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Synth Icons with Andy Whitmore
🎹 Synth Icons is the podcast where legendary keyboards come back to life. Hosted by producer and synth expert Andy Whitmore, each episode dives into the world’s most iconic synthesizers — from the lush analog power of the Yamaha CS-80, to the digital sparkle of the DX7, to the unmistakable sounds of the Korg M1.
Andy recreates famous riffs, compares hardware to modern software emulations, and reveals the stories, sounds, and production secrets behind the instruments that shaped pop, film, and electronic music.
If you're a synth enthusiast, a producer, or just love classic hits, Synth Icons lets you hear the legends for yourself.
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Synth Icons with Andy Whitmore
20 Greatest Michael Jackson Keyboard Parts — CS-80, DX7 & More
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In this episode, I recreate 20 of the greatest keyboard and synth parts from Michael Jackson songs, performed on original vintage synthesizers and keyboards associated with those classic recordings.
From the analogue warmth of the Minimoog, Yamaha CS-80 and Roland Jupiter-8, to the digital sounds of the Yamaha DX7, Roland D-50 and Korg M1, this episode follows the evolution of Michael Jackson’s iconic keyboard production across Off The Wall, Thriller, Bad and Dangerous.
Featured tracks include Billie Jean, Thriller, Human Nature, Beat It, Rock With You, Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough, Remember The Time, Dirty Diana, Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’, P.Y.T., Man in the Mirror and more.
All parts were recreated and performed using original hardware synthesizers and keyboards from my studio collection.
Featured synthesizers and keyboards include the Yamaha CS-80, Minimoog Model D, Roland Jupiter-4, Roland Jupiter-8, Yamaha DX7, Roland D-50, Korg M1, Oberheim Xpander, Rhodes piano, Steinway Model O grand piano and more.
Featured tracks include:
Remember The Time
Human Nature
Speed Demon
Billie Jean
Thriller
Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough
Rock With You
Dirty Diana
Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’
Beat It
Another Part of Me
P.Y.T.
Baby Be Mine
Workin’ Day and Night
I Can’t Help It
Man in the Mirror
The Girl Is Mine
Will You Be There
She’s Out of My Life
The Lady in My Life
Buzzsprout Episode Subtitle
20 iconic Michael Jackson keyboard and synth parts recreated on original vintage gear
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Michael Jackson, synths, synthesizers, keyboards, CS-80, DX7, Minimoog, D-50, Korg M1, Jupiter-8, Rhodes, Thriller, Bad, Dangerous, Off The Wall, vintage synths, keyboard player, synth riffs, music production
Played, recorded and recreated by Andy Whitmore at Greystoke Studio.
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In this episode, I recreate 20 of the greatest keyboard and scent parts in the Michael Jackson songs performed on the original vintage synthesizers and keyboards associated with the recording. From the analog warmth of the mini moe, Yamaha CS80 and Roland Jupiter 8 to the digital sounds of the Yamaha DX7 and the Roland D50. This episode follows the evolution of Michael Jackson's iconic keyboard production across the off-the-wall Thriller Bad and Dangerous. Featured tracks include Billy Jean, Thriller, Human Nature Beat It, Rock With You, Don't Stop Till You Get Enough, and many others. All parts were recreated and performed on the original hardware as used by Michael Jackson back in the day. Remember the time. Yamaha CS80, Yamaha DX7, Roland Jupiter 8, Minimogue Model DM. Yamaha D at seven, Rolling Jupiter eight. Billy Jean, Yamaha TS eight, minimode model D. Rolling Tube to eight, Rolling Tube to four, Mini Mode Model D, Fender Rhodes. Beat it. Another part of me, Yamaha DX seven. Yamaha CS eighty, Roland Jupiter eight, Minnie Mogue Model D, Fender Roads. Mini Mogue Model D, Steinway Grand Piano Model O. I can't help it. Minnie Mogue Model D, Defender Rhodes Man in the Mirror, Roland D fifty. Fender Rhodes, Steinway Grand Piano Model O you be there Yamaha DX Seven. She's out of my life. Fenderodes. The Lady in my life. Yamaha CS eighty, Roland Jupiter eight, Minnie Mogue Model D, Fender Rhodes. Thanks for this one, and I'll see you soon.