Psychedelic soul duo Black Pumas have constantly channeled the sounds of the ’70s and ’80s. So, it makes good sense that the group’s co-founder, Eric Burtonfavors an instrument that may authentically replicate a traditional tone: a Roland JU-06A synthesizer.
“I first acquired the Boutique JU-06A in Berlin, Germany, whereas we have been on tour,” Burton recounts within the latest episode of It Goes to 11. “Proper earlier than soundcheck, I went procuring with our keyboardist, searching for tools that I might tackle the bus and have on the transfer for inspiration.”
And he does, certainly, take it in every single place. It accompanies him to lunch, dinner and much more soundchecks.
“I like how classic it sounded. I like how toyish it felt. It jogs my memory of my childhood, nearly like a Polaroid image. It has that sheen I like,” Burton says.
Most days, he makes use of the Roland JU-06A to simulate the sensation of different gamers: “There is a button you’ll be able to push to carry no matter chord you are enjoying in place so that when you push it down, it will go on endlessly.”
You possibly can witness the magic of Burton’s synthesizer in particular person all through the primary half of the 12 months, because the Black Pumas will kick off their 2024 tour on Jan. 18. The trek is in assist of their sophomore album, Chronicles of a Diamondwhich incorporates their newest GRAMMY-nominated monitor, “Extra Than A Love Music,” up for Greatest Rock Efficiency on the 2024 GRAMMYs.
Press play on the video above to study extra in regards to the options of Eric Burton’s beloved Roland JU-06A synthesizer, and examine again to GRAMMY.com for extra new episodes of It Goes to 11.
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