Quickfire with Synthesis: Rave Nostalgia, Studio Secrets, and Dancefloor Anthems

Synthesis, the duo blending timeless Disco, Funk, Soul, and House influences, are not just making music, they’re making their mark on future of Dance culture. With Ronnie’s production experience from the UK Rave scene and Marcin’s roots as a Reggae guitarist, their sound is a unique mix of nostalgia and innovation. In this quickfire interview, we catch up with them to uncover their inspirations, preferences, and future aspirations.  

Digital or vinyl – what’s your preference behind the decks? 
Vinyl without a shadow of a doubt because, as everybody pretty much says, there is a feel that is lost when all instruments are crystal clear as on digital recordings. Things sometimes need to be crunchy and mashed up to give emotion to a track, whether it’s on the dancefloor or listening on your sofa. 

What’s your go-to track for getting the crowd hyped at a gig? 
How about “High” by Hyper Go Go? Because it kind of rhymes with your question. 

Favorite festival or venue you’d like to play at? 
Glastonbury, of course, but I would have to be allowed access to the VIP areas—not to be snobbish, but I am really not that much into being waist-deep in the mud and other floating matter at Worthy Farm! 

What’s one piece of equipment or software you can’t live without in the studio? 
My Roland JDXi Synth. It’s not expensive, it’s small and compact but has some great presets, especially for Dance music. I use it on most of my tracks. 

When you’re not producing or performing, how do you unwind? 
I actually like to listen to music—and music that is as far away as possible from Dance music, like all that 1970s radio-friendly MOR music like The Eagles, The Bee Gees, and so on. 

Who is an artist you’d love to collaborate with? 
I like R&B, so it would have to be a female vocalist like H.E.R. (“Damage”), Tyla (“Water”), or Ella Mai (“Boo’d Up”) from a few years ago. So glad to see that there are plenty of real talented vocalists still out there. 

What’s the first thing you do when you start a new track? 
Have a beer, obviously! 

What’s been the most memorable moment of your career so far? 
Getting to No. 1 in the UK Club Charts with “Searchin’ For My Rizla”, which I produced and put out on my own label—quite a few years ago now! 

If you could play anywhere in the world, where would it be? 
Well, I am pretty much looking forward to Ibiza, actually. My last gig was a PA in Blackpool way back in the day when I was signed to Warner Bros, so it would be a nice change. I really liked Blackpool though, so don’t get me wrong! 

What’s a genre or style you haven’t explored yet but want to dive into? 
I have a real soft spot for commercial UK Garage and its modern variations, but it’s actually quite hard to program the correct drum beats, vocal raps, and sample snippets unless you are from the scene, unfortunately. 

Synthesis are proof that music is on a constant evolution, with roots in the past and eyes on the future; whether they’re reminiscing about vinyl or dreaming of Ibiza sunsets, their passion for pushing creative boundaries shines through, and with a knack for blending genres and a clear vision of their future, they remain grounded and driven.