovative use of synthesizers and samplers in their music, especially in their live performances. One of the key pieces of equipment that they used from 1987 to 1994 was the E-MU Emax, a 12-bit sampler keyboard that allowed them to store and play back sounds from various sources, such as their studio recordings, drum machines, or other instruments.
How Depeche Mode used Emax samplers to create their live sound
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The Emax was a versatile and powerful tool that enabled Depeche Mode to recreate their complex and layered sound on stage, as well as to experiment with new arrangements and versions of their songs. The band's former member and Recoil founder Alan Wilder was responsible for programming the Emax keyboards for each member of the band, as well as for himself. He spent hours and days meticulously sampling and editing sounds from their multitrack recordings, as well as from various sample libraries, and assigning them to different keys on the keyboard. He also added effects, filters, envelopes, and other parameters to shape the sounds according to the band's vision.
In 2011, Wilder sold a collection of 20 ZIP discs containing his original Emax sound banks at an auction. These discs included sounds for songs that were performed live during the Music For The Masses, World Violation, Devotional, and Exotic tours, as well as some songs that never made it to the set list. The sound banks covered most of Wilder's own sounds for the tours, although he also played live drums on some songs. The discs also contained some sounds from his solo project Recoil.
The sound banks are a treasure trove for Depeche Mode fans and musicians alike, as they reveal how the band created their distinctive live sound using the Emax samplers. They also offer a glimpse into the creative process and technical skills of Wilder, who was widely regarded as the musical director of Depeche Mode during his tenure with the band. The sound banks can be played back using an Emax or Emax II sampler keyboard, or using a software emulator such as EMXP.
Some examples of Depeche Mode songs that used Emax samples are:
\"Behind The Wheel\" - The song features a sampled guitar riff from ZZ Top's \"Sharp Dressed Man\", as well as a sampled snare drum from Led Zeppelin's \"When The Levee Breaks\".
\"Personal Jesus\" - The song features a sampled blues guitar riff from J.J. Cale's \"Call Me The Breeze\", as well as a sampled vocal phrase from Primal Scream's \"Loaded\".
\"Enjoy The Silence\" - The song features a sampled string section from Kraftwerk's \"Europe Endless\", as well as a sampled choir from Camille Saint-SaÃns' \"The Carnival Of The Animals\".
\"Never Let Me Down Again\" - The song features a sampled horn section from James Brown's \"Funky Drummer\", as well as a sampled guitar feedback from Jimi Hendrix's \"Foxy Lady\".
\"Strangelove\" - The song features a sampled bass line from Chic's \"I Want Your Love\", as well as a sampled organ from Booker T. & The M.G.'s \"Green Onions\".
The Emax samplers were an essential part of Depeche Mode's live sound during their most successful and influential period. They allowed them to bring their studio creations to life on stage, while also giving them room to improvise and explore new sonic possibilities. The Emax sound banks are a testament to the band's musical genius and innovation, as well as to Wilder's dedication and craftsmanship. 04f6b60f66