Roland Jupiter-4: 15 Famous Riffs You Know (But Didn’t Realise Were Jupiter-4!)

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Synth Icons, we shine a light on one of the most underrated classic analog synths of all time — the Roland Jupiter-4. Before the Juno-60 and Jupiter-8 stole the spotlight, this synth helped shape the sound of early synth-pop with its raw, punchy tone and lush analog character.I recreate 15 famous Jupiter-4 riffs from legendary artists including Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, The Human League, Gary Numan, Michael Jackson, Heaven 17 and more. Expect shimmering brass pads, pulsing basses, eerie arps, vintage strings and bold leads — all played on a real Jupiter-4.✅ No plugins ✅ No samples ✅ 100% authentic analog🎧 Featured tracks include:The Human League – Don’t You Want MeDepeche Mode – I Just Can’t Get EnoughDoctor Who Theme – Peter Howell versionDuran Duran – RioMichael Jackson – ThrillerGary Numan – The WreckageLCD Soundsystem – How Do You Sleep?Sharon Van Etten – Jupiter 4 …and more synth classics.If you love vintage synths, new wave, electro, Italo and synth-pop history, this episode is for you.🎹 Listen to more Synth Icons episodes Korg M1 – Famous Riffs Yamaha DX7 – 21 Iconic Sounds Yamaha CS-80 Blind Test🔗 Connect with Andy Whitmore Website: https://greystokestudio.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@AndyWhitmore Instagram: https://instagram.com/andywhitmore2014 Facebook: https://facebook.com/AndyWhitmoreMusic🎚️ Work with me (mixing/production/mastering): https://andywhitmore.comRoland Jupiter-4, Jupiter 4, Roland Synth, Vintage Synth, Analog Synth, Synth Pop, Depeche Mode, The Human League, Duran Duran, Gary Numan, 80s Synths, Synth Icons, Music Production, Retro SynthsSupport the show