20 Greatest Synth Riffs Ever — Original CS-80, Minimoog, DX7, Juno & More

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I play 20 of the greatest synth riffs ever, recreated on the original synths and classic keyboards that helped make them famous.From huge dance anthems to 80s synth-pop classics, rock keyboard hooks and legendary soundtrack themes, this episode brings together some of the most recognisable synth sounds in modern music.Featured tracks include:Darude – SandstormFaithless – InsomniaThe Prodigy – CharlyRobin S – Show Me LoveQueen – The Show Must Go OnUnderworld – Born Slippy .NUXXHarold Faltermeyer – Axel FEurope – The Final CountdownBlack Box – Ride on TimeCrystal Waters – Gypsy WomanHuman Resource – DominatorSecond Phase – MentasmDepeche Mode – Just Can’t Get EnoughThe Human League – Don’t You Want MeMadonna – HolidayBronski Beat – Smalltown BoyMichael Jackson – ThrillerVangelis – Chariots of FireGary Numan – Are “Friends” Electric?Pink Floyd – Shine On You Crazy DiamondThe instruments featured include the Minimoog, Roland JP-8080, Roland JD-800, Roland Alpha Juno-1, Korg M1, Roland Juno-106, Roland Jupiter-4, Roland Jupiter-8, Yamaha DX7, Yamaha CS-80, Logan String Machine, and Korg Rhythm 55B drum machine.No generic preset run-throughs — these are hands-on recreations using the original synths and keyboards wherever possible.Played, 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 show