Soft Cell: The Making of ‘Tainted Love’: From Forgotten Soul to Synthpop Hit | Gear & Free Stems

Today, I’m diving into Tainted Love by Soft Cell, and the fascinating story behind the 1981 hit that redefined electronic music and became a global phenomenon. From its origins as a Northern Soul track performed by Gloria Jones to its radical reinvention by Marc Almond and David Ball, this is the journey of how “Tainted Love” became an iconic track. I'll tell you how producer Mike Thorne, alongside Soft Cell, used possibly synths like the Roland CR-78, Korg Synthe Bass, and the Synclavier to craft its stark yet danceable sound. I’ll also be recreating the track and try to capture the essence of Tainted Love, passing it through a vintage Tascam tape recorder to replicate the raw, analog warmth of the original production. Here are the instruments I used: -Roland CR-78 -Waldford Streichfett -Korg MiniKorg 700 SK1 -Digitakt -Tascam 424 MKII -Logic Pro -Software Synths Included in the Logic Pro version including Vintage B3 Organ, ES2, Mellotron, and RetroSyn and plugins. FREE STEMS To thank you for your support and help in growing this amazing community, I’m offering the stems as a free download for you to explore and enjoy. Thanks so much for your support! If you enjoy nostalgic explorations like this, consider supporting the channel to help keep them going HERE Other places you’ll find me: ►⁠YouTube⁠ ► Instagram ► Facebook ►TikTok