How was it made? JayDee - Plastic Dreams

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[@crashedsite]

It's a JX-8P factory preset: Music Box preset played at lowest notes, the organ sound is from a TX81Z preset: "16 8 4 2 F"

[@GyuBeats]

Ah!! Thank you!

[@activelow9297]

"Music Box" is part of it. The sound actually comes from the JX10/MKS-70, which is two JX8P engines ganged together in layers. In the ROM of the MKS-70 are all the JX8P patches (along with many more). Patches on the MKS-70 are made up of two base patches with a common layer between them so you can adjust volume, key spreads, etc... Anyway, there is a preset on the MKS-70 (I can't remember the name) which is made up of Music Box pitched an octave down + another patch on the root note. The same sound can be heard at the fade out of the song "Celestial Symphony" by Scubadevils, played at it's normal range. This is in fact the sound that was used in Plastic Dreams.

[@vikramprincerai3519]

I think its Tibetan Bell on the MKS-70@@activelow9297

[@activelow9297]

@@vikramprincerai3519 Yes, that's correct. My MKS-70 was unplugged and sitting on the floor so I was unable to check... but that is the one.

[@GIRTHGIRL]

@@activelow9297what an absolute belter of a tune celestial - scuba devils is ;)

[@kellyhoskins9308]

Dude. I cannot even begin to explain how Earth-shattering this track was for me. The very first time I heard it I froze for like 10 seconds before I LOST. MY. MIND.

[@peacepuffz]

Same dude, was a spiritual experence.

[@blairwilliams136]

The Green Onions of the rave generation, Plastic Dreams was an instant classic.

[@dellaian]

The story behind this song is beyond your darkest dreams and should never come to the surface for a classic production like this that brought so much joy in the early 90s housescene.

[@djpopcorns]

The break that begins in the second minute, NOT the Compression amen break, is the FOUNDATION of this song. Without it, people wouldn't dance to it. It creates the necessary movement. Everything else builds upon this foundational rhythm. The Compression sample breakbeat record, does not provide the rhythm, it's the break in the second minute and through out the song, that no one seems to know, only Robin knows, that makes this dance music.

[@danielpearne2379]

This has made my day: never get tired of these videos!

[@minisynthcollective7822]

I first heard this in the Limelight club in New York and it totally blew me away. Still love it to this day. Great work again. Thanks for these fantastic videos.

[@electro-soma]

Great breakdown. First heard this at Nimmos (before it became Niche) in Sheffield in the early 90s. What a place that was! Friday nights were Rise at the Leadmill followed by Nimmos until 6am. Then off to Bramall Lane for the match a few hours later. No idea how I managed to do that 😂

[@dylvasey]

Quite simply in a realm very few tracks can reach. Great dive.

[@seandflemming]

This video highlights why I subscribe to your channel. Not only are you a talented musician and producer, you are also an exceptional teacher. Your modesty and genuineness as a person are apparent in your presentation and style. I love how you encourage followers to appreciate and utilize "happy accidents". Your track/song detective work and love for the process is contagious and motivating. Thank you for creating a positive and helpful space for us. - Sean 🙂

[@GyuBeats]

Wow! Thanks so much Sean! This comment has genuinely made my day ♥️♥️♥️

[@ytsm]

He's the Bob Ross of dance!

[@JonasJudah]

Yes Yes Yes another one...CLASSIC!! Thank you!!

[@davids736]

First time I heard this was early days Ministry of Sound, Elephant & Castle, South London....Jeremy Healey's first night in the big room. And this came on. Blew me away.... 😊😊❤️🎶🎶🎛

[@BrentSpar1975]

Great vid. I came here because Robin 'Jaydee' Albers just reposted your video on FB. He knows the answers you're looking for.

[@thestoicscientist]

I heard this first in a cafe in Amsterdam and it was really the tune that got me into house music. What a tune. Really nice to hear how it was made.

[@NathanJayMusic]

First time I heard this was when a DJ had two copies and made it last about 40 minutes (Decadance, Bakers, Birmingham). I was fckin livid! Eventually I grew to love it over the years :D

[@Richard_P_James]

Have you done a breakdown go Golden Girls - Kinetic? Where did the main riff come from / how was it mangled?

[@snobol]

Would love to see this, too!

[@extereem1260]

Kinetic is great

[@grizcuz]

I know they did a remix of it, but the main riff in it always sounded very Orbital to me, even in the original mix. I wonder if they took an Orbital track and sampled a noise and messed with it?

[@sunnyside5196]

Merci pour le partage. Un son typique atypique, indémodable, intemporel, ultra culte qui me fait monter en hautes vibrations, limite en transe comme le son "Dreams" de Quench les deux sont indissociables pour moi tellement elles dégagent de bonnes sensations, vibrations, émotions. Je l'écoute encore trés souvent avec le clip qui va avec cela me rappelle les soirées en boite de nuit dans les années 90's.

[@marcovandermeij4521]

Jay dee is also known as Robin Alberts and worked as a radio DJ for the AVRO, TROS, radio3 and Veronica. I have met him a couple of times in clubs such as Eacape, the Melkweg etc in Amsterdam, which is my birth place.

[@minigrande1939]

Please thank him .this was and still is such a big tune

[@flapsiewapsie]

he say in a interview,tiesto wil never be a star........oh oke

[@nel5ta]

Awesome breakdown as always - reckon you should tackle Golden Girls 'Kinetic' next.

[@OutOfMySystem]

That is a good shout. Yes please.

[@GyuBeats]

Someone else mentioned it and I've been researching. If I can get close to recreating the lead I'll do it :)

[@craigburton4447]

That's an unbelievably tough one, pretty sure the main hook which is basically the whole tune is just a random sample, I have looked for the source for years and never seen ANYTHING about it. Sounds like a string sample pitched down, maybe off a digital synth, weren't Orbital using the Korg Wavestation back then? Would love to know if you can find out. La Tour - Blue is another one I would love to know how the lead is done

[@hvyhttrs]

You always pick my favorite songs! Detroit mix show DJ's would and still play Plastic Dreams to transition out of hip-hop records to more techno, house and electro music. Or out of "booty music" (Ghetto-tech) to take things deeper into the after-hours. Usually followed by Groove La Chord or Disco's Revenge. Maybe Knights of The Jaguar, but you'd get them all at some point.

[@ACAD912]

This is not a song. This is a track. No one is singing. So simple is this.

[@JT_1]

@@ACAD912get off yer high horse ( oh hang on there’s another) it’s a choon.. no more no less

[@Cl4rendon]

It must have been in "The Music Hall" in 93 or 94 In Frankfurt when the DJ put that track on at first listen - I literally fought my way to the booth to get a glimpse on the record and saw a R&S record spinning - It took another year until someone told me the title. That bad it stuck to my mind - In 96 there was a repress and as a DJ i could always fill the dancefloor with this (or take a pee) as it`s wuite long....😅

[@statenhal]

Love your channel man. Did a fair amount of remakes myself that are in my channel. I can totally relate to the deep dive rabbit holes to find out which synths were used or where that specific sample came from. You have a very pleasant way of presenting it!

[@djellisdee]

Legendary track, used it many times in my DJ sets, and there are so many interesting remixes & modern remakes of this classic track as well

[@SuperMickyChow]

Interesting what you said about quantising (or not, in this case) is key to what makes the organ line sound so good. I've always felt the same about the main piano line in the Orbital track Fahrenheit 303 from their Green album - it just sounds like a live jam over the top of the track which gives it such urgency, spontaneity and life, meaning it's still one of my favourite dance tracks of all time.

[@TroySan1985]

the sound was also used in wackass M.F but this is the classic! a must have for the classics collection! that hip hop break too!!! ya can also find in arman van heldens - you don't know me. glad i found this channel!!!! exciting!

[@JamieSolan]

What is the break?

[@jaybird3636]

thank you for all that effort - i was looking for such a breakdown video a while ago. and here it is. plastic dreams is the best deep house track ever ever.

[@AndyHarrisGoogle]

FINALLY! What a tune!

[@alexandermccarthy]

Absolute banger, and your recreation is a masterpiece!

[@Robert_Hellier_Official]

one of my all time favs.... great vid!

[@popa_a]

My god, I need more! Subscribed!

[@nickbrennan885]

Amazing insight and tutorial, the best I have ever seen so thanks for sharing and demonstrating this in such a great engaging, informative and professional manner.

[@Richard_P_James]

The bass sound is from the lowest C on the keyboard of Preset 13 on the Roland JX-8P. I only borrowed this JX-8P yesterday and was working through the mostly awful presets this morning and happened to hit the low note of the 'Music Box' preset - and there it was: Plastic Dreams! The echos after the note are anybody's guess, but they had the very good sense to sample it and play it for the whole track.

[@djpopcorns]

The echos are from the other patch layer I believe, which explains why people say it's from the jx10/or mks70

[@jasonmfalconer]

A killer no doubt.wonder if E2-E4 was an inspiration for this and the boards

[@shortattentionspa.....]

Its always a good day when I wake up and you have dropped a video:)

[@shortattentionspa.....]

Also wow thanks for sharing the files!

[@johnbritton895]

The theme tune of our party years this one.. 😜👌👌👌👌👌

[@lukejessop4617]

Brilliant vid mate...

[@MrBENESKI]

All time favourite track thank you Gyu

[@Richard_P_James]

Great video - HUGE track that I always loved and also wondered how it was made for years. Thank you for putting this video together. The break loop: I've always thought it might be a loop from the classic "No Kick" sample CD.

[@louminati4318]

Loved this tune when it came out. I remember and I don't remember much DJs would mix it with Muzik X-Press. Those days will never come back.

[@leowalless9328]

I haven't even watched this yet, but I saw the title and just wanted to say "YAAAAAAAAAAS BROTHER!" Nice one!

[@housemastersradio6841]

Organs will always have that satisfying head nod with House music. Super always!

[@TRVPCREEK]

This series is the best! can you please do “system error”- two right wrongans ?

[@VincentTubed]

cool stuff! thanks for sharing :). I am one of those more details is better but I guess when more educated this is a nice format. Got me into understanding synths and sound creation better! cheers

[@moleculeman27]

7:44 you discovered the Propellerheads

[@atiqjunglist]

Indeed

[@HoffNL]

Thanks for this, good job. Robin Albers (JayDee) started to make this classic house number on a boring night. Creativity all the way.

[@didgerydoo]

After going through the comments regarding the Music Box: I've found a VST called "PG-8X", and combined with a "Factory Bank"-preset, I found the Music Box... Jumped for joy when I used it for the first time!

[@stevesonius5721]

Love ya work

[@xDEADLOCKEDx2468]

7:44 AHHH IT'S IN MY HEAD IT'S IN MY HEAD WHY DO I HEAR IT

[@tunnis7us]

breaks on the @ 8:56 sound on the original like amen break and Think break. Both not just looped ubt re arranged.

[@endlessnameless6628]

Chooooon!

[@theoutsider6191]

The drum track that is what gives all the high end verbish and cymbalish thickness is also used on an old skool rave track by World Dominance called Compression. The start of that track has just the high end bits layered about with ocassional kicks in there, but you can eq out the kicks quite simply. I belive the story goes that this is all sampled from "the amen break". Using old style samplers and isolating different elements from that breakbeat break and using them to get the sound we're talking about here.

[@DJDragon69]

FACTS. That was the Hardcore typical breaks sound pre Jungle of the early 90's

[@theoutsider6191]

@@DJDragon69 Well, yes and no. There was a lot of sampling of the Amen break and the sounds of it were used a lot. But the two tracks we're talking about here for me always had something else about the drum tracks, because of the cymbals and verby sounds washing around all over the beats of each track. For me Jaydee and World Dominance were the only two tracks that really did it that well, that i know of at any rate.

[@BarneyTrouble1]

@@theoutsider6191It's an Amen break, with high-passed another break layered over it (which has a wider, stereo sound). Depending on which channel you use, the Amen sounds quite different, and then add some heavy compression to get this sound. It's also used on Doc Scott's N.H.S. (Disco Remix), as well as a few less well-known hardcore tracks from that era.

[@BarneyTrouble1]

It does have a nice, clear sample, with the other layered beats, at the start of Compression - Breakouts Vol 2 (Basically the same track as the World Dominance one). I think the clue is in the title, in regards the processing of the Amen break! ))

[@Apeirogon]

Actually compression samples Carl Cox - Hardcore Massif!, making the compression break a 5th hand amen break.

[@dazling69]

great work as ever,, i always thought there was a bit more of a Kawai K1 vide to one of the organ sound than over a Korg M1 vibe.

[@Krung0401]

Plastic Dreams (Andrea Doria "Is It Breaks?" Remix) - this track still tweaks me out to this day.

[@MrMikomi]

They used to play this at SW8 club in London Victoria. Man that place was good.

[@drydessert4198]

On the JD 800, it's most likely the RHODES sound played very low. It's been a while since I sold my JD 800. But I do remember stumbling over that sound and thinking this might be *that* exact sound. Isn't there a kind of shaker loop with flanger or phaser on?

[@ytsm]

Hearing this in the main room at The Ministry for the very first time (92 I think?) was an experience.

[@russ8889]

I would love to sit down with you and talk music….great channel

[@supersmileyclub544]

Awesome, think it was Weatherall playing when I first heard this in Happy Jacks - London Bridge, chooon. That little breakbeat, where did you get it? I need it :)

[@GyuBeats]

Which one? You can get the samples in the description

[@vikramprincerai3519]

It's The Monkeeys - mary mary

[@AirZeee]

@GyuBeats, Golden Girls - “Kinetic?? Yes please! I believe Paul Hartnoll was involved, but don’t quote me on that. Energy 52’s “Cafe Del Mar” would be a good breakdown too. ❤

[@ElectronicWitchcraft]

Bowwww bow bowwwwwww

[@GyuBeats]

Exactly!

[@ElectronicWitchcraft]

@@GyuBeats Classic. Loved the vid, very insightful. Like you say, I find turning to the classics really helpful with learning for my own productions. Do you have any contenders for future videos? Would love to see a poll where we can weigh in on what to discover next!

[@GyuBeats]

I do have some thoughts :) I'd love to hear your ideas. :)@@ElectronicWitchcraft

[@GyuBeats]

Thanks btw :)

[@gareththomas3283]

How about something from Underworld ... Pearls Girl maybe@@GyuBeats

[@sutrasofdelight]

Heard for the first time at Disco 2000 at Club Limelight. Oh hunny we raved.

[@discoho]

I heard this banger for the first time at James Murphy + 2manydjs Despacio in 2022. It was a magical end to a six-hour set.

[@ACAD912]

This is NOT a song.

[@discoho]

@@ACAD912 fixed, thanks bro

[@DataCollision]

The drum loop from this was then used by Armand van Helden on You Don't Know Me

[@RJ1J]

The bong sound seems to be more like of a percussive instrument. The tail is rhythmic, almost. Then he's embellished with EQ, layering and reverb. I would look at the Triton passive expansion or stock percussion one shots which were used by a lot of people back then.

[@subschnee4573]

I bought an EPS a few years ago on the stock floppy there's an organ sample which sounds exactly the same. When I loaded it into the RAM in a tenth of a second I thought Plastic Dreams. Instantly.

[@cyberinstinction]

1:05 i think it sounds like a DX7 or FM synth. But I'm unsure about that. nice video... ich love this track so much

[@karatedad6547]

Robin Albers (Jaydee) stated once that he had "a smoke" and played this song in one take late at night. He did not even bother to correct notes. The beat is from a sample-cd

[@mickharrison90]

I seen on who sampled the drum break was sampled in Armand Van Helden's - You Don't Know Me

[@GyuBeats]

Ah nice one

[@DJTrippVideo]

And there’s a version with just the beat and vocals. You could nab a clean loop for sure.

[@andor4063]

Heard this played by Etapp Kyle at Berghain a few months back, got home and instantly sat down to make my version as I had the idea he played a remix too but in hindsight probably not. Anyway if you're interested in my techno take on it look up Plastic Tool. :) And great video thank u!

[@DSPsWifesBF]

Was there any groove or swing applied to the percussion??

[@VictorKibalchich]

Great tune. Got the original R&S release

[@secretsunofficial]

I know how the intro synth was made. It is super simple once you find the preset :D

[@simonholmes5993]

8:58 isn't that drum loop in the original just am amen? With high passing and some sort of distortion/bitcrushing effect. Great video thanks, love this track 😎

[@mooganoid]

Exactly my thinking! I'd not long moved over from the rave scene as a DJ and I loved it every time that loop kicked in in Plastic Dreams! I was surprised this was missed.

[@r0ndema]

Yeah, definitely. Sounds to me like it was sampled from Success n Effect - Roll it Up (Bass Kickin Beats) or Bonesbreaks - Janet’s Revenge or the common source which escapes me as I type (UBB?)

[@humanoi303]

I also thought that actually. Tried to emulate Plastic Dreams as well (and I failed miserably), but the break sounded kind of OK-ish. I put a bit of a flanger effect on it.

[@djpopcorns]

Its from Compression break beat from record NY, with a high pass filter. But the other break is the one no one can figure out or pinpoint.

[@djslip_irie]

I remember going to records shops trying to explain the song with the gong noise from top gun intro 😂

[@GyuBeats]

LOL! That's awesome

[@peterdegen1194]

There is a very extended version somewhere (I heard it once) , where he trips in his organ "solo". Quiet funny actually.

[@witzman]

Still have this on Vinyl

[@JamieSolan]

Anyone know what the drum break is?

[@GyuBeats]

Someone linked it in the comments here, sorry I can't remember

[@nicolastainon5308]

Hey !...Firstly, thank you for all the great videos ! Would you be able to re-create "underground resistance - world 2 world - Amazon" that would be amazing !!

[@videosvideos6243]

I remember this song is difficult to mix in a nightclub as the bass of the kick drum is very muddy to the bass of the song.

[@telogic1]

its on the mks70 that sound I have one if you require the sample

[@djpopcorns]

yes ,id like to hear the mks70 patch.

[@AdrianHughesmusic]

Great video but the real power and absolute magic in this track for me hearing it in clubs when it came out is the introduction of the Amen break a few mins in which isn’t ID’d correctly or really even mentioned in the video 😂

[@GyuBeats]

It's not an amen. Someone linked to the track that was sampled for that bit in these comments

[@FrayBentos72]

One of the greatest deep, wobbly tracks of all time. Armand Van Halen used the drum break in 'You Don't Know Me' but don't know if he sampled Jaydee or found the original break?!

[@vikramprincerai3519]

The drums on Plastic dreams are played by a real drummer, Armand Van Halden denied using it though....sorry for beeing a sample snitch :)

[@guymulry6168]

Angel remix of Plastic Dreams has the drum loop that sounds identical to the one used in "You don't know me"

[@jvaddison]

I think the 2nd Organ is detuned somewhat?

[@klankie1]

Another accident happened during the production when Robin Albers (Jaydee) accidently quantized the notes wrong. Then the organ notes were misplaced a bit, where it combined some notes at the end of the track

[@extereem1260]

Receptive state you meant stoned right ;) Robin Alberts also stated there where a few mistakes in it when it was released. But no further expanation was given.

[@mr_adam]

In the original video clip he plays main organ riff on the JD 800: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYupqo2cr7V9qrc and in the video he also had a live drummer. Not sure whether it was staged just for the sake of recording video.

[@akashamitra8533]

Great vid - Are you a buddhist? Trying to see the artwork on your walls.

[@djmattkv6745]

do "legend B" lost in love please

[@tonymcgivern]

Where is the link ?

[@guymulry6168]

Wasn't it a smashed Amen in the drums? Like Carl Cox Success n Effect

[@gordonhaddow8345]

The second drum loop is the Amen?

[@gordonhaddow8345]

Second Organ is an Organ 2 variant off the M1 - I'm almost convinced that all drums except the breaks are from the M1 too.

[@djpopcorns]

​@@gordonhaddow8345naw the break that starts the rhythm going is a sample. It's from a spedup US hip hop record from late '80s is my guess. The break in question begins around the second minute mark of the original Plastic Dreams Long version

[@ElectronicWitchcraft]

If someone doesn't turn the moment at 1:06 into a gif, I will be severely disappointed.

[@richardjameswinter7642]

would be cool to check out the track: Where's The Love I Knew from Vincenco.

[@Pauliemelt]

Great video mate and spot on: often the most simple sounding tracks are actually a masterclass in arrangement. And hell yeah to human imperfection!

[@peacepuffz]

The break drums is off Compression - Breakouts Vol 2 which is turn is a Amen break - The Winstons.

[@HagbardCeline23]

It was Rave's Green Onions.

[@StuSiney]

Wiked video.. can you look at bug khan made in 2 minutes, i woud like to know if it really took only 2 mins

[@GIRTHGIRL]

amazing video !!! how about a stab at frank de wulf - the tape remix

[@deejayiwan7]

Its not JD-800 its JX-8

[@tiredman6484]

That is a Think break and drum machine, check Tony Scott