Artist Bio
Even now, after two decades in the music industry, Peter Gordeno is still a man in motion. As producer and songwriter, his credits include artists like JLS, Il Divo and Seal, while his work as a top session keyboard player, arranger and musical director has brought him into the orbit of U2, The Who and George Michael. In perhaps his longest-running role, Peter has toured with electronic legends Depeche Mode since 1998, ensuring that synth-pop classics like Personal Jesus retain their dark majesty in the modern age. As an analogue aficionado who lived through the digital revolution – not to mention a self-confessed “piano snob” – it takes a special kind of keyboard to catch Peter’s ear. Look out for the new Roland JD-XA and RD-800 in his setup when Depeche Mode hit the road in 2016.
Peter Gordeno on the JD-XA Testimonial
"It's almost like this instrument was made for musicians like me who had an early fascination with the classic analogue Roland synths of the seventies and were also around for the digital revolution that happened after that. This synth gives me that warm fuzzy feeling that the classic Jupiter 8 and Junos always did and if I'm feeling a bit more manly, I can 'nasty' it up with some badass digital edginess!...it's like my whole career in one keyboard.It also has cool red lights which my Mum think look really pretty and keeping mums happy is important!”
Peter Gordeno on the RD-800 Testimonial
"I'm a bit of a piano snob I have to admit and am very hard to please when it comes to digital pianos. I've been using old RD pianos with DM for 3 tours now but can't wait to go out again using this new upgrade. The action is so much more like the real thing than before and the sound is more round and natural.The unplugged piano stuff with DM is a special moment in the show for me and can't wait to perform with the added feel and range that this instrument has”
— Peter Gordeno
