Why some live musicians cover up synth names?

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Posted by CynepMeH on Jul-20-2004 03:17:

Why some live musicians cover up synth names?

I noticed an interesting phenomenon - why do some live musicians cover up the names of the synths they are using? Here's an example of JMJ live performance (notice the kbd is covered up)

Posted by djkoolaide on Jul-20-2004 04:20:

because it's top-secret!!

Posted by hey cheggy on Jul-20-2004 06:57:

Maybe because he doesn't want to endorse their products for free. Maybe because he doesn't want other people knowing what he uses, maybe because he stole it and he doesn't want the original owner to know he's got it.

Posted by Sebraa on Jul-20-2004 07:40:

there is no FREE LUNCHES and FREE ADS

Posted by Vizay on Jul-20-2004 07:55:

I think it mostly has to do with the arrangers of the party...if the arrangers (f.ex. ID&T) hasn't got payed to show rolands and access logos then they won't get shown

Posted by Stuart Silver on Jul-20-2004 08:04:

Perhaps it's a Casio and he's really embarrased about it!

Actually, it's more likley to do with advertising

Posted by Swing on Jul-20-2004 09:29:

Manufacturers always use these sort of photos for advertising if you don't cover up the logos.

On the pioneer pro dj site they give you a prize for sending in a photo of a dj using pioneer equipment.

I suppose the other reason they do this is that the bright white lettering of the synths take away the musicians too, especially with UV light.

Posted by alanzo on Jul-20-2004 15:13:

my question is.. what's with the big-ass light sabre behind him? hehehehe

Posted by DJ-Igloo on Jul-20-2004 16:50:

OMG its its so big , and the covering up is becuase of advertising.