If you're not already subscribed, SynthMania has one of the best YouTube channels, always examining gear and the making of 1980s style tracks. The above shows how easy it is to create an 80s ballad with an 808, MiniMoog, and DX7. You can hear a ton of other trance, house, and italo style sounds on his channel. Check it out here.
Bonus: Using a sequencer
