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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 10 MIN

20 Greatest Michael Jackson Keyboard Parts — CS-80, DX7 & More

from Synth Icons · host Andy Whitmore

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I recreate 20 of the greatest keyboard and synth parts from Michael Jackson songs, performed on original vintage synthesizers and keyboards associated with those classic recordings.From the analogue warmth of the Minimoog, Yamaha CS-80 and Roland Jupiter-8, to the digital sounds of the Yamaha DX7, Roland D-50 and Korg M1, this episode follows the evolution of Michael Jackson’s iconic keyboard production across Off The Wall, Thriller, Bad and Dangerous.Featured tracks include Billie Jean, Thriller, Human Nature, Beat It, Rock With You, Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough, Remember The Time, Dirty Diana, Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’, P.Y.T., Man in the Mirror and more.All parts were recreated and performed using original hardware synthesizers and keyboards from my studio collection.Featured synthesizers and keyboards include the Yamaha CS-80, Minimoog Model D, Roland Jupiter-4, Roland Jupiter-8, Yamaha DX7, Roland D-50, Korg M1, Oberheim Xpander, Rhodes piano, Steinway Model O grand piano and more.Featured tracks include:Remember The Time Human Nature Speed Demon Billie Jean Thriller Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough Rock With You Dirty Diana Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ Beat It Another Part of Me P.Y.T. Baby Be Mine Workin’ Day and Night I Can’t Help It Man in the Mirror The Girl Is Mine Will You Be There She’s Out of My Life The Lady in My LifeBuzzsprout Episode Subtitle20 iconic Michael Jackson keyboard and synth parts recreated on original vintage gearBuzzsprout TagsMichael Jackson, synths, synthesizers, keyboards, CS-80, DX7, Minimoog, D-50, Korg M1, Jupiter-8, Rhodes, Thriller, Bad, Dangerous, Off The Wall, vintage synths, keyboard player, synth riffs, music productionPlayed, recorded and recreated by Andy Whitmore at Greystoke Studio.Watch the full video version on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@AndyWhitmorePodcast website:https://andywhitmore.buzzsprout.comWork with Andy Whitmore:https://www.andywhitmore.com/Greystoke Studio:https://greystokestudio.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/AndyWhitmoreMusicTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583Support the showSupport the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I recreate 20 of the greatest keyboard and synth parts from Michael Jackson songs, performed on original vintage synthesizers and keyboards associated with those classic recordings. From the analogue warmth of the Minimoog, Yamaha CS-80 and Roland Jupiter-8, to the digital sounds of the Yamaha DX7, Roland D-50 and Korg M1, this episode follows the evolution of Michael Jackson’s iconic keyboard production across Off The Wall, Thriller, Bad and Dangerous. Featu...

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