Secrets of EMOTIONAL SYNTH PADS (Twin Peaks, Roland JX-8P)

➡️ Learn 80s Production: https://bit.ly/4fkck8M ☕ Buy Me A Coffee: https://bit.ly/4ffAbXi ✉️ Email Newsletter (awesome, not spam): http://eepurl.com/i-N3_6 How was the amazing synthesiser sound used for "Laura's Theme" in Twin Peaks created? Why does it evoke such strong emotions and nostalgia? In this video, I interview an expert on music and emotion, exploring topics like sadness in music and musical nostalgia. I also delve into the "soundtrack" patch on the Roland JX-8P, analysing its unique qualities compared to other synth pads. Next, I recreate this sound using the affordable Behringer DeepMind 12 synthesizer. Using what I've learned, I perform my own interpretation of "Laura's Theme" with budget synthesizers and a three-octave keyboard. Can I capture the same emotional impact? Finally, I share why I’m passionate about 12-inch records—spoiler alert: it’s not the sound quality. #twinpeaks #laurapalmer #deepmind12 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Coming up… 00:42 The first time I heard Laura’s Theme from Twin Peaks 02:01 How was the Laura’s Theme sound created? 03:27 Introducing the Roland JX-8P and MKS-70 04:40 The “soundtrack” sound: a legendary synth pad 05:18 Interview with Dr. Sandra Garrido on music and emotion 05:36 Our physical response to music 06:05 What does nostalgia mean? 06:39 When do we first experience nostalgia? 07:07 Historical nostalgia vs. real nostalgia 08:40 Designing sounds for emotional impact 10:23 Demonstrating the “soundtrack” sound on the Roland JX-8P 10:50 The essence of the “soundtrack” sound 11:20 Programming the “soundtrack” sound: what makes it unique 11:33 Basics of subtractive synthesis 12:52 How synth pads are typically made 13:17 Creating the “soundtrack” sound 13:31 Measuring the filter attack and decay for the “soundtrack” sound 14:08 The impact of the slow filter attack 14:25 Comparing filter attack time with reheating coffee 14:31 Demonstration: Roland JX-8P vs. reheating coffee 15:26 Reproducing the “soundtrack” sound on a budget synth 15:40 Imitating the “soundtrack” sound on the Behringer DeepMind 12 16:12 Envelope settings for the imitation “soundtrack” sound 16:18 Behringer DeepMind 12: “Soundtrack” sound without chorus 16:32 Behringer DeepMind 12: “Soundtrack” sound with chorus 17:17 Adding expression to the performance 18:20 Live performance: Laura’s Theme (version) 21:46 Why I love 12-inch records