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Re: [L-OT] Name that synth

2002-03-09 by Dennis Gunn

>I was wondering if any of you knew of a list or group that might discuss
>what synths made signature, milestone or distinctive sounds that have been
>on hit records. I do programming and production for a 80's copy band and I
>try to copy the synth timbres of new wave and funk tunes as closely as I
>can, but I'm not always sure of the source I'm trying to emulate. Besides
>having a number of modules, I've also invested in a number of 80's style
>VSTi's like Pro52, PPG Wave, FM7 (and of course EXS24 w/ Xtreme Analog, and
>I'm really anxious to get ES2). With these resources I think I can nail a
>sound if I have an idea where it they came from. Any advice how to determine
>the source of synth sounds or on doing 80's style synth production would be
>appreciated.
>Thanks,
>Kevin

You probably know much more about the topic than me so I doubt if I 
can give you any information but I bet you would get a lot more 
answers if you would list artists and song titles you are trying to 
find out about.

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