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logic-ot@yahoogroups.com wrote:

> Original Message:
>    Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2002 09:26:58 -0800
>    From: Kevin McNair <kevinmcnair@...>
> Subject: Re: Name that synth
>
> 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.
>

http://www.sonicstate.com/synth/index.cfm has more analog and old stuff combined
with new stuff than any other online place I've found.

For discussion try
http://www.synthzone.com/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi?action=intro&BypassCookie=true
where there's currently an analog synth discussion (among a bazillion other
things).

Also, you might check back issues of Keyboard magazine for interviews with
various players who might tip you off as to what they used on a given tune.
However, that won't tip you off to their "secrets" in programming, and half the
time, I think cats lie or can't remember what the hell they did anyway, it's
just some weirdassed patch they saved, so rotsaruck...  :)  Some things just
can't be emulated too well either, like a Mini-Moog with a ribbon controller.
Having a sample of a sound is a tiny portion of the battle, the real challenge
is in the behavior of the patch/ax.

Regards,
...z


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Or take a look at http://www.synthmuseum.com

It features artists that played certain synths as well as production 
dates for the synths.