Depeche Mode (with Alan Wilder) - Tora Tora Tora

YouTube YouTube via Uploaded by sastal on Feb 24, 2007
Moog Source
"From the BBC, this rendition sounds more like the original album version than it does in the band's early live performances with Vince Clarke (see video response by Koffe). Enjoy!"

E-mu Emulator II Sampler & Mac SE/30 Suite SN 681

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"1984 E-mu Emulator II 6028 serial number #681 with Rev 1 digital board. This thing is near immaculate physically and was painstakingly serviced and upgraded. The unit is 100% functioning and includes Sound Designer on a fully functioning Mac SE/30 (also recently serviced). Totally plug and play which is a rare thing for these units.

Upgrades on the EII include new PSU, new backlit LCD screen, and a Lotharek hxc SD card floppy emulator FILLED with all the major sound libraries such as the Universe of Sounds, Northstar, Alan Wilder Depeche Mode files, EII and EMAX factory banks, and others.

This complete sampling suite of EII and SE/30 will come with many extras such as an EII survival kit of spare replacement components, a spare original 5.25" floppy drive, original PSU, sturdy flight case, custom Mac to EII RS-422 cable for Sound Designer, blank 5.25" floppies, copies of the owner's and service manual and power cable."

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Alan Wilder with Roland Jupiter 8

Published on Feb 25, 2016 AreggerOrchestra

"Taken from an American TV feature."

This might have been the original video previously featured here. That video was pulled from YouTube so I went ahead and replaced it with the video above. The old description is there.

Roland Jupiter-8

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"The 8-voice polyphonic Jupiter 8 is an analog monster, considered by many to be one of the most desirable synthesizers ever manufactured. Utilized by Alan Wilder and Martin Gore of Depeche Mode during the band’s heyday, and other well known bands, the JP8 is a classic. With two oscillators per voice, a great sounding filter, an arpeggiator, and the ability to split and layer programs, the JP8 is still hard to beat.

This Jupiter is in great condition and has just been serviced and calibrated. It does not have a MIDI upgrade. The only cosmetic flaws are a few scratches in the paint."

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DX5 playing "Shake the Disease" (Martin Gore demo)

Published on Nov 5, 2012 by DX5

"Shake the Disease (Martin Gore demo) cover. (Martin's Original version here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWeVSKn9sCs ) [below]

I noticed he recorded it mainly with a Yamaha DX7. In fact, he used six cartridge preset sounds (that I switched live). So I decided to recreate it. None of the backtrack sounds were recorded with MIDI or other clock resources.

All sounds (*unless stated): Yamaha DX7.
Bassline synth: Roland Promars MRS-2
Drumbox: Boss DR55 (sampled)

Backtrack recorded on a Revox B77 MkII.

Composed by Martin L. Gore"

Depeche Mode - Shake The Disease [Martin Gore Demo]

Uploaded by rooiee on Jul 24, 2008

"Depeche Mode - Shake The Disease [Martin Gore Demo]"

The released version:


Uploaded by warnerbrosrecords on Oct 26, 2009

And a "Live" version from 1985 with Martin Gore and the Yamaha DX7, Andy Fletcher with a KORG Polysix or possibly a Mono/Poly, and Alan Wilder with a Roland Jupiter-6:

Depeche Mode - Shake the Disease (1985) - Rare TV Performance

Uploaded by ancele007 on Jun 26, 2011

"From ''The Singles 81 - 85'' (1985)."

E-mu Emulator II - Shining Moments (see description)

Published on Apr 17, 2017 Adrian Star Official

In '84-'86, it cost more than an average new car in the U.S.
* Intro - 0:00-0:08.
* Ferris Bueller - 0:08-0:38.
* Depeche Mode - 0:44-2:48.
* Paul McCartney/Chevy Chase - 2:49-3:00.
* Tears For Fears - 3:01-3:11.
* Pet Shop Boys - 3:12-4:35.
* New Order - 4:35-4:59.
* Mr. Mister - 5:00-5:22.
* Front 242 - 5:22-5:53.
* OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) - 5:54-6:06.
* Laura Branigan - 6:07-6:14.
* Michael Cretu - 6:15-6:52.
* Ultravox/Midge Ure - 6:53-7:27.
* Adrian Star - 7:28-8:51.
* Alan Wilder of Depeche Mode (Demonstration) - 8:51-9:56.
* People Are People Drums - 9:56-End.

Depeche Mode live in Luxembourg 1982

Ridiculously good footage just popped up on Youtube of Depeche Mode live in Luxembourg 1982. pic.twitter.com/4zXwOnl8XN

— Trevor Jackson (@trevorjofficial) June 17, 2022

Some synth spotting with early Depeche Mode.

Update via alanmarcero in the comments:

Depeche Mode 1982-03-30 Rainbow Club, Oberkorn, Luxembourg (HQ video)
video upload by Depeche Mode Live

1982 See You Tour
Rainbow Club, Oberkorn, Luxembourg
March 30, 1982
Setlist:
1. See You
2. New Life
3. Just Can’t Get Enough

Stellar quality video recording sourced from RTL Luxembourg honoring Andy Fletcher †

Source: https://5minutes.rtl.lu/culture/musiq...

Line-up
Dave Gahan: lead vocals
Martin L. Gore: PPG Wave 2 synth, backing vocals
Alan Wilder: Roland Promars synth, backing vocals
Andy Fletcher: Moog Source synth, backing vocals

Me playing Depeche Mode "Everything Counts" 101 version

YouTube via DX5
"New "Everything Counts" update.
There are two sounds sampled from the original: the famous metallic-reverberated sound at the beguinning and the previous one before the chorus.
*There are a few wrong notes on the final solo

Equipment:
Emu Emax, with sampled sounds coming from a JX-8P and DX7 II, and library (including bassdrum and snare).
Yamaha DX7 II FD.
(this setup is the same Martin Gore and Alan Wilder played on MFTM Tour)

Roland JP8000 (midi sequenced)
Kurzweil PC1x

Backtrack running in Pro Tools with Reason re-wired.
Composed by Martin L. Gore."

DX5 performing Depeche Mode "Fools" (updated)

video upload by DX5

"Updating DM Fools, a cover I already perfomed 14 years ago [posted here]. Originally 'Love, In Itself' single B side (Construction Time Again era).

Gear used:
Left: Kurzweil PC1x
Right: Roland JX-8P
Emu Emax 1 (with DX7, JX8P and Kurzweil samples)
Emu Emax II (Library samples)
Backtrack recorded on its entirely by me from scratch on Pro Tools (including sequencing drums, bass, etc)
Original song composed by Alan Wilder
Performed here by DX5 Jose Maria Bara"

Analogue Solutions Telemark Signed by Alan Wilder

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EMU Emulator II - Shining Moments 80's

video upload by Jason Never Sleeps

"The legendary sampling synthesizer keyboard that defined pop music of the 1980's to present.
0:00 - Intro
0:08 - Ferris Bueller
0:40 - Depeche Mode
2:49 - Paul McCartney
3:01 - Tears For Fears
3:12 - Pet Shop Boys
4:35 - New Order
5:00 - Mr. Mister
5:22 - Front 242
5:54 - OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark)
6:07 - Laura Branigan
6:14 - Michael Cretu (Enigma)
6:53 - Midge Ure / Ultravox
7:28 - Jason Mysteria (formerly Adrian Star)
8:51 - Alan Wilder of Depeche Mode Demonstration
* Sorry I forgot Tony Banks of Genesis, Herbie Hancock, Rush, and lots more."

DX5 playing Depeche Mode "The Landscape is Changing" cover (2021 version)

video upload by DX5

"Updating a cover I had already recorded ten years ago. I added slight corrections, also a few variations (a bit of lag on the intro brass, wrong notes intentionally played at 00:16, 01:19 and 04:17, etc) acting as watermarks.

Gear used (left to right, top to bottom):
Yamaha DX7 (portamento bell sound).
Roland JP8000 (arpeggiator synced to Pro Tools)
Kurzweil PC1x
Emu Emax II
Emu Emax I

Sound design and backtrack previously programmed, synthesized and recorded by me on Pro Tools, using my own resources, in 2011 [posted here]. Original track composed by Alan Wilder.

Performed here by DX5 Jose Maria Bara."

Alan Wilder in 1991

EMU Emulator III and Roland System 700 and 100m Modulars in the background. Unfortunately the modulars are not played. Via Eric. Depeche Mode

Emulator II Video on DVDBORN

Video of Alan Wilder of Depeche Mode demoing the Emulator II. Title link takes you to the post.