How can I achieve this angry DX7 bass sound? That doesn't sound like the original patch...

Thanks in advance!

 

It's a slap bass bro

 

Call your DX7 a “Casio VL-Tone VL-1" and then select any bass preset. Your DX7 should be suitably angry.

 

You can't, its called a crime against humanity

 

Philippe Saisse used various keyboards for Al Jarreau, but for that iconic "Pleasure" bass sound (from Jarreau album), he likely used a combination, possibly featuring a Yamaha DX7 for that bright, punchy digital sound, alongside other synths like a Roland D-50 or even an E-mu Emulator for samples, but the exact preset/combo is elusive, though his Yamaha love is clear.

• Likely Suspects: The DX7 was huge in that era (mid-80s), and its electric piano/bass patches were staples. The D-50 had famous "LA Synthesis" sounds that fit the vibe.
• Context: Saisse was a Yamaha artist, favoring models like the AN1x, W5, and S90ES later, but in the 80s, he'd use what was cutting-edge, including those Yamaha DX series.
• The Sound: It's that classic late-80s smooth jazz/R&B synth bass – clean, deep, sometimes with a slight metallic/digital sheen, often layered or using specific presets.

While the specific preset isn't documented, think Yamaha DX7, maybe layered with something else for that full, rich sound.