Roland Jupiter-4: 8 Famous Songs You Know Instantly
From Synth Icons by Andy Whitmore (andy@andywhitmore.com)
April 16, 2026 · 4 min · Season 1 · Episode 22
About this episode
This episode features 20 classic riffs from 8 famous songs played on the original Roland Jupiter-4 synth.
Send us Fan Mail A real Roland Jupiter-4 playing 20 classic riffs across 8 famous songs — no plug-ins, no software, just the original vintage synth. Hear 20 classic riffs across 8 famous songs, recreated on the original Roland Jupiter-4. In this episode, I focus on the real sound of one of the most distinctive vintage analogue synths of the early 80s, known for its raw tone, punchy filter, unique arpeggiator and unmistakable character. From The Human League and Depeche Mode to Simple Minds, T...
People in this episode
Host: Andy Whitmore
Topics covered
- vintage synths
- music history
- classic riffs
- Roland Jupiter-4
- 80s music
- synth sound
Keywords
- Roland Jupiter-4
- vintage synth
- classic songs
- 80s music
- synthesizer
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Human League, Depeche Mode, Simple Minds
Products: Roland Jupiter-4
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