My take on the Michael Jackson classic "The Way You Make Me Feel" released in November 1987 as the third single from Michael's seventh studio album "Bad".  I have always loved the upbeat vibe of this tune driven by the relentless 8th note triplets in 12/8 time.  It was an absolute joy to dive in an unlock this songs secrets as it brought me back in time and made me feel like I was 21 all over again!

Technical Notes:
I used a Yamaha DX-7 for the synth bass and a variety of soft synths for the drums including NI's 80's Drummer and Battery 4 as well as MOTU's BPM (for the synth toms).  The slow synth string pad was voiced using NI's FM-8 and the rhythmic off-beat synth pad was a combination of the Prophet 08 and the Nord Stage 2.  The synthesizer effects right before verse one were achieved with three MOTU MX-4's each voicing a different part of the overall effect.  The brass was NI's Session Horns Pro (my absolute favorite Horn simulation)and the synth lead was created using a combination of the virtual analog on my Nord Stage 2 along with Sonic Project's OP-X Pro II and NI's Massive.  The three guitar tracks were all played in using a keyboard and three instances of Music Labs' Real LPC each run though NI's Guitar Rig Pro 5.

The Way You Make Me Feel

One for the loop.
Two for the Improvisation.
Three I'm just We just just just.

I make obnoxious synth covers of previously fine songs. All done with Korg Gadget.

The Way You Make Me Feel

Todd Dunst