How to do the '80s Doubled Octave Bass

Viewer's request - how to do the '80s doubled octave synth bass line
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Sequential Circuit Pro-One's built-in sequencer
03:02 Linn LinnDrum beat synchronized to the Pro-One's sequencer
03:40 Roland Jupiter-8 melody lines with BOSS DD-3 digital delay
05:21 Full mix ditty with all three machines
14:04 Conclusion

[@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..

[@lukescheybeler2923]

Yeah the sync part isn't THAT hard, in fact it's REALLY with pulses and with just three pieces of hardware, but playing it perfectly is the harder bit. Sounds good.

[@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!

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@kiko1935]

Synthmania is the king of octave funky basslines

[@djbonk77]

This Octave basslines are disco

[@ashfaq1999]

Definatley their tunes are fab !

[@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.

[@MarshalRedDog]

Better than Laserdance. Sharper, more aggressive sound.

[@mohalhakeem]

Don't forget Koto :)

[@filtercustoms3031]

@@MarshalRedDog 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 ;)

[@johannilsson5829]

Could listen to this forever...

[@iSirTaki]

it is literally forever 😄😄😄

[@moresnare]

Same.

[@mkiswatoo]

@@iSirTaki nice but sooooo long :)

[@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

[@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.

[@303otto]

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

[@beefknuckles]

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

[@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!

[@LordLeinad]

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

[@frankneumann2108]

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

[@ceaneo4781]

lol

[@SynthgodXXX]

Not only is this channel the BEST for synth demos, you get to learn how to make sounds of the past & future! Thank you for all you do my friend!

[@SynthManiaDotCom]

Wow, thanks!

[@lordspam2721]

I have to agree. Your channel is pretty good too Rik! Mine is a synth novice channel and I go to guys like y’all to learn.

[@machiwoomiapoo]

I totally agree @Rik Marston Official Paolo is the person who gave me the 80's synthesizer bug and now I often go to his channel to learn more. Take care, Sam.

[@osc3033]

@@SynthManiaDotCom hi! I want use your voise at _3:25_,and make song!🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 May i make it?????

[@josephwright5921]

Rik Martston beats me to all the videos that KZbin recommends!

[@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.

[@Not123Or]

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

[@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!!!

[@kelvendyson1508]

Sounds better than a lot of stuff out today!!

[@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

[@danthreepwood2760]

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

[@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!

[@mukluck]

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

[@MarshalRedDog]

Damn, that was good. I fell for it at the first listening. That characterizes a hit. Could easily have become a big hit back in the 80:s.

[@SuperTrance69]

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

[@ephraimwarrior6766]

dang we was teens in a very good time and see it now how it was done is so epic.

[@markusfuller]

Superb I could listen to this all day long.

[@SynthManiaDotCom]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@matknox5954]

I did!!

[@johntammaro]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@respobabs]

That Pro-One sounds phenomenal!

[@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)

[@RetroRoberino]

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

[@SynthManiaDotCom]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mr.c8033]

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

[@cristianalsina5270]

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

[@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!! 🤘🏼😎🤘🏼

[@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!

[@phexus82]

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

[@Asgairsson]

Waiting impatiently for the official clip of the final result. It will be ranking #1. No joke.

[@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!!!!

[@forayblahzay]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@JoeB16v]

All kinds of 1980's goodness. Thank-you.

[@yonireinon1598]

Amazing. This sound has something that tastes like my teenage. I cant stop smiling. Happiness.

[@MarshalArnold]

Mind blowing how awesome this combo sounds! Amazing!

[@SynthManiaDotCom]

Thanks a ton, Marshal!

[@mantis834]

Definitely has an early Alphaville vibe, very cool.

[@madcap256beats2]

That Jupiter-8 is so beautiful 😍🥺

[@johnsaunders6510]

Sounds fantastic. Loving the 80's sounds.

[@SynthManiaDotCom]

Glad you like it!

[@techtalkmike4968]

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

[@ByCats4Cats]

when a video isnt really meant for instruction but to show off a kick ass collection of gear!

[@tonybalm1513]

When I heard this I was straight back there in the early 80's. Amazing!!!!!!!!

[@alexromanov6036]

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

[@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.

[@iohnk9442]

Absolute gifted genius. So much soul. Thank you.

[@massebassepearpung]

The Italo King strikes again :-)

[@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.

[@AnthonyAnthony-tk4ye]

I can never get enough of these!

[@Maghin82]

10min demo, you're not kiding. Awesome !

[@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. ; )

[@asdifasi5379]

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

[@fafsa89]

Classic Italian-Disco

[@DjDestinyChicago]

I’m real happy to hear this synth style being used in more and more popular music 👍

[@pappachook]

The night begins to shine

[@angh3ll202]

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

[@stevehofer3482]

What makes this song is your great drum machine programming.

[@michaelscottpettis]

Killing it! Love these sounds together

[@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!

[@fghjghjfhgjfhgj]

4:42 That sounds like a melody :-)

[@marekbabski3173]

I could listen to it over and over again, good job Synthmania!

[@bernyboss]

Spectacular sounds! 😎🔝👍

[@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! ;-)

[@nakazul1]

"-You got to let the music, MOVE your feet!" ✨🎉 😉👌

[@KuroMicra]

Fantastic skills on some legendary synth technology. A step back in time! Thank you.

[@Laserguy2009]

Some folks could not afford equipment this nice even in the 80s, I know I couldn't!!!

[@poDARki.]

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

[@lifewingcreativ]

And Alphaville original - though better here!

[@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.

[@mtbevins]

Wow that was amazing. So inspiring. Thank you for this content. Can’t get enough.

[@FourTetTrack]

What a giant! I loved the explanation and the music. Thanks a lot!

[@macdaddybender]

Brilliant. When the Jupiter kicks in it reminds me of Capella’s U Got 2 Let The Music. I swear they must have used a Jupiter too. Yours has more 80s charm and a lot less 90s cheese! Great performance and great sound

[@rleriche5044]

Why didnt he credit them? Seems a bit odd.

[@hobbyelectronics6630]

Love it !

[@NickCapron]

Fun jam, thanks for sharing, love the Linn Drum!

[@gtgt8564]

Left it as background while working, its great!

[@L0vac]

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

[@freeman31z]

Exactly what I thought when I eard it !

[@OtherMike5000]

Instant FLETCH Soundtrack!! 😮

[@tonybucks5709]

Sounds amazing! This is a great step back in the 80s! Awesome video!

[@kiper753]

Absolutely fantastic music👍

[@kamranahmad4592]

Reminds me of playing Test Drive on my Amiga in 1988

[@Jacksabbath44]

the song also sounds a lot like Top Gear's music from SNES

[@Lowerhaightstreet]

"Accolade Presents.."

[@PaulGibbonsMusic]

haha.. was just thinking the same thing! Amiga 500,1000 and 1200 past owner here.. Also the pirate intro music.

[@BeatRatio]

Er mejo!!! Grande Paolo!

[@slamfreepoetry1845]

KILLER TRACK! GREAT JOB

[@stefanob1544]

Perfect, beautiful sounds and with your composed and beautiful music, you made me dream of 80s music

[@thorbennielsen3845]

Sound a little like KOTO and Laserdance 👍🏼

[@rickytorres4017]

Sounds like just about every tune on the 'Italian Style' label.

[@fareastman2079]

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