Retracking Service – Bringing Analog Depth to Your Tracks
Elevate your digital compositions with the warmth of analog synthesizers and live instruments.
About Retracking
Retracking is a creative process where we replace specific VST MIDI tracks with analog hardware synths, giving your production a more authentic, organic feel. This service is ideal for artists looking to enhance signature elements like leads, basslines, and kicks. With retracking, your digital compositions can gain the warmth and depth of analog sound, breathing life into electronic music.
Our retracking service is best suited for those who want to take their tracks to the next level without the full cost of studio recording. It’s perfect for producers who want to swap out their VST-based sounds for high-quality analog synths but is less suitable for more complex sounds, such as glitches or noisy textures. Whether you’re a budding artist or an experienced producer, retracking adds an analog touch that can elevate your project.
Ramin Sayyah
Synth & Drum Machine Specialist
Master of Analog and Modular Synthesis
Ramin Sayyah is a highly skilled synth and drum machine specialist known for his deep expertise in analog and modular systems. Based in Budapest, Ramin moved from Tehran to Hungary, where he began sharing his knowledge and passion for analog electronic music. He regularly hosts workshops and performances, sharing his expertise in modular synthesis and analog gear. Ramin's ability to blend analog warmth with modern production techniques makes him a key player in shaping the sound of techno, electronic, and other music genres, whether in live performances or studio settings.
Christian Cardwell
Modular Techno Innovator
Pioneering live modular performances
Chrisstian Cardwell, a Budapest-born DJ, producer, and sound designer, has been a prominent figure in the electronic music scene for over two decades. His fast-paced, analog-fuelled techno is known for its melancholic undertones and cutting-edge sound design. A master of live modular performances, he is known for his innovative hardware-only sets and collaborations with fellow modular enthusiasts like BIZMUTH. As the founder of the Nonverbal Language label, Cardwell continues to shape the Hungarian techno landscape with high-quality vinyl and digital releases, featuring renowned artists.
Our Synthesizers
Eurorack Modular Synth
A customizable system allowing for endless creative possibilities by patching different modules to create unique sounds.
ExperimentalAmbientSound DesignTechno
Buchla Easel Command Module 208C
The Buchla Easel 208C brings a unique west-coast synthesis approach, offering expressive sound design capabilities, ideal for atmospheric soundscapes and experimental music. Its rich tonal possibilities make it perfect for retracking creative, ambient tracks.
AmbientExperimentalSoundscapes
Sequential OB-6
The OB-6 is known for its warm, vintage analog tones with modern enhancements, great for fat leads and lush pads. It's excellent for retracking melodic tracks with rich harmonic content.
SynthwaveProgressiveMelodic Techno
Moog Sub Phatty
Delivers the classic Moog sound with fat, punchy bass and leads, perfect for adding depth and warmth to tracks.
BassLeadAnalog Warmth
Dave Smith Tetra
A four-voice analog synth offering rich polyphonic textures and layered sequences.
LeadPadsSynthwave
Access Virus
The Access Virus is renowned for its aggressive, digital edge, perfect for retracking complex, layered synth textures and driving basslines in electronic music.
TranceIndustrialHard Techno
Roland Juno 106
The Juno 106 is famous for its warm, punchy bass and classic string sounds, making it perfect for retracking signature basslines and leads in retro-styled music.
SynthpopHouseElectro
Arturia Minibrute
A monophonic analog synth known for its aggressive sound and unique filter options.
BassLeadIndustrialTechno
Cyclone Bass Bot V2
A modern recreation of the Roland TB-303, perfect for acid basslines and squelchy leads.
BassTechnoHouseAcid
Korg Monologue
Compact but powerful monophonic synth with a sharp, cutting sound, ideal for bass and lead lines.
BassLeadElectronicPop
Dreadbox Typhon
A powerful analog synth with built-in digital effects, known for its thick sound and modern modulation.
LeadBassExperimentalFX
Nord Lead 2
A versatile virtual analog synth known for its lush pads and evolving textures.
PadsSynthwaveAmbientHouse
Elektron A4
A deep, analog four-voice synth with sequencing capabilities, great for evolving basslines and complex sequences.
BassSequencesTechnoIDMMulti
Elektron Digitone
A digital FM synth known for its crystal-clear, harmonic-rich sound, perfect for evolving pads and percussive sounds.
FMPadsPercussiveElectronicPop
Waldorf Pulse 2
A monophonic analog synth with rich, punchy sounds, ideal for cutting bass and lead lines.
BassLeadSynthwaveTechno
Waldorf Q
The Waldorf Q delivers cutting-edge wavetable synthesis, offering highly complex sound design ideal for retracking evolving textures and dynamic pads.
AmbientIDMGlitchDrum Machines and Groove Boxes
Elektron Analog Rytm MK1
Combines analog drum synthesis with powerful sequencing, perfect for adding punch and groove to any track.
DrumSequencesTechnoHouseGrooves
Tanzbar 1
An analog drum machine with deep, punchy sounds, perfect for techno and house beats.
DrumTechnoHouseMinimal
Tanzbar 2
A versatile drum machine with rich analog percussion, great for complex and layered drum patterns.
DrumHouseElectroExperimental
Elektron Digitakt MK1
A powerful digital drum machine known for its sampling and sequencing abilities, ideal for modern electronic beats.
DrumTechnoHip-HopSamplingThe Retracking Process
Retracking can be a straightforward process, where we meticulously recreate your original sound design using analog gear. This "copycat" approach stays true to your vision while enhancing the richness of the sound. However, retracking can also be a more involved, creative process, where we co-produce new patterns or melodies. In this case, we aim to breathe fresh life into your track, offering a new perspective or approach.
The process begins with an in-depth review of the original composition. We then recreate the MIDI tracks with analog synths, running the signal through our high-end analog chain for the best possible sound quality. The result is a polished, professional recording that can transform unfinished ideas into standout tracks.