Instruments:
Bass: Arturia Jup-8 V
Frog: Casio Casiotone MT-60 (resampled at home)
Drums: NI Battery 4 LM-1 / LM-2 / 808
Intro Harpsichord: Arturia Jup-8 V
Wind: Arturia ARP2600 V
Duck Lead Synth: Arturia Jup-8 V
Theremin: Arturia ARP2600 + Jup-8 V Strings
Horns & Flutes: SWAM All-In-Bundle
Outro Clavinet: Roland Cloud Jupiter 4
Pads: Arturia JUP-8 V, Arturia Pro-5 V (12 different patches)
Pipe Organ Sounds: Arturia Synclavier V (6 different patches)
Stratocaster Guitar: NI Session Guitarist

Step into the iconic soundscapes of Thriller! This remake dives deep into the legendary Michael Jackson track, meticulously recreating every synth, pad, and bassline with authentic precision. Crafted using vintage-inspired sounds and modern tools, it’s not just a cover—it’s a tribute to the sonic brilliance of the original. Perfect for music enthusiasts, synth lovers, and Thriller fans alike. 🎹✨ Explore the details, feel the groove, and rediscover the magic!

Remake of Michael Jackson's Thriller (2024) "First Steps"

🌟 The Most Accurate Thriller Remake Ever Attempted

🔥🔥🔥 Get the ARTURIA sound patches and much more on synthrilla.com! https://synthrilla.com/ 🔥🔥🔥

This project is not just a cover; it's a ground-up reconstruction of Michael Jackson’s 'Thriller' —featuring sounds that have never been previously recreated with such a level of precision. Not a single sound in this remake has been pulled or reused from the original multitrack: meticulous research and effort were put into recreating these sounds to the highest standard.

Using rare analog gear, gear emulations, drum machines, handcrafted Synclavier presets, live horns, and over four decades of collective sound design experience/research: this instrumental remake brings you as close to the original 1982 magic as technically and musically possible. Every synth patch, drum groove, and arrangement was analyzed, transcribed, and rebuilt in full detail using multitrack reference, as well as thorough amounts of research — with no use of shortcuts or presets from the shelf. This level of depth, due-diligence, and fidelity has never been reached before.

🔊 Step into a world of authentic sonic recreation, where:
• 🔁 vintage programmed drum machines meet live drum kit performances
• 🧪 hand-made Synclavier layers replicate elusive textures
• 🎺 an authentic wind section brings the energy
• 🎛️ subtle phasing techniques, sound effects, and modulations mimic the original track

This is Part 1: The Instrumental – crafted with respect, warmth, and precision.

👥 Credits – Synthrilla 'Thriller Instrumental Remake 2025'

Produced and Engineered by:
🎛️ Daniel Jösch & Andy Hoang
  / synthrilla  
  / nefspring  

Drums & Percussion
🥁 Intro Live Drums – Malik Thomas   / malik.tzdrumming_  
🕹️ Drum Machine Programming – Daniel Jösch, Andy Hoang
✨ Additional Percussion – Daniel Jösch, TapeVault   / tape.vault  

Bass
🎹 Synth Bass, Thing8 (Roland Jupiter 8) – Daniel Jösch, Antonio Santiago   / _._antoniosantiago_  
🌊 Bridge Bass Sweep, Minimoog – Andy Hoang
🐸 Froggie FX, Casiotone MT-60 – Daniel Jösch

Guitars & Keys
🎸 Guitar – Ashkon Shahidi
🎹 Piano Clave Figure, Arturia Piano V – Daniel Jösch
🎹 Rhodes Piano, Mark V – TapeVault
🎛️ Organs, Arturia Synclavier V – Daniel Jösch, Antonio Santiago
🌀 Theremin, Arturia ARP2600 V – Daniel Jösch

Synths
🎹 Synth Pads, Arturia Jup-8 V, Arturia Pro-5 V – Daniel Jösch, Antonio Santiago
🎛️ Synth Duck Lead, Arturia Jup-8 V – Daniel Jösch
🔔 Synth Marimba, Roland Cloud Jupiter-4 – Daniel Jösch
🎼 Synth Harpsichord, Arturia Synclavier V – Daniel Jösch

Vocals (coming in Part 2)
🎤 Vocals – Max Mutzke   / max_mutzke_official  
🎙️ Outro Rap – Daniel Jösch   / synthrilla  

🎺 The SYNTHRILLA Winds – Live Horn Section
🎺 Trumpet/Flugelhorn – Andy Hoang   / nefspring  
🎺 Trumpet – Jose Avalos   / jos3out  
🎺 Trumpet/Cornet – Chris Wilson   / chris_wilsonn5  
🎷 Tenor Saxophone – Sean Newton   / naes.mmhs  
🎼 Trombone – Chris Klacka   / chrisklacka  
🎶 Flute – Aaliyah Frace   / watchthehands  

💬 About This Project
Synthrilla started as a solo obsession by Daniel Jösch—a deep dive into the sonic DNA of Thriller. Today, it’s a global collaboration of musicians and synth enthusiasts pushing the limits of what remake culture can be.

This is more than nostalgia. This is resurrection.
Thriller, rebuilt from the circuit up.

🎧 Part 2 with Vocals & Official Video – Coming Soon!
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🌐 Explore more & get the sounds: https://synthrilla.com

Ultimate Remake of "Michael Jackson's Thriller" (2025) Instrumental

🌟 The transcendent Remake of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and most accurate Ever Attempted? - Now Featuring Full Vocals by Max Mutzke, Outro Rap: Daniel Jösch
Mix & Master: Antonio Santiago & Daniel Jösch
Produced & Engineered by: Daniel Jösch, Antonio Santiago, Andy Hoang, TapeVault


Vocals Recording & Processing: Daniel Jösch
🌐 Explore the sounds at: https://synthrilla.com

🎤 Part 2 — Full Vocals Version Out Now!
After months of sound design and research, Synthrilla returns with Thriller - Part 2, now featuring the incredible Max Mutzke on lead vocals.
Part 1 was the full instrumental… and now, the story continues. 

🎧 Listen, compare, and experience the most detailed sonic reconstruction of MJ’s Thriller ever created — rebuilt sound by sound, patch by patch, and ear by ear.

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💬 About the Project

This is not a cover — it’s a complete ground-up reconstruction of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, crafted from scratch with authentic analog gear, handcrafted Synclavier patches, LM-1 drum programming on VPROM3 and a full live horn section.
Every sound was analyzed, transcribed, and rebuilt with no samples or shortcuts of any leaked multitrack - honoring Bruce Swedien’s and Quincy Jones’s legendary 1982 production at the highest technical and musical standard possible.

🎛️ Step into a world where:
• vprom3 @lm-1‪ vintage drum machine vst meets live kit performances
• hand-built Synclavier layers recreate lost textures ‪
• live horns and winds bring authentic 80s energy
• subtle phasing, modulation, and tape coloration complete the magic

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