When moving from studio to stage, it is generally understood that some magic may be lost in the process. Chris Corner wanted to minimize that loss for IAMX, but he still wanted a solution that would be fairly reliable for playing samples on tour. The Korg D888 fits both bills, and has the added benefit of being able to trigger light shows into the mix.

If you've ever wanted to see the man behind the Sneaker Pimps' moody beats get downright giddy, just get him to talk about the D888. He even gives a shout-out to his sound engineer. Holla!