Harold Faltermeyer – Axel F (From "Beverly Hills Cop") album cover

Harold Faltermeyer – Axel F (From "Beverly Hills Cop")

Single 1984

The music gear and equipment used by the artists, producers, engineers, and more involved in the making of the 1984 single Axel F (From "Beverly Hills Cop").

Music from Axel F (From "Beverly Hills Cop")

Gear Used On Axel F (From "Beverly Hills Cop")

Explore the instruments, equipment, software, and production tools used in the making of Harold Faltermeyer – Axel F (From "Beverly Hills Cop") (1984). Click more on each item to see exactly how it was used.

Modular Synthesizers used by Harold Faltermeyer on Axel F (From "Beverly Hills Cop")

Modular Synthesizers

Moog Model 15

Avg price: $12,000.00

According to this Google arts & culture page on Harold Faltermeyer, he used a Moog Model 15 and an Oberheim OB-8 for the bass part in "Axel F" theme.

Modular Synthesizers

Roland System 700

According to this Google arts and culture page on Harold Faltermeyer, he used a Roland System 700 and 100M for the "water drops" effects in the Axel F theme.

Modular Synthesizers

Roland System 100M

Avg price: $499.00

According to this Google arts and culture page on Harold Faltermeyer, he used a Roland System 700 and 100M for the "water drops" effects in the Axel F theme.

Keyboards and Synthesizers used by Harold Faltermeyer on Axel F (From "Beverly Hills Cop")

Synthesizers

Oberheim OB-8

Avg price: $6,926.09

According to this Google arts & culture page on Harold Faltermeyer, he used a Moog Model 15 and an Oberheim OB-8 for the bass part in the "Axel F" theme.

The Oberheim OB-8 was also used for the synthesizer melody in Pet Shop Boys' "Being Boring" (produced by Harold Faltermeyer).

Studio Equipment used by Harold Faltermeyer on Axel F (From "Beverly Hills Cop")

Drum Machines

Linn Electronics LinnDrum

Avg price: $4,550.00

The Google Arts & Culture page from Deutsches Museum highlights Harold Faltermeyer's use of the LinnDrum (LM-2) drum machine in the creation of the "Axel F" theme.