A_ha_take_on_me_instrumental_version Apr 2026

: The main melody was primarily played on a Roland Juno-60 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. . To achieve its "metallic bite," the was layered with a Yamaha DX7 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

: The driving beat was created using a LinnDrum machine . Interestingly, to keep the energy high, the tempo (originally 169 BPM) was manually bumped up by 0.5 BPM during the final verse using a sync box a_ha_take_on_me_instrumental_version

: After Morten Harket joined, the band recorded the first true demo as a-ha in 1982, titled "Lesson One" . This version featured the basic keyboard riff but had entirely different lyrics and a much less polished sound. Technical Construction of the Sound : The main melody was primarily played on

The instrumental track is a masterclass in 1980s music production, blending early digital and analog gear. : The driving beat was created using a LinnDrum machine

The song famously flopped twice before becoming a hit. Each attempt changed the instrumental's "feel": Sound Diving #2 - Take On Me - mu:zines