Yamaha DX7: 21 Iconic Riffs You Know (But Didn’t Realise Were DX7!)

Send us Fan MailThe Yamaha DX7 is one of the most iconic synthesizers of all time, shaping the sound of pop, rock, funk, electronic, and film music throughout the 80s and 90s.In this episode, I recreate 21 legendary riffs that defined decades of music — from Berlin and Toto to Michael Jackson, Vangelis, Madonna, Phil Collins, Sade, Daft Punk, and more. All played note-for-note on the original DX7 — no software, no emulation.From the lush E.Piano of Elton John’s Sacrifice to the haunting Syn-Vox of The X-Files Theme, these instantly recognizable sounds tell the story of how one synth became a legend.👉 Follow the podcast for more classic synth deep-dives, iconic sounds, and the stories behind them.🎧 More Synth Icons episodes:Hohner Clavinet D6 – Famous Riffs You Instantly KnowRoland Jupiter-4 – Famous Riffs You Know (But Didn’t Realise Were Jupiter-4)Korg M1 – Famous Riffs You Know (But Didn’t Realise Were M1)🔧 Work with AndyProduction, mixing & mastering: https://www.andywhitmore.com/Studio: https://greystokestudio.com/ 📲 Connect with AndyYouTube: @AndyWhitmoreInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndyWhitmoreMusicTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583🔧 Need professional production, mixing, or mastering? 🎧 Work with Andy Whitmore → andywhitmore.com📲 Connect with me: 🌐 greystokestudio.com📸 Instagram → @andywhitmore2014📺 YouTube → Andy Whitmore👍 Facebook → Andy Whitmore Music🐦 Twitter → @andywhitmore🎵 TikTok → @andywhitmore9583Support the show