screw the haters! Jx8 is such a criminally underrated/overhated synth. Massive sounds, given the user is willing and dedicated to give it the time it needs. Excellent stuff sir
Also keeps the price down and therefore a pretty viable option for aspiring musicians :) We might even see a JX8P renaissance in the future - you never know.
I was just listening to Spotify's suggestions for my synthwave playlist, where I put one track from each artist, when suddenly I heard "Those Days" and thought, "Hey, I recognize this voice from somewhere!" So I checked out the whole album and decided to add this gem - great track! ♫
This is a classic. Watched it years ago when looking for some JX-8P videos. Listened for the first time in a while the other night and later saw a video with Espen about him selling the JX-8P. Let's hope whatever takes its place makes another classic.
Sir I really do appreciate your videos. I have already subscribed. Fantastic blueprint tutorials on composition of all things 80s. I’m 50 now and still listen to all things retro. Thank you for your vid’s again as it does take time to edit and put them up. Greeting from Dallas Texas.
I definitely appreciate getting to hear an example of both classic analog and analog modeling synthesis being used together in the same track. Some people seem to have forgotten they can do that. The MiniNova sounds great along with the Roland synths and drum machine.
It's actually not the MiniNova you hear, I just used it in the video to break up shooting the same synths throughout... the solo is the Alpha Juno 2. There's no analog modeling going on in this track at all. It's all the real analogs.
I don't disagree. I'm no purist as such. I just prefer to use my old gear in my own music. I have lots of old digital synths as well. I just don't want to mix old and new when I make my 80s tracks. It's all about using gear from that time to make my sound. However, when I make music for my clients or more modern stuff I mix it up anyway I want. VA, VST and old, it doesn't matter then.
This is so good! I like how you captured the 80’s synth wave sound but put a modern touch on it. I stumbled across your channel researching the Juno 1 and 2 synth . Earned a new subscriber. Nice work
A time machine ride straight back to the 80’s. And I mean that in a good way my friend! Well done sir! Love your stuff. Hope you’re working in Hollywood, on soundtracks for the majors. Just fantastic! Keep em coming!
Great Job !...A real drive into the '80's atmoshperes and glorious sound....a perfect hit to listen to while you're driving or simply relaxing at home....THANKS !!
Espen Kraft Even better that it sounds like it's piece of cake for you :-) But - if I may ask - what's your secret to a good voice recording? - beside being able to sing of course ;-)
I have no secrets I'm afraid, but here's what I think make a good vocal sound (apart from the actual singing as you point out): Use a good mic pre-amp, I use the Audient ID22. A large membrane microphone isn't necessary, but I think it helps. U can get a good one for not too much money. Record as hot as you can into the preamp but if you record into a DAW be very careful about your gain structure. Put the DAW into 24 bits and put the track to -10 db so that you have some headroom when you record the vocals. That way you wont clip the plugins U use to finish the track. Use some compression, EQ and reverb/delay to taste. This is pretty much my setup for vocals. It takes some time to perfect vocal recordings, but I've been fortunate to have been doing over 20 years as a pro studio owner so I have some background Sir! :-)
Espen Kraft Well, the ID22 is quite a bit over my budget, but the practical advice I'm really happy about. I usually never use a DAW but always record live to a recording device with all the fails in mixing signals as a charming result :) But I'll hold on to your advice and might just have to go the DAW way to get the desired results. Thanks a million, mate :)
@@EspenKraft Yes you are very much appreciated. All your uploads are excellent. You reminded me how good the YAMAHA RX11 and ROLAND TR626 drum machines are aswell as your own song demos. Alot of people overlooked these underrated drum machines. You made them shine. To show youtube that for their second hand asking prices. They really are worth adding to peoples set ups. Instead of chasing better known and overused models like the Linndrum, TR808/909. Which go for ridiculous prices. Keep up the great work sir. And maybe checkout my channel sometime. I am a DX7 devotee. So most of my uploads will be about that legendary synth. Or my latest pride and joy the Yamaha RX7. Together they sound great. Demos are on the way. Cheers...
Just WOW. You've managed to catch the 80's unique sound. This song is amazing! A big thank you for uploading. You've got mad skillz :) Song added to my synthwave playlist
Loving that 626 snare. Just been learning more about the JX-8P. Scritti Politti used it a lot on their second album "Cupid & Psyche '85". It has a good sound.
outstanding. the jx the esi and others are my faves too. well the d50 ,wavestation and m1 are my faves but the others are awesome. your track is also awesome. great work sir.
This sounds great! When I first heard this song I thought it was made in 80's, but then i found out it is from 2016. The video is also great and fits good to the song. I subscribed you. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Serbia :-)
very nice job! it resembles me a lit bit kraftwerkian tribute, with new colours anyway, a different approach to the sounds. congratulations and thanks for share!
Luckily, this modular craze meant I could trade a couple of Make Noise modules for a JX8P + an iPad running the programmer. Always wanted to get a JX8P. Going to put it below the Alesis Andromeda :). Great tune, everything about it.
Thanks! You should definately NOT sell either of those. The 505 is a nice vintage drum machine and despite it lacking individual outputs. it's still a potent little rascal! :)
Yes, the TR505 was fun for sure... at one point i had programmed it to play notes (MIDI) on my Yamaha DX21 to accompany me on the JX8P! Took forever to set up but I've always been more of a programmer. I hadn't played my Roland in over 10 years and I took it out yesterday and it sure brought back memories. I bought it used with the PG 800 almost 30 years ago for $400! I wish I had more time to play it :( I'm still thinking of selling so someone else can keep it alive... we'll see! MY jaw dropped when I saw what these things go for on ebay!
Yeah, the PG800 is waaaay overpriced, but hey, if the market is willing to pay... I don't have much need for it myself as I program everything on it directly or use the PG-8X and just transfer the sysex. I'm not into tweaking filters or anything live, I'm a player/composer, not a tweaker, so I'd rather program great patches and use them in songs.
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screw the haters! Jx8 is such a criminally underrated/overhated synth.
Massive sounds, given the user is willing and dedicated to give it the time it needs.
Excellent stuff sir
Thanks man! Oh yeah, the 8P is very underrated for some bizarre reason, but this way I get to keep my "secret weapon" a little longer haha. :)
Also keeps the price down and therefore a pretty viable option for aspiring musicians :) We might even see a JX8P renaissance in the future - you never know.
That's right. I have to 8Ps and I'll never let them go unless they start to command top dollars like the Jupiter 8, but that's unlikely haha.
Weak presets are probably a contributor! But one you dive past those, damn... wow
So beautiful!
Nice, thanks! :)
I was just listening to Spotify's suggestions for my synthwave playlist, where I put one track from each artist, when suddenly I heard "Those Days" and thought, "Hey, I recognize this voice from somewhere!" So I checked out the whole album and decided to add this gem - great track! ♫
Many thanks!
This is a classic. Watched it years ago when looking for some JX-8P videos. Listened for the first time in a while the other night and later saw a video with Espen about him selling the JX-8P. Let's hope whatever takes its place makes another classic.
Nothing coming in to replace anything of what I sell these days. Scaling down a lot. Cheers
Really Fantastic!
Sweet! :)
Imagine disliking this future classic
Sir I really do appreciate your videos. I have already subscribed. Fantastic blueprint tutorials on composition of all things 80s. I’m 50 now and still listen to all things retro. Thank you for your vid’s again as it does take time to edit and put them up. Greeting from Dallas Texas.
I'm a HUGE fan of that 80s synth sound and you nailed it Espen!
I definitely appreciate getting to hear an example of both classic analog and analog modeling synthesis being used together in the same track. Some people seem to have forgotten they can do that. The MiniNova sounds great along with the Roland synths and drum machine.
It's actually not the MiniNova you hear, I just used it in the video to break up shooting the same synths throughout... the solo is the Alpha Juno 2. There's no analog modeling going on in this track at all. It's all the real analogs.
Ah, okay.
I still believe what I wrote above, that all three forms of synthesis should be incorporated more frequently.
I don't disagree. I'm no purist as such. I just prefer to use my old gear in my own music. I have lots of old digital synths as well. I just don't want to mix old and new when I make my 80s tracks. It's all about using gear from that time to make my sound. However, when I make music for my clients or more modern stuff I mix it up anyway I want. VA, VST and old, it doesn't matter then.
Great!
Got this on repeat, sends shivers down my spine
Awesome! Mighty happy to hear it :) It's available on Spotify and other strreaming services as well. And on Bandcamp! :)
Oh boy, what a beautiful piece of art....
If only my tracks were this close to good.
Thanks man! :)
Love this to death
Wow😀😮😮😮
Awesome! i always play this and your wonderful Golden Boy!
Many thanks! :-)
Just stopping by to show some more love man! I've been burning up your SoundCloud!
Thank you so much my good man! :)
great work... you live the 80´s. makes me want to go back to that great times!!
Thanks! :)
Some great percussive noises from the TR606 - takes me back with those snares and great Roland handclap.
The best I ever heard a 626 👍
Nice :)
This is so good! I like how you captured the 80’s synth wave sound but put a modern touch on it. I stumbled across your channel researching the Juno 1 and 2 synth . Earned a new subscriber. Nice work
Thanks a lot Jarrod and welcome on board! :)
A time machine ride straight back to the 80’s. And I mean that in a good way my friend! Well done sir! Love your stuff. Hope you’re working in Hollywood, on soundtracks for the majors. Just fantastic! Keep em coming!
Thank you very much! :)
I really enjoyed that. Thank you.
Cheers!
Such a true 80s vibe!
Very Kavinsky-like. Love it.
The TR-626 sounds perfect on this track.
Thanks! Yeah, I din't even fire up any of my other stuff. Went straight for the 626 :-)
Nice stuff. Fantastic vibe.
Thanks! :)
synth pop... has that 80s vibe.. love this
Thanks a lot! :)
This was my fave treadmill track during spring lockdown 2020, thanks for this Espen!
Sweet! Thanks! :D
Just wanted to say that your content is really high quality. You're great at what you do and I thank you for that.
Thank you for saying that. Appreciated! :)
BRILLIANT work synth brother, from Margaret River sub tropical rainforests of Australia! ))
Many thanks! :)
Your Retro work is great! You really know the right chords and structures to capture it!
Thanks. I appreciate you saying that! :)
Both music and video are so well done! Thanks a lot for sharing.
Great! Thank you so much!
Great! Thank you so much!
one of the best synthwave track
That's great to hear, thank you! :)
"I AM THE 80s!" - Espen Kraft
Nice to hear a carefully-constructed piece using the JX8p et al - well done! Good visual accompaniment too!
Thank you Rudy! I always had this style of imagery when I constructed the track so I'm happy you mention it :)
Wow this deserves more attention. Love it! Keep it goin' boy!
Thanks man! I just have to grind them out then shall I ? :-) Thanks for the support. Much appreciated.
wow, sounds really good, and video fit good to the track, nice work man!
Thanks a lot! :)
Absolutely brilliant !!!!
Great Job !...A real drive into the '80's atmoshperes and glorious sound....a perfect hit to listen to while you're driving or simply relaxing at home....THANKS !!
Awesome, thanks! :)
Bro!! That's wonderful!!!!!
Sweet, thanks! :-)
Very cool video and music!
Appreciated. Thanks man! :)
Why is it still at 65K? It should have crossed 10 million views by now! Awesome music!
Thanks!
You make me feel like the 80's
Thanks man!!
Thanks! :)
This is really awesome, Dude! Ive just you through the80sguy and love your vibe!!!
Thanks man, that's very nice of you to say! :) Check out my soundcloud profile for more if you like. Stay retro! :)
Awesome track! The vocals are great and I envy the sound quality of the vocals too! Really beautiful track with some fitting footage too. Good work!
Thanks! I had to struggle to reach the high notes on this I must admit. :P
Espen Kraft Even better that it sounds like it's piece of cake for you :-)
But - if I may ask - what's your secret to a good voice recording? - beside being able to sing of course ;-)
I have no secrets I'm afraid, but here's what I think make a good vocal sound (apart from the actual singing as you point out):
Use a good mic pre-amp, I use the Audient ID22. A large membrane microphone isn't necessary, but I think it helps. U can get a good one for not too much money. Record as hot as you can into the preamp but if you record into a DAW be very careful about your gain structure. Put the DAW into 24 bits and put the track to -10 db so that you have some headroom when you record the vocals. That way you wont clip the plugins U use to finish the track. Use some compression, EQ and reverb/delay to taste. This is pretty much my setup for vocals. It takes some time to perfect vocal recordings, but I've been fortunate to have been doing over 20 years as a pro studio owner so I have some background Sir! :-)
Espen Kraft Well, the ID22 is quite a bit over my budget, but the practical advice I'm really happy about. I usually never use a DAW but always record live to a recording device with all the fails in mixing signals as a charming result :) But I'll hold on to your advice and might just have to go the DAW way to get the desired results. Thanks a million, mate :)
Happy to help mate! Good luck! :-)
It was amazing. Congratulations!
Thanks! :)
Awesome music
Thanks! :)
love that you show the keys you are playing. Inspirational to novice like me.
Hey, that's great to hear. Just keep at it and you'll soon be better! Thanks for watching :)
Excelent, it makes me remember my childhood, thank you.
Awesome Jhonny! Thanks for saying :)
Excellent work. You have inspired me to get my channel back up and running.
Awesome! That makes my efforts worth while! :)
@@EspenKraft
Yes you are very much appreciated. All your uploads are excellent. You reminded me how good the YAMAHA RX11 and ROLAND TR626 drum machines are aswell as your own song demos. Alot of people overlooked these underrated drum machines. You made them shine. To show youtube that for their second hand asking prices. They really are worth adding to peoples set ups. Instead of chasing better known and overused models like the Linndrum, TR808/909. Which go for ridiculous prices.
Keep up the great work sir. And maybe checkout my channel sometime. I am a DX7 devotee. So most of my uploads will be about that legendary synth. Or my latest pride and joy the Yamaha RX7. Together they sound great. Demos are on the way. Cheers...
Thanks! I saw you're dedicated to the DX and that's great. I use the DX7 or FM on almost all my tracks to get the authentic 80s sound going.
Absolutely amazing song EspenKraft
Just WOW. You've managed to catch the 80's unique sound. This song is amazing! A big thank you for uploading.
You've got mad skillz :) Song added to my synthwave playlist
Thanks a lot! :) New stuff coming soon...
I will probably never have chance to purchase a one. Such a lovely sounding synth. Warm and full. :)
Loving that 626 snare. Just been learning more about the JX-8P. Scritti Politti used it a lot on their second album "Cupid & Psyche '85". It has a good sound.
Yeah, that 8P is just a sweet spot for my sound. The 626 is also a cornerstone in creating my drumsound.
outstanding. the jx the esi and others are my faves too. well the d50 ,wavestation and m1 are my faves but the others are awesome. your track is also awesome. great work sir.
Thanks Kevin! :)
Just love the sounds!
Awesome. Thanks! :)
This sounds great! When I first heard this song I thought it was made in 80's, but then i found out it is from 2016. The video is also great and fits good to the song. I subscribed you. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Serbia :-)
Awesome! So glad you found it authentic. :) I have an album coming up in about three weeks time so stay tuned! :)
terrific production, both video and audio, I really appreciate this!
Thanks man! I appreciate you saying that!😃
Excellent job on this one, Espen!
Thanks man! Your comment was lost in RUclipss' intricate web of comments, but I appreciate you enjoying the track! :)
Yeah no doubt! :)
great !
Dude, that 626 sounds so good. Def a slept on drum machine!
Oh, yeah. Run it through a compressor and pump it a little and it's very potent. I think its kick is the best of all those TR drum machines.
wow! amazing vibe! as well, looking forward to your album with JX-8P and Juno!
Thanks man! The album will appear in about a months time, last part of february. There'll be lots of both the JX and Junos on it! :)
Brilliant performance of a great track. Excellent combination of cool synths!!
Thank you so much for saying that! :)
This was really a great work man!!! AWESOME!
Thank you Tino! Much appreciated :)
Great track, great video. Inspires me to get in my studio again tonight, rather than watching tv.. :-)
Thanks man! Sometimes I don't watch TV for days. You get so much more done when you turn off the TV. (and the internet as well)
Hey Espen great track!I like most of your songs, they are so good!Really 80s sound;-)))
Awesome. Thanks! :)
very nice job! it resembles me a lit bit kraftwerkian tribute, with new colours anyway, a different approach to the sounds. congratulations and thanks for share!
Thanks Joe! :)
Amazing!
Thanks man!
masterpiece !
Really nice
Thanks my friend! :)
Very nice production and setup !!! :D
Talent + Creativity = Sub + Thumbs Up :D
Awesome! Thank you! :) More to come...
Not bad. Takes me back to the 80's.
I actually found a JX-8P for $180 in my area. I'm thinking of making the purchase.
You should pick it up ASAP! :)
Insanely sweet!!!!!!!
Thanks Axel! :)
This is amazing! Such a beautiful thing see the performance.
Thanks, I appreciate it! :)
Awesome track!
Thanks! :)
Remind me on PSBoys !? Nice grove !
I can't deny that I'm a big fan of the Boys, always have benn, and sometimes their influence creeps into my own music too :) Thanks man!
nice one dude!
Thanks! :)
Luckily, this modular craze meant I could trade a couple of Make Noise modules for a JX8P + an iPad running the programmer.
Always wanted to get a JX8P. Going to put it below the Alesis Andromeda :).
Great tune, everything about it.
Thanks man!
Beautiful synthwave, dude.
Jordy Leenaerts would be impressed.
Thanks!
This is massive!
Awesome!
Fantastic !
Thanks!
Wow, was just looking to sell my Jx-8P/PG800 and Tr-505 when I found this... hmmm.... nice work!
Thanks! You should definately NOT sell either of those. The 505 is a nice vintage drum machine and despite it lacking individual outputs. it's still a potent little rascal! :)
Yes, the TR505 was fun for sure... at one point i had programmed it to play notes (MIDI) on my Yamaha DX21 to accompany me on the JX8P! Took forever to set up but I've always been more of a programmer.
I hadn't played my Roland in over 10 years and I took it out yesterday and it sure brought back memories. I bought it used with the PG 800 almost 30 years ago for $400! I wish I had more time to play it :( I'm still thinking of selling so someone else can keep it alive... we'll see! MY jaw dropped when I saw what these things go for on ebay!
Yeah, the PG800 is waaaay overpriced, but hey, if the market is willing to pay... I don't have much need for it myself as I program everything on it directly or use the PG-8X and just transfer the sysex. I'm not into tweaking filters or anything live, I'm a player/composer, not a tweaker, so I'd rather program great patches and use them in songs.
WOW!!!! Beautiful track! :-)
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it :-)
Very nice ... Classy
Sweet!
THX for following onSoundcloud :)
Great track!
Thanks man! :)
Great job!
Thanks man!
Wow! I love it
Awesome! Glad you liked it :)
I really enjoyed this mate x
Thanks man! :)
Awesomeness!!!
I'm tempted to say awesome! :P Thanks a million!
oh wow!!!! wow!!!!
Ultimate eighties pad and strings machine
It is! :)
Its not my favourite music genre but i really like this sound and the video too! :) Keep going
Thanks a lot! New stuff coming...
Cool!
Короче, чувак охрененен. Классное звучание, атмосфера передана четко. Супер!
Spasibo!
*Powerfull !!!*
Sweet!
Super song, gg man !
Thanks Roger One! :)
très bon
Merci!
Excelente som, caberia em qualquer trilha de um bom filme de ação dos anos 80. Curti muito. Saudações do Brasil
Thank you very much! :)
for me the jx8p and esq1 have the music/toy piano and pads that make them great
wow!! class,
Sweet! Thanks :)