synth from “illusion” by brooks | ToneDB

illusion

brooks

synth

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Tone Profile

The synth lead sound is bright and cutting, with a touch of digital harshness that helps it stand out in the mix. It has a quick attack and a pronounced sustain, making it suitable for melodic lines and rhythmic stabs.

Gear

Seruminstrument
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Production Credits

Producer: Unknown

Engineer: Unknown

Recorded at: Unknown

Signal Chain

Instrument: Serum

Recording Notes

  • The synth sound is likely created with Serum, a popular wavetable synthesizer known for its versatility and ability to produce modern, aggressive sounds.
  • The patch involves layering multiple oscillators with detuning and unison to create a thick, harmonically rich tone.
  • EQ and compression are used to shape the sound, making it cut through the mix without becoming muddy.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with Serum and initialize a new patch.
  • Use wavetables with a bright, digital character.
  • Layer multiple oscillators and detune them slightly to create a chorus effect.
  • Add some unison to thicken the sound further.
  • Use a fast attack and medium sustain envelope for the amplitude.
  • Apply EQ to remove any muddy frequencies and boost the high-end for clarity.
  • Use a compressor to even out the dynamics and add punch.
  • Experiment with effects such as distortion or saturation to add character.

Original Gear

  • Serum(synth)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Xfer Records Serum$189

Alternative to: Serum

The exact wavetable synthesizer mentioned in the recreation notes, capable of creating the bright, cutting digital character with multiple oscillators and unison settings

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Native Instruments Massive X$199

Alternative to: Serum

Modern wavetable synthesizer that can create similar bright, harmonically rich tones with multiple oscillators and built-in effects for that digital harshness

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Arturia Pigments$199

Alternative to: Serum

Hybrid synthesizer with wavetable capabilities that excels at creating cutting lead sounds with its dual engines and comprehensive modulation options

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Vital$25-$80

Alternative to: Serum

Budget-friendly wavetable synthesizer inspired by Serum's workflow, capable of similar bright leads with unison and detuning features

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Novation Peak$1,299

Alternative to: Serum

Hardware wavetable synthesizer that can create similar cutting digital tones with its Oxford oscillators and built-in effects processing

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