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How to make Synthwave Music: A Beginner's Guide

Understanding Synthwave: A Beginner's Guide Ah, Synthwave! It's like a time machine with a soundtrack, a neon-lit journey back to the future. If you're here, chances are you've been entranced by its retro-futuristic vibes, and you're itching to create your own. But where do we start in this neon-drenched soundscape? Let's rev up our DeLoreans and dive into the electrifying world of Synthwave music. Essential Equipment for Synthwave Production First things first: gear up! Synthwave's unique sound is a harmonious blend of vintage and modern technology. You don't need a fortune to start, but a few essentials will set you on the right path. Synthesizers: The quintessential heart of Synthwave. Whether hardware or software, synths are non-negotiable. Vintage models like...

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Defining Retro Style:What is Retro?

Defining Retro Style: A Historical Overview Welcome to our neon-lit, synth-infused journey back in time. We often hear the term "retro style", but what does it truly encapsulate? Retro, a term derived from the Latin prefix retro, meaning 'backwards' or 'in past times', refers to a style that consciously imitates trends, modes, and attitudes of the past. Unlike vintage, which is a term reserved for items that are genuinely old, retro refers to new objects that display characteristics of the past. It's a celebration of nostalgia, a way to recapture the spirit of yesteryears with a modern twist. The retro wave started making its presence felt in the '70s and '80s, a time when looking back at the '40s and...

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Most Loved 80's TV Series

Iconic 80's TV Shows: A Nostalgic Journey Ah, the 80s – a decade where hair was big, colors were bright, and TV shows were unapologetically bold. It's a time we often revisit, not just for the nostalgia but for the sheer inventiveness and spirit that the television of that era embodied. And what a time it was for television! Let's rev up our DeLoreans and take a trip down memory lane, exploring some of the most iconic TV shows of the 80s that left a lasting impact on our culture and our hearts. Best 80's Sitcoms: Laughter and Memories If there was one thing the 80s did right, it was sitcoms. This era was a golden age for sitcoms, giving...

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The History of Game Boy

The Birth of the Game Boy: A Revolutionary Start Picture this: the late 1980s, a time when neon lights, big hair, and synth music were the rage. In the midst of this iconic era, a revolutionary gadget was about to change the gaming world forever. Enter the Game Boy, Nintendo's brainchild that wasn't just a game-changer; it was a paradigm shift in how we perceived video games. The story of its inception is a fascinating tale of innovation, foresight, and a bit of that '80s magic. The genius behind the Game Boy was none other than Gunpei Yokoi, a name that perhaps doesn’t echo like Miyamoto’s, but whose impact is just as profound. Yokoi-san, a creative mind at Nintendo, believed...

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The Difference Between Retro and Vintage

Ah, the colorful world of retro! For many of us in the synthwave and retrowave community, "retro" isn't just a style; it's a vibrant testament to a bygone era that continues to echo through our music, art, and fashion sensibilities. But what really makes something retro? It's like asking why neon lights feel like whispers from an '80s dream – there's just something ineffably cool about it. Retro, by its very definition, refers to styles that consciously imitate trends, modes, and fashions from the past. Unlike vintage, which is defined by age, retro draws inspiration from the past and reinterprets it in a modern context. It's the '80s arcade games, the synth-heavy music tracks, and the neon-drenched art that have...

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