Prophet-5 Famous Riffs | Radiohead, D Train, Cameo & More!

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Take a tour of the legendary Sequential Prophet-5 with a stack of famous riffs – from Radiohead and D Train to Cameo, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Phil Collins, Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Hall & Oates.
All sounds are played on my Prophet-5, with no other synths."

Time Stamps: Time Artist Track
Time Stamps: Time Artist Track
00:00 Intro
00:36 Radiohead - Everything In Its Right Place - Main Riff
01:04 The Cars - Let’s Go - Intro Melody Riff
01:23 Talking Heads - This Must Be the Place - Flute Sound
01:44 Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight - Prophet 5 Pad
02:11 Pink Floyd - Run Like Hell - Synth Solo
02:58 Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax - Bass Drop & Brass Lick
03:17 Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax - Middle 8 Bass Drop
03:40 D Train - You’re the One for Me - Bass
03:51 D Train - You’re the One for Me - Main Lead Riff
04:08 D Train - You’re the One for Me - First Synth Part
04:16 D Train - You’re the One for Me - Second Synth Part
04:30 D Train - You’re the One for Me - Bass Drop
04:46 D Train - You’re the One for Me - Synth Organ Solo
05:27 Cameo - She’s Strange - Moody Synth
06:02 Cameo - She’s Strange - 2nd Synth Lick
06:20 Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can’t Go for That - Sawtooth Filter Open Swell
06:32 Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can’t Go for That - Main Synth Riff
06:45 Daryl Hall & John Oates - I Can’t Go for That - Flute Lick
08:18 Outro - Summary - What’s coming next
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Roland VP-330 | This Synth Made Vangelis Famous… But WHICH Version?

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"🎹 This Synth Made Vangelis Famous… But WHICH Version?

The Roland VP-330 is one of the most iconic vocoders and string machines ever created — made legendary by artists like Vangelis, 10cc, and Vince Clarke. But did the MKI and MKII versions sound the same? In this video, I compare the two side by side — same settings, same riffs, totally different vibe.

From lush choir tones to robotic vocoded phrases, you’ll hear the subtle — and not-so-subtle — differences that make each model unique.

The Roland VP-330, or Vocoder Plus, is one of the unsung heroes of the late '70s to early '80s synth world, being used on hits by the likes of Queen, Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder, Vangelis, and more recently, Dua Lipa.

As the name suggests, the Vocoder Plus combined a vocoder with chorused strings and a synthetic choir sound. Its recent resurgence in popularity has seen an official Roland Boutique recreation, an unofficial Behringer clone, and software emulations try to recreate its classic tones.

The VP-330 was the last and most famous of the Roland string synthesizers, a line that started in 1975 with the release of the Roland RS-101. This early string machine keyboard utilised divide-down technology, meaning that a single oscillator could have its pitch divided down to play any note on the keyboard, allowing polyphony at a much cheaper price point than traditional polyphonic synthesizers. These kinds of synths were named paraphonic.

⚠️ While Vangelis famously used the VP-330, this video doesn’t analyze his exact recordings — it’s a deep listen into the synth itself.

🎧 Best experienced with headphones!

👇 Let me know in the comments: Which version do YOU prefer?

0:00 – Intro
00:36 Queen Radio Ga Ga
00:43 Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight
00:50 Stevie Wonder I Just Called to Say I Love You
00:58 - Vangelis Blade Runner
01:10 - How the VP-330 Works
01:52 - Roland VP-330 MKI – Vocoder Sound
01:56 - Roland VP-330 MKII – Vocoder Sound
05:30 – Roland VP-330 MKI - String Sound
05:54 - Roland VP-330 MKII - String Sound
06:17 - Roland VP-330 MKI - Choir Sound
06:42 - Roland VP-330 MKII - Choir Sound
07:07 - Outro"

37 Iconic Riffs, One Synth Legend: Vintage vs Reissue Minimoog Battle!

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Experience the Minimoog like never before! Compare the raw power of the 2016 Reissue vs. 1978 Vintage in 37 iconic riffs, leads, and basslines from legendary tracks. No FX, just pure synth magic!

• A direct comparison between the vintage and re-issue Minimoog Model D.
• The Minimoog Model D's prowess as featured on numerous famous tracks.

Time Stamps
00:00 Harold Faltermeyer Axel F Beverly Hills Cop Main Theme lead 118
00:16 Introduction
0:56 - Gary Numan: "Are 'Friends' Electric?" theme (92 BPM)
1:38 - Michael Jackson: "Rock With You" bass (113 BPM)
2:02 - DEVO: "Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA" effects (136 BPM)
2:34 - Parliament: "Flashlight" bass (108 BPM)
3:04 - Rush: "Tom Sawyer" lead (176 BPM)
3:21 - Stevie Wonder: "I Wish" bass (107 BPM)
3:40 - Madonna: "Borderline" lead (120 BPM)
4:12 - Madonna: "Borderline" bass (120 BPM)
4:30 - Dr. Dre: "Nuthin' But A 'G' Thang" lead (95 BPM)
4:51 - Michael Jackson: "Don’t Stop 'Til You Get Enough" bass (121 BPM)
5:08 - Pink Floyd: "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" lead (136 BPM)
5:40 - Rick Wakeman: "Catherine Of Aragon" bass (104 BPM)
6:19 - Chaka Khan: "We Can Work It Out" bass (115 BPM)
6:40 - Weather Report: "Birdland" bass (158 BPM)
7:05 - Barclay James Harvest: "Victims Of Circumstance" lead (86 BPM)
7:27 - The Alan Parsons Project: "Separate Lives" bass (114 BPM)
7:37 - Europe: "The Final Countdown" lead (119 BPM)
8:02 - Stevie Wonder: "Isn't She Lovely" bass (120 BPM)
8:23 - Stevie Wonder: "That Girl" bass (107 BPM)
8:42 - Michael Jackson: "Workin' Day and Night" bass (131 BPM)
9:00 - Gary Numan: "Are 'Friends' Electric?" lead (92 BPM)
9:24 - Nena: "99 Luftballons" bass (97 BPM)
9:46 - Rush: "Tom Sawyer" FX (176 BPM)
10:06 - ELP: "Lucky Man" lead (161 BPM)
10:18 - Duran Duran: "Save A Prayer" lead (113 BPM)
10:28 - Duran Duran: "Save A Prayer" lead (113 BPM)
10:47 - ABBA: "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!" lead (121 BPM)
11:05 - ABBA: "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!" bass (121 BPM)
11:23 - Harold Faltermeyer: "Axel F (Beverly Hills Cop)" lead (118 BPM)
11:40 - Harold Faltermeyer: "Axel F (Beverly Hills Cop)" bass (118 BPM)
11:57 - D Train: "You're The One For Me" bass (122 BPM)
12:13 - D Train: "You're The One For Me" lead (122 BPM)
12:29 - Madonna: "Holiday" lead (118 BPM)
12:46 - Madonna: "Holiday" bass (118 BPM)
13:02 - Queen: "Radio Ga Ga" bass (114 BPM)
13:17 - Howard Jones: "New Song" lead (112 BPM)
13:54 - Howard Jones: "New Song" lead (112 BPM)

The audio is DIRECT, 100% DRY - You are hearing the raw audio as it comes directly from each synthesizer. NO post processing (Effects, EQ, or Dynamics) whatsoever."

40 Famous Sounds - Minimoog Model D : Reissue vs Original

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"How does the Mini Moog Model D Reissue stack up against the Mini Moog Model D Vintage?
I play 40 classic riffs and bass lines on both synths, back to back. and compare the sounds with the settings as close as possible
Which sounds better? You Decide!

Minimoog Model D – Vintage - 1979 vs Minimoog Model D - Reissue - 2016
How to play & program 40 of the most Famous MiniMoog Model D Patches.
I have duplicated every patch on both the Original & Re-Issue MiniMoog.

This video has FX to fully recreate the parts - the sister video with no FX will be out soon! - Watch this Space!!

Mixed by Ed Stokes - @edstokesmusic

Time Stamps
00:00 Rush Tom Sawyer FX
00:21 ELP Lucky Man lead
00:32 Duran Duran Save A Prayer lead
00:43 Duran Duran Save A Prayer lead
01:02 ABBA Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! lead
01:19 ABBA Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! bass
01:37 Harold Faltermeyer Axel F Beverly Hills Cop Main Theme lead
01:54 Harold Faltermeyer Axel F Beverly Hills Cop Main Theme bass
02:11 D Train You're The One For Me bass
02:27 D Train You're The One For Me lead
02:43 Madonna Holiday lead
03:00 Madonna Holiday bass
03:16 Queen Radio Ga Ga bass
03:32 Howard Jones New Song lead
04:09 Howard Jones New Song lead
04:19 Gary Numan Are 'Friends' Electric? theme
05:00 Michael Jackson Rock With You bass
05:26 DEVO Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA effects
05:56 Parliament Flashlight bass
06:26 Rush Tom Sawyer lead
06:44 Stevie Wonder I Wish bass
07:02 Madonna Borderline lead
07:34 Madonna Borderline bass
07:51 Dr Dre Nuthin' But A "G" Thang lead
08:15 Michael Jackson Don’t Stop 'Til You Get Enough bass
08:32 Pink Floyd Shine On You Crazy Diamond lead
09:03 Rick Wakeman Catherine Of Aragon bass
09:41 Chaka Khan We Can Work It Out bass
10:02 Weather Report Birdland bass
10:26 Barclay James Harvest Victims Of Circumstance lead
10:50 The Alan Parsons Project Separate Lives bass
11:00 Europe The Final Countdown lead
11:24 Stevie Wonder Isn't She Lovely bass
11:46 Stevie Wonder That Girl bass
12:05 Michael Jackson Workin'Day and Night bass
12:22 Gary Numan Are 'Friends' Electric? lead
12:46 Nena 99 Luftballons bass

Being perhaps the most popular version of one of the most iconic monophonic analog synth series of all time is no easy feat, but the Moog Minimoog Model D manages to pull it off. As one of the first non-modular synthesizers, the Minimoog Model D is highly intuitive and requires very little knowledge to use. The model D boasts contouring circuits and three separate, completely original oscillators, one of which can be used as an LFO. Although the Model D was reissued, the '70s Minimoog Model D hasn't depreciated in value, desirability, or style.

Watch me bring that sound back to life!🎹🕺"

Yamaha CS80 vs Arturia CS-80V vs Cherry Audio GX-80 – Ultimate Sound Comparison!

video upload by Andy Whitmore

"Yamaha CS80 vs. Modern Clones: Arturia CS-80V and Cherry GX-80 – Ultimate Sound Comparison!

Join me as I dive deep into the world of the iconic Yamaha CS80 and its modern VST emulations, the Arturia CS-80V and Cherry GX-80. The CS80 is a favorite of mine due to its intuitive design, unmatched keyboard action, and aftertouch. However, its rarity, size, and cost can make it less practical for everyday use.

In this video, I compare these legendary synths to see if the virtual versions can faithfully replicate the unique sound and feel of the real CS80. The video includes various sections such as:

Famous CS80 Riffs - Hear classics like Toto's "Africa," Bruce Springsteen's "Born in the USA," and George Benson's "In Your Eyes" played on all three synths.

Oscillator Breakdown - Detailed exploration of the individual oscillators.

Factory Presets - A look at the original CS80 and emulation presets.

Pitch Bend Slide Bar - A comparison of each synth's pitch bending capabilities.

Programming Bell Sounds - Learn how to craft bell sounds using sine waves and the CS80’s legendary ring modulator.

Raw Sound Analysis - Exclusive segments featuring dry, raw sounds without any effects.

Summary and Verdict - I conclude with a summary of which synth stands out, both as the ultimate synth and best plug-in version.

Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel and leave your thoughts in the comments section!

00:00 Preview
00:38 Intro
01:12 "Superstition" – Stevie Wonder
01:51 "Africa" – Toto
02:24 "Born in the USA" – Bruce Springsteen
03:20 Individual Waveform Comparison Including Filter and Resonance
04:45 Pulse Width, including Modulation, Filter and Resonance
06:30 Dual Channel Waveforms
08:30 Preset Comparison – Brass, Including Aftertouch
09:17 Strings 2 Including Aftertouch
10:05 Pitch Bend Strip
11:00 Programming Bell Sound with Ring Modulator
12:29 "In Your Eyes" – George Benson
13:12 "Superstition" – Stevie Wonder – No FX
13:42 "Africa" – Toto – No FX
13:57 "Born in the USA" – Bruce Springsteen – No FX
14:50 Preset Comparison – Brass – No FX
15:30 Strings – No FX
16:15 Pitch Bend Strip – No FX
17:06 "In Your Eyes" – George Benson – No FX
17:48 Summary
18:00 Thank You"