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This week on TDL Synth Chat, I’m joined by Chileas, a producer and synth lover from France, whose musical journey has taken him from beat-making in Paris to building a studio full of classic synths and exploring synth-pop sounds.
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We chat about his early days in a hip-hop scene full of samplers and soul records, and how that eventually led him to the world of analog synthesizers. From the MicroKorg to the Korg DW-8000, Casio CZ series, and classics like the DX7, D-50, and M1, Chileas shares how each instrument shaped his sound and style.
“When I got my first synth, I didn’t know what a waveform was — it was magic!” – Chileas
He explains how limitations like 4-note polyphony can drive creativity, why editing with VSTs can be a lifesaver, and why the Casio CZ-5000 is still one of his secret weapons.
We also explore:
His love of Kate Bush and the dream of owning a Yamaha CS-80
Why he prefers external FX to built-in presets
His approach to integrating MIDI and VST editors across his entire rig
Using Behringer gear like the Monopoly
And his upcoming synth-pop project under a brand new alias
“I don’t think your synth defines your genre — it’s how you understand the sound and shape it.”
Links from the Show
Listen to Chileas on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6zFR6weH7WEYAGootSfcxX?pi=BA_ouvbMTZe9G
My new track: https://open.spotify.com/album/1kWt85r30LqFLECfJ3I7VB?si=8FE8huldSdavhYMWYLPFiw
Synths Mentioned in This Episode
MicroKorg
Korg Minilogue
Casio CZ-5000
Yamaha DX7 / TX7 / DX100
Roland D-50
Korg M1
Ensoniq ESQ-1
Korg DW-8000
Roland Alpha Juno 2
Korg Prophecy
Siel DK80
Behringer Monopoly, CR-78 clone
Korg OP-6, Modwave, Multi/Poly
Whether you’re deep into synth collecting or just exploring the vintage gear world, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.
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