90’s Inspired House Music, Which Synths To Use?

In this chapter, I introduce the idea of 90s-inspired house music and explain why these classic sounds are making such a huge comeback. I talk about modern artists revisiting familiar synth tones and outline the simple, reliable instruments I personally use to achieve these results.

Here, I play real-world examples of iconic 90s house records and compare them to modern tracks using the same sounds. I break down classic organ and piano tones, explain where they come from, and highlight why these sounds still work so well in today’s productions.

In this chapter, I dive into the Korg M1 and show you the exact stock presets I rely on most. I demonstrate the classic perc organ, signature piano, and string textures, explaining how I use them in my own tracks to instantly capture an authentic 90s house vibe.

Here, I explore the Kontakt “Feel It” library and show how it recreates classic M1-style sounds with a more modern, polished feel. I demonstrate organs, pianos, and chord tools, and explain why this has become one of my main go-to options for warmth and flexibility.

In the final chapter, I break down the Yamaha DX7 and focus on the basses and textures that defined so much 90s dance music. I demonstrate hollow house basslines, classic FM tones, and explain how the DX7 can still be used creatively across multiple genres today.