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MarianGoldfan123 · 26 Jul 2017, 21:36

I've wondered this as well. I've been especially curious on what software is used for the AV songs... I can never get a clear enough view of the 2 Macs to be sure.

I recall seeing videos of Martin playing the bassline in the Big in Japan verses, though I might be remembering wrong... I know nowadays it's all pre-sequenced since Carsten keeps his hands off the keyboard entirely during the verses. Understandably so, since obviously his hands would get tired.

I noticed a very stupid trend as of late with the newer songs: He lip syncs parts now. I don't know why... I know this because I've found 2 live videos so far in where he lipsyncs the verses to both Nevermore and Heartbreak City and then uses his actual voice during the chorus.

26 Jul 2017, 21:36	#2
MarianGoldfan123 Dreamer Join Date: 28 Dec 2012 Location: Michigan (US) Posts: 424	I've wondered this as well. I've been especially curious on what software is used for the AV songs... I can never get a clear enough view of the 2 Macs to be sure. I recall seeing videos of Martin playing the bassline in the Big in Japan verses, though I might be remembering wrong... I know nowadays it's all pre-sequenced since Carsten keeps his hands off the keyboard entirely during the verses. Understandably so, since obviously his hands would get tired. I noticed a very stupid trend as of late with the newer songs: He lip syncs parts now. I don't know why... I know this because I've found 2 live videos so far in where he lipsyncs the verses to both Nevermore and Heartbreak City and then uses his actual voice during the chorus.