organ from “green onions” by booker t. & the m.g.'s | ToneDB
green onions
booker t. & the m.g.'s
organ
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Tone Profile
A cool, percussive, and slightly gritty Hammond B-3 organ tone defined by the unmistakable swirl of a Leslie rotating speaker.
Signal Chain
Instrument: Hammond B-3 Organ
Amp: Leslie 122 Speaker Cabinet
Microphone: Dynamic Microphones (e.g., Shure SM57, Sennheiser MD 421)
Processing: Leslie Speaker Effect (Internal), Console Saturation, Studio Plate Reverb
Other: Key drawbar setting likely 888000000. Percussion ON (3rd Harmonic, Fast Decay, Soft Volume). Leslie speed switched between Chorale (slow) and Tremolo (fast).
Recording Notes
- Recorded at Stax Records, Memphis, known for its distinct room sound.
- The track originated as an impromptu jam session.
- Microphones likely placed on Leslie horn (highs) and drum rotor (lows).
- Minimal processing applied during tracking, capturing the raw organ/Leslie combination.
Recreation Tips
- Use a Hammond B-3 emulation (plugin or hardware).
- A high-quality Leslie speaker simulation is crucial.
- Start with the 888000000 drawbar setting and adjust to taste.
- Enable organ percussion: 3rd harmonic, fast decay, normal/soft volume.
- Practice switching the Leslie speed; the transition is part of the sound.
- Add subtle overdrive/saturation to mimic tube warmth.
- Use a short-to-medium plate reverb emulation sparingly.
Recommended Gear
- Hammond B-3 Organ(keyboard/organ)
- Leslie 122(speaker/effect)
- IK Multimedia Leslie(plugin)
- Neo Instruments Ventilator II(pedal)
- Arturia B-3 V(plugin)
- Nord C2D(keyboard/organ)