The Sequential Circuits Pro-One Synthesizer & The Sound Of ’80s Synthpop

The latest RetroSound video features the Sequential Circuits Pro-One synthesizer – and some of the most iconic sounds of ’80s synthpop.

It’s a great demo of the range of the Pro-One, and highlights how important the synth was to the sound of the ’80s.

Video Summary:

“The Sequential Circuits Pro-One is one of the most legendary mono synthesizers of the 1980s—and responsible for some of the most iconic sounds of the synth-pop, new wave, and industrial era.

In this video, you’ll hear famous Sequential Pro-One sounds and riffs used in real hits from the 80s.

From powerful basslines to screaming leads to sequenced arpeggios, the Pro-One stands for raw analog character and a sound that has shaped entire decades.”

The Pro-One Sounds:

0:07 Yazoo Tuesday
0:26 Yazoo Don`t Go
0:40 Yazoo Bring Your Love Down
0:54 Yazoo Only You
1:11 Yazoo Situation
1:25 Yazoo Goodbye 70s
1:38 Yazoo Two Pieces
1:52 Berlin Metro
2:08 Berlin Masquerade
2:25 Peter Schilling Major Tom
2:48 Secret Service Flash In The Night
3:18 Beagle Music Like Ice In The Sunshine
3:30 Eurythmics Here Comes The Rain Again

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