Create Modern 80s Style Tracks with Erik “Blu2th” Griggs - Sounds of an Era | Plugin Alliance

From the biggest contemporary tracks to remixes of stone-cold classics from that decade, today, so many musicians and producers want to know how to get that 80s sound or add a bit of 80s style to their tracks. Erik “Blu2th” Griggs shows you how it’s done. From 80s drums to 80s synth and 80s guitars, this pro producer shows you how to produce a track with the sound and feel of the 80s.
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00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Interview
02:31 - Track overview - 80s soft rock
03:38 - LinnDrum
06:49 - Synth bass
08:29 - Bass guitar
09:35 - Rhythm guitar
11:41 - Power chords
17:05 - Lead synth
19:23 - Synth pads
22:32 - Final thoughts
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American multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter Erik “Blu2th” Griggs has worked with the likes of Aretha Franklin to Eminem as part of Dr. Dre's Aftermath production team.
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[@ShynAwkward]

I love this guy! One of the few producers that can actually play and present music tutorials outside of Hard Rock/ Hard Trap/ EDM - a breath of fresh air man... More Erik Blu2th Griggs, please!

[@blu2th101]

Thank you!!! I’m down!

[@NessunDorma732]

Would love more synths from PA

[@lloydbrownmusic]

Love it.......VIBES ALL DAY. Inspiring for real. Salute to the 'Purple One' we miss you man.

[@blu2th101]

Thank you! 🫡

[@Gedagnors]

Sounds really great and I don't understand why people moved from that sound so quickly to other genres.)

[@Jaredkfjones]

Please...many more videos from Erik!!

[@blu2th101]

Thanks man! I’m down for sure.

[@murraywebster1228]

Pure pleasure to watch this man in action….

[@blu2th101]

Thank you!

[@JoeyFTL]

This is a madman. Certified genius.

[@blu2th101]

Method to the madness 😂! Thank you!

[@Dremix73]

Erik presents with great passion and energy. Love it 👌

[@STyonk]

🔥🔥🔥🔥Look forward to a 70's and 90's style breakdowns with Erik.

[@blu2th101]

If PA is down with that, I’m wit it!!

[@rinosphere]

Excellent. Ready for vaporwave remix.

[@DcJay85]

I need this kind of passion for the genres I make.... Love this gentleman.

[@blu2th101]

Thanks so much for the comment. What genres do you make?

[@himdownstairsmusik]

16:00 I'M SPEACHLESS!!!

[@blu2th101]

First of all I love your name! 😂 Thank you so much. 🙏🏽😊

[@himdownstairsmusik]

@blu2th101 thanks for the recognition 2th...I'm sure you already know where it's from

[@arturaravidi]

need more this format video! I like this! Thank your!

[@ericramsell5947]

This is just what I needed to learn. Thanks much. There was a lot about the 80's music I didn't like, and a lot I did like, synths/etc.

[@critical-thought]

That’s a mix that takes me back to the (MHO) greatest time in music. Great choices all round.

[@blu2th101]

Thank you!

[@jordan17bliss]

Loved everything about this.

[@cateador12]

He's keeping it real

[@tape92]

We could do with more of Erik Griggs. The guy is awesome and makes you want to... Well... Make music! Hope PA is gonna jump on the synths (PPG, anyone ?) and effects (yes, we do need more reverbs) train.

[@blu2th101]

I’m definitely down to keep doing these videos, and thank you so much for your comment!

[@RestLer-]

Thanks a lot, very fun and nostalgic

[@TheRealPistolP]

Really spot on! Felt like I was watching breakfast club or some shit like that. Low key wish you went in that Prince direction with it tho.

[@rayaguayo6712]

Thoroughly enjoyed that

[@blu2th101]

Thank you!!

[@amrilllee8188]

Love it!

[@Enice43]

Hey studio one nice .. your using all the good stuff I use plugin alliance vsts nice

[@jjm9741]

World class job ! would have been nice if you got into any stem, sub mixing, is that all panning or spacial plugin and whats on the 2 master buss chain of plugins.

[@jabulanimahlangu6863]

Go for 80's R&B

[@blu2th101]

If PA is down so am I!!

[@jojeemojee4471]

Why did they blurred the rest plugins?

[@G.Webster]

This is stupid.... in the best of ways. Great job all around.

[@blu2th101]

😂😂😂 Thank you!!

[@Purgatorium8]

tuning or other plugin top secret...omg kinda funny 🙃

[@jokerfleckcast3196]

Did you compress those linndrums? Epic sound. And how do you eq multiple bass sounds?