The Synthesizer Sounds of TOTO 🎹

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One of my favorite tracks from the early 80s.
Africa by TOTO from the album Toto IV (1982)
Written by David Paich and Jeff Porcaro


Featured the YAMAHA DX7 and the Oberheim OB-Xa
In the original Yamaha GS1 and CS80

This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks.
My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers.
Check out the original songs with the original artists here on YouTube.
Thank you.

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Do you remember this 80s theme?🚀

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One of my favorite movie themes from the early 80s.
Captain Future Suite by Christian Bruhn (1980)

Featured the Moog Minimoog and the Oberheim OB-Xa Synthesizer

This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks.
My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers."

Space Magic Fly ~ Vintage Synthesizer Recreation ~ RetroSound

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One of my favorite instrumental tracks from the late 70s.
Magic Fly by the french group Space from the album Magic Fly (1977)
composed by Didier Marouani (ecama), produced by Jean-Philippe Iliesco

Featured the Moog Minimoog, Oberheim OB-Xa, Moog Source and Boss DR55

This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks.
My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers."

Styx Mr. Roboto ~ Vintage Synthesizer Recreation ~ RetroSound ~ Oberheim

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One of my favorite tracks from the early 80s
Mr. Roboto by Styx from the album Kilroy Was Here (1983)
Written by Dennis DeYoung

Featured the Oberheim OB-X, the Oberheim OB-Xa, the Roland VP330 Vocoder and the Moog Source

This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks.
My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers."

The Beautiful Sound of the Oberheim OB-Xa Synthesizer ~ RetroSound Demo

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One of my favorite synths in my vintage collection.
The Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer from the year 1980

2 VCOs Saw and Pulse
VCO Sync and PWM
VCF 12/24 dB/Oct
8 voices

I have the Oberheim OB-X too and I played the OB-8 and the new OB-X8 in the studio.
All OB synths sounds different. The sound character is similar but not identical. The most powerful synth is the OB-X. The OB-Xa is perfect for pads sounds. More lush sound. The new X8 sounds more modern. All is a matter of taste.

0:06 Zero Gravity
3:05 OB Darkness

More OB-Xa video can you find here:"

Art Of Noise Moments Of Love ~ Vintage Synthesizer Recreation ~ RetroSound

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"One of my favorite tracks from the 80s.
Moments Of Love (maxi version) by the Art Of Noise from the year 1985
It was written by group members Anne Dudley, Trevor Horn, J. J. Jeczalik, Gary Langan and Paul Morley. ZTT Records

I have many favorite songs from the 80s. But 'Moments Of Love' is really quite far ahead. The famous sound ARR1 or Sararr is original from the Fairlight.

Featured the E-MU Emulator II (Sararr, Percussion, E-Piano, Bass), the Oberheim OB-Xa (String-Pads) and the PPG wave 2.2 Synthesizer (Vibraphone sound)

This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks.

My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers.

Thank you."

Queen Radio Ga Ga ~ Vintage Synthesizer Recreation ~ RetroSound

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One of my favorite songs from the 80s.
Radio Ga Ga by Queen from the album The Works (1984)
Written by Roger Taylor

featured the Oberheim OB-Xa, the Oberheim Matrix-1000, the Oberheim Xk, the Yamaha Reface CP and the PPG wave 2.2 (in the original song is the bassline made with the Roland Jupiter-8 arpeggiator)

This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks.
My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers."

Chaka Khan I Feel For You ~ Vintage Synthesizer Recreation ~ RetroSound

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One of my favorite tracks from the 80s.
I Feel For You by Chaka Khan
written and composed by Prince (1979)
produced by Arif Mardin (1984)

featured the Yamaha DX7 II FD, the Oberheim OB-Xa and the Moog Source

This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks.
My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers.
Check out the original songs with the original artists here on YouTube.
Thank you."

Foreigner Waiting For A Girl Like You ~ Vintage Synthesizer Recreation ~ RetroSound

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One of my favorite tracks from the 80s
made by Foreigner from the year 1981.

Used gear: Oberheim OB-Xa, Yamaha Reface CP, Moog Source

This cover song series contains my own recreations of my favourite songs from the last 50 years. The original music from which I take inspiration belong to their respective owners. I recreate tracks only for personal passion and to pay homage to these tracks.
My intention is not to create covers that sound exactly like the original (if you want to hear identical sounds, please listen the original). It's more of an inspiration with my sounds from the old synthesizers from the past and of course the great appreciation for the original performers and producers.
Check out the original songs with the original artists here on YouTube.
Thank you.

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Everything is free. If you like my work, you can also support me with the purchase of my merchandise stuff or my music.
Shop: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com/
Bandcamp: https://retrosound.bandcamp.com/"

Best of Oberheim OB-Xa Synthesizer

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Best of Oberheim OB-Xa Synthesizer
all synthesizer sounds: Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer (1980)
drums: Boss DR-55, Korg KR-55B, Roland TR-808, Roland TR-707, Linndrum

Setlist
0:06 Intro
0:13 Dreamland
0:43 Vostok
1:22 Short Trip
1:54 Sommermorgen
2:26 Zero Gravity
2:50 Lazy Afternoon
3:32 Forever Autumn
4:29 Springbreak
4:42 O Boy
5:11 Lou1
5:28 Lou2
5:50 David
5:50 Prince
5:57 Captain
6:08 Dan
6:23 Jeff1
6:35 Billy
6:46 Kurt
7:00 Space
7:11 Jean
7:20 Jeff2
7:28 Simple
7:34 Eddy1
7:43 Eddy2
7:54 Eddy3
8:06 OB Pad
8:28 Hard Sync
8:41 OB Strings
8:55 Hollow Pad
9:13 Sample/Hold
9:23 Vangelic1
9:30 Dark Pad
9:45 Vangelic2
10:01 Unisono
10:13 The End

The Oberheim OB-XA Synthesizer is one of the big legendary synths in music history. Here can you find the full OB-Xa playlist with a lot single sound demos, synth comparisions and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy.

The OB-Xa playlist:"

Famous Oberheim Synthesizer Sounds part1

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Famous Oberheim Synthesizer Sounds part1

0:06 Talk Talk - It`s My Life
0:35 Simple Minds - Don`t You Forget About Me
1:12 Van Halen - I`ll Wait
1:45 Talk Talk - Such A Shame
2:24 Ch. Bruhns - Captain Future Theme
2:35 Hot Chocolate - It Started With A Kiss

The Oberheim Synthesizers OB-X and OB-Xa are two of the big legendary synths in music history. Used by many pop and rock groups in the 80s. Most famous is Jump by Van Halen. Here can you find the full playlist with a lot single sound demos, synth comparisions and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy."

RetroSound Famous Oberheim Synthesizer posts.

The OB-Xa playlist:


The OB-X playlist:

The Sound of Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes with Oberheim OB-Xa, LinnDrum

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One of my favorite 80s songs
Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes (1984)
The Song was written by Jackie DeShannon und Donna Weiss.

I used the Oberheim OB-Xa synthesizer for all synth pads, the bass and the main theme riff.
And I used the E-MU Emulator II sampling synthesizer for add drums, guitar sample and high strings.
Drums: LinnDrum (1982)
The original song was made with the SC Prophet-5.

The Oberheim OB-XA Synthesizer is one of the big legendary synths in music history. Here can you find the full OB-Xa playlist with a lot single sound demos, synth comparisions and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy.
The OB-Xa playlist:

The Sound of Imagination - Music And Lights with Moog & Oberheim Synthesizer

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One of my favorite 80s songs by Imagination
'Music And Lights' released in 1982 by R&B Records

I used the Moog Source analog synthesizer for the bass and for the lead sounds.
Additional sounds: Oberheim OB-X analog synthesizer for the e-piano pad and some fx sounds
analog strings: Logan String Melody II stringmachine
external fx

The Oberheim OB-X Synthesizer is one of the big legendary synths in music history. Different in sound to all later OB synths like OB-Xa, OB-8 or the new OB-X8. Here can you find the full OB-X playlist with a lot single sound demos, synth comparisions and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy.
The OB-X playlist:"

The Sound of Christopher Cross - Sailing with Oberheim OB-X Synthesizer

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One of my favorite 80s songs
Christopher Cross - Sailing (1980)
'Sailing takes me away to where I’ve always heard it could be. Just a dream and the wind to carry me'

I used here the Oberheim OB-X for the main theme sound (like in the original song) and the string pad sound And I used the Yamaha DX7 II for the guitar sound.
Piano: Yamaha Reface CP played with the Oberheim Xk
Bass Synth: Moog The Source

The Oberheim OB-X Synthesizer is one of the big legendary synths in music history. Different in sound to all later OB synths like OB-Xa, OB-8 or the new OB-X8. Here can you find the full OB-X playlist with a lot single sound demos, synth comparisions and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy.

The OB-X playlist:"

The Sound of YMO with Arp Odyssey and Oberheim Synthesizers

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One of my favorite tracks made by the Yellow Magic Orchestra
Solid State Survivor from the year 1979
Rest In Peace Yukihiro Takahashi ✨

YMO used a lot stuff in the original track. I have reduced the arrangement to some sounds.

bass synthesizer sounds: Arp Odyssey mk.3 from the year 1978
chords and lead synth: Oberheim OB-X and OB-Xa synthesizer (1979/1980), Arp Odyssey
fx sounds: Arp Odyssey

The ARP ODYSSEY Synthesizer is one of the legendary synths in music history. Used by many pop and rock groups in the 70s, 80s and today. Here can you find the full ODYSSEY playlist with a lot single sound demos, synth comparisions and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy.
The ODYSSEY playlist:"

The Sound of Billy Idol - Eyes Without A Face with Oberheim OB-Xa, LinnDrum

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One of my favorite 80s ballads
Billy Idol -Eyes Without A Face (1984)
The Song was written by B. Idol and Steve Stevens and produced by Keith Forsey.

I used the Oberheim OB-Xa synthesizer for all synth pads and the main theme riff.
And I used the E-MU Emulator II sampling synthesizer for the bass, add drums, the synth voice and fx.
FM bell sounds: Yamaha DX7 II FM synth
Drums: LinnDrum (1982)

The Oberheim OB-XA Synthesizer is one of the big legendary synths in music history. Here can you find the full OB-Xa playlist with a lot single sound demos, synth comparisions and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy.

The OB-Xa playlist:"

Oberheim OB-Xa Sound Design Tutorial - Intro from Den Harrow - Don`t Break My Heart

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Sound Design Tutorial
Intro Sound from 'Don`t Break My Heart' by Den Harrow (1987)
The OB-Xa patch sheet can you find at the end of the video

The Oberheim OB-XA Synthesizer is one of the big legendary synths in music history. Here can you find the full OB-Xa playlist with a lot single sound demos, synth comparisions and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy. The OB-Xa playlist:"

The Sound of Tears For Fears with Oberheim OB-Xa, Emulator II

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Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World (1985)
Produced by Chris Hughes

I used here the Oberheim OB-Xa for all synth pads and the main theme riff. And I used the E-MU Emulator II sampler for the intro sounds, bass, add drums , the synth voice and fx sounds. Drums LinnDrum

The Oberheim OB-XA Synthesizer is one of the big legendary synths in music history. Here can you find the full OB-Xa playlist with a lot single sound demos, synth comparisions and one synth demo tracks. Enjoy.
The OB-Xa playlist:"

The Sound of Kenny G Songbird with Oberheim OB-Xa, Emulator II, Rhodes

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One of my favorite songs from the mid 80s. So moody.
Kenny G - Songbird from the year 1986
Produced by Preston Glass


I used here the Oberheim OB-Xa for all synth pads and string parts like in the original song. And I used the Yamaha Reface CP for the Rhodes sound and the arpeggio. The soprane sax is made with the Emulator II sampler. Sure not so dynamic like a real sax.

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Oberheim OB-Xa + "crazy" Moog Source

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"vintage synth demo by RetroSound

vco-sync, glide and pad sounds: Oberheim OB-Xa analog synthesizer
bass sequence: Moog Source internal sequencer

Unfortunately the Source is a bit detuned after the beginning of this recording (legendary Crazy Source Syndrome)"