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Send us Fan Mail Andy Whitmore recreates 46 iconic riffs, hooks and sounds using the legendary Korg M1, featuring music associated with Madonna, Queen, Robin S, Black Box, Crystal Waters, Snap!, OMD, Aerosmith and many...
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Synth Icons with Andy Whitmore
Hosted by Andy Whitmore (andy@andywhitmore.com) · music · EN-GB
About this Podcast:
🎹 Synth Icons is the podcast where legendary keyboards come back to life. Hosted by producer and synth expert Andy Whitmore , each episode dives into the world’s most iconic synthesizers — from the lush analog power of the Yamaha CS-80 , to the digital sparkle of the DX7 , to the unmistakable sounds of the Korg M1 . Andy recreates famous riffs, compares hardware to modern software emulations, and reveals the stories, sounds, and production secrets behind the instruments that shaped pop, film, and electronic music. If you're a synth enthusiast, a producer, or just love classic hits, Synth Icons lets you hear the legends for yourself. 👉 Follow for more synth deep-dives, blind tests, and studio stories. 🎧 Watch the full video versions on YouTube → @AndyWhitmore
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What is Synth Icons with Andy Whitmore about?
🎹 Synth Icons is the podcast where legendary keyboards come back to life. Hosted by producer and synth expert Andy Whitmore, each episode dives into the world’s most iconic synthesizers, from the lush analog power of the Yamaha CS-80, to the digital sparkle of the DX7, to the unmistakable sounds of the Korg M1.
What has Synth Icons with Andy Whitmore covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Korg M1: 46 Iconic Riffs & Sounds You’ll Know Instantly" (26 September 2026, 15 minutes), "Rhodes Clav Pro vs Hohner Clavinet D6, Which Is Real? | 16 Iconic Riffs" (19 September 2026, 12 minutes), and "Roland Jupiter-4: 23 Iconic Riffs You Know, But Didn’t Realise Were Jupiter-4!" (13 September 2026, 11 minutes).
How often does Synth Icons with Andy Whitmore publish?
Synth Icons with Andy Whitmore publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 9 minutes across 33 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Synth Icons with Andy Whitmore?
Booking probability for Synth Icons with Andy Whitmore is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Synth Icons with Andy Whitmore requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Synth Icons with Andy Whitmore's contact route on record: verified email.
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Sep 19, 202612 minS1Send us Fan Mail Andy Whitmore compares the Rhodes Clav Pro directly with an original Hohner Clavinet D6 across 16 iconic riffs from Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley, Bill Withers and more. Can the software...
Sep 13, 202611 minS1Send us Fan Mail Andy Whitmore recreates 23 iconic synth riffs, sequences, bass lines and pads on an original vintage Roland Jupiter-4. The Roland Jupiter-4 was Roland’s first polyphonic synthesizer—and one of its most...
Sep 9, 202610 minS1Send us Fan Mail Twenty famous riffs and keyboard parts from Prince, Van Halen, Rush, Eurythmics and more, recreated on an original Oberheim OB-8. Andy also explores the history of the OB-X, OB-Xa, OB-SX, OB-8 and...
Sep 6, 202612 minS1Send us Fan Mail In this Synth Icons episode, Andy Whitmore dives into the digital, glassy world of the Roland D-50 – with 20 iconic riffs you definitely know, but maybe never realised were D-50. Every sound in this...
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Episode #27
Sequential Prophet-5 – Famous Riffs You Instantly Know! (Radiohead, D Train, Cameo + more)
Aug 30, 202610 minS1Send us Fan Mail Paste this into the main description box: In this Synth Icons episode, Andy Whitmore puts the Sequential Prophet-5 Rev 3.2 through its paces with a stack of famous riffs – from moody pads to punchy bass...
Episode #26
Hohner Clavinet D6 – 12 Famous Riffs You Instantly Know! (Superstition, Trampled Under Foot + more)
Aug 26, 20267 minS1Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Synth Icons , we funk things up with one of the most instantly recognisable keyboards in music history — the Hohner Clavinet D6 . With its sharp, percussive tone and rhythm...
Aug 23, 20268 minS1Send us Fan Mail 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...
Aug 19, 20266 minS1Send us Fan Mail The Korg M1 is one of the most iconic keyboards ever made — the sound of late-’80s and early-’90s pop, dance, and film music. In this episode of Synth Icons , producer and synth collector Andy Whitmore...
Aug 16, 20269 minS1Send us Fan Mail The Yamaha DX7 is one of the most iconic synthesizers of all time, shaping the sound of pop, rock, funk, electronic, and film music throughout the 80s and 90s. In this episode, I recreate 21 legendary...
Aug 12, 20268 minS1Send us Fan Mail Can you tell the difference between the legendary Yamaha CS-80 and today’s best software emulations? In this blind test, I compare the real CS-80 with recreations from Arturia, Softube, Cherry Audio...
Aug 9, 20267 minS1Send us Fan Mail A straight A/B test: iconic riffs played first on the Roland Cloud JD-800 plug-in, then on my real vintage JD-800—same parts, same context, no tricks. Can you hear a difference? Roland JD-800 plug-in vs...
Aug 5, 20264 minS1Send us Fan Mail That “wait… I know that song!” moment — but it’s all Wurlitzer electric piano. ⚡️ In this episode, Andy plays 11 instantly recognisable Wurly riffs as short solo snippets — no backing tracks, no full...
Aug 2, 20269 minS1Send us Fan Mail In this Synth Icons episode, Andy Whitmore powers up the legendary Roland Jupiter-8 to uncover 20 hidden 80s synth gems. From shimmering pads and string intros to bold brass, sequences and moody bass...
Jul 29, 20264 minS1Send us Fan Mail That “wait… I know that song!” moment — but it’s all clavinet . In this episode, Andy plays 10 instantly recognisable clavinet riffs as short solo snippets — no backing tracks, no full songs, just the...
Jul 25, 20266 minS1Send us Fan Mail The Roland Juno-106 has been quietly sneaking onto hit records for decades. In this Synth Icon episode, I put it front and centre and show you why it became a true studio workhorse. I’ll play you 15...
Jul 22, 202612 minS1Send us Fan Mail Roland Jupiter-8: 40 Iconic Riffs You Know (But Didn’t Know Were Jupiter-8) Andy Whitmore explores 40 iconic riffs played on the legendary Roland Jupiter-8, recreating famous brass hooks, pads, leads...
Jul 18, 202612 minS1Send us Fan Mail Yamaha CS-80 — 28 Famous Riffs You Know (But Didn’t Know Were CS-80) The Yamaha CS-80 is one of the most expressive analog synthesizers ever made — and its sound is hiding in plain sight across classic...
Jul 15, 202610 minS1Send us Fan Mail A keyboard-focused breakdown of Dark Side of the Moon , using the original Richard Wright instruments: Hammond C3, Wurlitzer 200A, EMS Synthi AKS and Steinway piano. Hear The Dark Side of the Moon as a...
Episode #46
The Minimoog Model D A/B: What Changed From Vintage to Reissue? (21 Iconic Riffs) - Remastered
Jul 11, 202613 minS1Send us Fan Mail The Minimoog Model D is one of the most recognisable synth sounds ever recorded — from funk basslines to prog leads and classic pop hooks. In this episode, I’m doing a straight-up A/B comparison: a...
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