Tools: The Strings/Pads

The most used synths for the strings/pads in the 90s Eurodance were:

Roland U220 - for strings

Jupiter 8 - for strings

Roland D 50

Roland JD-800/JD-900 - for pads

Korg Wavestation - for pads



You could also try the following free VSTs:

http://www.vstplanet.com/Instruments/VST_Synthesizers3.htm

http://www.superwavesynths.co.uk/product_p8.htm