Amp Fiddler: Funkin' with UltraNova
22-08-2011
"My name is Amp Fiddler and I‘ve been in the business for over 20 years as a solo artist, keyboard player, and vocalist. I’ve also recorded and played with P-Funk Allstars , Maxwell, Seal, Basement Jacks, Was Not Was, Tony Allen, Sly and Robbie, Moody Man, Carl Craig, Keven Saunderson, and several others.
I was first attracted to Novation’s Bass Station keyboard on the road with George Clinton and P Funk years ago and loved the portability and the bass sounds plus knobs. I ended up losing it when I let Rodney "Skeetz" Curry the bass player use it and never saw it again. He put it to good use and I wanted to see him play synth as well as bass guitar. And now my Novation UltraNova is about to be a Funky sparkle silver!"
Amp uses UltraNova with a laptop in his second studio. "I really like the power of the UltraNova. I like the futuristic sounds and the use of the touch sensitive knobs for effects and filter manipulation. The UltraNova has a gang of possibilities for creating your own personal sound banks, which I love. And to beat all that, you can use it as an interface, which kicks double ass when it comes to other portable keyboards."
After sound, portability is also important to Amp. "Traveling on flights is a headache these days and the UltraNova can fit overhead on most flights. That means that on certain airlines, I may as well just have the keyboard and a backpack with a few clothes and other necessities. I'll know when I start my next tour that the UltraNova will change the way I love to freak the sounds."
Amp's love for Novation gear is deep-seated. "I use Novation gear because of it's Innovation. All of my Novation pieces have rarely had repair issues, which is BIG! They are very durable and consistent in that the technology keeps getting better. Novation has supported me for years since I had my first Bass Station. They were the first company to support me and they helped me to grow as a keyboard player when I needed it the most. And they still continue to do so. Thanks y'all and may the universe continue to give you the 'freakwhensees' to keep moving forward as you have and beyond."
