Band members & weapons of choice.
The Headband members at present are Finlay and Keith, Dave having passed away almost 2 years ago. Stu has recently returned to Headband (original jam buddy). This page has some information on what instruments they play on headband songs and music.
Dave Angus (deceased)
Bass Guitarist, Keyboards, Guitar, OtherVocals
Warwick Bass
Virtual Instruments
Finlay Blackwood
Lead Guitarist,
Midi Guitar, Kaoss pad, Multiple Synths, Drum Machines, Other Vocals,
Recording Software and Hardware
Guitars
Gibson SG Voodoo with Shadow midi controller
Fender Telecaster,Stratocaster
MIDI
Planet Phatt
Kaoss mini pad
Drums
Zoom Rythm-Trak 323
Keyboards/Sampler
Korg MicroSampler
V256 Vocoder
In the Studio
In the studio recordings are made to dedicated studio recording KORG and FOSTEX hardware multitrack recorders.
Effects processing is mostly internal with few outboard effects being used. Guitar sounds are recorded WET with whichever affects already present as this adds to the live feel of the songs which are spontaneous and created on the fly without any rehearsal. This isn't the traditional way to obtain clean recordings!
Mastering is usually on these recorders and additionally PC based systems are also used to add overall effects and atmospherics (sound effects) when these are needed.
Mix craft is used extensively for production of mp3 music files.
Drum machines are important as we don't have a resident drummer. the ZOOM RT323 is used as are the built in rhythm machines included in the Planet Phatt. PC based software is also used to provide rhythm tracks. Garage bands Human drummer has been used recently.
Keith Baxter
Vocalist, Rythme Guitar, Keyboards, drum machine,
Digital recording, Publishing
LIVE MUSIC
Gigs, We use quality PA's and Backing tracks.
See us playing ocassionally ...
In the Plough (Bar) Macduff. Our Next gig : Halloween in the lounge/ dance bar. The Ploo
Last Bus (lost canteen)
Clochforbie music event
Ibanez Electro Accoustic
Banjo Guitar
KORG M1 Electric Piano