Synthesizers · Keyboards · Sound design
Synthesizers, iconic sounds and music brought to life
I'm Philipp Prinz, a German musician, keyboardist and music educator. On my YouTube channel I play iconic songs on classic and modern synths, show how the sounds come together, and explain it without the jargon.
~17K subscribers Performances with 100K to 1M+ views
About
Part performer, part explainer
I play piano and keyboards, synthesizers, drums, trumpet and guitar. Electronic keys are where I spend most of my time, from compact modern synths to classics like the Prophet‑5, Moog instruments and the sounds of the 1980s.
I don't just show what a synth can do on paper. I want you to hear what you can make with it and understand how the sound got there.
- Synthesizers
- Piano & keyboards
- Drums
- Trumpet
- Guitar
Watch
Start here
Two performances, an essay and a review: a taste of what the channel is about.
Gear
What's on the desk
A few of the tools you see and hear in my videos.
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Synthesizer
Sequential Take 5
Five voices of analog character that hold their own in a band mix. My live-gig workhorse.
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Stage keyboard
Yamaha YC88
The 88-key backbone of my live rig.
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Controller
AKAI MPK mini IV
The compact controller where my live-looping videos started.
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Pad controller
AKAI APC mini MK2
A grid of pads for launching clips in Ableton.
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Audio interface
Audient iD14 MKII
The audio interface in my studio.
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Compact FM synth
M-VAVE FM-1
A $65 FM synth that took off. My latest essay explains why.
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Contact
Get in touch
Questions, collaborations or business inquiries from viewers, manufacturers and fellow musicians: just email me.
info@philippprinzmusic.com