🎹 TDL Synth Chat – Episode with Beat Zimmermann
This week on TDL Synth Chat, Ian Dixon is joined by keyboardist, composer, and producer Beat Zimmermann for a deep dive into music, synths, and an exciting upcoming project. Beat shares his journey from classical piano training to jazz and fusion, his early passion for synthesizers, and his impressive collection of gear through the decades—from DX7s to JX-3Ps and beyond.
They explore the evolution of live performance setups, the shift from hardware to software, and Beat’s refreshing take on recording in the modern age. Plus, he discusses his ambitious new album project Unicorn Umbrellas, featuring Michael Sadler of Saga on vocals and Todd Sucherman of Styx on drums. Hear how the collaboration came together, the tech and instruments behind it, and how he’s handling production and remote recording.
It’s a conversation full of synth nostalgia, production tips, and inspiration for musicians at any level.
🎧 Topics include:
Beat’s transition from classical to prog and fusion
His vintage and modern synth setups
The use of AI in demo production
Building a personal studio
Collaborating remotely with legendary musicians
The making of Unicorn Umbrellas
🔗 More on Beat: https://beatzimmermann.com
📢 Follow Unicorn Umbrellas on Facebook for updates.
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🎹 TDL Synth Chat – Episode with Beat Zimmermann
This week on TDL Synth Chat, Ian Dixon is joined by keyboardist, composer, and producer Beat Zimmermann for a deep dive into music, synths, and an exciting upcoming project. Beat shares his journey from classical piano training to jazz and fusion, his early passion for synthesizers, and his impressive collection of gear through the decades—from DX7s to JX-3Ps and beyond.
They explore the evolution of live performance setups, the shift from hardware to software, and Beat’s refreshing take on recording in the modern age. Plus, he discusses his ambitious new album project Unicorn Umbrellas, featuring Michael Sadler of Saga on vocals and Todd Sucherman of Styx on drums. Hear how the collaboration came together, the tech and instruments behind it, and how he’s handling production and remote recording.
It’s a conversation full of synth nostalgia, production tips, and inspiration for musicians at any level.
🎧 Topics include:
Beat’s transition from classical to prog and fusion
His vintage and modern synth setups
The use of AI in demo production
Building a personal studio
Collaborating remotely with legendary musicians
The making of Unicorn Umbrellas
🔗 More on Beat: https://beatzimmermann.com
📢 Follow Unicorn Umbrellas on Facebook for updates.
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