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We’re not going to tell you how to remake the theme tune, but with the information below you should be well on your way to making your own ‘80s synth masterpiece. We’ve come up with seven things that will help you get the Stranger Things sound, from choosing the right instruments to simple synth programming techniques to help you get started.

You don’t even need to buy hardware synths: software will do the job if you’re on a budget and there are even a few free plugins you can use. So how would you go about making your own Stranger Things-inspired synth music at home? Well, it’s actually not as difficult or as expensive as you might expect. Taking its cues from both the electronic soundtracks of John Carpenter and the albums of Tangerine Dream, the score ignited a fresh wave of appreciation for the synth music of the ‘80s and contemporary artists inspired by the era, rounded up by FACT in a playlist last year.ĭixon and Stein’s score also saw a fresh wave of interest in the vintage analog synths used by the duo to make the score, instruments that are either hard to come by, very expensive to purchase, or both.

When Stranger Things premiered last year, it wasn’t just the story, characters and the nostalgic setting that we fell in love with – it was also the incredible synth score by S U R V I V E’s Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein.

If you’ve already binged Stranger Things 2 and need another hit of nostalgia, why not have a go at making some music inspired by Kyle Dixon and Michael Stein’s score? Scott Wilson gives you seven tips to help you create your own ‘80s-style synth tracks.
