I know it’s hard to tell because the video editing is as ADD as it gets (i seriously hate it)…
I don’t get where the drums are coming from. My initial thought was a machine or a sampler, but no one seems to be manning a drum station. Maybe there’s just something playing back a recording in the background or on that 404 I see? I don’t know what guitars those are.
Any takers?
Definitely a 404 in the back, but also a 707 on the top right and probably a 727 on the top left. 
Jeez… yeah, damn well difficult to see.
I caught the Oberheim name/logo
That was about it.
Great tune and awesome sounds!
I’m having fun listening to the sounds and then imagining exactly how they made them.
Hmmm… how do you think he creates that thick lead sound (the one when there are no vocals)? It also sounds completely different from the drums… a great contrast that works really well. I did see a mixer. Although I see a lot of instruments, I don’t think there are that many sounds at play.
Oberheim is probably a matrix 1000 or something.
Guy on the right has a wasp, a prophet (looks like a 6) and some sort of workstation, probably a Kronos 2.
Guy in the blue coat is rocking a brother auto emillion decent demo of one here
Edit: yep, definitely a pro 1, looks like it’s running through a carlsbro guitar amp.
Can’t help much with the gear identification but the last two Tame Impala albums have been fantastic. I love how Parker processes his drums.
came to spot the gear (thought may have been tr626 until closeup) - left with a band to dig some more into 
I’m one of those that think their earlier work is better: Much more adventurous songwriting and production. The later two albums sound like a 30-something desperately trying to stay relevant.
Sorry. Pretty bitter about it considering how wonderful Innerspeaker was.
He is still one of the best bassists in music though.
I mean, isn’t he a guy in his 30s desperately trying to stay relevant? 
But yeah, I lost interest with Currents, though I still appreciate his talents and impact on music (there are definitely a lot of other pop/rnb acts I hear which seem to emulate his sound).
my opinion as well
Listen to his song exploder episode. He talks about how he records the drums completely dry (I mean they sound like hitting carpet) and then adds “magic”. The host asks him what he does and he doesnt answer the question. It actually pissed me off lol. I think it was the worst song exploder episode I’ve heard.
Currents had to grow on me, I will admit, but once it did I think it’s up there. The Slow Rush was just boring with a few good tracks (the ones that sound like Supertramp). I remember hearing the opening track and when it finished thinking “…this is how you’re going to start the record? Really?”
I mean Be Above It and Let it Happen, that’s how you start a record.
I should give it another listen but I just have no desire. I was sitting there actively listening with headphones and I was just bored. It’s a boring record. What a shame. At least the new flaming lips is very good
Sp303 compressor probably
Confirming what the chaps above said with the Pro-One and TR707/727. It looks like the wooden sides may have been removed from the Pro-One.
Oh my, what a terrible video. It’s not about the gear anyway; Tame Impala have a strong production esthetic and that takes more work to chase after, IMHO.
Yeah me too, I just can’t believe how commercial and easy they went, straight after the first album.
It’s funny how different people can be. I honestly think the first two albums were shite! To be fair, they just weren’t my cup of tea (I’ll try them against soon). Currents is near flawless though and The Slow Rush flawed but has some of my favourite tracks (On Track is fantastic).
Reminds me of the Animal Collective debate. Some are adamant they went down the toilet after Strawberry Jam while others hail Merriweather Post Pavilion as a true classic (which it is obviously… 
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Anyway, whatever you think, I do think bands deserve extra kudos when they change their sound and try something new.
Totally agree. AC is a good example as not one album is a rehash of the previous. Kudos.
However it doesn’t follow they are successful. Take AC: Whereas Spirit through Strawberry ranged from solid to terrific, Merriweather was a meh and Centipede was downright silly (I stopped trying after that).
It probably all comes down to when you got into them (for me it was “Ark”…so again being that “earlier was better” guy)
I’d never heard Tame Impala before this thread.
I’d be surprised if I hear them again…
Not really my thing. I like looking at gear though so…
Seriously. If you’re into that Dave Friedmann, psychnoise thing, give Innerspeaker a listen.
After Lonerism I think Kevin Parker started producing himself in Ableton 
Definitely depends when you got into AC. For me it was MPP. Still remember hearing My Girls for the first time and just thinking “fucking hell that’s amazing”. I still love that album. One of my favourites of the century thus far. What’s a little odd about it is it often feels simple. Almost like if you pull the curtain back there’s not much to it but it sort of just works if that makes sense.
That’s a little bit like Grandaddy’s Sophtware Slump too which is another of my favourites. I once read someone call that album America’s answer to OK Computer which I think is a great way to describe it though likely to disappoint anyone who hasn’t heard it before and is thinking “oh boy I got to check that out”! I’m being guilty of going a little off topic now though!
Heck yes it is.
