The GIZMO SynFauxNY Info

Kenneth A. Farnum, Jr.
 (718) 885-2480                                        (917) 805-4699

( e-mail: Ken@NYMetro-EMS.com)

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      The GIZMO SynFauxNY (pronounced: "Syn' phony")
                                                          an electro-classical synth-keyboard ensemble
                                                                    is the resident ensemble of St. Mary, Star Of The Sea (on City Island in the Bronx)
                                                                   and has been performing several interesting and informative programs for many diverse occasions
                                                                   in the New York tri-state area since 1995. 

                             For more technical or booking informatione-mail: Kenneth A. Farnum, Jr. at FarnumA440@aol.com
                                                          or phone: (H): (718) 885-2480 / (Cell): (917) 805-4699 


pic of Kenneth A. Farnum, Jr.'s GIZMO SynFauxNYKeyboard-I set-up.
      Five Pics of the SynFauxNY Gang at the Fordham Prep Graduation 2007
           (without Ms. Elizabeth Farnum and Rich Berretta was missing due to injured finger)
                                   
                    SynFauxNY Keyboard Setup I.JPG
                    SynFauxNY Keyboard Setup II.JPG
                    Drums of Steven Finkelstein.JPG
                    Tom, Ken, Steve of SynFauxNY.JPG
                    Ken, Judy & Steve Finkelstein.JPG

      Two Pics of the SynFauxNY Gang at the Christ The King (Bronx) Graduation 2007
           (Rich Berretta back with all 10 fingers)
                                   
                    Gayla Morgan, Rich Berretta, Steven Finkelstein and Ken Farnum, Jr. - SynFayxNY at CTK Grad 2007
                    Gayla Morgan - SynFayxNY at CTK Grad 2007



 
 

(also availble: extra emergency Alesis QS-8 Module




We record with Mac Pro Laptop, 2 GB Ram,Cubase SX, ver. 1.00
(with external 200/500GB MAXTOR / SmartDrive USB/Firewire Hard Drive) MOTU 828 mkII interface and a Behringer Stereo Mic pre-amp

also...
Microtrack 96k digital recorder, Sony D.A.T. Recorder and Akai DPS 16i 16-track, 96k digital recorder

Take time to let this sink in. It's much easier and it looks on paper!



as of:  10-09-09  - 7:30am
The Complete SynFauxNY Gear Hook-up Info
for 3 Keyboardist / possible Percussionist





SynFauxNY hookup info for Keyboard I
                            (Kenneth A., Farnum, Jr. - Music Director/Principal Arranger)

    From one Master Keyboard (the Alesis QS-8.1)
Ken controls up to 6 slave synth modules plus the QS-8.1, via M.I.D.I. (Musical Instruments Digital Interface), and four Stereo Volume pedals.

    The MIDI OUT of the Alesis QS-8.1 Master Keyboard is connected to all MIDI IN's
of all the 5 slave synth modules and back into itself.
The Alesis QS-8.1 Master Keyboard is set to transmit on the same MIDI Channel(s)
that of all the 4 slave synth modules are set to. (in our case, MIDI Channels 12)

    The MAIN AUDIO OUT or MONO (Left output) is connected to an INPUT of each of the  four Stereo Volume pedals.
The same corresponding OUTPUT of each of the  six Stereo Volume pedals is connected to the Mackie Keyboard Mixer, which in turn, its stereo output is connected to the Yamaha Stereo Power Amp which then is connected to the two main house speakers and back to our two Barbetta Sona Elan 32c Keyboard amps that we use for monitors and house speakers when don't use the two 15" Peavey's.

    these synth(s) have no Volume pedals...
    Yamaha TX-16 (PF-85 rack)
    -----------------------             -----------------------                 
  for light harpsichord or chorused vibes

    also used for percussion (no Volume pedal)...
    Roland DR-770 Drum Machine (MIDI Channel 10)
    Roland R-8 Drum Machine (MIDI Channel 10)
    -----------------------             -----------------------                  
      for pop

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Here are Ken's synth's four Stereo Volume pedals - left to right...
w/extra Roland JV-1080 Module & EMU Proteus 2000 Module




extraRoland JV-1080


Roland XV 5080


Roland JV-1080


Korg M-1REx


Alesis QS-8.1





redundant 


Best Piano /Best sounds


has 2nd best sounds


Timpani/String-Horn


Positiv Organ/String






SynFauxNY hookup info for Keyboard II
                                          (___________/Richard Berretta/Thomas BitondoAndrew Puntel)

    From one Master Keyboard (the Roland XP-30)
you, II, will be controlling 4 slave synth modules, via M.I.D.I. (Musical Instruments Digital Interface),
and four Stereo Volume pedals.

    The MIDI OUT of the Roland XP-30 Master Keyboard is connected to all MIDI IN's of all the 3 slave synth modules.
The Roland XP-30 Master Keyboard is set to transmit on the same MIDI Channel(s)
that of all the 3 slave synth modules are set to. (In our case - MIDI Channels 7 though 9)

    The MAIN AUDIO OUT or MONO (Left output) is connected to an INPUT of each of the  three Stereo Volume pedals.
The same corresponding OUTPUT of each of the three Stereo Volume pedals is connected to the Mackie Keyboard Mixer, which in turn, its stereo output is connected to the Stereo Power Amp which then is connected to the two main house speakers and back to our two Barbetta Keyboard amps that we use for monitors and house speakers.
    Here are the synth's four Stereo Volume pedals - left to right (corresponding to the synths in your rack - bottom to top)...




 


EMU Proteus 2000


Roland MC-O1


Roland JV1010


Roland XP-30





 


mostly trumpet


mostly woodwinds


mostly strings


Has best sounds






SynFauxNY hookup info for Keyboard III
                     (Richard Baretta / Martin Bartolomeo /Cara Mecoli)

    From one Master Keyboard (the Roland A-70)
you, III, will be controlling 4 slave synth modules
via M.I.D.I. (Musical Instruments Digital Interface)
and four Stereo Volume pedals.

    The MIDI OUT of the Roland A-70 Master Keyboard is connected to all MIDI IN's of all the 4 slave synth modules.
The Roland A-70 Master Keyboard is set to transmit on the same MIDI Channel(s)
that of all the 4 slave synth modules are set to. (In our case - MIDI Channels 12 and 13)

    The MAIN AUDIO OUT or MONO (Left output) is connected to an INPUT of each of the  four Stereo Volume pedals.

The same corresponding OUTPUT of each of the four Stereo Volume pedals is connected to the Mackie Keyboard Mixer, which in turn, its stereo output is connected to the Stereo Power Amp which then is connected to the two main house speakers and back to our two Barbetta Keyboard amps that we use for monitors and house speakers.

    Here are the synth's four Stereo Volume pedals - left to right (corresponding to the synths in your rack - bottom to top)...






Roland JV-880


Proteus 2000


Yamaha MU-80


Roland JV-1010







mostly oboe/clarinet


mostly trumpet


mostly string/horn


mostly string






SynFauxNY hookup info for Keyboard
                  (Steven Finkelstein / Elizabeth Farnum)

    From one Master Keyboard (the Roland A-30)
you, IV, will be controlling 2 slave synth modules
via M.I.D.I. (Musical Instruments Digital Interface)
and 2 Stereo Volume pedals.

    The MIDI OUT of the Roland A-30 Master Keyboard is connected to all MIDI IN's of all the 2 slave synth modules.
The Roland A-30 Master Keyboard is set to transmit on the same MIDI Channel(s)
that of all the 2 slave synth modules are set to. (In our case - MIDI Channels 10 and 11)

    The MAIN AUDIO OUT or MONO (Left output) is connected to an INPUT of each of the 2 Stereo Volume pedals.

The same corresponding OUTPUT of each of the 2 Stereo Volume pedals is connected to the Mackie Keyboard Mixer, which in turn, its stereo output is connected to the Stereo Power Amp which then is connected to the two main house speakers and back to our two Barbetta Keyboard amps that we use for monitors and house speakers.

    Here are the synth's 2 Stereo Volume pedals - left to right (corresponding to the synths in your rack - bottom to top)...






Roland R-8 Drum Machine
(MIDI Channel 10)


Roland DR-770 Drum Machine
(MIDI Channel 10)


Proteus 2000 Module III
(MIDI Channel 12)


Alesis QSR Module
(MIDI Channel 10)








        The GIZMO SynFauxNY - an electro-classical synth-keyboard ensemble.

    The GIZMO SynFauxNY has been performing several interesting and informative programs
                        for many diverse occasions in the New York tri-state area since 1995.
    The GIZMO SynFauxNY performs at St. Mary, Star Of The Sea (City Island - Bronx,NY) , where they are the resident ensemble.



 

 


Inputs/Pedals for KEYs I - III



1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16





XV-5080

JV-2080

Mi-REx

QS-8.1

TX - Rack

Xtr-1080

XP-30

Proteus A

1080=MO

JV-1010

JV-1080

Proteus B

MU-80

JV-1010

Proteus C

or EZ-Bus

VOCALs







Inputs/Pedals for
KEYs I






Inputs/Pedals for
KEYs II



Inputs/Pedals for
KEYs III 











1

2

3

4

5

 




Roland C-180 Organ

Boss Drm

R8- Drms

Extra VOCALs

Wavestn or EXTRA Alesis    QS-8




 


 


 

 


 



 


 

 






Kenneth A. Farnum, Jr.'s SynFauxNY Keyboard-I set-up.

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another pic of Kenneth A. Farnum, Jr.'s SynFauxNY Keyboard-I set-up.


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Sail The Soul
© 2004 Ken and Elizabeth Farnum

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Liturgical and inspirational music for voice with new age/orchestral keyboard arrangements - music designed to inspire, lift and sail the soul
TRACKS
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1. Alleluia! A Fanfare Medley
2. Creator of the Stars of Night
3. Ave Maria
4. The Wedding Song
5. Loving and Forgiving
6. Mary, Did You Know?
7. Veni Creator Spiritus/Veni Sancte Spiritus
8. Eye Has Not Seen
9. In the Breaking of the Bread
10. Danos Tu Luz
11. We Will Rise Again
12. The Clouds Veil
13. We Are The Reason
14. Halelujah! Pelo tsa rona
15. Sail The Soul

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NOTES
The husband-and-wife team of Ken and Elizabeth Farnum are very pleased to finally release this CD, Sail The Soul. These beautiful inspirational and reflective songs represent some of the most revered and requested hymns in the Christian repertoire. Opening with a fanfare medley of popular "Alleluia"s ("Alleluia! A Fanfare Medley"), which serves as a prelude to the birth of Christ ("Creator of the Stars of Night", Franz Schubert's "Ave Maria", "Mary, Did You Know?"), the CD contains songs of Love and Life ("The Wedding Song", "Loving and Forgiving") and songs of Faith and Hope through The Holy Spirit in the face of trouble, doubt and despair ("Eye Has Not Seen", "Danos Tu Luz", "The Clouds Veil", "Veni Creator Spiritus/Veni Sancte Spiritus"). Finally, there are songs of Blessing, Renewal, Triumph and Resurrection, and songs of the Holy Eucharist ("In the Breaking of the Bread", "We Will Rise Again", "We Are The Reason", "Halelujah! Pelo tsa rona"), closing with the Celtic-flavored title track, "Sail The Soul". This nauticalthemed title serves as a perfect expression of Elizabeth and Ken's love of nature, water, and their beloved City Island community (Bronx, N.Y.), which they have happily called "home" since 1988.

KEN FARNUM began his first church job during his college years. Taught on the piano by both mother and grandmother, he was initiated on the organ by his mom, Judith Farnum, in 1976, taking her position at Our Savior's (R.C.) in The Bronx. Ken accompanied dozens of popular local groups and singers during his time at Fordham Preparatory and Fordham University for various events, both secular and sacred. Almost a dozen years later he fortuitously met his wife-to-be, Elizabeth Henreckson, while music directing a Cole Porter revue. Mr. Farnum spends most of his professional time tuning and repairing pianos for hundreds of customers and prestigious institutions. He also plays for over a dozen local churches and schools. Ken loves to compose and arrange; he is founder, arranger and Music Director for GIZMO, an electro-classical synth-keyboard trio based at St. Mary, Star of the Sea on City Island, N.Y., where he is organist and music director. When he finds some extra time, he runs a New York area foosball (tablesoccer) tournament association named NYMetroFoosball.i8.com and runs around with his wife, Elizabeth, and their 15.8 lb. orange tabby, Spencer Guanzaun Sysnauwski.


Like her husband Ken, ELIZABETH FARNUM acquired her first church position in college, where she studied musical theatre at The Hartt School, graduating with honors. It was during this time, while working for many diverse religious faiths (her first church positon required her walking three miles back and forth through all types of weather!), that she developed a groundwork for a deeper understanding and interpretation of religous song texts. Upon graduation from school, she embarked upon a career in musical theatre, which eventually took her to New York City in November of 1986 (coincidentally on the birthday of her future husband, Ken!). While performing as a musical theatre artist, including a five-month engagement aboard the SS Rotterdam and a run on Broadway in Riverdance - The Show, Ms. Farnum also became one of the most sought-after contemporary music specialists in New York; her performances of both modern and early music have taken her throughout the U.S., Europe, and Japan. She has collaborated with many of today's prominent composers, and three of her recordings have been nominated for Grammys. During her busy concert career, she has continued her relationship with the church, singing with the best and most famous of choral groups in New York, including the choirs of St. Bartholomew's, St. Ignatius Loyola, Church of the Ascension, Cathedral of St. John The Divine, and St. Patrick's Cathedral. Ms. Farnum serves as leader of song in many churches throughout the New York tri-state area, often accompanied by her husband, Ken. Elizabeth currently serves as full-time cantor at Our Lady of Grace, where, coincidentally, her husband went to grammar school!

Since we met through our love of music and are always inspired by these pieces when we work together as a liturgical team, we hope our selection of the popular hymns and songs on this CD will serve to lift, inspire, and sail the soul.








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SynFauxNY , an electro-classical synth-keyboard ensemble
is the resident ensemble of St. Mary, Star Of The Sea (on City Island in the Bronx)
and has been performing several interesting and informative programs for many diverse occasions
in the New York tri-state area since 1995. Formerly known as GIZMO.


SynFauxNY
For more technical or booking information, e-mail: Kenneth A. Farnum, Jr.
or phone: (H): (718) 885-2480 / (cell) (917) 805-4699










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