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King Crimson776 
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 Posted: August 14 2008 at 01:08 |
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In prog, the synthesizer, overall the piano of course though.
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jammun
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Posted: August 13 2008 at 21:13 |
I voted for the synth since that technology came of age (Moog, ARP) just about at the same time as prog. Certainly the Hammond ranks right up there as well. The Rhodes I associate more with fusion.
Of course the Mellotron is conspicuous in its absence, but only as a brand name. It can actually be considered an early version of a synthesizer. It's certainly an example of pure sampling technology -- now available on any modern-day synth, except instead of tape we use memory. So for me it's part of the synth option.
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alanerc
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Posted: August 13 2008 at 16:49 |
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Hammond for ever and ever
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The Quiet One
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Posted: August 13 2008 at 16:36 |
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The question asks "key instrument on prog" so it's synths for me.
but overall music, I'd say the Hammond has a special spot in me.
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Abstrakt
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Posted: August 13 2008 at 16:11 |
I have to say Hammond Organ. I just love it. I also love the sound of Fender Rhodes 
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Philip
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Posted: August 13 2008 at 16:05 |
I would answer the Mellotron. The one that adds more to progressive rock is the moog, so synthesizers.
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Q6
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Posted: August 13 2008 at 15:03 |
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It's got to be the piano. Everything else just sits on top of that basic design.
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Slartibartfast
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Posted: August 11 2008 at 19:02 |
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Synth just because a good one can do a decent mimic of the others (I know this will probably be controversial) and so much more. I've got an old Kawai K1.
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Released date are often when it it impacted you but recorded dates are when it really happened... 
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TGM: Orb
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Posted: August 11 2008 at 18:56 |
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Piano. Love that instrument.
Quite fond of the Hohner Clavinet thing VDGG uses.
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micky
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Posted: August 11 2008 at 18:54 |
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The Pedro and Micky Experience - When one no longer requires psychotropics to trip
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tszirmay
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Posted: August 11 2008 at 18:52 |
 Man Erg wrote:
A split decision between the Mellotron and the VCS3 Synth. |
YOU, SIR, KNOW YOUR STUFF! VCS 3 is such a crafty device, had one once long ago, and what more can be said from the 'tron! Any 7 second burst from this irrational and prissy contraption beats any note combination from any keyboard! 
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Grimfurg
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Posted: August 11 2008 at 16:15 |
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It was a hard decision between the synth and the rhodes. A Synthethiser is great because you can play it even if you don't really play piano. But the Rhodes piano is the coolest "prog" instrument ever. Probably because it feels different everytime. Or everytime it's on a different kind of prog subgenre it sounds different.
Plus, the Synth's got more votes than the Rhodes.
SO I'll go with the Fender Rhodes.
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Posted: August 11 2008 at 12:42 |
See my further post above, crimhead. Can't believe I left the mellotron out. The shame of it 
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crimhead
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Posted: August 11 2008 at 12:40 |
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A coin flip for me between a Hammond and a Moog.
Edited by crimhead - August 11 2008 at 12:41
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Posted: August 11 2008 at 12:38 |
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Hammond slightly over a piano
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Single Coil
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Posted: August 11 2008 at 11:25 |
I'm going to vote for " Piano", because I love the sound of a clean piano with distorted electric guitars.
Examples I can think of would be Savatage and X Japan.
I'm definately not commenting on the skill of the musicians, maybe I'm just a fan of the way a few key albums were recored.
To me, the sound of a true Grand Piano in a rock band is like mixing something modern with something traditional.
Edited by Single Coil - August 11 2008 at 11:26
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If it's worth playing, it's worth playing loud!
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elpprogster
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Posted: August 11 2008 at 10:40 |
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Mellotron
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the_binkster
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Posted: August 11 2008 at 10:19 |
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the fender-rhodes....i would kill for that...
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dwill123
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Posted: August 11 2008 at 09:16 |
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I love the sound of a synthesizer but in the hands of a master there is nothing better than the sound of a Hammond B3.
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Posted: August 11 2008 at 07:56 |
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Mellotron!!!!
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was that just an Am augmented minor 9th i heard? nice!
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Your Favourite Keyboard Instrument
. How could I?
I don't think I can add an extra option to the poll. I love the mellotron. Sorry again.
