piano from “come and get it” by badfinger | ToneDB
come and get it
badfinger
piano
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Tone Profile
A bright, slightly compressed piano sound with a touch of vintage warmth. It's clear and present in the mix, providing a solid harmonic foundation.
Gear
- Steinway Model Dinstrument
- Reverb$52995Sweetwater
- Neumann U67microphone
- ReverbSweetwater
- Teletronix LA-2Aprocessing
- ReverbSweetwater
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The Story
"Come and Get It" was recorded at Abbey Road Studios with Paul McCartney producing. The piano track features a Steinway Model D recorded through Neumann U67 microphones with Teletronix LA-2A compression to control dynamics and add warmth. This combination of classic studio equipment gives the piano its characteristic bright, clear sound with vintage warmth that sits prominently in the mix.
Production Credits
Producer: Paul McCartney
Engineer: Geoff Emerick
Recorded at: Abbey Road Studios, London
Signal Chain
Instrument: Steinway Model D
Microphone: Neumann U67
Processing: Teletronix LA-2A
Recreation Tips
- Start with a high-quality grand piano sample or recording.
- Use a vintage-style microphone emulation plugin to capture the characteristic sound of a Neumann U67.
- Apply gentle compression with an LA-2A emulation to control dynamics and add warmth.
- Slightly boost the high frequencies to enhance clarity and presence.
Original Gear
- Steinway Model D(keyboard)
- Neumann U67(mic)
- Teletronix LA-2A(compressor)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Steinway Model D grand piano
Sampled from a Steinway Model D, captures the same full-bodied tone with detailed articulation and natural sustain characteristics
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Neumann U67 microphone
Accurately models the U67's tube warmth and frequency response that shaped the original piano recording
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Teletronix LA-2A compressor
Provides the same smooth optical compression and tube saturation that evened out the piano dynamics
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Steinway Model D grand piano
Includes multiple Steinway samples and vintage piano sounds with extensive tonal shaping options for that classic 70s piano tone
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Complete signal chain recreation
Budget option that models Abbey Road's piano recording setup including room acoustics and vintage processing
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