Synthesisers

The band, led by frontman Damon Albarn, manage to keep elements of their popular Nineties sound, with searing guitars and thumping drums, but also play with synthesisers for a modern twist.

Mike Tedder with his synthesisers in his front room 1984.

He also spent five years as a service technician repairing and modifying Moog, Arp, Korg, Roland and other analogue synthesisers, along with some Pro Audio design work, including two years designing and building “boutique” valve guitar amplifiers.

The human vulnerability of her voice and traditional instruments are given an electrical charge by her pioneering use of synthesisers.

Barson's keyboard parts were filled by synthesisers and Steve Nieve joined the band to take his place.

ELP equipment and Moog synthesisers Emerson with the Moog synthesizer (c.1977) With ELP, Emerson added the Moog synthesiser behind the C-3 with the keyboard and ribbon controller stacked on the top of the organ.

From 1980 onward, he also made frequent use of synthesisers in the studio.

In 2001, Cunningham (guitars, keyboards and synthesisers) replaced Gilbert, who took a sabbatical from the band because of family commitments.

It featured further experimentation by the band, who expanded their use of synthesisers and mellotron orchestration.

It is regarded as a significant and innovative piece of electronic music, recorded well before the availability of commercial synthesisers or multitrack mixers.

Likewise, Richard's room – filled with Macintosh computers and synthesisers – was based on Adams' own flat (visited and photographed by Hi-Fi Choice Magazine).

Recorded at Morgan Studios in London by Mike Butcher and building off the stylistic changes introduced on Volume 4, new songs incorporated synthesisers, strings, and complex arrangements.

The album lacked actual classical strings, which were replaced once again by synthesisers, played by Tandy.

The album relied heavily on drum machines and synthesisers, and reduced the presence of Ham's saxophone, giving it a more contemporary feel compared to its predecessors.

With the release of Movement in November 1981, New Order initially started on a similar route as their previous incarnation, performing dark, melodic songs, albeit with an increased use of synthesisers.