Eyes Without A Face - Synth Intro by JUNO-106 (Billy Idol Keyboard Cover)

video upload by Marcelo Pereira CafeSound Keyboards

"I'm not sure what synthesizer or how this was recorded, but I think it was by detuning one of the oscillators down an octave. Since the Juno-106 only has one oscillator, I used portamento as an alternative, turning it on and off at the right time. Another alternative would be to use pitch bend. Furthermore I needed to record another track with the static high chord to sound like the original.
The last (cheating) alternative, which I use live, was to sample the portamento chord and assign it to a keyboard note."

Famous Synth Sounds - (33) Billy Idol Rebel Yell

video upload by SonicProjects

"https://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/...

Famous Synth Sounds 33: Billy Idol Rebel Yell synth sound vst

Check the presented sound by yourself with the demo version linked above

Click on the BANK - LOAD button in the synth's grey top-bar
Load this bank: Downloaded / PROII_POWERTONE
Preset 54 Rebel Yell Flute II"

I don't remember the synth line. See if you can find it:

Billy Idol - Rebel Yell (Official Music Video)
video upload by Billy Idol

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

video upload by RetroSound

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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:"

LinnDrum - what you always wanted to know

video upload by The Synth King

"'The LinnDrum (often incorrectly referred to as the LM-2) is a drum machine manufactured by Linn Electronics between 1982 and 1985. About 5,000 units were sold.

Its high-quality samples, flexibility and affordability made the LinnDrum popular; it sold far more units than its predecessor (the LM-1) and its successor (the Linn 9000) combined. Roger Linn re-used the moniker on the LinnDrum Midistudio and the Roger Linn Designs' LinnDrum II. The LinnDrum was used on many recordings throughout the 1980s, including international hits such as Frankie Goes to Hollywood's "Relax", a-Ha's "Take On Me", Harold Faltermeyer's "Axel F", Billy Idol's "Eyes Without a Face", Deniece Williams's "Let's Hear It for the Boy", and Madonna's "Lucky Star".'

Quoted from Wikipedia"

OP-X PRO-II: Powertone Bank - Prince, Madonna, Simple Minds

video by virtualoberheim

"Demo of the new "Powertone" bank for OP-X PRO-II. The bank can be downloaded for free on this site:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/u...

The video features the "Rack Edition Huge" interface version of the synth within Logic Pro X in an iMac 21 mid 2011.

Learn More about the synth's available interfaces on this site:
http://www.sonicprojects.ch/opxpro2/i...

The heard audio comes directly from the stereo outputs of OP-X PRO-II. No external effects or any other treatments of any kind involved.

The bank offers a wide variety of new patches of all kinds plus some new or not yet released famous 80s patches.

Featured 80s patches:

Madonna - Borderline
Billy Idol - Rebel Yell
Men Without Hats - Safety Dance
Prince - When Doves Cry
Prince - I Would Die 4 U
Prince - Let's Go Crazy
Jon & Vangelis - I Hear You Now
Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)

Not played:

Jerry Rafferty - Baker Street
Depeche Mode - Everything Counts
Phil Collins - Paradise
Prince - Baby I'm A Star
Van Halen - I'll Wait"

Arturia Introduces the OB-Xa V

Published on May 19, 2020 Arturia

Arturia OB-Xa V User Demos


Playlist:

1. Arturia OB-Xa V Demo and Tutorial by CatSynth TV

We present the newly released OB-Xa V from Arturia, a recreation of the classic Oberheim OB-Xa polyphonic analog synthesizer. We delve into the history of the original instrument, explore some of the factory presets, and show how to create your own sounds with the features of the OB-Xa V.

00:05 Introduction
00:28 History of the Oberheim OB-Xa
01:07 Presenting the OB-Xa V
01:44 Factory Presets
04:41 Exploring the synthesizer features and creating our own sounds
11:14 A final demo with two OB-Xa V instances and some dance rhythms

2. Arturia OB-Xa V Just Released! New Oberheim synth emulation by Synth & Sundry

This VST emulates the classic Oberheim OB-Xa. I'm playing this with an Arturia Keylab 61 mkII with it's aftertouch capabilities which adds to the expressive capabilities of this softsynth.

If you'd like to support this channel with a one-off purchase, please check out our affordably priced music: https://synthandsundry.bandcamp.com

3. Arturia OB-Xa V Demo by once upon a synth

This is a no-talking demo of Arturia OB-Xa V, a new virtual subtractive synthesizer plugin that emulates the Oberheim OB-Xa from the 80s.

"GROWLING MULTI-GENRE PLEASER WITH A MODERN TWIST

French specialists in music gear Arturia launch OB-Xa V, a software instrument based on the iconic synth OB-Xa, enhanced with groundbreaking features for an elevated sonic experience.

Applying their expert sound engineering to recreating and updating an iconic synth, Arturia now offer an authentic software with soundscapes previously unexplored. Ideal for innovative musicians, synth programmers, and keyboardists who appreciate a fat, aggressive sound. Its versatility creates gratifying results in many distinct styles of music production, making it a valuable asset for producers and creators across multiple genres.
OB-Xa made music history on albums released by Prince, Billy Idol, Chaka Khan, and Bon Jovi, and is most recognizable for appearing on Van Halen’s biggest hit, ‘Jump’. Contemporary musicians by the likes of Flume, Chrome Sparks, Calvin Harris, and Venetian Snares have also incorporated its energetic potential to enter a new musical dimension. OB-Xa V is here to offer the iconic sound in all its glory while opening up the instrument to more complex and satisfying creations.

OB-Xa V by Arturia is the most ambitious recreation of OB-Xa on the market so far. Its intuitive interface makes utilizing its complex inner workings a joy.

LEGENDARY GROWL MACHINE
Get ready to welcome back the massive sound of OB-Xa with the perks of innovative modern technology.
Supercharged new features
Not only did we recreate the spirit, the sound and the features of the original instrument, but we also added new special functions to make it unique and open new sonic capacities:
Brand new stereo spread feature
16 voice polyphony (double the original)
Arpeggiator
Huge unison
4 function generators
Embedded effect section
Over 400 deep, piercing presets

LAUNCH OFFER
To celebrate the launch of their most requested synth in recent years, Arturia are offering a launch deal at 149€/$149 for a limited time. Arturia users who have registered their products are rewarded with personal offers.

https://www.arturia.com/products/analog-classics/ob-xa-v/overview

Offer ends June 9th.

Street price: 199€/$199"

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Korg Arp Odyssey 2016 Noise, Reverb & Delay! Analog Synthesizer Rik Marston

Published on Mar 29, 2016 SynthgodXXX

"Korg ARP Odyssey 2016 Noise, Reverb & Delay!
Analog Synthesizer Demo by Rik Marston
***Watch in HD!***

I just got home from my vacation in Colorado
& I had to play the Arp Odyssey! It is a true
sound design tool and a blast to play!!!
The demo volume starts low then builds up higher, so look out!!!
I ran it thru my autographed Art MultiVerb LT from music legend Steve Schiff
(Composer, Bass, Guitar for The Nina Hagen Band, Simple Minds, Billy Idol, Pointer Sisters, Foreigner, Charlie Sexton & MORE!) then ran that thru Simple Delay Groove FX on LIVE 7.
The ART MultiVerb LT's MIX slider is a bit buzzy so
I am sorry for the distortion clipping & a bit of noise.
But I was coming down from the Colorado TRIP so...
I'd say watch you speakers/headphones for noise.
It gets a bit buzzy at times but I try to correct it QUICK.
LOL. Had fun tweaking anyway!"

Oberheim OB-Xa sound design tutorial - Billy Idol

Published on Jan 2, 2015 RetroSound

"(c) 2015 vintage synthesizer sound tutorial series by RetroSound
supported by UVI: http://bit.ly/retrosound-uvi

The famous pitch down sweep sound in Billy Idol`s 'Eyes Without A Face' from 1984

The sound is made with the Oberheim OB-Xa Analog Synthesizer (1981)
Drums: LinnDrum

Very important is the slow pitch bending only from VCO2"

GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer Steve Stevens Interview - Flesh for Fantasy

YouTube via RolandChannel | January 18, 2011 |

"http://www.rolandconnect.com/product....
Steve Stevens talks to Roland about the GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer."

Billy Idol - Flesh For Fantasy

emimusic | March 09, 2009 |

"Music video by Billy Idol performing Flesh For Fantasy."

Red Taped Z1

Via underface in the comments of this post.

"Derek Sherinians (Billy Idol, Dream Theater) did something similar on one his last tour. He had a bunch of nords and a Z1 covered in red tape. Not sure if I like the angled keyboards though."

Li riconoscete

Title link takes you to Li riconoscete, a website filled with synth shots from various band videos. Clip from Billy Idol's Rebel Yell below?... Via Moogulator who has Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran in Planet Earth up. Definitely remember that one...