How It Was Recorded

Gear · synthesizer

Yamaha DX100

Records it appears on · 1

  • 24K Magic

    Bruno Mars · 24K Magic, 2016

    • Talkbox intro and harmonies · InstrumentInferredUsual practice, not stated for this record: Chambers, who is credited with the talkbox intro and harmonies, is said to keep many DX100 synths and to use them with a talkbox pedal.

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Digital Suburban Dexed

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A free DX7 emulation. The DX100 is a simpler four-operator FM synthesizer, so patches do not transfer.

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