Tune(s) of the Week: Daniel Miller's (not so) Secret Weapon

Daniel Miller is the founder of Mute Records and a bonafide synth-pop impresario. It is not uncommon for technically savvy producers to have favorite pieces of gear to help them establish a kind of sound that works for them. In this clip ( at the 6:51 mark), Miller explains his own go-to piece of kit:

Here is an example of it in use, as described, in an early Depeche Mode production:

You can still hear its influence on his productions in the early 90s, as well:

One of my own favorite uses of this synth/sequencer combination comes from the one-off project Duet Emmo, a collaboration between Graham Lewis and Bruce Gilbert of the band Wire and Miller:

Truly this presents a great example of one tool set being utilized to the fullest for some great and long lasting results!