John Bonham Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 "For a while, it seemed like the '80s was the decade that music revivalists had chosen to ignore. Conventional wisdom had it that its records were typified by overblown production and digital sounds, but all of a sudden, guitars are out and synths are back in.The likes of La Roux, Ladyhawke and Empire Of The Sun have all released albums that sound like they could have been released 25 years ago. Even Spandau Ballet have made a comeback.In celebration, MusicRadar presents a rundown of the machines that gave us the sounds that defined a decade. If you want to take your music back to the '80s, these are the instruments (whether in real or software form) that you need to seek out."Music videos of each of the following synths are embedded in the article.10. Oberheim DX/DMX Drum Machine9. Roland D-50 Synthesizer8. PPG Wave 2.2/2.3 Synthesizers7. New England Digital Synclavier6. Roland Jupiter-8 Synthesizer5. Ensoniq Mirage 4. Yamaha DX7 Synthesizer3. Fairlight CMI2. E-MU Systems Emulator1. Linn Electronics LM-1 Drum Computerhttp://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/10-syn...-the-80s-213447 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KetchupNotMayo Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lithium Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 What's the matter with synths? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Use Your Delusion 1 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bonham Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) The '80s were great and all, but I'm a fan of the 2000 model. Edited July 17, 2009 by bonhamfan1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlslash Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin' Jack Flash Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 The '80s were great and all, but I'm a fan of the 2000 model.That is one sexy answering machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SofaKingWhat Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) Edited July 17, 2009 by SofaKingWhat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONEZY Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 What's the matter with synths?Everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin' Jack Flash Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) What's the matter with synths?Everything! Edited July 17, 2009 by Jumpin' Jack Flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 What's the matter with synths?Everything!If it wasn't for synth, we wouldn't have seen bands like Kraftwerk or The Human League. I agree it was over-used in the '80s, but it gave birth to a lot of great music as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightningBolt Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Sorry, I'm a novice when it comes to synths, but I'm pretty sure it's synth at the beginning of "Jump" from Van Halen. That one made the list, didn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Eyes Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 What's the matter with synths?Everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artfromtex Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 (edited) it's not the tool, it's how you use it."Everybody....conference room in five minutes." Edited July 17, 2009 by artfromtex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr9409 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 November Rain orchestra was all synth. Same with Live And Let Die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthisriver Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 November Rain orchestra was all synth. Same with Live And Let Die.I feel like such a fag for saying this, but don't forget about that synth line in Paradise City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr9409 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 November Rain orchestra was all synth. Same with Live And Let Die.I feel like such a fag for saying this, but don't forget about that synth line in Paradise City. Oh ya I forgot. Thanks for reminding me I think I'll go cry now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keef Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Greatest synth player of all time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becket Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YnqtKXdw7o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChineseDemocracy2004 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Did Geddy Lee from Rush ever use any of that equipment on that list, he's got some cool synth spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindray08 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 oh yeah. pitman had a jupiter8 and played a dx7 in japan.funky shit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artfromtex Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 lest we not forgot one of the first!Pete Townshend explaining "Won't Get Fooled Again": Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkdrummer Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Kraftwerk masters of the Synth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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