kc2ine 
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so all of you producers play on some instrument?
just curious what a percentage of pro producers or sound engineers actually play instrument as well.
I guess the only requirement are a good ears and knowing your craft for an interview :)
Although it's hard to imagine when working with sound not trying to produce something by yourself as well.
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Guitarhacker
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 13:19:57
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All self contained here , as in I play my own instruments ( and program my own synths).... but then again... not a Pro producer/engineer in the sense you mean it.
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 13:21:51
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Keys and guitars (and drum pads).
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 13:53:46
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Keyboards,Guitar,Banjo,Mandolin,Ukelele,Oud,Violin,Viola,Cello,,Bass,Drums,Trumpet,Sax,Flute,Accordion,Harmonica,....Classically trained. Too many years in school orchestras and marching bands. Comes in handy when I'm using GPO4. LOL
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 13:57:43
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 14:00:52
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Voice, Keys, and Guitar here.
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 14:04:06
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All self contained here , as in I play my own instruments ( and program my own synths).... but then again... not a Pro producer/engineer in the sense you mean it. Ditto.
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 14:16:29
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Vocal, Guitar (over 20 years), Bass, Percussions, Keys, Ukulele.
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kc2ine
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 14:30:45
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WOW, I guess I should asked rather who doesn't play any instrument... I hope there is at least one such person here 
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 14:37:54
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Guitar (acoustic, electric, bass, pedal steel, dobro, etc...), drum programming and limited keyboards. However - whenever budget permits I much prefer to bring in people that are "better for the part". I'm not a full time pro, more of a pro hobbyist 
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 15:04:00
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Pedal Steel Guitar (Primary Instrument), Lead and Rhythm Guitar, Bass, a little (very little) keyboards and "kazoo".
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ProjectM
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 15:16:10
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What I play well: bass guitar, guitar (acoustic and electric), trumpet, ukulele, vocals (not necessary traditional melodic types  ), flageolet, jaw harp, drum pads and some flute thing I've had since I was a kid What I can make my self understood with: vocals (the more traditional version), keys (practicing like crazy), tuba, trombone, English horn, double bass, drums Planning to learn during my life: Oboe, other types of guitars, violin Of course, I want to be better at it all
post edited by ProjectM - 2011/08/26 16:16:49
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StarTekh
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 16:11:29
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some play some dont..and the producer im thinking of plays guitar
and is also the writer for 10 albums, so yes it helps if you play a
fairly well.
Although it's hard to imagine when working with sound not trying to produce something by yourself as well.
Engineer's place in the studio is very clear, set up a working mix ..track ..and do what the Producer tells you, ive seen many
a engineer get fired, they are not the creative process, just part of the big picture, but after 10 yrs and with a few hit's you might get some status
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Garry Stubbs
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 18:00:33
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Vox, Guitar, Keys, Drums, Bass, Blues Harmonica here
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 18:01:33
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Voice box, skin flute, a little keys, a little guitar, and a whole lot of gitter done lol
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 20:07:14
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Guitarhacker
All self contained here , as in I play my own instruments ( and program my own synths).... but then again... not a Pro producer/engineer in the sense you mean it.
+1
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 20:40:35
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Guitar, Drums, Bass, Vocals, Keys - (in that order)
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aleef
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 20:40:53
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studied bass, guitar, and keys, i have a minor in arranging. im a ok reader.. i never considered myself a producer or artist, i was just trying to get good enough to be able play with the guys i was hearing..
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tlw
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 20:58:33
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Guitar (mostly electric, inc. slide), bass, lapsteel, octave mandolin, synths (and synth programming), fiddle, diatonic accordion (my primary instrument along with guitar and synths, but in different genres), anglo-system concertina, a bit of vocals (sadly not my strongest point), a bit of harmonica....
I'm primarily a musician, who can also do live sound and records self and others as well.
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BenMMusTech
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 21:22:59
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Well I am a Digital Musican, I play, Guitar (Bass,Lead,Rythem), I can bash the piano (program synths and sounds), I sing and I play ethnic flytes ann whistles and recorders (Bass, Alto). The most important instrument I play though and this is the paradigm shift everyone has to get their heads around, is my DAW.
The DAW is a multi-instrument. This means inside my DAW the possibilites are endless, I want to be a violin player, I can, I want to be a drummer, I can. The trick to being a Digital Musican and being a virtuoso on the DAW, you have to understand the basics of both of the above mentioned instruments.
IMHO, a good engineer or producer has to be able to play some sort of instrument, this gives them a better understanding of what they are trying to capture and a better understanding of the artist, they are trying to communicate with.
Peace Ben
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Gaffpro
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 21:36:02
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Guitar (rhythm, lead, slide), Bass, Mandolin, Banjo, Vocals, Keyboards, Drum Programming
I'm not nearly as proficient on piano as guitar, but for the tunes I write, I like to play my own parts.....alot of piano players overplay and just step on parts I don't want stepped on.
I'm a big fan of Michael Omartian....less is more
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 22:00:08
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Ex-Pro: I play. I closed the studio. Got what I wanted. Now my studio again. 
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yorolpal
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 22:48:12
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I am truly surprised no one has yet admitted to being a virtuoso on the swinette yet. Dont' hide yor light under a bushel...fess up, will ya?
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backwoods
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/26 22:54:46
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Piano, Drums, Guitars, Bass : The Fab Four
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/27 02:08:09
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Vocal, guitars, keyboards/synths, sound design, songwriting, professional club and party DJ, professional copywriter. I never had an opportunity to learn playing or singing in school (childchood in time of State of War in Poland), and I don't feel like "professional" vocalist, musician or producer. It's more like passion ('cause it's too expensive for just a "hobby")
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kc2ine
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/27 02:15:42
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backwoods
Piano, Drums, Guitars, Bass : The Fab Four
I thought tuba was fourth...
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Paul Russell
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/27 04:29:49
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I play them all very badly
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/27 05:55:56
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/27 06:21:17
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Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Keys/Synth, Drums
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SteveStrummerUK
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Re:so all of you producers play on some instrument?
2011/08/27 07:33:56
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I can think of a few round here that are experts on the one-string banjo 
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