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In audio production, sampling refers to the use of a portion (or sample) from a sound within another recording. As pioneers of the electronic music genre, Depeche Mode were among the most prolific acts to make use of sampling technology within a traditional pop music format. Among the many original samples recorded and utilized by Depeche Mode to enhance the atmosphere of their musical output are many that originated elsewhere, including brief passages of musical recordings by other artists, snippets of audio from television shows, radio broadcasts, films, environmental sounds, and more. Analysis of these sample sources and how they are manipulated is a popular topic of discussion amongst fans of the group.
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This page aims to document all verifiable sound sources for many of the musical parts used by Depeche Mode in the production of their 1983 album Construction Time Again.
Due to the manipulated nature of the samples described in this article, there is unavoidable potential for error or sample misattribution. To ensure accuracy, this article strives to use verified quotes from band members and recording personnel with citations wherever possible, audio examples, and independent research voluntarily contributed by Depeche Mode and Recoil fans worldwide. This article provides an interesting document on this topic in a tabular format that is organized, well-researched, and reasonably accurate. Please bear in mind that due to the limited number of relevant quotes for each sample from band members or associates involved in producing the music described on this page, audio samples that lack official confirmation are not guaranteed to be accurate.
This article differentiates samples by origin: Self-made samples, which describe any material initially recorded by Depeche Mode or Recoil, and Sourced samples, which describe samples not initially recorded by either group. In addition to confirmed samples, this article also covers samples commonly misreported as having been used but directly refuted by a member or associate of Depeche Mode or Recoil.
If you notice an error or wish to contribute or request the removal of information contained within this article, please feel free to contact us.
Construction Time Again (1983)
1. "Love, In Itself"
"Love, In Itself" - Depeche Mode 1983 |
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Synthesizer elements | A synthesized sound based on a custom Synclavier II timbre is utilised as a fill sporadically throughout "Love, In Itself". | Click to display/hide audio example | |||
Synthesizer elements | An electric piano-like synthesized sound based on a custom Synclavier II timbre is utilised during the verse sections of "Love, In Itself". | Click to display/hide audio example
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Synthesizer, bell elements | Synclavier II System Disk Timbres - 1212 Church Bell |
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The synthesized solo choir sound most clearly heard in the intro of "Love, In Itself" is derived from an edit of the Synclavier II system disk timbre "Church Bell". | ||
Synthesizer, choir elements | Synclavier II Timbre Directory Diskette #3 - 2338 Voices #1 |
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The synthesized solo choir sound audible throughout "Love, In Itself" is derived from the "Voices #1" timbre of Synclavier II timbre directory diskette #3. | Click to display/hide audio example | |
Synthesizer, kalimba elements | Synclavier II Timbre Directory Diskette #1 - 2136 Calimba #2 |
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The percussive kalimba-like arpeggio heard during the chorus sections of "Love, In Itself" is derived from the "Calimba #2" timbre of Synclavier II timbre directory diskette #1. Notably, this sound is also utilised throughout "It Doesn't Matter" and the middle eight section of "If You Want". | Click to display/hide audio example | |
Synthesizer elements | Synclavier II Timbre Directory Diskette #3 - 2382 String Section |
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A synth pad sound derived from the "String Section" timbre of Synclavier II timbre directory diskette #3 is utilised throughout the verse sections of "Love, In Itself", heard most prominently during the third verse. | Click to display/hide audio example | |
Synthesizer elements | Synclavier II System Disk Timbres - 1257 NICE VIBES 3V |
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A vibraphone sound utilised throughout the chorus sections of "Love, In Itself" is derived from an edit of the Synclavier II system disk timbre "NICE VIBES 3V". | ||
Drum elements, bass drum, snare drum, hi tom, mid tom, lo tom, open hi-hat, closed hi-hat | E-mu Systems - E-mu Drumulator - 1983 |
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A series of drum elements derived from the E-mu Drumulator programmable drum machine are utilised throughout "Love, In Itself". |
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2. "More Than A Party"
"More Than A Party" Depeche Mode 1983
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Synthesizer, music box elements | Synclavier II Timbre Directory Diskette #3 - 2383 Music Box |
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A music box melody audible throughout "More Than A Party" is partly comprised of the "Music Box" timbre of Synclavier II timbre directory diskette #3. | ||
Drum elements | E-mu Systems - E-mu Drumulator - 1983 |
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A series of drum elements derived from the E-mu Drumulator programmable drum machine are utilised throughout "More Than A Party". |
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3. "Pipeline"
"Pipeline" is not yet known to contain samples from any identifiable sources.
4. "Everything Counts"
"Everything Counts" Depeche Mode 1983
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Synthesizer elements | Yamaha Corporation - Yamaha DX7 factory ROM #2 Bank B: "SYN-LEAD 2" |
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The keyboard riff played throughout the chorus and outro sections of "Everything Counts" is played using an edit of Yamaha DX7 factory ROM #2 Bank B: "SYN-LEAD 2". | ||
Synthesizer elements | Yamaha Corporation - Yamaha DX7 factory ROM #4 Bank A: "OBOE" |
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The Music For The Masses tour arrangement of "Everything Counts" employs an oboe-like sample derived from the Yamaha DX7 factory ROM #4 program "OBOE". The sample is layered with a separate sample for sporadic use as an oscillating two note swell occurring once per bar throughout the song. | ||
Synthesizer elements | Yamaha Corporation - Yamaha DX7 factory ROM #1 Bank A: "STRINGS 1" |
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A brassy synthesized strings pad heard sporadically during the verse sections of "Everything Counts" is played using an edit of Yamaha DX7 factory ROM #1 Bank A: "STRINGS 1". | ||
Drum elements | E-mu Systems - E-mu Drumulator - 1983 |
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A series of drum elements derived from the E-mu Drumulator programmable drum machine are utilised throughout "Everything Counts". |
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5. "Two Minute Warning"
"Two Minute Warning" Depeche Mode 1983
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Drum elements, snare drum | Simmons - SDSV Drum Synthesizer - 1981 |
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A series of drum elements derived from the Simmons SDSV drum synthesizer are utilised throughout "Two Minute Warning". | ||
Drum elements, open hi-hat, closed hi-hat, rimshot | Roland Corporation - Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer - 1980 |
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A series of drum elements audible throughout "Two Minute Warning" are derived from the Roland TR-808 drum machine. |
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6. "Shame"
"Shame" Depeche Mode 1983
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Synthesizer, kalimba elements | Synclavier II Timbre Directory Diskette #1 - 2136 Calimba #2 |
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The percussive kalimba-like arpeggio heard sporadically throughout "Shame" is derived from the "Calimba #2" timbre of Synclavier II timbre directory diskette #1. | ||
Synthesizer, organ elements | Synclavier II Timbre Directory Diskette #1 - 2174 ORGAN 1 |
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The organ melody heard sporadically throughout "Shame" is performed using the "ORGAN 1" timbre of Synclavier II timbre directory diskette #1. |
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7. "The Landscape Is Changing"
"The Landscape Is Changing" Depeche Mode 1983
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Synthesizer elements | Synclavier II Timbre Directory Diskette #1 - 2148 ELEC.DULCIMER 2 |
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The sitar-like melody audible throughout the verse sections of "The Landscape Is Changing" is derived from an edit of "2148 - ELEC.DULCIMER 2", a dulcimer-like timbre featured on Synclavier II timbre directory diskette #1. Similarly, an edit of the "ELEC.DULCIMER 2" timbre would see later use during the verse sections of "Behind The Wheel". | ||
Synthesizer elements | Synclavier II Timbre Directory Diskette #1 - 2136 CALIMBA 2 |
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A melody audible in the intro and outro sections of "The Landscape Is Changing" is partly derived from "2136 - CALIMBA 2", a timbre featured on Synclavier II timbre directory diskette #1. | ||
Synthesizer elements | Synclavier II Timbre Directory Diskette #3 - 2361 Voices 2 |
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A choir pad heard most prominently in the outro section of "The Landscape Is Changing" is derived from "2361 Voices 2", a timbre featured on Synclavier II timbre directory diskette #3. | ||
Drum elements | E-mu Systems - E-mu Drumulator - 1983 |
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A series of bass drum, snare drum, and hi-hat samples derived from the E-mu Drumulator programmable drum machine are utilised throughout "The Landscape Is Changing". |
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8. "Told You So"
"Told You So" Depeche Mode 1983
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Middle eight organ | E-MU Emulator I factory library disk #28 Prod Set - "Pipe Organ (L) (04-005-102M1) - Pipe Organ (U) (04-005-101M1)" |
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The middle eight section of "Told You So" employs a pipe organ instrument derived from Emulator I factory library disk #28 "Pipe Organ - Pipe Organ". | Click to display/hide audio example | |
Drum elements | E-mu Systems - E-mu Drumulator - 1983 |
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A series of drum elements derived from the E-mu Drumulator programmable drum machine are utilised throughout "More Than A Party". |
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9. "And Then"
"And Then" Depeche Mode 1983
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Drum elements | E-mu Systems - E-mu Drumulator - 1983 |
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A series of drum elements derived from the E-mu Drumulator programmable drum machine are utilised throughout "And Then". |
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B-sides, bonus tracks and remixes
"Work Hard"
"Work Hard" Depeche Mode 1983
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Synthesizer elements | Synclavier II Timbre Directory Diskette #1 - 2311 CAR HORN |
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The horn sound effect audible throughout "Work Hard" is derived from Synclavier II timbre directory diskette #3 "2311 CAR HORN". | ||
Synthesizer elements | Synclavier II Timbre Directory Diskette #1 - 2164 Heavy Keyboard |
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A melody played sporadically throughout "Work Hard" is played using Synclavier II timbre directory diskette #1 "2164 Heavy Keyboard" layered with a tubular bell-like sound derived from Yamaha DX7 factory ROM #1 Bank A: "TUB BELLS". | ||
Synthesizer elements | Yamaha Corporation - Yamaha DX7 factory ROM #1 Bank A: "TUB BELLS" |
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A melody played sporadically throughout "Work Hard" is played using Synclavier II timbre directory diskette #1 "2164 Heavy Keyboard" layered with a tubular bell-like sound derived from Yamaha DX7 factory ROM #1 Bank A: "TUB BELLS". | ||
Drum elements | E-mu Systems - E-mu Drumulator - 1983 |
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A series of drum elements derived from the E-mu Drumulator programmable drum machine are utilised throughout "Work Hard". |
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"Fools"
"Fools" Depeche Mode 1983
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Drum elements | E-mu Systems - E-mu Drumulator - 1983 |
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A series of drum elements derived from the E-mu Drumulator programmable drum machine are utilised throughout "Fools". |
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"Fools (Bigger)"
"Fools" Depeche Mode 1983
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Drum elements | E-mu Systems - E-mu Drumulator - 1983 |
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A series of drum elements derived from the E-mu Drumulator programmable drum machine are utilised throughout "Fools (Bigger)". |
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