How to do the '80s Doubled Octave Bass

[@setphaser]

it takes a lot of energy to get these machines going and happy and working together, never mind jamming out something with all three, and performing without mistakes and setting up camera shots plus providing technical explanations. HUGE amount of work and great synth tunes. respect.

[@MaxBrix]

And then you go to edit and it's out of focus..

[@meilstone]

... and a lot of money. Almost the cost of a time machine! 😅

[@irtnyc]

yeah ​@@meilstonewhere I live those three pieces would cost $25-33,000. You? Can see why Behringer found a thriving business selling clones of all three for less than a grand. For better and worse.

[@meilstone]

​@@irtnyc Linn Drum with MIDI retrofit around 6.000, Jupiter 4 around 5.000, Jupiter 8 n/a, Pro One about 2.000 Euros in Austria. I guess it's similar, considering the difference for a J8...

[@cactusrider7686]

he is the man!

[@alainvosselman9960]

Waw.. this sounds more 80s than music sounded in the 80s. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience and taste !

[@SynthManiaDotCom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Not123Or]

Can't get more 80ies sound. Still loving it!

[@turtlemouth]

I know that was a "generic" song to demonstrate technique but that was an awesome tune.

[@direfalcon-twospies4466]

Right? !!!

[@Zundaaa]

Like Koto meets Laserdance - I would have run to the store for the 12" in the 80ies!!! :D

[@Arshay]

absolutely beautiful

[@PunkIsDead...LikeMe]

Back in the day, I though 80s music was so cheesy; but, this was a jam!

[@les69op]

@@Zundaaa with a little bit of Alphaville's Sounds Like A Melody...

[@sgspec2]

Raise your hand if you watch the video for the song rather than the lesson

[@dpalaoro]

song is so distorted and brickwalled 😂

[@TheMazo02]

​@@dpalaoro?

[@dpalaoro]

@@TheMazo02 You don't hear it? Interesting. Well you can also play through your rts and you'll see it.

[@LouisTorres-ut4ks]

I hear everything just fine

[@TheMazo02]

@@dpalaoro idk, I might to try to listen on my 4412 but I find evetything ok on headphones

[@LordLeinad]

Only 15min video??? I need 10hours or more of this 80s music!!! Well done!!

[@Douglas_Hamilton]

This is how I wanted music in the 80's to sound like 👍👍

[@amulpatel]

Reminds me of lazerdance.. I can never get enough of 80s ITALO.. SPACE.. DISCO.. thank you!

[@exnihilo415]

laserdance for the win. I think my favorite album is Technological Mind but Hypermagic is pretty close.

[@mohalhakeem]

Don't forget Koto :)

[@filtercustoms3031]

@Marshal Red SynthMania has the better Equipment, lol ...Laserdance used JX8P and Juno 106/60 for bass The Pro-One and JP8 have more balls

[@Biyoung]

Koto ;)

[@richsackett3423]

Big fan of Are Sounds Electrik? He comes up with great footage also. kzbin.infovideos

[@AdamHutchison]

The youtube algorithm knows exactly who I am and what I enjoy.

[@nosville22]

I just took a screenshot of the comment for personal use, hope that's not a problem.

[@roneycorrea]

Me too!

[@AdamHutchison]

@@nosville22 You have my full support.

[@CarlosCassartelliPreysler]

You tube spy on everyone.

[@tavi3938]

it takes me months to make something that doesnt sound like garbage and this mans pumps out this track in like an evening

[@erebousde]

Thats what 30-40 years of experience give you

[@hbasm3271]

Yeah the process is way more complicated now than ever. My 30-40 years of experience has only made things harder, albeit the quality is also more consistent in the end.

[@kiko1935]

Synthmania is the king of octave funky basslines

[@djbonk77]

This Octave basslines are disco

[@Ashfaq1999]

Definatley their tunes are fab !

[@fredericdeleporte2239]

Crocket jumps in his testarossa...

[@sunloveone]

Was thinking same thing lol...

[@scottdunn8550]

my thoughts exactly... but I did prefer the Daytona... :)

[@sshepard94]

Definitely had that sound. Was thinking the same thing.

[@briandonald]

Lol

[@gasmanrus]

Homer hits the streets on the couch

[@johannilsson5829]

Could listen to this forever...

[@iSirTaki]

it is literally forever 😄😄😄

[@moresnare]

Same.

[@mkiswatoo]

@@iSirTaki nice but sooooo long :)

[@willdixon2349]

A "ditty" ? How wonderfully self-deprecating. This tune roars with nostalgia! Thanks !

[@303otto]

THIS its like when you have fun playing, get lost in the sound and nevermind the time playing 💖

[@sergeipelissier5690]

Paolo is the King, he can make a full LP of the best Ítalo Disco, better than 80’s!!

[@telophasemusic]

Lord knows I'd buy an LP if he did one!

[@audioexpedition]

Been saying this for years!

[@The_OG_Chad]

Paolo, you called it a "ditty". I call it a monster jam! So good! Thanks so much for taking the time to show us. Please do more. Take care!

[@eazy72]

The sound of the 80's will forever have a big place in my heart. Especially the synths and groups like Laserdance, Koto etc. This is one of my absolute favourite KZbin Channels and Espen Kraft from Norway. Thanks Paolo.

[@RetroRoberino]

Wow, the way you played all three live is amazing! Truly 80s in every way! 😎

[@SynthManiaDotCom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JayKirby69]

Big smile on my face watching you play. Back to the 80s at last. Thanks!

[@scottrammjett9518]

Paolo is the GREATEST!! Thank God for this guy. He is doing a FANTASTIC service to every music lover, keyboard players and wannabees all over the planet....mucho mucho gracias Paolo!!!

[@uazzadanceproject5923]

This tune sound 100% Italo Disco, FANTASTICO!!! And your tune "Close To Me" its a masterpiece of 90's Italo Deep House. Great music taste sir. Your italian name resonate with your DNA. Grazie MIlle.

[@johntammaro]

And this video solidifies your no.1 spot on all time most amazing KZbin channels.

[@AdrianDunevein]

Spectacular! Especially when you consider this is all early 1980's equipment and the skill you must need to make it all work together so seamlessly

[@beefknuckles]

That ditty is more than a ditty... it's a banger!!!!

[@edgeof60]

As I recall the Pro One can sync to ANY audio source, making it one of the most versatile mono synths out there. Nice to see one in aciton.

[@SzaryJelon]

Wow! :) some moments of Your song (fun with JP8 ) are close to "Rofo - Beach Love" and reminds me first Laserdance records from 80's. Pure Spacesynth/Italo space disco style - I love it!

[@danthreepwood2760]

That's an almost 20.000 dollar demo/song :). I'll just keep on dreaming and listen to awesome videos like this one

[@Spectacular66]

It's great to see music like this being kept alive. I've always been fond of the synthesizer sound!

[@JackMellor498]

That full mix sounds like it would’ve easily topped the dance charts back in the day. 😂 Honestly sounds pretty good for something slapped together for a video.

[@darklordojeda]

Alphaville - Sounds Like A Melody.

[@Vortigon]

lol Obviously you don't recognise the track then

[@frankneumann2108]

I have come to love it every time I hear Paolo say "Porrtameeiinto" :-).

[@ceaneo4781]

lol

[@peterpalagyi5710]

Great video, as always. This one nailed my teens. JP-8 is of course Howard Jones, Pro-one is Vince Clarke and Linndrum, ooooh, so many. And the song, so very Laserdance!

[@READYSINGCovers]

Music sounds like I’m installing a cracked software. Awesome!

[@oO5Dynasty]

haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@diablo12359]

hahahhahaha =D=D=D=D nice

[@forayblahzay]

damn right LOL

[@calembur]

You know the music played in cracks and keygens is loud and fun just to distract you while it deploys virus and loggers right?

[@devolve42]

ANSI demos

[@otaviof.592]

This is very 80s style italo synth, Michiel van der Kuy, Erik van Vliet Dutch duo style. I get back in time listening to this. Thanks !

[@mukluck]

I would pay good money to watch him do "synth demos" live.

[@prockjetx6584]

Can’t stop rewatching this session. The Bible. Everything is so classy and cool, incl walking thru bass variants on fixed chords. Playing this session thru shows massive skill and makes it look too easy, Paolo! :)

[@sandervanzeben5004]

Wow, took me right back, 80's sound is still the best, everything made now comes from that era, keep it alive!!!!

[@markusfuller]

Superb I could listen to this all day long.

[@SynthManiaDotCom]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@matknox5954]

I did!!

[@johnnymorgansynthdreams]

That JP-8 lead has a really nice early Howard Jones Human's Lib feel!

[@ednasdiscomachine6049]

Have you heard HoJo's Transform album? Really very good. :)

[@naoidfpaiourej3299]

Yes it reminds me of 'Equality'

[@johnnymorgansynthdreams]

@@naoidfpaiourej3299 totally!

[@therealmattmann]

That’s EXACTLY the song I thought of when I saw this!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@beat_2008]

80's remixer here! thank you so much for the bass tutorial and a beat tutorial! it really helped me with producing analog authentic 80s vibes!! P.S this is giving summer night vibes

[@alexromanov6036]

Божественно! Браво! Есть всё, на что молились и от чего умирали в 80-х =) Работа Великого Мастера!

[@peter-utrblk]

Paolo is the reason why i switched from software plugins to hardware. So i bought a Korg Microwave, Volca Keys and Sample and a NTS1 in the past and i am lucky to done that. It is different and makes more fun. THANK YOU FOR YOUR BELOVED CHANNEL.

[@MarshalArnold]

Mind blowing how awesome this combo sounds! Amazing!

[@SynthManiaDotCom]

Thanks a ton, Marshal!

[@seanspartan2023]

I love the use of a very simple pattern with an arpeggiator and sequencer (like Stand Back by Stevie Nicks or Bladerunner by Vangelis)

[@techtalkmike4968]

Thanks Paolo! Your music takes me back to the 80’s and always puts a smile on my face.

[@cristianalsina5270]

Man it sounds so great!!! I really miss those 80s vibes.

[@mr.c8033]

Seriously...You should do a separate channel on nothing but 80's style synth. You're awesome.

[@asdifasi]

I like the energy of this track.that sviglies are 2die4 and the lead reminds me of Capella from early 90.paolo you did an amazing job as usual 👌👌👌👌💝💝💝💝

[@sauermusicDE]

Capella! Yes! Exactly my thought as well. >> kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYnZc2ataM2obLs

[@VirtualModular]

Anyone else think this needs a massive 90's epic trance style remix? That could definitely work. I'm going to make my kids watch this, it really is a masterclass on classic 80's electronic music. Thanks!

[@machiwoomiapoo]

This is an awesome tune! It gives me that wonderful 80's dance feeling. Thanks for all you do on KZbin. Take care, Sam.

[@SynthManiaDotCom]

Thank you, Sam, glad you enjoy it!

[@MrJpbmusic2005]

In order to produce "Authentic 80s Music...you NEEED Authentic 80s Synthesisers and Drum Machines....and you my friend have achieved EXACTLY THAT!

[@80sman80]

That's quite a collection of 80s hardware. I have the modern versions of the J8 and the Pro 1 but those originals sound awesome

[@inova11901]

I have a Boss DD-3. ; )

[@respobabs]

That Pro-One sounds phenomenal!

[@rick_terscale1111]

Could you please record the "full mix" as a WAV file and upload on Soundcloud or other repository? I would really love to play this in my car. Such a cool summer tune. :D

[@JH-lo9ut]

The car I imagine looks fantastic!

[@NachtSchreck13]

Very cool jam. I appreciate that you have these machines and were/are into great music as opposed to crappy rock. 80s synth, New Wave, Hi-NRG/Italo-Disco, early Acid House and Techno.

[@thedrummerboycr]

In the beginning the bass line sound like something from Commodore 64, but later with the Roland melody its like any Commodore Amiga demo tune. Very nice explanation.!

[@KrikIDDQD]

Tracker music has absorbed a lot from Spacesynth and in general the fact that Spacesynth is alive now is primarily due to the popularity of Spacesynth in the demoscene in the 90s.

[@phexus82]

That little ditty is an 80s gold record. Really great!

[@angh3ll202]

Sounds incredible!!!!!!!! I could picture Dead or Alive singing on this, or Silent Circle, maybe even C.C. Catch!🎹🎶

[@4theSun]

The Pro-One is amazingly beautiful in both sound and looks! Outstanding!

[@Mr.SLovesTheSacredHeartofJesus]

Wow, i really enjoyed this. You should put your ditty out as a real song. Your a talented man.

[@darklordojeda]

He wouldn't be able to. Sounds identical to Sounds Like A Melody by Alphaville.

[@VenomShadows305]

@@darklordojeda I knew some of it was familiar but couldn't really point where. You're right that the JP-8's unison lead sounds quite similar to 'Sounds Like a Melody', but I still wouldn't say it's identical and even the other parts of it still bang. I'm sure he could release it with a little tweaking and it'd be a great tune! Cheers.

[@Funkstar124]

God, you can see why 80's music just grabbed you by the beat and the sounds - Awww! love it!

[@johnsaunders6510]

Sounds fantastic. Loving the 80's sounds.

[@SynthManiaDotCom]

Glad you like it!

[@TheTruthIsFiction]

Best video I've seen so far demonstrating how to make 80s music. I never knew it was this easy.

[@kelvendyson1508]

Sounds better than a lot of stuff out today!!

[@buster9915]

Its people like you who make people like me feel like complete hacks at songwriting and just giving the whole game away. That's one nice toon you got there.

[@telophasemusic]

I've recently managed to get enough gear to start seriously working on some dance punk stuff, and this channel is an absolute godsend for those of us young folks who are total novices who don't care for DAWs and love the warmth of a real synth. Keep on rockin, Mr. Disco!

[@timetravelvictim]

Nice genre you are working on. What's your music channel?

[@telophasemusic]

@@timetravelvictim the stuff on steaming services (spotify, iTunes, Amazon music, etc etc) is all a bit more post punk as I've only recently started embracing dance music, but this most recent song is sort of a crass sounding motion toward the unreleased stuff ive been working on. And even then, it's more synthpop and less dance-rock, but it's fun to be writing again kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqrZZmyZeZykoqM I wrote all of the synth parts on a yamaha pss480, with the drums being programmed on an alesis sr16 and artutia drumbrute.

[@timetravelvictim]

@@telophasemusic Nice man, I subbed. Good style. I have some old stuff here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoa2nptnj5WGepY I have a lot more about to be finished. I've learned a lot since I uploaded that sample.

[@Heaven6502]

Man... friend posted your video on FB and I totally felt in love with the gear and the stuff you compose.... me coding on 80s hardware like C64 and Atari stuff and this is my eargasm.... when watching recently a-ha making of the sun shines... and see the JP-8 there... I adore that 80s gear... ok... me 49 and 80s is prominent.... well done... can hear that song for 1024x times.... seeing the gear in such a out of the box condition.... sexy like hell...

[@fafsa89]

Classic Italian-Disco

[@L0vac]

10:46 reminds me of "Sounds like a melody" by Alphaville, awesome demonstration!

[@freeman31z]

Exactly what I thought when I eard it !

[@kurtyhearty]

Cool to see and hear these fantastic vintage synths! This is the particular sound of the 80’s, a music era many people just love withhout really knowing why

[@longshotkdb]

you have managed to perfectly capture those late 80's pop / rave feels ... (your gear all looks new =)

[@mk1st]

Must have good covers

[@vfx7t]

You made us dream vividly of the 80s and these beautiful melodies, in addition these melodies were so simple. In any case, there are so many hard and soft equipment such as VST, but we no longer hear music, just organized noise. Nowadays inspiration is screwed! Thank you from Algiers Algeria Thank you from Algiers Algeria ! Translate French English !!

[@thorbennielsen3845]

Sound a little like KOTO and Laserdance 👍🏼

[@Banglish123]

That was three people in the 80s. I know. I was one of them. Fantastic, really took me back

[@mantis834]

Definitely has an early Alphaville vibe, very cool.

[@passacaglia28]

I am struggling to find the right words to decscribe how fascinated I am with your demonstration! You have a new subscriber. Thanks for posting!

[@SynthManiaDotCom]

Wow, thank you!

[@massebassepearpung]

The Italo King strikes again :-)

[@tokaitalbo8711]

DUDE... YOU ARE AWESOME!!! Your gear and how you perform that magical music from the 80´s is simply superb. Greetings from Buenos Aires!!!

[@lfcreations8718]

You are one inspiring individual. I have used DAW versions of the Jupiter 8 and the Prophet One. But, seeing the actual instruments in use is amazing. I have just found a new KZbinr to subscribe to. Keep up the great work.

[@forayblahzay]

He Snapped, The art of the throw back should never be out of style.

[@dosgos]

Excellent! Funny, changing to basic techno drums patterns/sounds, and maybe some arp tweaks, we move to the 90s . . .

[@cleverhardy5230]

Indeed. House and techno were both inspired by Italo in a way.

[@scottptolomey3498]

Soon as you hear that Pro One you know Yazoo comes straight to mind Don’t Go,Situation and Nobody’s Diary all done on the Pro One

[@york707]

This is a great song. I would listen to a full album of this. Here's his secret ingredient: he's actually a great PLAYER. Not only is he a programmer/gearhead/techhead, he is a good keys/piano player. He has a great sense of melody and harmony. (we also didn't see him woodshedding these ideas). A less secret ingredient: he's playing $15k worth of gear.

[@johnargosino6218]

Wow, I love that collection! Jupiter 8, Linn Drum, Prophet One, and all that analog stuff sounds so fat and warm!

[@poppyspets9579]

I'm trying to think what that sounds like, a song in my head, fabulous, thanks

[@leecropley3342]

Cappella - U got to let the music

[@poppyspets9579]

@@leecropley3342 thank you, my husband just said that 😁

[@VarionJimmy]

I have not heard Capella, but what he is playing sounds very very close to Alphaville - Sound like a melody. (Listen to at least the end of that song.) :)

[@thiesenf]

@@VarionJimmy The power of the I-V-vi-IV chord progression...

[@poppyspets9579]

@@VarionJimmy it's just typical 80s,you can here a bit of this song, a bit of that song, fantastic. I'd love to own some kit like this, not only are they super expensive, you don't see them for sale often

[@fvazquez64]

I could easily spend all day long listening to those chords... thanks for sharing!!!

[@SynthManiaDotCom]

Any time!

[@simonedeb5234]

Synthmania... Best channel on yt. I keep coming back for the passion, the amazing gear, and the great tunes.

[@SynthManiaDotCom]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@poDARki.]

U got 2 let the music... move MY feet :) Потрясающе, as always!

[@lifewingcreativ]

And Alphaville original - though better here!

[@LuiWallentinGttler]

This week on Miami Vice :D ... Love the sound of these machines and your playing.

[@jim6682]

That was really fantastic. I loved the disco era of the '80s. I'm getting a Jupiter XM for Christmas and I'm wondering how close that instrument could come to duplicating this ditty by itself?

[@ralis]

Watched this again for the tune! The technique and oh my god the gear! You are fantastic in every way

[@gabrielflorinrobciuc4331]

Hello there, Paolo, Another kind of a similar experiment should be greatly appreciated! So, let me explain: in addition to this doubled octave bass technique and the Lin drum beat, try adding some TB303 with an acid pattern line from the late 80's and let us find out how should it sound this combination. I'm really curious how should it sound such arrangement in a similar demo song like this, for example. Thanks and have all the best!

[@Zxymr]

Very helpful and explanatory video. Managed to get arrested for suspected keygen usage. Even in jail I am still bopping to these beats and my cellmate agrees. You the man.

[@Pulse2AM]

Ouch! The operative word is "suspected."

[@kz1000ps]

This isn't a question for you Paolo so much as a general statement, but after watching your video yesterday KZbin recommended your vid of you finding the Tears For Fears triangle and bell samples (definitely nailed it, great job with that!) and ever since first seeing it last year I've been wanting to find good quality samples of that whole "alternate" EPROM set from Linn. I've searched and searched and searched, and while a few samples are out there in HQ most can only be heard on a lofi demo tape. There's so many downright iconic sounds from it that I find it mildly insane that nobody has properly digitized them. Like what gives??

[@loslosbaby]

I'd love to know too!

[@IsopropylRecordings]

I am no expert, but i know Akai MPC machines have a several variations. I have a friend that had a pretty big library for the MPC series and heard some of them. No super fan of these 80's machines so i dont kbow how large, but im pretty sure its preyy diverse. So some digitalization happend. Maybe somebody even made a plugin for the PC as well. Sometimes it's the little guy with home brew free plugin that is the actuall savior. I def. recommend trying to search using the word free and VST together, and be prepaird for the awsomeness of people in general. Abyways, thats what i know.

[@iohnk]

Absolute gifted genius. So much soul. Thank you.

[@ambaal]

Fun fact: hardware in this video will set you back around 40'000 - 50'000 USD

[@Clay3613]

Kinda bullshit TBH considering how cheap PC hardware from the time is now.

[@disastermidi1990]

@Leigh Hewit it’ll get you 90% of the way there, it’s the law of diminishing returns. Would I ever pay that much for synths? Fuck no I’m still just renting Serum lol. But it’s fun to see how stuff used to have to be

[@jclark1693]

You can get damn close but all the quirks of the original hardware are going to provide a unique character that you just can’t recreate.

[@iconiconiconiconicon]

@@jclark1693 It existing is already proof it can be created. There is no reason why it couldn't be recreated as well then.

[@raultellegen5512]

Cheaper than a time machine though! ;-)

[@Zanthxs]

Great tune and the Jupiter sound is Spot On from someone who grew up on the first synths being born 1958.

[@patrickg.259]

U got 2 let the music ... u got 2 let the music ...

[@dannywhatshisname3623]

Exactly what I thought!

[@NiklasLindholm]

...move your feet!

[@ollegoop5699]

Alphaville, sounds like a melody was sampled by Capella. :)

[@patrickg.259]

@@ollegoop5699 I do not think that Capella have sampled it but for sure the melody was „borrowed“ from Alphaville 😁

[@ollegoop5699]

@@patrickg.259Wikipedia states "sampled" but I think you are right. Sampling it would be more trouble than just recreating it.

[@ozzyrage]

I liked and playlisted this a while ago. Not sure if I commented, but fantastic work, presentation and the whole shebang. Thank you sir!

[@MrCucumber416]

4:42 That sounds like a melody :-)