Tone Profile

The organ in "Respect" delivers a bright, gospel-infused sound with a slightly overdriven tone, providing a foundational harmonic richness and rhythmic support to the song. It's got a classic, soulful vibe that's both powerful and uplifting.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The organ was likely recorded live in the studio as part of the rhythm section.
• Overdrive was achieved by pushing the Leslie amplifier.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Hammond B3 emulation in your DAW.
• Use a rotary speaker plugin that closely mimics the Leslie 122.
• Experiment with slight overdrive on the rotary speaker to get that gospel grit.
• Use a dynamic mic emulation like the Sennheiser MD 421 on the virtual Leslie speaker.
• Slight compression can help the organ sit well in the mix.

Recommended Gear

• Hammond B3(keyboard)
• Leslie 122(amp)
• Sennheiser MD 421(mic)