How to do the '80s Doubled Octave Bass 

it takes a lot of energy to get these machines going and happy and working together, never mind jamming out something with all three, and performing without mistakes and setting up camera shots plus providing technical explanations. HUGE amount of work and great synth tunes. respect.

I know that was a "generic" song to demonstrate technique but that was an awesome tune.

Waw.. this sounds more 80s than music sounded in the 80s. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, experience and taste !

Could listen to this forever...

Raise your hand if you watch the video for the song rather than the lesson

Synthmania is the king of octave funky basslines

This is how I wanted music in the 80's to sound like 👍👍

Reminds me of lazerdance.. I can never get enough of 80s ITALO.. SPACE.. DISCO.. thank you!

Crocket jumps in his testarossa...

That ditty is more than a ditty... it's a banger!!!!

The youtube algorithm knows exactly who I am and what I enjoy.

it takes me months to make something that doesnt sound like garbage and this mans pumps out this track in like an evening

THIS its like when you have fun playing, get lost in the sound and nevermind the time playing 💖

Paolo is the King, he can make a full LP of the best Ítalo Disco, better than 80’s!!

That JP-8 lead has a really nice early Howard Jones Human's Lib feel!

Only 15min video??? I need 10hours or more of this 80s music!!! Well done!!

I have come to love it every time I hear Paolo say "Porrtameeiinto" :-).

Not only is this channel the BEST for synth demos, you get to learn how to make sounds of the past & future! Thank you for all you do my friend!

Music sounds like I’m installing a cracked software. Awesome!

Superb I could listen to this all day long.

Sounds better than a lot of stuff out today!!

Spectacular! Especially when you consider this is all early 1980's equipment and the skill you must need to make it all work together so seamlessly

That's an almost 20.000 dollar demo/song :). I'll just keep on dreaming and listen to awesome videos like this one

Paolo is the GREATEST!! Thank God for this guy. He is doing a FANTASTIC service to every music lover, keyboard players and wannabees all over the planet....mucho mucho gracias Paolo!!!

Paolo, you called it a "ditty". I call it a monster jam! So good! Thanks so much for taking the time to show us. Please do more. Take care!

Damn, that was good. I fell for it at the first listening. That characterizes a hit. Could easily have become a big hit back in the 80:s.

I would pay good money to watch him do "synth demos" live.

Synthmania... Best channel on yt. I keep coming back for the passion, the amazing gear, and the great tunes.

As I recall the Pro One can sync to ANY audio source, making it one of the most versatile mono synths out there. Nice to see one in aciton.

Wow! :) some moments of Your song (fun with JP8 ) are close to "Rofo - Beach Love" and reminds me first Laserdance records from 80's. Pure Spacesynth/Italo space disco style - I love it!

I love the use of a very simple pattern with an arpeggiator and sequencer (like Stand Back by Stevie Nicks or Bladerunner by Vangelis)

Big smile on my face watching you play. Back to the 80s at last. Thanks!

And this video solidifies your no.1 spot on all time most amazing RU-vid channels.

The sound of the 80's will forever have a big place in my heart. Especially the synths and groups like Laserdance, Koto etc. This is one of my absolute favourite RU-vid Channels and Espen Kraft from Norway. Thanks Paolo.

Great video, as always. This one nailed my teens. JP-8 is of course Howard Jones, Pro-one is Vince Clarke and Linndrum, ooooh, so many. And the song, so very Laserdance!

That full mix sounds like it would’ve easily topped the dance charts back in the day. 😂 Honestly sounds pretty good for something slapped together for a video.

Wow, the way you played all three live is amazing! Truly 80s in every way! 😎

Mind blowing how awesome this combo sounds! Amazing!

Seriously...You should do a separate channel on nothing but 80's style synth. You're awesome.

This tune sound 100% Italo Disco, FANTASTICO!!! And your tune "Close To Me" its a masterpiece of 90's Italo Deep House. Great music taste sir. Your italian name resonate with your DNA. Grazie MIlle.

Can’t stop rewatching this session. The Bible. Everything is so classy and cool, incl walking thru bass variants on fixed chords. Playing this session thru shows massive skill and makes it look too easy, Paolo! :)

Man it sounds so great!!! I really miss those 80s vibes.

Soon as you hear that Pro One you know Yazoo comes straight to mind Don’t Go,Situation and Nobody’s Diary all done on the Pro One

Can't get more 80ies sound. Still loving it!

Wow, took me right back, 80's sound is still the best, everything made now comes from that era, keep it alive!!!!

That's quite a collection of 80s hardware. I have the modern versions of the J8 and the Pro 1 but those originals sound awesome

He Snapped, The art of the throw back should never be out of style.

Watched this again for the tune! The technique and oh my god the gear! You are fantastic in every way

Thanks Paolo! Your music takes me back to the 80’s and always puts a smile on my face.

Sounds incredible!!!!!!!! I could picture Dead or Alive singing on this, or Silent Circle, maybe even C.C. Catch!🎹🎶

Amazing. This sound has something that tastes like my teenage. I cant stop smiling. Happiness.

Its people like you who make people like me feel like complete hacks at songwriting and just giving the whole game away. That's one nice toon you got there.

It's great to see music like this being kept alive. I've always been fond of the synthesizer sound!

Божественно! Браво! Есть всё, на что молились и от чего умирали в 80-х =) Работа Великого Мастера!

That little ditty is an 80s gold record. Really great!

Sehr gut. Erinnert mich an meine Disco Zeit. Tolle Klassiker der Musik Geschichte.

In the beginning the bass line sound like something from Commodore 64, but later with the Roland melody its like any Commodore Amiga demo tune. Very nice explanation.!

Sounds fantastic. Loving the 80's sounds.

Sounds amazing! This is a great step back in the 80s! Awesome video!

Fantastic skills on some legendary synth technology. A step back in time! Thank you.

I like the energy of this track.that sviglies are 2die4 and the lead reminds me of Capella from early 90.paolo you did an amazing job as usual 👌👌👌👌💝💝💝💝

When I heard this I was straight back there in the early 80's. Amazing!!!!!!!!

Gorgeous !!! Beautifully!!! Thank you. You've transferred me back to my youth thanks

Brilliant. When the Jupiter kicks in it reminds me of Capella’s U Got 2 Let The Music. I swear they must have used a Jupiter too. Yours has more 80s charm and a lot less 90s cheese! Great performance and great sound

This is a great song. I would listen to a full album of this. Here's his secret ingredient: he's actually a great PLAYER. Not only is he a programmer/gearhead/techhead, he is a good keys/piano player. He has a great sense of melody and harmony. (we also didn't see him woodshedding these ideas). A less secret ingredient: he's playing $15k worth of gear.

I’m real happy to hear this synth style being used in more and more popular music 👍

How long I was waiting for 1980's Spacesynth from you dear Paolo, with analog equipment, please MORE of this!

This is an awesome tune! It gives me that wonderful 80's dance feeling. Thanks for all you do on RU-vid. Take care, Sam.

Definitely has an early Alphaville vibe, very cool.

Very cool jam. I appreciate that you have these machines and were/are into great music as opposed to crappy rock. 80s synth, New Wave, Hi-NRG/Italo-Disco, early Acid House and Techno.

I live vicariously through your synth videos. Thank you for creating this channel!

4:42 That sounds like a melody :-)

Reminds me of playing Test Drive on my Amiga in 1988

Dang Paolo! Throwing it back to the 2013 days here. Love it dude. Really like your 70s prog, lounge, modular, and Cocteau Twins experiments recently though too. Good to see you're doing a variety of styles. Keep it up and stay safe!

DUDE... YOU ARE AWESOME!!! Your gear and how you perform that magical music from the 80´s is simply superb. Greetings from Buenos Aires!!!

10:46 reminds me of "Sounds like a melody" by Alphaville, awesome demonstration!

Fun fact: hardware in this video will set you back around 40'000 - 50'000 USD

Wow that was amazing. So inspiring. Thank you for this content. Can’t get enough.

That Pro-One sounds phenomenal!

The Italo King strikes again :-)

U got 2 let the music... move MY feet :) Потрясающе, as always!

The Pro-One is amazingly beautiful in both sound and looks! Outstanding!

I actually love this tune... It's just what I needed to see - to connect the dots to the kinda stuff I'm actually working on lately. Thanks!

Er mejo!!! Grande Paolo!

You are one inspiring individual. I have used DAW versions of the Jupiter 8 and the Prophet One. But, seeing the actual instruments in use is amazing. I have just found a new RU-vidr to subscribe to. Keep up the great work.

Perfect, beautiful sounds and with your composed and beautiful music, you made me dream of 80s music

Waiting impatiently for the official clip of the final result. It will be ranking #1. No joke.

"-You got to let the music, MOVE your feet!" ✨🎉 😉👌

The night begins to shine

What a combo of instruments 🤘👊 Well played sir

Cool to see and hear these fantastic vintage synths! This is the particular sound of the 80’s, a music era many people just love withhout really knowing why

Sound a little like KOTO and Laserdance 👍🏼

I'm trying to think what that sounds like, a song in my head, fabulous, thanks

I could listen to it over and over again, good job Synthmania!

Excellent! You are great. I wish I could have learnt to play this from you. You made me remember my young 80’s.👍👍👍

Excellent! Funny, changing to basic techno drums patterns/sounds, and maybe some arp tweaks, we move to the 90s . . .

Wow, i really enjoyed this. You should put your ditty out as a real song. Your a talented man.

Best video I've seen so far demonstrating how to make 80s music. I never knew it was this easy.

Awesome fantastic tune :))) Take's me back to the good old days, thank you so very much with both thumps up and through the roof!

you have managed to perfectly capture those late 80's pop / rave feels ... (your gear all looks new =)