Your favourite keyboard/synth sound of all time?

Clavinet · #1 (**permalink**) 26th July 2008 , 07:35 PM

What's your favourite keyboard/synth sound of all time if you could only pick one?
I'd go with the Clavinet (D6) without a doubt!
Looking forward to everything from analog sounds from Moogs Arps etc. to digital presets like the hoover-sound!
If possible post sound examples:
YouTube - hohner clavinet D6
I'm sure there's better examples out there but this one will do!
Also check Clavinet.Com Clavinet Sound Samples

terminal3 · #2 (**permalink**) 26th July 2008 , 07:42 PM

Got a few, but the first two that sprung to mind are the Mellotron flutes, and I also have a soft spot for the Oberheim OBXa as used in Van Halen & Rush tunes from the 80's...

JAYDMF · #3 (**permalink**) 26th July 2008 , 08:19 PM

very very very hard call on this id say the wavestation wins this one because of the wavesequencing but the Prophet VS is only just behind. Unbeliveable synths and the sounds are just something else in my book, for when they were released they were damn impressive.

gzweb · #4 (**permalink**) 29th July 2008 , 08:08 PM

Terminal 3, I second that!

The OB + the Minimoog is a killer combination, and Geddy Lee is the king!!!

waxxy · #5 (**permalink**) 29th July 2008 , 08:54 PM

the roland tb303 .. i swear that thing is alive .ive not got one but ive layed around with a few years ago and that things got a life of its own ..you start off with an idea of a sound your after in your head and that thing knows what your looking for and gives you something better than you could have ever dremt of.and theres only been one real vst version which is any good and thats the d16 Phoscyon.
d16 group Audio Software - Beyond Perfection - Phoscyon

i just wish roland would see sense and release a new version but at a more friendly price.they still go for over 800 pounds on ebay and too think i could i was offered one of these in the 80s for 200 pounds ..i wished id bought it now.

waxxy · #6 (**permalink**) 29th July 2008 , 08:57 PM

get d16 demos here ..d16 group Audio Software - Beyond Perfection - Online Shop

Marc B · #7 (**permalink**) 29th July 2008 , 09:04 PM

favourite synth sound is the vocal lead sound used in this Tangerine Dream track.. I think its the fairlight choir?

YouTube - SONG OF THE WHALE (Part 1 of 2) - Tangerine Dream

or the phased 303 sound used on Spectrum - Spectral

YouTube - Spectrum - Spectral

acieeed

terminal3 · #8 (**permalink**) 29th July 2008 , 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gzweb

Terminal 3, I second that!

The OB + the Minimoog is a killer combination, and Geddy Lee is the king!!!

If there's a better multitasker in rock n' roll I haven't seen 'em.

Rush even brought in some 'Trons on their latest record ('Snakes & Arrows') after not doing the keyboard thing for the previous couple records.

Edit: and I just heard that it's Geddy Lee's birthday today. Happy 55th, you crazy bass-keyboard-singer-bass-pedal-sampletriggerrer-player, wherever you are!

modz1 · #9 (**permalink**) 29th July 2008 , 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc B

favourite synth sound is the vocal lead sound used in this Tangerine Dream track.. I think its the fairlight choir?

Hey Marc
Yeah, that T.D. choir seems familiar, and has close similarities to the lead sound on Art of Noise's "Moments in Love".. TD's is legato and of course the AON's is staccato, but I'm pretty sure they're one and the same... And did I spot some Art of Noise drum hits there too....?

gzweb · #10 (**permalink**) 30th July 2008 , 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terminal3

If there's a better multitasker in rock n' roll I haven't seen 'em.

Rush even brought in some 'Trons on their latest record ('Snakes & Arrows') after not doing the keyboard thing for the previous couple records.

Edit: and I just heard that it's Geddy Lee's birthday today. Happy 55th, you crazy bass-keyboard-singer-bass-pedal-sampletriggerrer-player, wherever you are!

Agreed. Swithches effortlessly between bass and keys while singing. Not many can do that.

Have seen them last year in London, amazing 3-hour show for a trio of over 50's. And Geddy played a real Moog Lil Phatty atop a Roland Fantom X, instead of the usual MIDI controllers.

terminal3 · #11 (**permalink**) 30th July 2008 , 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by gzweb

Agreed. Swithches effortlessly between bass and keys while singing. Not many can do that.

Have seen them last year in London, amazing 3-hour show for a trio of over 50's. And Geddy played a real Moog Lil Phatty atop a Roland Fantom X, instead of the usual MIDI controllers.

Wow, he retired his Yamaha KX76? I think he got one when they were brand new and had been using it right up until the 30th anniversary tour, which was the last time I saw them...

Saw him using the Moog on the Colbert Report performance though, which was cool!

And then there's this -

Anyway, we're way OT now. Great synth sounds though!!

gzweb · #12 (**permalink**) 30th July 2008 , 02:23 PM

LOL that video was hilarious.

And speaking of plastic toys...

Got myself a Kaossilator recently, there's an amazing lead sound in it. Actually the whole thing is surprisingly fat and punchy, have it hooked up thru the inputs of my shiny Korg M3 and the sounds are of almost equal quality. Weak acoustic sounds though but again, the Kaossilator was designed for electronica.

Meander · #13 (**permalink**) 31st July 2008 , 12:57 PM

Have to go with the TB-303 myself. Changed the way music was made, even though it was pretty much an accident.

Geoff0555 · #14 (**permalink**) 3rd August 2008 , 12:43 PM

I have a few but the one that does it for me is on Spandau Ballet's True. i just love the modulation on it.... I think it is a pro 5 from what i have managed to dig up on the net... But i may be wrong.

I would love to recreate this sound so if anyone has any ideas let me know

andyspiller · #15 (**permalink**) 4th August 2008 , 03:25 PM

As a lead sound, I would have to say Michael Brecker's (R.I.P) Steiner EWI linked to a Oberheim (Matrix 12) on the Steps "Magnetic" Track "In a Sentimental Mood" and Pat Metheney's Synclavier Flugal Lead on "Are You Going With Me " (Pat Metheney Band "Travels"). For Pads there is a really interesting Mellotron String sound on Steve Hackett's Spectral Morning - "The Fox and Lady" as well as Glider on Wavestation, The plethora of pad sounds on the JD990 with the JV Analog board fitted and anything Memorymoog and Prophet V.

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Clavinet Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 8	Your favourite keyboard/synth sound of all time? What's your favourite keyboard/synth sound of all time if you could only pick one? I'd go with the Clavinet (D6) without a doubt! Looking forward to everything from analog sounds from Moogs Arps etc. to digital presets like the hoover-sound! If possible post sound examples: YouTube - hohner clavinet D6 I'm sure there's better examples out there but this one will do! Also check Clavinet.Com Clavinet Sound Samples
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#2 (permalink) 26th July 2008 , 07:42 PM
terminal3 Sound Guru Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 2,175	Got a few, but the first two that sprung to mind are the Mellotron flutes, and I also have a soft spot for the Oberheim OBXa as used in Van Halen & Rush tunes from the 80's...
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#3 (permalink) 26th July 2008 , 08:19 PM
JAYDMF Hell-Rider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gloucester Posts: 913	very very very hard call on this id say the wavestation wins this one because of the wavesequencing but the Prophet VS is only just behind. Unbeliveable synths and the sounds are just something else in my book, for when they were released they were damn impressive.
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#4 (permalink) 29th July 2008 , 08:08 PM
gzweb DV Staff Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: RM7 7PJ Posts: 84	Terminal 3, I second that! The OB + the Minimoog is a killer combination, and Geddy Lee is the king!!!
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#5 (permalink) 29th July 2008 , 08:54 PM
waxxy Rave Digga Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,104	the roland tb303 .. i swear that thing is alive .ive not got one but ive layed around with a few years ago and that things got a life of its own ..you start off with an idea of a sound your after in your head and that thing knows what your looking for and gives you something better than you could have ever dremt of.and theres only been one real vst version which is any good and thats the d16 Phoscyon. d16 group Audio Software - Beyond Perfection - Phoscyon i just wish roland would see sense and release a new version but at a more friendly price.they still go for over 800 pounds on ebay and too think i could i was offered one of these in the 80s for 200 pounds ..i wished id bought it now.
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waxxy Rave Digga Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,104	get d16 demos here ..d16 group Audio Software - Beyond Perfection - Online Shop
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#7 (permalink) 29th July 2008 , 09:04 PM
Marc B Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Preston, Lancs Posts: 46	favourite synth sound is the vocal lead sound used in this Tangerine Dream track.. I think its the fairlight choir? YouTube - SONG OF THE WHALE (Part 1 of 2) - Tangerine Dream or the phased 303 sound used on Spectrum - Spectral YouTube - Spectrum - Spectral acieeed
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#12 (permalink) 30th July 2008 , 02:23 PM
gzweb DV Staff Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: RM7 7PJ Posts: 84	LOL that video was hilarious. And speaking of plastic toys... Got myself a Kaossilator recently, there's an amazing lead sound in it. Actually the whole thing is surprisingly fat and punchy, have it hooked up thru the inputs of my shiny Korg M3 and the sounds are of almost equal quality. Weak acoustic sounds though but again, the Kaossilator was designed for electronica.
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#13 (permalink) 31st July 2008 , 12:57 PM
Meander Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Caerdydd Posts: 118	Have to go with the TB-303 myself. Changed the way music was made, even though it was pretty much an accident.
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#14 (permalink) 3rd August 2008 , 12:43 PM
Geoff0555 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6	I have a few but the one that does it for me is on Spandau Ballet's True. i just love the modulation on it.... I think it is a pro 5 from what i have managed to dig up on the net... But i may be wrong. I would love to recreate this sound so if anyone has any ideas let me know
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#15 (permalink) 4th August 2008 , 03:25 PM
andyspiller Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 4	As a lead sound, I would have to say Michael Brecker's (R.I.P) Steiner EWI linked to a Oberheim (Matrix 12) on the Steps "Magnetic" Track "In a Sentimental Mood" and Pat Metheney's Synclavier Flugal Lead on "Are You Going With Me " (Pat Metheney Band "Travels"). For Pads there is a really interesting Mellotron String sound on Steve Hackett's Spectral Morning - "The Fox and Lady" as well as Glider on Wavestation, The plethora of pad sounds on the JD990 with the JV Analog board fitted and anything Memorymoog and Prophet V.
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