THE TEAM OF "Synthrilla"
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Daniel Jösch @joesch
Founder of synthrilla.com, transcriber, arranger, sound designer from Southern Germany, keyboardist, drummer and violin player.
Andy Hoang @nefspring
Co-Founder of synthrilla, minimoog player, sound designer, mixing engineer, trumpet player from San Diego / San Francisco , California (USA)
Antonio Santiago @antonio
Very talented sound designer, arranger and remixer from Lanzarote (Spain) He's a keyboardist and bass guitar player.
Tape Vault
Sound Designer, Rhodes Player, Organizer & Research god
🌱 A Growing Creative Community
What started as a solo project has grown into a collaborative effort involving incredibly talented people from around the globe. Synthrilla is becoming a community-driven movement, and I’m proud to highlight three key contributors who have elevated this project to a new level:
🎚️ Andy Hoang aka @nefspring (San Diego / San Francisco, USA)
Andy reached out to me via YouTube and provided a key insight: the iconic Thriller bassline wasn’t played on an ARP2600, as many believe, but on a Jupiter-8. His contribution went far beyond: he and his friends recorded entire brass sections, including flutes, based on my transcriptions from the Thriller multitracks using Steinberg Dorico.
Andy will also master the first official Synthrilla release in 2025.
🎹 @TapeVault (Poland)
A passionate collector of multitracks and vintage gear, TapeVault re-recorded the Thriller Rhodes piano part on his own authentic Rhodes keyboard. His dedication to sonic detail and historical accuracy is a huge asset to the project.
🎧 Antonio (Lanzarote, Spain)
Antonio possesses an exceptional ear and outstanding talent for sound recreation. His ability to dissect and rebuild iconic patches is second to none and brings enormous value to our sound design process.
Together, these talents represent the core of a growing, passionate Synthrilla community that’s built on creativity, generosity, and a love for great sound.
👤 About Daniel
Daniel Jösch is a certified media designer specializing in media design and a lifelong music enthusiast. Music has been part of his life since early childhood—starting with drums, piano, and violin. At just 10 years old, Daniel was already working with his first sequencer on a Commodore C64 using C-LAB Scoretrack, a Roland Alpha Juno-2, and a Roland D110. These instruments, gifted to him by his father, sparked a passion for recreating music entirely by ear.
Over the years, he transitioned from C-LAB to Steinberg Cubase 5 and now works with Cubase 14 and some of the best tools in the industry: Native Instruments Komplete, Spectrasonics, Arturia Collection, Universal Audio interfaces, and SWAM Horn Sections.
🎛️ Why Synthrilla
My journey into sound recreation—especially the legendary sounds from Michael Jackson’s Thriller—led me to create Synthrilla. After completing three large-scale projects focused solely on reproducing every synth detail from Thriller, I’m now finalizing this long-standing passion and making it accessible to fellow musicians.
Synthrilla is more than just a sound library. It’s a platform where I share top-tier presets with the global music community—presets that bring not only authenticity but also a story, dedication, and expert craftsmanship. If you’re a hobbyist or a pro producer searching for iconic, expressive, and unique VST sounds—look no further.
🚀 The MissionThe Mission
Synthrilla is here to make high-end sound design accessible to musicians, producers, and hobbyists around the world. Every preset is crafted with love, precision, and historical care—and comes with a story worth sharing.
More than just sounds, Synthrilla is about trusting your ears, defying myths, and sharing knowledge. I will always remember Quincy Jones’ advice:
“Leave your ego at the door.”
🎯 Explore the Sounds
Take the next step—join a project that goes beyond presets. Whether you’re chasing the iconic vibe of Thriller or exploring fresh inspiration for your own productions, Synthrilla gives you authentic, emotional, and studio-grade tools to make your music stand out.
