Chuck…I love you. I had my Stage 73 Rhodes modified to be a “Dyno My Piano” in 1979-1980? and loved it for many years, I’m sad that sold it/traded it for a KX-88 and an MKS-20 but the physical weight of the Stage 73 was too much… You are part of my musical history and will always remember playing my Dyno My Piano Rhodes with chorus/phaser at gigs, rehearsals and even in living rooms/basements when we were just starting.
I'm proud to say that I had the honor and pleasure of working at DynoMyPiano on Folsom Street in San Francisco, back in 1981-82. Although I wasn't a technician and was primarily the office manager during my time, I learned a lot, both in electro-mechanical processes and overall sales and management skills from Chuck. I also learned about electrical and sound theory from Barry. I wouldn't trade that experience for the world! And, I must give a shout-out to James Page, who was the head tech at Dyno for years! Great guy, fantastic technician and excellent musician! We also had our DynoDogs! Jessica and Poonie! We had a culture there and we were all proud to be a part of that huge music scene. Nothing would beat the feeling of hearing one of these pianos being played on the major hits of the day. And for those of you wondering about Chuck's musical talents... he's a monster! Couldn't help but laugh when he made the comment about learning how to play piano like a piano and not like a Hammond! When he'd fire up one of his modified pianos, especially with the Tri-Stereo Tremelo going, along with a bit of distortion, you'd swear you were listening to a B3! Thanks for these wonderful time capsules. They brought back some really great memories for me. And thanks for the job Chuck... hope you're doing well!
I have watched all three videos and came back to the first one. I thoroughly enjoyed the interview and the history of the dyno my piano Rhodes pianos. I am hoping that Chuck have another stint at this wonderful invention. I am wondering if the new Rhodes Mk8 and also the Vintage Vibe electric pianos are good candidates for the dyno modification.
So much respect to Chuck... We exchange email long long time ago and such a gentleman. I have 2 of his famous Tri-Stereo-Chorus rack unit (Dytronics and Songbird). Can't wait for part 2 and 3 and 4.....
I think it's interesting that the Dyno-my sound was popular enough, that when FM synths came about, they all sounded like a Dnyo-my Rhodes!! All the ballads in the 80's too!
Very excited to learn more of how this sound came to be. I'll be picking up a dyno'd 1972 Fender Rhodes in San Francisco next week. I'm a rhodes technician myself so I'm looking forward to restoring that piano and soaking in that iconic sound.
It was great to hear how Chuck's background (including the importance of lessons for learning proper piano technique) gave him the knowledge and skill to adjust the Rhodes. For me it was at first just trial and error poking around in my Rhodes, then reading articles about the secrets of the Dyno in Keyboard Magazine, then finally studying piano tuning/repair/regulation course in college for which we used the Reblitz text book that even discussed adjusting the Rhodes action as well as acoustic piano actions. Nowadays I used sampled Rhodes, primarly Scarbee and Orangetree's E Model library.
As an owner of several Rhodes over the years I’ve never got the pleasure of playing a Dyno Rhodes. My 1979 suitcase comes very close to a bright clean bell tone but was always curious about the story behind this modification. Looking forward to the next video
I am a big fan of the Dyno My Piano. Personally I tried to make my Rhodes sound as much like a Dyno My Piano or E-Model as possible. I look forward to Dyno Story part2, part3, part4...thanks a lot Chuck Monte, in my personal opinion Dyno My Piano is the apotheosis of the Rhodes sound. Mattia
Only five were made and we currently know the wherabouts of two of them. Studio Model #1 is Chuck´s personal red Studio Model 4000 and can be seen in the end of this video. Studio Model #5 is in Norway and is currently being restored. Check out the Facebookpage and Instagramaccount for more information about these and other models.
A Dyno Rhodes does not sound one bit better than a standard Rhodes. It's just a welcome varaiation of the standard sound, not more and not less. In fact the bright Dyno sound, which I really like a lot for limited(!) purposes, is not suited at all to be the standard Rhodes sound: it completely looses its attraction when played constantly, being just too intrusive and tiring to be the standard Rhodes sound, ever. You can listen to well maintained standard Rhodes sounds through a Peterson preamp or Fender Deluxe Reverb for ages, both in background and for soloing in a mix. That's why nowaday's Rhodes revival is completely dominated by standard Rhodes sounds, and the - great and welcome! - Dyno Rhodes can never be more than a great sound variation, and will never become the main Rhodes sound.
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Chuck…I love you. I had my Stage 73 Rhodes modified to be a “Dyno My Piano” in 1979-1980? and loved it for many years, I’m sad that sold it/traded it for a KX-88 and an MKS-20 but the physical weight of the Stage 73 was too much… You are part of my musical history and will always remember playing my Dyno My Piano Rhodes with chorus/phaser at gigs, rehearsals and even in living rooms/basements when we were just starting.
I'm proud to say that I had the honor and pleasure of working at DynoMyPiano on Folsom Street in San Francisco, back in 1981-82. Although I wasn't a technician and was primarily the office manager during my time, I learned a lot, both in electro-mechanical processes and overall sales and management skills from Chuck. I also learned about electrical and sound theory from Barry. I wouldn't trade that experience for the world!
And, I must give a shout-out to James Page, who was the head tech at Dyno for years! Great guy, fantastic technician and excellent musician! We also had our DynoDogs! Jessica and Poonie! We had a culture there and we were all proud to be a part of that huge music scene. Nothing would beat the feeling of hearing one of these pianos being played on the major hits of the day.
And for those of you wondering about Chuck's musical talents... he's a monster! Couldn't help but laugh when he made the comment about learning how to play piano like a piano and not like a Hammond! When he'd fire up one of his modified pianos, especially with the Tri-Stereo Tremelo going, along with a bit of distortion, you'd swear you were listening to a B3!
Thanks for these wonderful time capsules. They brought back some really great memories for me. And thanks for the job Chuck... hope you're doing well!
Wonderful and so important!
I have watched all three videos and came back to the first one. I thoroughly enjoyed the interview and the history of the dyno my piano Rhodes pianos. I am hoping that Chuck have another stint at this wonderful invention.
I am wondering if the new Rhodes Mk8 and also the Vintage Vibe electric pianos are good candidates for the dyno modification.
This is just wonderful on every level! ❤
Thank you for thIs great video! Looking forward to learn more about Mr Monte and the Dyno sound.
So much respect to Chuck... We exchange email long long time ago and such a gentleman. I have 2 of his famous Tri-Stereo-Chorus rack unit (Dytronics and Songbird). Can't wait for part 2 and 3 and 4.....
Love this! Looking forward to learning more about this story.
What an amazing opportunity to hear directly from the man himself. These are priceless stories.
Yellowjackets track at the beginning.....superb
I think it's interesting that the Dyno-my sound was popular enough, that when FM synths came about, they all sounded like a Dnyo-my Rhodes!! All the ballads in the 80's too!
Very excited to learn more of how this sound came to be. I'll be picking up a dyno'd 1972 Fender Rhodes in San Francisco next week. I'm a rhodes technician myself so I'm looking forward to restoring that piano and soaking in that iconic sound.
Man, I love this interview! Can't wait for part 2!
This is great! Looking forward to more! 😁
Thanks big time for the work, thanks to all concerned!
What a great personality 👍🏻
It was great to hear how Chuck's background (including the importance of lessons for learning proper piano technique) gave him the knowledge and skill to adjust the Rhodes. For me it was at first just trial and error poking around in my Rhodes, then reading articles about the secrets of the Dyno in Keyboard Magazine, then finally studying piano tuning/repair/regulation course in college for which we used the Reblitz text book that even discussed adjusting the Rhodes action as well as acoustic piano actions. Nowadays I used sampled Rhodes, primarly Scarbee and Orangetree's E Model library.
Can't wait to watch this!
Can’t wait for the rest! Big shout out to you and chuck!
Amazing, thanks ! Looking forward to the other parts !
Beautiful!!!
big respect, Chuck! craving for more. I want to know about the Dytronics and Songbird as well!
This is fantastic, looking forward to the rest of the interview.
coool!!!
As an owner of several Rhodes over the years I’ve never got the pleasure of playing a Dyno Rhodes. My 1979 suitcase comes very close to a bright clean bell tone but was always curious about the story behind this modification. Looking forward to the next video
Epic!
Amazing❤️❤️
Amazing
Video brother. So proud to have contributed!
Thanks Peter ❤️ Glad to have the designer of the original Dyno My Piano “Flying Keys” logo and nameplatedesigner here 👍
@@dynomypiano incredible video brother.
I am a big fan of the Dyno My Piano. Personally I tried to make my Rhodes sound as much like a Dyno My Piano or E-Model as possible. I look forward to Dyno Story part2, part3, part4...thanks a lot Chuck Monte, in my personal opinion Dyno My Piano is the apotheosis of the Rhodes sound.
Mattia
Dude I waited the whole video to hear him play it
Gostaria muito se tivesse legenda em português..😊
❤🎹🤩
Can you ask Chuck Monte about the Studio model 4000. Trying to track one down.
Only five were made and we currently know the wherabouts of two of them. Studio Model #1 is Chuck´s personal red Studio Model 4000 and can be seen in the end of this video. Studio Model #5 is in Norway and is currently being restored. Check out the Facebookpage and Instagramaccount for more information about these and other models.
Coool😎
A Dyno Rhodes does not sound one bit better than a standard Rhodes. It's just a welcome varaiation of the standard sound, not more and not less. In fact the bright Dyno sound, which I really like a lot for limited(!) purposes, is not suited at all to be the standard Rhodes sound: it completely looses its attraction when played constantly, being just too intrusive and tiring to be the standard Rhodes sound, ever. You can listen to well maintained standard Rhodes sounds through a Peterson preamp or Fender Deluxe Reverb for ages, both in background and for soloing in a mix. That's why nowaday's Rhodes revival is completely dominated by standard Rhodes sounds, and the - great and welcome! - Dyno Rhodes can never be more than a great sound variation, and will never become the main Rhodes sound.
…and no playing, boooooo.