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Man, have I been on an 80′s synthpop kick! I recently picked up the Les Rythmes Digitales album “Darkdancer” and though it was produced in the late 1990′s it owes much of its groove to 80′s synthpop. The music echoes bands like The Human League and Yellow Magic Orchestra.
Listening to these artists got me thinking. As a keyboardist, I’ve always wanted a Yamaha DX7 (the above pictured is the DX7 II Centennial – only 100 ever made). I don’t think many people use them today, as bigger and better synths have come along, but there is an endearing quality about the DX7. It was the staple digital synth of the 80′s, and quick google search shows a treasure trove of specialty DX7 websites and some interesting youtube videos.
Alas, this item will be relegated to my wish list of audio and video gear which surprisingly is getting out of hand. Ya know, maybe it’s time I just write them out…
Keyboards/Digital and Analog Synths
Audio Hardware
Video Hardware
- Panasonic HDX900 – *drool*
Ok. That is enough pipe dreams for one day, lest I sit here and drool for another two hours while listing all my wants.
-M
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“the above pictured is the DX7 II Centennial – only 100 ever made”
Krhm. 300.
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