RetroSound

Today I’m sharing my new recreation of a track by one of my favorite 80s rock bands, Spliff — “Das Blech.”

Released in 1982, “Das Blech” comes from the album 85555. The track is a great example of the band’s blend of rock, new wave, and early electronic production.

For the distinctive bass line, I used the Roland Juno-60, just like in the original recording. The other synth parts come from the Roland JX-3P, which takes the place of the Roland Jupiter-8 in this version.

The guitar samples come from the E-mu Emulator II. For the drums, I used sounds from the Simmons SDS-8 as well as the E-mu Emulator II.
The new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5k1V...

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In this new video I recreate the sound of “Train of Thought” by a-ha from the album Hunting High and Low.
Written by Pål Waaktaar, this track is one of the standout examples of 1980s synth-pop production, combining melodic hooks, layered textures, and distinctive Scandinavian pop atmosphere.

For this vintage synth recreation I focused on capturing the character, tone, and arrangement of the original recording using classic hardware synthesizers and samplers. My setup includes the Yamaha DX7 II FD and the Roland Juno-106 for the main synth parts and signature textures.

The new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLYn0...

1 week ago | [YT] | 137

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Experience the early 90s sound by Genesis’ “Hold On My Heart,” from the album We Can’t Dance (1992) recreated using two of the most powerful synths of the era:
The Roland JD-800 and Korg Wavestation. Drums: Roland TR-808
The new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mts39...

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 191

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A vintage synth recreation of Talk Talk – Candy from the 1982 album The Party’s Over, performed using original classic hardware synthesizers and electronic drums.

This cover uses the legendary PPG Wave 2.2 synthesizer, Oberheim OB-Xa, Moog Source for bass, and Simmons SDS 8 electronic drums to capture the authentic early 1980s new wave sound of Talk Talk.
The new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhMUV...

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 173

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Authentic portrait 😉

In the comments, people sometimes ask: ‘Marko, why don’t we ever see your head? Why don’t you ever show your face? You could be much more successful if you put more focus on your personality, just like others do.’
But the fact is, I never wanted to put myself in the spotlight, and I still don’t. My sole aim has always been to demonstrate the capabilities of the equipment. I generally prefer to stay in the background and pull the strings from there. Besides, there are already enough people who like to push themselves into the limelight.
You don’t have to chase every trend.😎

1 month ago | [YT] | 153

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In this video, I take you on a tour through my personal "Best Of" collection of rare Soviet Synths gathered over the past 30 years. These instruments are known for their distinctive sound character, shaped by unconventional engineering and vintage components.
The new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWDxo...

1 month ago | [YT] | 133

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Discover the iconic sounds of the Sequential Prophet VS – one of the most unique and influential vintage synthesizers ever made! 🎹
This 80s synth can morph between four sounds in real time… and somehow still sounds more futuristic than modern plugins. You’ve probably heard it before—this is the Sequential Prophet VS.
The new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TL2K...

1 month ago | [YT] | 194

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Happy Holidays all my dear subscribers 🎹🍀

1 month ago | [YT] | 206

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Step into the iconic sound world of Depeche Mode and explore how their legendary tones were created.
In this demo, we recreate classic textures using the original E-mu Emulator II and the Emax SE vintage sampling synthesizer. From atmospheric pads to punchy, industrial sequences, deep bass sounds, this video showcases the authentic sound design techniques that defined an era.
The new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TUMe...

1 month ago | [YT] | 137

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The Yamaha DX series - one of the most iconic synthesizers of all time—and the sound of the entire 1980s. In this video, we break down the most famous DX7 presets like E. Piano 1, Marimba, and Bass, and the legendary songs that made them unforgettable, from Toto to The Police. If you want to know why the DX7 changed music forever and why its sounds are still everywhere today, this video is for you. The Yamaha DX7 shaped the sound of the 80s like no other synthesizer. These sounds defined pop, rock, R&B, and film music.

the new video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hNBy...

1 month ago | [YT] | 196