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Send us Fan MailAndy Whitmore explores the underrated Yamaha CS-40M, recreating 27 classic synth parts from 9 famous songs by The Stranglers, Duran Duran, Ultravox, Simple Minds, Landscape, Section 25, Bill Nelson and Our Daughter’s Wedding.In this episode, Andy dives into the characterful sound of the Yamaha CS-40M — a classic 2-note duophonic analogue synth first released in 1979. It originally cost around £650, which is over £4,000 in today’s money, and good examples now sell for roughly £2,300.The CS-40M sits in the wider Yamaha CS family and can be thought of as a smaller, grittier cousin of the legendary Yamaha CS-80. It doesn’t have the CS-80’s huge 8-voice polyphony or polyphonic aftertouch, but it does share some of that unmistakable Yamaha analogue character — big oscillators, expressive filters, multiple modulation sources and the famous ring modulator.Rather than simply playing one riff per song, Andy recreates multiple parts where possible: basses, leads, textures, counter-melodies, sequences and layered synth lines. Across the 9 tracks, you’ll hear 27 separate Yamaha CS-40M parts recreated on the original hardware.Sounds for this episode were programmed by Andy’s friend and fellow synth programmer Paul Soulsby, who helped bring these classic early-80s synth parts back to life on the CS-40M.Everything you hear is played on the real Yamaha CS-40M. No software synths, no samples — just the original instrument doing what it does best.If you love classic synths, early-80s new wave, synth-pop, post-punk and finding out what these vintage instruments can really do, this one is for you.What you’ll hear in this episodeClassic Yamaha CS-40M analogue tones 2-note duophonic synth parts Ring modulation and modulation textures Early-80s synth-pop, new wave and post-punk sounds Bass parts, leads, pads, counter-melodies and layered synth lines 27 classic synth parts recreated on the original Yamaha CS-40MFeatured artists includeThe Stranglers, Duran Duran, Ultravox, Simple Minds, Landscape, Section 25, Bill Nelson and Our Daughter’s Wedding.Parts recreatedLandscape – Einstein a Go-Go – 2 parts Duran Duran – The Chauffeur – 2 parts The Stranglers – Golden Brown – 1 part Ultravox – The Voice – 1 part Simple Minds – 70 Cities as Love Brings the Fall – 4 parts Ultravox – Sleepwalk – 5 parts Section 25 – Looking From a Hilltop – 2 parts Bill Nelson – Living in My Limousine – 5 parts Our Daughter’s Wedding – Lawnchairs – 5 partsListen / watch moreFor more synth breakdowns, famous riff recreations and classic keyboard content, visit Andy Whitmore online.Andy Whitmore: https://www.andywhitmore.com/ Greystoke Studio: https://greystokestudio.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndyWhitmore Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583Support the showIf you enjoy these classic synth recreations, please follow the podcast, subscribe on YouTube and leave a comment letting Andy know which synth or artist you’d like covered next.Support the show

Send us Fan MailAndy Whitmore recreates 13 famous Hoover riffs on the real Roland Alpha Juno-1, using the legendary “WhatThe” preset that helped define rave, hardcore, jungle and techno. In this episode, I recreate 13 famous Hoover riffs on the real Roland Alpha Juno-1, using the legendary “WhatThe” preset that became one of the most aggressive and recognisable synth sounds in dance music history. The Hoover sound helped define rave, hardcore, jungle and techno — from early ’90s classics like Human Resource – Dominator, Second Phase – Mentasm, T99 – Anasthasia and The Prodigy – Charly, through to later tracks that brought the sound back again.    Featured tracks:    Second Phase – Mentasm Human Resource – DominatorT99 – AnasthasiaThe Prodigy – CharlyBaby D – Come Into My WorldDJ Seduction – Come OnMundo Muzique – Acid PandemoniumX Certificate – Rising 2 The BassPlexus – Cactus RhythmNasty Habits – Let’s Go D.J. P.C. – Inssomniak DJ Fresh & Sigma – Cylon Rihanna – Birthday Cake      I also explain where the Hoover sound came from, why it is linked to the Roland Alpha Juno, and why the Alpha Juno-1 can deliver the same raw Hoover tone as the Alpha Juno-2   Which Hoover riff is your favourite — and which one did I miss?Support the show

Send us Fan MailA real Roland Jupiter-4 playing 20 classic riffs across 8 famous songs — no plug-ins, no software, just the original vintage synth.Hear 20 classic riffs across 8 famous songs, recreated on the original Roland Jupiter-4.In this episode, I focus on the real sound of one of the most distinctive vintage analogue synths of the early 80s, known for its raw tone, punchy filter, unique arpeggiator and unmistakable character.From The Human League and Depeche Mode to Simple Minds, Thomas Dolby, Styx and John Foxx, everything is played on the actual Jupiter-4 — no plug-ins, no software, just the real thing.Where the original records used layered Jupiter-4 parts, those layers are recreated here in the same spirit on the real synth. Featured songs The Human League – Open Your Heart The Cars – Shake It Up Depeche Mode – Photographic Simple Minds – Love Song / Themes for Great Cities Thomas Dolby – Windpower Spandau Ballet – To Cut a Long Story Short Styx – Too Much Time on My Hands John Foxx – Europe After the RainJupiter-4 programmed by Paul SoulsbyMixed by Alex HargreavesSupport the show

Send us Fan MailA keyboard-focused breakdown of Dark Side of the Moon, using the original Richard Wright instruments: Hammond C3, Wurlitzer 200A, EMS Synthi AKS and Steinway piano.Hear The Dark Side of the Moon as a keyboard-focused journey, recreated on the original instruments associated with Richard Wright’s parts on the album.In this episode, I break down the signature keyboard sounds of Dark Side of the Moon using Hammond C3 with Leslie 147, Steinway Model O grand piano, EMS Synthi AKS, and Wurlitzer 200A.From the swirling synth sequence of On the Run to the haunting textures of The Great Gig in the Sky, these are the sounds that helped define one of the most important albums ever made.Everything is played on the real instruments associated with the album — no plug-ins, no software emulations, just the real thing.Tracks covered Breathe On the Run Time The Great Gig in the Sky Money Us and Them Any Colour You Like Brain Damage EclipseCreditsEngineered by Sam Lofthouse and Alex Hargreaves.Follow the podcast for more keyboard breakdowns, famous riffs, and original-instrument synth content.Support the show

Send us Fan MailRoland Jupiter-8: 40 Iconic Riffs You Know (But Didn’t Know Were Jupiter-8)Andy Whitmore explores 40 iconic riffs played on the legendary Roland Jupiter-8, recreating famous brass hooks, pads, leads, basses and sequences from classic tracks by Europe, Harold Faltermeyer, Billy Idol, Duran Duran, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Journey, The Human League, Depeche Mode and more.In this episode, Andy dives into the unmistakable sound of the Roland Jupiter-8 by recreating 40 famous riffs you almost certainly know but may not have realised were played on one of the most legendary analogue synths ever made.From The Final Countdown and Axel F to Rebel Yell, Relax, Save a Prayer, Obsession, Mirror Man, 19, A Question of Lust and more, this is a fast-moving tour through the brass sounds, silky pads, biting unison leads, basses and sequences that made the Jupiter-8 such an important part of late-70s and 80s music.Everything you hear is played on Andy’s original Roland Jupiter-8. No software, no emulations, just the real instrument.If you love classic synths, iconic records, and finding out what was really used on famous tracks, this one is for you.What you’ll hear in this episodeHuge Jupiter-8 brass soundsClassic analogue pads and stringsUnison leads and synth hooksBasses, drones and arpeggiated parts40 famous riffs recreated on the original synthFeatured artists includeEurope, Harold Faltermeyer, Billy Idol, Duran Duran, Animotion, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Journey, Tangerine Dream, The Human League, Paul Hardcastle, Depeche Mode, Blancmange, Queen, Howard Jones, Simple Minds, Michael Jackson and Tears for Fears.Chapters0:00 Intro0:54 Europe - The Final Countdown - Brass Lead / Pad1:23 Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F - Main Riff1:38 Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F - Brass Stab Riff1:48 Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F - Bell Drop / Swell / White Noise1:53 Animotion - Obsession - Brass2:15 Animotion - Obsession - Flute2:31 Billy Idol - Rebel Yell - Plucked Sound2:39 Billy Idol - Rebel Yell - Sequence2:51 Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax - String Intro / Sync Lead3:22 Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax - Deep Bass Drop / Brass Riff3:36 Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax - Bass / String Drop3:56 Duran Duran - Hungry Like the Wolf - Sequence4:16 Duran Duran - Save a Prayer - Intro Arpeggiator / Unison Lead4:46 Journey - Separate Ways (Worlds Apart) - Intro Sequence4:58 Tangerine Dream - White Eagle - Random Arpeggiator5:37 The Human League - Mirror Man - Pad / Swell Pad / String Line5:54 The Human League - Mirror Man - Stab Part6:11 Paul Hardcastle - 19 - Bells / String Pad6:32 Depeche Mode - My Secret Garden - Brass Lick6:44 Depeche Mode - A Question of Lust - Sound FX Intro / Bass7:05 Blancmange - Blind Vision - Flute7:24 Blancmange - Blind Vision - Brass Lick7:27 Queen - I Want to Break Free - Strings Intro7:44 Queen - I Want to Break Free - Jupiter-8 Synth Solo amped through Fender Twin Reverb8:14 Howard Jones - What Is Love? - Brass8:31 Howard Jones - What Is Love? - Synth Solo8:45 Simple Minds - Don’t You (Forget About Me) - Brass Lick9:06 Michael Jackson - Thriller - Intro Brass Pad9:25 Tears for Fears - Mad World - Bass Intro9:43 Tears for Fears - Mad World - Organ Part10:02 Tears for Fears - Pale Shelter - Bass Arpeggiator Intro10:36 OutroListen / watch moreFor more synth breakdowns, famous riff recreations and classic keyboard content, visit Andy Whitmore online.Andy Whitmore: https://www.andywhitmore.com/Support the show

Send us Fan MailThat “wait… I know that song!” moment — but it’s all clavinet. 🔥In this episode, Andy plays 10 instantly recognisable clavinet riffs as short solo snippets — no backing tracks, no full songs, just the hook. From pop and disco to rock and deep funk cuts, this is the clavinet doing what it does best: snappy, percussive, and ridiculously funky.Play along: try to name each riff before the title is revealed, then tell Andy your score — and which one surprised you most.Track list (short clavinet snippets)Electric Light Orchestra — Last Train to LondonRufus — Tell Me Something GoodGreg Kihn Band — JeopardyBill Withers — Use MeThe Rolling Stones — HeartbreakerHeatwave — Super Soul SisterTina Turner — Nutbush City LimitsJohn Paul Young — Love Is in the AirBetty Davis — Don’t Call Her No TrampSherbet — Howzat🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8U-Z6kGx5QE🌐 Andy Whitmore: https://www.andywhitmore.com/🏛️ Greystoke Studio: https://greystokestudio.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/Note: This audio episode accompanies the YouTube video and includes short performance snippets for commentary/demo purposes.YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AndyWhitmorePodcast site: https://andywhitmore.buzzsprout.comStudio enquiries: [email protected] the show

Send us Fan MailThat “wait… I know that song!” moment — but it’s all Wurlitzer electric piano. 🎹⚡️In this episode, Andy plays 11 instantly recognisable Wurly riffs as short solo snippets — no backing tracks, no full songs, just the hook. From Supertramp, The Beatles and Marvin Gaye to Ray Charles, Queen and Beck, this is the Wurlitzer doing what it does best: bark, bite, and that warm, chewy midrange that cuts straight through a mix.Play along: try to name each riff before it’s revealed, then tell Andy your score — and which one gave you the biggest “NO WAY!” moment.Track list (short Wurlitzer snippets)Supertramp — DreamerMarvin Gaye — I Heard It Through The GrapevineThe Beatles — Get BackSupertramp — The Logical SongCannonball Adderley — Mercy, Mercy, MercyBeck — Where It’s AtSupertramp — SchoolRay Charles — What’d I SaySupertramp — Goodbye StrangerQueen — You’re My Best FriendSupertramp — Bloody Well Right🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1fRHQauzfOw🌐 Andy Whitmore: https://www.andywhitmore.com/🏛️ Greystoke Studio: https://greystokestudio.com/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/Note: This audio episode accompanies the YouTube video and includes short performance snippets for commentary/demo purposes.Episode links (optional)YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AndyWhitmorePodcast site: https://andywhitmore.buzzsprout.comStudio enquiries: [email protected] the show

Send us Fan MailYou know these riffs — but do you know which synths played them? I recreate 10 iconic tracks/hooks on the original (or closest practical) keyboards: DX7, Korg M1, JD-800, JP-8080, Jupiter-4, Prophet-5 and more — with quick narration before each performance.This is a performance-based recreation: I’m playing the parts, rebuilding the patches, and giving a quick intro to each track — then straight into the music.Accuracy note:Some originals are well-documented; others vary by source or studio method. Where a part is recreated on a closely related synth (or a plug-in), I’ve stated it clearly below.Watch the full video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eeRGPLkKNEgTina Turner — What’s Love Got To Do With It (1 min edit) Fender Rhodes + DX7 (flute) + Roland MKS-80 pads + Minimoog bass (played live to match the original line) + harmonica soloThe Prodigy — Poison (riff) Recreated on Roland JD-800 (JD-era Prodigy texture recreation)Depeche Mode — Just Can’t Get Enough (intro + verse 1) Roland Jupiter-4 for bass/lead + Korg Rhythm 55B style drumsUsher — Yeah! (riff) Nord Lead 3 recreation of the classic intro hookNightcrawlers — Push The Feeling On (track) TR-909 drums + 3x Korg M1 parts: sax lick, organ riff, and the string riff from the MK Mix vibe Prince — When Doves Cry (track) DX7 mallet sound + LM-1 style drum recreationD-Train — You’re The One For Me (track) Prophet-5 parts + LinnDrum drum recreationDarude — Sandstorm (riff) JP-8080 recreation of the classic synth string hookThe Prodigy — Charly (track) Alpha Juno lead + full backing recreationMouse on Mars — Future Dub (track) All parts recreated using JD-800 plug-in (Roland Cloud)Tina Turner — What’s Love Got To Do With It (full version) Full-length recreation using the same keyboard/synth setup as Track 1Chapters / timestamps0:00 Intro 0:24 Tina Turner — What’s Love Got To Do With It (1 min edit) 1:31 The Prodigy — Poison 1:57 Depeche Mode — Just Can’t Get Enough 2:46 Usher — Yeah! 3:02 Nightcrawlers — Push The Feeling On 3:53 Prince — When Doves Cry 4:29 D-Train — You’re The One For Me 5:58 Darude — Sandstorm 6:34 The Prodigy — Charly 7:11 Mouse on Mars — Future Dub 7:45 Tina Turner — What’s Love Got To Do With It (full version) 9:38 OutroThanks @SamB-z4r (YouTube) for engineering🔧 Work with Andy· Production, mixing & mastering: https://www.andywhitmore.com/ · Studio: https://greystokestudio.com/📲 Connect with Andy· YouTube: @AndyWhitmore · Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/ · Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndyWhitmoreMusic · TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583Support the showComment prompt: Which riff surprised you most — and which synth did you think it was?Support the show

Send us Fan MailIconic JD-800 riffs you know—Faithless, Prodigy, Depeche Mode, Prince, Genesis—plus hardware vs plug-in A/B comparisons and patches programmed from scratch.Take a tour through the punchy, glossy world of the Roland JD-800 with a stack of iconic riffs and signature hooks you’ve definitely heard before… but maybe didn’t realise were JD-800.You’ll hear Faithless, The Prodigy, Depeche Mode, Prince, Genesis—plus a few deeper cuts. For this episode I programmed most of the sounds from scratch (very few factory presets). My original JD-800 is working great, but the YES/NO buttons are dead, so I can’t easily tweak/save lots of edits on the hardware.To solve that, I built many parts using a JD-800 plug-in that sounds scarily close to the real thing. And where the track uses a factory preset (unedited), I play it on both so you can compare hardware vs plug-in.Question for you: Which riff surprised you most—and can you hear a difference in the A/B tests?🎧 More Synth Icons episodes:·       Hohner Clavinet D6 – Famous Riffs You Instantly Know·       Roland 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 Andy·       Production, mixing & mastering: https://www.andywhitmore.com/·       Studio: https://greystokestudio.com/ 📲 Connect with Andy·       YouTube: @AndyWhitmore·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndyWhitmoreMusic·       TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583Support the show

Send us Fan MailA fast countdown of the 11 most valuable synthesizers of all time — famous owners, iconic tracks, and the wild prices behind the GX-1, CS-80, Moog modular systems, Jupiter-8 and more.Welcome to the top 11 most valuable synths of all time. From the Yamaha CS-80 to the legendary Yamaha GX-1, this episode counts down the rarest, most iconic synthesizers ever made — the ones with the biggest reputations and the most stratospheric values.You’ll hear the famous owners, classic songs they’re associated with, and what makes each machine special — including the EMS Synthi AKS, Roland Jupiter-8, Moog Model 15, Analogue Solutions Colossus, Polyfusion System 2000, Moog System 55, Yamaha DX1, EMS Synthi 100, and the ultra-rare Emerson Moog Modular System.Chapters:·       Intro·       EMS Synthi AKS·       Roland Jupiter-8·       Moog Model 15·       Analogue Solutions Colossus·       Yamaha CS-80·       Polyfusion System 2000·       Moog System 55·       Yamaha DX1·       EMS Synthi 100·       Emerson Moog Modular System·       Yamaha GX-1·       Summary / Outro💥 YouTube: @AndyWhitmore 🧢 Website: andywhitmore.com 🎛 Studio: greystokestudio.comIf you enjoyed it, leave a comment or review — your comments are our oxygen.🎧 More Synth Icons episodes:·       Hohner Clavinet D6 – Famous Riffs You Instantly Know·       Roland 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 Andy·       Production, mixing & mastering: https://www.andywhitmore.com/·       Studio: https://greystokestudio.com/ 📲 Connect with Andy·       YouTube: @AndyWhitmore·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndyWhitmoreMusic·       TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583Support the show

Send us Fan MailA straight A/B test: iconic riffs played first on the Roland Cloud JD-800 plug-in, then on my real vintage JD-800—same parts, same context, no tricks. Can you hear a difference?Roland JD-800 plug-in vs real JD-800 hardware sound comparison. In this episode I do a proper A/B test: the Roland Cloud JD-800 versus the original vintage Roland JD-800 hardware.Here’s the format: for each track you’ll hear two quick clips—first the plug-in, then the real JD-800—using the same riff/lick and the same musical idea so you can judge the differences (or similarities) for yourself.The JD-800 is one of the most iconic early-90s digital synths: bright, “produced,” and instantly recognisable for aggressive leads, glassy keys, and expressive patches.Featured A/B riffs from:·       The Prodigy — “Voodoo People” (Wailing Guitar 15 / snarling riff)·       Depeche Mode — “In Your Room” (intro bass motif)·       Prince & The New Power Generation — “Damn U” (“Crystal Rhodes”)·       Prince & The New Power Generation — “7” (Iceman intro → weird FX)·       The Prodigy — “Their Law” (wailing guitar part)·       Genesis — “I Can’t Dance” (“Bruiser Tines”)Question for you: Which one fooled you? Which version do you actually prefer—plug-in or hardware? Leave your pick in the comments, and tell me what synth A/B test you want next. 🎧 More Synth Icons episodes:·       Hohner Clavinet D6 – Famous Riffs You Instantly Know·       Roland 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 Andy·       Production, mixing & mastering: https://www.andywhitmore.com/·       Studio: https://greystokestudio.com/ 📲 Connect with Andy·       YouTube: @AndyWhitmore·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndyWhitmoreMusic·       TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583Support the show

Send us Fan MailPure nostalgia and pure presets: the Korg M1 — one of the most recognisable keyboards of all time — and 21 famous parts you’ve definitely heard on records.This is the talky companion to my YouTube riffs video. In the video I reveal the song name + the preset before I play each part, so this isn’t a guessing game. It’s more like: here’s the sound, why it matters, and what to listen for.Important note: these are M1 recreations / M1-style parts. That doesn’t automatically mean the original record used only a Korg M1 — many tracks were layered with other synths, samplers and effects. The goal here is to spotlight the signature M1 character: Piano 16’, Organ 2, Choir, pads, and that famous Slap Bass.If you want a Part 3, tell me what to include: artist + track + the exact section you want recreated (timestamp appreciated).IntroBlack Box — I Don’t Know Anybody Else — I01 Piano 16' Robin S — Luv 4 Luv — I17 Organ 2 N-Joi — Anthem — I01 Piano 16' Sabrina Johnston — Peace — I01 Piano 16' Nightcrawlers — Surrender Your Love — I17 Organ 2 Kraze — The Party — I01 Piano 16' 49ers — Touch Me — I01 Piano 16' Sandra — Hiroshima — I00 Universe Tasmin Archer — Sleeping Satellite — I30 Lore Law & Order Theme — I46 Slap Bass Madonna — Vogue — I01 Piano 16' Aerosmith — Janie’s Got a Gun — I46 Slap Bass OMD — Sailing on the Seven Seas — I00 Universe (not confirmed) OMD — Pandora’s Box — I23 Choir OMD — Call My Name — I23 Choir Awesome 3 — Don’t Go — I01 Piano 16' Dream Frequency — Feel So Real — I01 Piano 16' M.A.N.I.C. — I’m Comin’ Hardcore — I01 Piano 16' Jaydee — Plastic Dreams — I17 Organ 2 Playahitty — The Summer Is Magic — I17 Organ 2 Whigfield — Gimmie Gimmie — I17 Organ 2SummaryA fast, talky companion to my YouTube riffs video: 21 instantly recognisable Korg M1-style hooks with the presets explained and called out up front. 🎧 More Synth Icons episodes:·       Hohner Clavinet D6 – Famous Riffs You Instantly Know·       Roland 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 Andy·       Production, mixing & mastering: https://www.andywhitmore.com/·       Studio: https://greystokestudio.com/ 📲 Connect with Andy·       YouTube: @AndyWhitmore·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndyWhitmoreMusic·       TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583Support the show

Send us Fan MailWatcher • Carpet Crawlers • Invisible Touch • Mama • Follow You Follow Me • I Can’t Dance — live-style JD-800 patch recreations + partsTony Banks used the Roland JD-800 throughout Genesis’ 1990s tours—here are my closest recreations of his live patches, with the parts transcribed and played in Tony’s live style across six iconic songs.Tony Banks’ Genesis JD-800 live tour patches recreated (1990s). In this episode, I recreate Tony Banks’ Roland JD-800 live patches as heard on Genesis’ big 90s tours—then I play the parts the way Tony performed them on stage.A lot of these lines began life in the studio on totally different instruments (Mellotron, Prophet-10, ARP 2600), but the live JD-800 versions have their own character: big, authoritative pads, punchy stabs, and that unmistakable 90s touring sheen.Technical note: I’m playing the parts on my JD-800, but what you’re hearing here is the Roland Cloud JD-800 plug-in. Also, my hardware JD-800 buttons aren’t behaving, so I can’t reliably save patches—everything you hear is my best “get it right in the moment” recreation.If you’re into Genesis keys, Tony Banks parts, and classic synth textures, you’ll enjoy this one. Tell me your favourite patch/part, and what Genesis/Tony Banks sound I should tackle next (song + section if possible).Chapters / TimestampsIntro Watcher of the Skies — Main string pad (studio origin: Mellotron) Carpet Crawlers — Main string pad (studio origin: Mellotron layer) Invisible Touch — Stabby keyboard (studio origin: Prophet-10) Mama — Main pad (studio origin: Prophet-10) Follow You Follow Me — Chorus lead riff (studio origin: ARP 2600) I Can’t Dance — “Bruiser Tines” Summary / What should I recreate next? Note on authenticity: Live rigs aren’t always about perfectly matching the studio source—they’re about making the part translate through a PA, night after night. This episode focuses specifically on the live JD-800 vibe.🎧 More Synth Icons episodes:·       Hohner Clavinet D6 – Famous Riffs You Instantly Know·       Roland 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 Andy·       Production, mixing & mastering: https://www.andywhitmore.com/·       Studio: https://greystokestudio.com/ 📲 Connect with Andy·       YouTube: @AndyWhitmore·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndyWhitmoreMusic·       TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Minimoog Model D is one of the most recognisable synth sounds ever recorded — from funk basslines to prog leads and classic pop hooks. In this episode, I’m doing a straight-up A/B comparison: a Vintage Minimoog Model D versus the 2016 Reissue, playing 21 famous riffs, leads, basslines, and effects back-to-back so you can hear what’s changed… and what hasn’t.To keep these riffs true to the records, I’m using light, “record-style” effects where needed (chorus/delay/reverb), but the core sound is always the Minimoog. Both synths are treated the same, so the comparison stays fair.FormatEach riff is played on both Model Ds (quick-fire, short, and punchy).Each chapter is labelled Definitely (documented Minimoog) or Likely (strongly associated / commonly credited as Moog/Minimoog).Your call: which one wins — Vintage or Reissue?DefinitelyIntroParliament — Flash Light (Bass)Rush — Tom Sawyer (Intro/Bass) — BONUS (originally Oberheim OB-X era)Pink Floyd — Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Lead)DEVO — Smart Patrol / Mr. DNA (Effects)Michael Jackson — Rock With You (Lead)LikelyMadonna — Holiday (Lead Line)Madonna — Holiday (Bass)Rick Wakeman — Catherine of Aragon (Bass Melody)Dr. Dre — Nuthin’ But a ‘G’ Thang (Lead)D-Train — You’re The One For Me (Bass)Madonna — Borderline (Lead Line)Madonna — Borderline (Bass)Gary Numan — Are “Friends” Electric? (Theme)Gary Numan — Are “Friends” Electric? (Lead Line)Michael Jackson — Workin’ Day and Night (Bass)Michael Jackson — Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough (Bass)Chaka Khan — We Can Work It Out (Bass)Barclay James Harvest — Victims of Circumstance (Lead)Stevie Wonder — I Wish (Bass)Stevie Wonder — Isn’t She Lovely (Bass)Stevie Wonder — That Girl (Bass)OutroIf you enjoy these quick-fire, famous-riff shootouts, check out my other classics (M1, D-50, CS-80, DX7, Prophet, Jupiter series and more) — and tell me which synth you want next. 🎧 More Synth Icons episodes:·       Hohner Clavinet D6 – Famous Riffs You Instantly Know·       Roland 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 Andy·       Production, mixing & mastering: https://www.andywhitmore.com/·       Studio: https://greystokestudio.com/ 📲 Connect with Andy·       YouTube: @AndyWhitmore·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndyWhitmoreMusic·       TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583Support the show

Send us Fan MailYamaha CS-80 — 28 Famous Riffs You Know (But Didn’t Know Were CS-80)The Yamaha CS-80 is one of the most expressive analog synthesizers ever made — and its sound is hiding in plain sight across classic pop, rock, TV themes, and film scores.In this episode, I’m playing 28 famous riffs you definitely know, all recreated on the Yamaha CS-80. From lush string pads and bold brass lines to flute-style leads and expressive glides, this is a tour of just how wide-ranging — and musical — the CS-80 really is.All parts are played on the CS-80 itself, using light, record-style effects where needed to match the original vibe. Use the chapter markers to jump between songs, and listen closely to how often this synth shows up in places you might not expect.Intro Kate Bush – “Babooshka” Intro Lead Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder – “Ebony and Ivory” Lead Synth Doctor Who (Peter Howell, 1980s) Signature Sting Doctor Who (Peter Howell, 1980s) Theme Bass Toto – “Takin’ It Back” Sine Glissando Pad Toto – “Africa” Brass Pad Toto – “Rosanna” Brass Pad ELO – “Time / Prologue” String Intro Genesis – “Behind the Lines” Intro Brass (may have been Quadra) 10cc – “Tokyo” String Pad 10cc – “Tokyo” Flute Line ELO – “Twilight” Brass Line Michael Jackson – “Human Nature” Brass Pad Paul McCartney – “Wonderful Xmas Time” Middle 8 Lick Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder – “Ebony and Ivory” Intro Brass Kate Bush – “Babooshka” Flute Glide 10cc – “Dreadlock Holiday” Lead Line 10cc – “For You and I” String Pad ELO – “Yours Truly, 2095” Flute Line Quincy Jones – “Betcha’ Wouldn’t Hurt Me” Lead Synth Michael Jackson – “Billie Jean” String Part 10cc – “For You and I” Flute Line Bruce Springsteen – “Born in the USA” Intro Synth Chordal Melody Prefab Sprout – “If You Don’t Love Me” Intro Brass Genesis – “Duchess” String Glide Genesis – “Duchess” Pluck Line Genesis – “Turn It On Again” Brass Line Paul McCartney – “Wonderful Xmas Time” CS-80 Solo Outro & SummaryQuestions for you:Which riff did you recognise instantly?Which one surprised you the most?And which synth should I cover next?If you enjoy these quick-fire famous riff episodes, check out my other synth specials and let me know what you’d like to hear next.🎧 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.comSupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn this Synth Icons episode, Andy Whitmore powers up the legendary Roland Jupiter-8 to uncover 20 hidden 80s synth gems. From shimmering pads and string intros to bold brass, sequences and moody bass lines, every sound you hear comes straight from Andy’s own Jupiter-8 – no plugins, no emulations, just authentic analogue.🎧 Riffs & tracks featured:Queen – I Want to Break Free (strings intro, solo + sequence stabs)Howard Jones – What Is Love? (brass & synth solo)Duran Duran – Save a Prayer (sequence and lead lines)Prince – 1999 (Jupiter-8 brass intro)Simple Minds – Don’t You (Forget About Me) (brass lick)Michael Jackson – Thriller (intro pad)Pet Shop Boys – West End Girls (strings + bass)Tears for Fears – Mad World (bass intro & organ part)Tears for Fears – Pale Shelter (bass intro)Tears for Fears – Everybody Wants to Rule the World (main pad)Each part is played note-for-note from the original recordings, showing why the Jupiter-8 became one of the most loved polysynths of the 80s.🎹 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)Yamaha DX7, Prophet-5 and more classic synth deep-dives✏️ 1-to-1 lessons & mentoring If you want one-to-one lessons on how to program or produce in Logic Pro – or you’d like help programming synths, analogue or VST – head over to Andy’s website and get in touch.📲 Connect with AndyYouTube: @AndyWhitmoreInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndyWhitmoreMusicTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583If you enjoy this Jupiter-8 special, follow the Synth Icons podcast, leave a rating or review, and let Andy know which synth – or which artist – you’d like to hear next.Support the show

Send us Fan MailThe Roland Juno-106 has been quietly sneaking onto hit records for decades. In this Synth Icon episode, I put it front and centre and show you why it became a true studio workhorse.I’ll play you 15 famous basslines, pads and leads from artists like Underworld, Daft Punk, Madonna, Tame Impala, The Weeknd, Com Truise, Kyle Dixon & Michael Stein (Stranger Things) and more – all recreated live on my Juno-106 in the studio. No samples, no stems, just the real hardware with some chorus and FX.Along the way we talk about why the 106 keeps turning up on records, how producers layer it with other Junos and synths, and what makes its chorus, filter and envelopes so addictive.Riffs featured in this episode (in order):·  The Weeknd – Blinding Lights·  Underworld – Born Slippy (Nuxx) Part A·  Underworld – Born Slippy (Nuxx) Part B·  Daft Punk – Around the World·  Stranger Things – Kids·  Daft Punk – Voyager·  Charlie Puth – BOY·  Tame Impala – Nangs·  808 State – Pacific State·  Dr. Alban – No Coke·  Com Truise – Memory·  Talk Talk – It’s My Life·  Daft Punk – Rollin’ & Scratchin’·  Madonna – Ray of Light·  Tame Impala – Eventually Listen with headphones if you can – there’s a lot of chorus movement, filter detail and low-end weight that phone speakers won’t give you.Tell me in the comments / reviews:Which Juno-106 riff surprised you most?Which synth should I feature next in the Synth Icon series – Juno-60, JD-800, DX7, M1… or something weirder?🎧 Watch the live performance video on YouTube: search for “The Juno-106 Hit Machine | 15 Iconic Riffs – Andy Whitmore” - https://youtu.be/KzA9ZHBn06M🔗 For more synth demos, recreations and deep dives, check out my YouTube channel and socials in the show notes - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0Dj_f71KJlNyPbuR4efYpxQXUtmRuX5B&si=voZg2MznmUrowl11🎧 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.comSupport the show

Send us Fan MailIn this Synth Icons episode, Andy Whitmore dives into the digital, glassy world of the Roland D-50 – with 20 iconic riffs you definitely know, but maybe never realised were D-50.Every sound in this episode comes from a real D-50, using classic factory presets like Pizzagogo, DigitalNativeDance, Staccato Heaven, Glass Voices, Metal Harp, Cathedral/pipe organs, Shakuhachi, Griitttarr and more. No other synths, no samples – just the D-50 doing what it does best.🎧 Tracks & sounds featured include:Michael Jackson – Man in the Mirror (I-84 Afterthought)Enya – Orinoco Flow (I-44 Pizzagogo)Eric Clapton – Bad Love (I-77 O K Chorale)Gary Numan – America (I-37 Soundtrack)Star Trek: The Next Generation – Season 1 theme / OST (I-51 Glass Voices)Paula Abdul – Straight Up (I-15 Horn Section)Christopher Cross – Sailing (I-43 Basin Strat Blues)Taylor Dayne – Tell It to My Heart (I-15 Horn Section)George Michael – Faith (I-38 Cathedral Organ)Mica Paris – My One Temptation (I-15 Horn Section)Phil Collins – Another Day in Paradise (I-12 Metal Harp)Bananarama – Love in the First Degree (I-15 Horn Section)Mr. President – Coco Jamboo (I-16 Living Calliope)Boy Meets Girl – Waiting for a Star to Fall (I-21 DigitalNativeDance)Sabrina – Boys Boys Boys (I-15 Horn Section)Spagna – Call Me (I-15 Horn Section)George Michael – Father Figure (I-66 Shakuhachi)Pink Floyd – Run Like Hell (I-26 Griitttarr – reimagined on D-50)Michael Jackson – Dirty Diana (I-21 DigitalNativeDance)Michael Cooper – Shoop Shoop (Never Stop Givin’ You Love) (I-61 Staccato Heaven)Plus preset demos: Intruder FX and Staccato HeavenExpect plenty of “wait… that’s a D-50?!” moments as these factory patches pop up in huge pop, rock and TV themes from the late 80s and early 90s.🎹 More Synth Icons episodes:Korg M1 – Famous Riffs You Know (But Didn’t Realise Were M1)Sequential Prophet-5 – Famous Riffs You Instantly KnowRoland Jupiter-8 & Jupiter-4 – Hidden 80s Synth GemsHohner Clavinet D6 – Famous Riffs You Instantly KnowCS-80 / Vangelis sounds and Yamaha DX7 specials✏️ 1-to-1 lessons & synth help If you want one-to-one lessons on how to program or produce in Logic Pro – or you’d like help programming synths (hardware or analogue-style VSTs) – head over to Andy’s website and get in touch.📲Connect with me:🌐 Website → https://greystokestudio.com/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AndyWhitmore👍 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/AndyWhitmoreMusic𝕏 X → https://twitter.com/andywhitmore🎵 TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583If you enjoy this D-50 special, follow the Synth Icons podcast, leave a rating or review, and let Andy know which synth – or which artist – you’d like to hear next.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this Synth Icons episode, Andy Whitmore fires up the real Yamaha CS-80 to recreate some of Vangelis’ most iconic moments – this time with the full effects chain rebuilt. Big reverbs, delays and chorus bring the CS-80 right back into that huge, cinematic Blade Runner / Chariots of Fire space.Across the episode you’ll hear eight classic Vangelis riffs, all played on an original CS-80, focusing on brass, strings, flutes and pads – with no soft synths and no emulations, just pure vintage hardware.🎧 Riffs featured:Vangelis – Chariots of Fire – Brass melodyVangelis – Blade Runner – Brass lineVangelis – Blade Runner – String padJon & Vangelis – I Hear You Now – Main themeVangelis – Chariots of Fire – Brass lickVangelis – To the Unknown Man – Intro melodyVangelis – Blade Runner – Flute intro lineVangelis – Blade Runner – Brass line (no bass)Expect long, evolving notes, expressive vibrato and that unmistakable CS-80 warmth, all swimming in reverb and delay just like the original recordings.🎹 More Synth Icons episodes:Korg M1 – Famous Riffs You Know (But Didn’t Realise Were M1)Yamaha DX7 – Classic 80s Riffs & PresetsRoland Jupiter-4 & Jupiter-8 – Hidden 80s Synth GemsSequential Prophet-5 – Famous Riffs You Instantly KnowHohner Clavinet D6 – Famous Riffs You Instantly KnowRoland D-50 – Iconic Riffs You Know (But Didn’t Know Were D-50)✏️ 1-to-1 lessons & synth help If you want one-to-one lessons on how to program or produce in Logic Pro – or you’d like help programming synths (hardware or analogue-style VSTs) – head over to Andy’s website and get in touch.📲Connect with me:🌐 Website → https://greystokestudio.com/📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/📺 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AndyWhitmore👍 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/AndyWhitmoreMusic𝕏 X → https://twitter.com/andywhitmore🎵 TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583If you enjoy this CS-80 / Vangelis special, follow the Synth Icons podcast, leave a rating or review, and let Andy know which Vangelis moment, which CS-80 sound, or which synth you’d like to hear next.Support the show

Send us Fan MailPaste this into the main description box:In this Synth Icons episode, Andy Whitmore puts the Sequential Prophet-5 Rev 3.2 through its paces with a stack of famous riffs – from moody pads to punchy bass lines and full-on synth leads.You’ll hear classic parts from Radiohead, D Train, Cameo, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Phil Collins, Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Daryl Hall & John Oates – all played on Andy’s own Prophet-5, with no other synths in the chain. The episode finishes with a fuller Prophet-5 recreation of “You’re the One for Me” by D Train.Riffs & SectionsRadiohead – Everything In Its Right Place (main riff)The Cars – Let’s Go (intro melody)Talking Heads – This Must Be the Place (flute-style lead)Phil Collins – In the Air Tonight (Prophet-5 pad)Pink Floyd – Run Like Hell (driving synth line)Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Relax (bass drops & brass licks)D Train – You’re the One for Me (bass, lead, extra synth parts, bass drops & organ-style solo)Cameo – She’s Strange (moody Prophet-5 lines)Daryl Hall & John Oates – I Can’t Go for That (No Can Do) (filter swell, main riff & flute lick)D Train – You’re the One for Me (Prophet-5 song recreation)🎧 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/@andywhitmore9583If you enjoy this Prophet-5 special, follow the Synth Icons podcast, leave a rating or review, and let Andy know which synth – or which artist – you’d like to hear next.Support the show

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Synth Icons, we funk things up with one of the most instantly recognisable keyboards in music history — the Hohner Clavinet D6.With its sharp, percussive tone and rhythm guitar-like attack, the Clavinet became a cornerstone of funk, soul and rock throughout the 70s and early 80s. I recreate 12 classic riffs that defined its legendary sound — all played on a real Clavinet D6, no software, no emulations.🎧 Featured riffs include:Stevie Wonder – SuperstitionStevie Wonder – Higher GroundThe Gap Band – Oops Upside Your HeadBob Marley – Could You Be LovedKool & The Gang – Jungle BoogieLed Zeppelin – Trampled Under FootThe Commodores – Machine GunThe Meters – Just Kissed My BabySteely Dan – Kid CharlemagneBilly Preston – Outa-Space …and more!From Motown to rock arenas, reggae to jazz fusion — this keyboard changed groove music forever. If you love funk history, vintage keyboards and iconic riffs, this episode is for you. 🎹🔥🎛️ Work with me (production, mixing & mastering): https://www.andywhitmore.com🔗 Connect with Andy Whitmore Website: https://greystokestudio.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@AndyWhitmore Instagram: https://instagram.com/andywhitmore2014 Facebook: https://facebook.com/AndyWhitmoreMusic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583#HohnerClavinet #ClavinetD6 #FunkRiffs #VintageKeys #StevieWonder #Superstition #KeyboardLegends #FunkMusic #SynthIcons #MusicPodcastSupport the show

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

Send us Fan MailThe Korg M1 is one of the most iconic keyboards ever made — the sound of late-’80s and early-’90s pop, dance, and film music. In this episode of Synth Icons, producer and synth collector Andy Whitmore recreates 13 legendary riffs that defined the era.From the unmistakable Piano 16’ and Universe sounds to classic hits by House, Madonna, Inner City, and Pet Shop Boys, you’ll instantly recognise how the M1 shaped the sound of a generation.Every riff is performed on the original hardware — no samples, no emulations — giving you the real sound of the synth that changed everything.👉 Follow for more classic synth deep-dives, blind tests, and studio stories from @AndyWhitmore. 🎹 Watch the full video version on YouTube → @AndyWhitmore🎧 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

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

Send us Fan Mail🎧 Can you tell the difference between the legendary Yamaha CS-80 and today’s best software emulations?In this blind test, I compare the real CS-80 with recreations from Arturia, Softube, Cherry Audio, and XILS Lab — and the results might surprise you! 🎹You’ll hear iconic sounds made famous by Vangelis, Michael Jackson, Toto, and even Doctor Who, but only one of them is the true analog hardware. Play along, make your guesses, and see if your ears can spot the genuine CS-80 among the plugins.👉 Subscribe for more synth deep-dives, blind tests, and behind-the-scenes stories from the studio.🎹 Watch the full video version on YouTube → @AndyWhitmore🎧 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/@andywhitmore9583Support the show