Roland JD-800: Iconic Riffs You Know (But Didn’t Know Were JD-800) - Remastered

Genesis: Tony Banks’ JD-800 Live Patches Recreated (90s Tour Sounds)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529875/fan_mail/new] Watcher • Carpet Crawlers • Invisible Touch • Mama • Follow You Follow Me • I Can’t Dance — live-style JD-800 patch recreations + parts Tony 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 / Timestamps Intro  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/ [https://www.andywhitmore.com/] ·       Studio: https://greystokestudio.com/ [https://greystokestudio.com/]   📲 Connect with Andy ·       YouTube: @AndyWhitmore [https://youtube.com/@AndyWhitmore] ·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/ [https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/] ·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndyWhitmoreMusic [https://www.facebook.com/AndyWhitmoreMusic] ·       TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583 [https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529875/support]

13 Famous Hoover Riffs You Know Instantly! - Remastered

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529875/fan_mail/new] Andy 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 – Dominator T99 – Anasthasia The Prodigy – Charly Baby D – Come Into My World DJ Seduction – Come On Mundo Muzique – Acid Pandemonium X Certificate – Rising 2 The Bass Plexus – Cactus Rhythm Nasty 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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529875/support]

Korg M1: 21 Iconic Riffs You Know (But Forgot Existed!) - Remastered

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529875/fan_mail/new] Pure 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). Intro Black 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 2 Summary A 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/ [https://www.andywhitmore.com/] ·       Studio: https://greystokestudio.com/ [https://greystokestudio.com/]   📲 Connect with Andy ·       YouTube: @AndyWhitmore [https://youtube.com/@AndyWhitmore] ·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/ [https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/] ·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndyWhitmoreMusic [https://www.facebook.com/AndyWhitmoreMusic] ·       TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583 [https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529875/support]

Yamaha CS-40M – 9 Famous Songs, 27 Classic Synth Parts - Remastered

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529875/fan_mail/new] Andy 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 episode Classic 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-40M Featured artists include The Stranglers, Duran Duran, Ultravox, Simple Minds, Landscape, Section 25, Bill Nelson and Our Daughter’s Wedding. Parts recreated Landscape – 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 parts Listen / watch more For more synth breakdowns, famous riff recreations and classic keyboard content, visit Andy Whitmore online. Andy Whitmore: https://www.andywhitmore.com/ [https://www.andywhitmore.com/] Greystoke Studio: https://greystokestudio.com/ [https://greystokestudio.com/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AndyWhitmore [https://www.youtube.com/@AndyWhitmore] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/ [https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/] TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583 [https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583] Support the show If 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 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529875/support]

Roland JD-800: Iconic Riffs You Know (But Didn’t Know Were JD-800) - Remastered

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529875/fan_mail/new] Iconic 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/ [https://www.andywhitmore.com/] ·       Studio: https://greystokestudio.com/ [https://greystokestudio.com/]   📲 Connect with Andy ·       YouTube: @AndyWhitmore [https://youtube.com/@AndyWhitmore] ·       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/ [https://www.instagram.com/andywhitmore2014/] ·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AndyWhitmoreMusic [https://www.facebook.com/AndyWhitmoreMusic] ·       TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583 [https://www.tiktok.com/@andywhitmore9583] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2529875/support]