I approach building my synth arrangements as if I were piecing together a frequency-based puzzle. Not only do they sound great, but they also play wonderfully, especially when combined with any of the Arturia Keylab controllers, which I was able to check out at the recent NAMM show. Several other components to the V Collection - including the Fairlight CMI and Synclavier are excellent choices when hoping to recreate the textures and tones of synthesizers from the 1980s. While those sounds (especially the piano) eventually became overused and dated, if that’s the aesthetic you’re going for, look no further than Arturia’s emulation. The original Yamaha DX7 brought the glassy, bright tones of FM synthesis to the mainstream, used in productions by A-ha, Whitney Houston, and many more. The expressive, evolving pads of the Arturia CS-80 V are featured prominently on many of the 80s-inspired productions that I’ve worked on recently. While the Yamaha CS-80 was released in 1976, it was used on many important recordings in the 80s - notably in Vangelis’ score for Blade Runner. The rich pads, the intuitive arpeggiator, and the ethereal leads - all the qualities that made the original one of the most widely used synthesizers of the 1980s are recreated to near-perfection. While the V Collection (now up to version 6) can absolutely be used on more modern-sounding productions, I’ve found it to be especially effective for creating music with a bit of a retro vibe.Īrturia’s emulation of the Roland Jupiter 8 is stunning.
If you’re looking for plugin versions of vintage synthesizers, this is the most comprehensive and authentic collection of virtual instruments I’ve used. Virtual Instruments The Arturia V Collection Here are some of the virtual instruments and plugin processors I used to do so, with insight as to how I used them. On an album I recently produced for SIGNALS, I was tasked with nailing the 80s aesthetic, while maintaining the punch and presence common to modern mixes. From the prominent and multi-layered synthesizers, to the punchy electronic drum sounds, today’s music listeners love the sounds that were common to popular music in the decade of decadence.
Got To Give It Up (pt.The 1980s are in style, again. That’s Where The Happy People Go – Trammps – 1976. TSOP – MFSB featuring the Three Degrees – 1974. I Found Love (Now That I Found You) – Love & Kisses – 1977. Ask Me – Ecstasy, Passion & Pain – 1974. Feels Like I’m In Love – Kelly Marie – 1981. You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) – Sylvester – 1978. Doing It To Death – Fred Wesley & J.B.’s (James Brown) – 1973. San Francisco (medley) – Village People – 1977. Rock The Boat – Hues Corporation – 1974. Let’s Groove – Earth Wind & Fire – 1981. It’s Raining Men – Weather Girls – 1982. More, More, More – Andrea True Connection – 1976. Date With The Rain – Eddie Kendricks – 1972. Zing Went The Strings Of My Heart – Trammps – 1972. Let’s Start II Dance Again – Bohannon – 1981. 
You’re The One For Me – “D” Train – 1981. Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now – McFadden & Whitehead – 1979. Where Do We Go From Here – Trammps – 1974. It Only Takes A Minute – Tavares – 1975. I Love The Night Life-(Disco ‘Round) – Alicia Bridges – 1978. Bad Luck – Harold Melvin & Bluenotes – 1975. Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love – Barry White – 1974. I’ll Always Love My Mama – Intruders – 1973. The Love I Lost – Harold Melvin & Bluenotes – 1973. There But For The Grace Of God – Machine – 1979. So Many Men, So Little Time – Miquel Brown – 1983. White Lines (Don’t Do It) – Grandmaster Flash – 1983. Never Can Say Goodbye – Gloria Gaynor – 1974. Turn The Beat Around – Vicki Sue Robinson – 1976. Boogie Oogie Oogie – A Taste Of Honey – 1978. 
Let’s All Chant – Michael Zager Band – 1978. Heaven Must Have Sent You – Bonnie Pointer – 1979. Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson – 1979. Rapper’s Delight – Sugarhill Gang – 1979. Double Dutch Bus – Frankie Smith – 1981. Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel – Tavares – 1976. Don’t Leave Me This Way – Thelma Houston – 1976. Babe We’re Gonna Love Tonight – Lime – 1982. I’m So Excited – Pointer Sisters – 1982. Love To Love You Baby – Donna Summer – 1975. Get Up…I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine – James Brown – 1970. Born To Be Alive – Patrick Hernandez – 1979. Una lista di 100 brani da cui prendere spunto per conoscere meglio la disco music di quegli anni. Una classifica delle 100 canzoni più belle degli anni 70/80 da ballare e programmate da Radio Nostalgia.
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