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In this episode of Synth Icons, we shine a light on one of the most underrated classic analog synths of all time — the Roland Jupiter-4. Before the Juno-60 and Jupiter-8 stole the spotlight, this synth helped shape the sound of early synth-pop with its raw, punchy tone and lush analog character.

I recreate 15 famous Jupiter-4 riffs from legendary artists including Duran Duran, Depeche Mode, The Human League, Gary Numan, Michael Jackson, Heaven 17 and more. Expect shimmering brass pads, pulsing basses, eerie arps, vintage strings and bold leads — all played on a real Jupiter-4.
✅ No plugins
✅ No samples
✅ 100% authentic analog

🎧 Featured tracks include:

  • The Human League – Don’t You Want Me
  • Depeche Mode – I Just Can’t Get Enough
  • Doctor Who Theme – Peter Howell version
  • Duran Duran – Rio
  • Michael Jackson – Thriller
  • Gary Numan – The Wreckage
  • LCD Soundsystem – How Do You Sleep?
  • Sharon Van Etten – Jupiter 4
    …and more synth classics.

If you love vintage synths, new wave, electro, Italo and synth-pop history, this episode is for you.

🎹 Listen to more Synth Icons episodes
Korg M1 – Famous Riffs
Yamaha DX7 – 21 Iconic Sounds
Yamaha CS-80 Blind Test

🔗 Connect with Andy Whitmore
Website: https://greystokestudio.com
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🎚️ Work with me (mixing/production/mastering):
https://andywhitmore.com

Roland Jupiter-4, Jupiter 4, Roland Synth, Vintage Synth, Analog Synth, Synth Pop, Depeche Mode, The Human League, Duran Duran, Gary Numan, 80s Synths, Synth Icons, Music Production, Retro Synths

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