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24k magic

bruno mars

bass synth

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Tone Profile

A punchy and clean synth bass with a strong fundamental and subtle harmonic richness. It sits well in the mix, providing a solid foundation without overpowering the other elements.

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The Story

The bass synth on Bruno Mars' "24k Magic" was reportedly created using a Moog Minimoog and processed through an SSL 4000 G+ console. The track was produced by Shampoo Press & Curl and engineered by Charles Moniz, maintaining the classic analog synth bass sound that defines the track's retro-funk foundation.

Production Credits

Producer: Shampoo Press & Curl

Engineer: Charles Moniz

Signal Chain

Instrument: Moog MinimoogShop on Reverb

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Moog Minimoog or similar analog synthesizer capable of producing a thick and round bass tone.
  • Use a sawtooth or square wave as the starting point, and adjust the filter cutoff and resonance to shape the sound.
  • Add a touch of overdrive or saturation to add warmth and edge to the tone.
  • Apply EQ to carve out any unwanted frequencies and boost the fundamental.
  • Use a compressor to control the dynamics and add punch.
  • Mix the bass synth with the other elements of the song, paying attention to the overall balance and clarity.

Original Gear

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Substitutions & Recommendations

Moog Subsequent 37Shop on Reverb$1500-$1800

Alternative to: Moog Minimoog

Modern Moog with the classic ladder filter and oscillator design that captures the Minimoog's thick bass character

Behringer Model DShop on Reverb$300-$400

Alternative to: Moog Minimoog

Budget-friendly clone of the Minimoog circuit that delivers the essential sawtooth bass foundation

SSL Native Channel Strip 2Plugin Boutique$300-$400

Alternative to: SSL 4000 G+ Console

Digital emulation of the SSL G-series EQ and compressor that shaped the synth's punch and clarity

Warm Audio EQP-WAShop on Reverb$400-$500

Alternative to: SSL 4000 G+ Console

Hardware tube EQ that adds the harmonic richness and console-style character to direct synth signals

Arturia Mini VPlugin Boutique$100-$200

Alternative to: Moog Minimoog

Software recreation of the Minimoog that captures the filter sweep and oscillator behavior for this punchy bass sound

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