The Logic Off Topic list

Dennis Gunn, et al.,
Fair enough! I'll name a few that I've already struggled with, and a few
that are on the back burner:
Relax -- Frankie Goes to Hollywood (especially the "eeooww" climb up)
Grooveline -- Heatwave (pulsing intro)
Let It Whip -- Dazz Band (intro sweep)
Don't You Want Me -- Human League
Funkytown -- Lipps Inc. (Some of our stuff goes back to the 70's as well)
She Blinded Me w/Science -- Thomas Dolby
Word Up -- Cameo
I Just Can't Get Enough -- Depeche Mode
stuff by Madonna, Midnight Star, George Clinton or in the works

If anyone has a clue as to the original sound sources, that would be cool. I
would especially like tips on which VSTi's or modern synths are good at
emulating these particular sounds, or any signature sounds that would be
useful in 80's style production. For example, someone emailed me to say that
they thought Roland synths were one of the keys to the 80's sound. I would
like to know which virtual or hardware synths are good at getting that
sound. Frankly, I think this info would be useful to any musician who does
cover-band work or wants to add a retro feel to their own stuff.
Thanks again,
Kevin

> Subject: Re: Name that synth
> 
>> 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.
> 
> 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.