popular synths used for circa-1983 dance music?

Date: 17 Feb 2003 07:34:57 -0800
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Hi,
What were the popular synths used to produce American hi-nrg/dance
music back in the early 80's?
Specifically, I'm trying to identify a synth used in a particular song
from 1983: "Don't Stop" by Sylvester.
Can anyone help?
Thanks!