Equipment
Derek Sherinian currently uses and endorses Korg and Moog keyboards. Sherinian was presented the G2 Modular synth serial number 001 by Clavia representative Bengt Lilja in January 2004. As a Korg endorsee, Sherinian was one of the first artists to adopt the Korg Trinity keyboard series in 1996. In collaboration with KORG sound designer Jack Hotop, they created Sherinian's signature "guitaristic" lead sound (the "Monster Lead", made famous on the Dream Theater album "Falling Into Infinity") on the Trinity, as well as other, more "modern" and "aggressive" keyboard patches, owing to his fondness of guitar tones and technique. Derek is currently using the KORG Kronos in the studio and live. Derek also uses the Hammond B3 organ; he thinks that "every rock keyboardist should have a B3 and overdriven Leslie as part of their sound."
Derek is also known for being one of the first keyboardists to use vertical keyboard stands, influencing a new generation of keyboardists. A more detailed list of equipment can be found at Sherinian's Web site .
Sherinian currently uses the following gear: John Bowen Solaris, Korg Kronos 61, Moog Voyager XL, Clavia Nord Lead 3. His vintage gear includes: 1977 Yamaha C9 Conservatory Series Grand Piano.Moog Taurus Pedals. Mellotron 4000D. A 1974 Fender Rhodes 88-key Suitcase Model, 1973 Wurlitzer 200 Electric piano and a 1962 Hammond B3, Crumar Multiman, Hohner Clavinet D6 two Leslie 147 speakers, all modified and maintained by Ken Rich Sound Services. Sherinian runs his Moog Voyager and Wurlitzer through two Marshall Vintage Modern 100 watt heads, and two 4 x 12 Marshall cabinets. Custom pedal board and rack designed by Dave Friedman of Tone Works. Sherinian owns Beachwood Manor Studios, located in Burbank, California.
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