lead synth from “good luck, babe!” by chappell roan | ToneDB

good luck, babe!

chappell roan

lead synth

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Tone Profile

A bright, slightly detuned, and punchy analog-style synth lead with prominent chorus and reverb, reminiscent of 80s pop.

Signal Chain

Instrument: Roland Juno-106 (or emulation like TAL-U-NO-LX)

Amp: Synth Engine (Sawtooth + possibly Square wave oscillator)

Processing: Built-in Juno Chorus (I+II), EQ (High-shelf boost), Reverb (Hall or Plate), Compression (Light)

Other: Fast attack, moderate decay/sustain envelope. Slight LFO pitch modulation for subtle wobble. Filter cutoff moderately high.

Recording Notes

  • Likely recorded directly from the synth or via a software emulation.
  • The sound heavily relies on the characteristic Juno chorus effect.
  • Potentially layered with another subtle synth patch for fullness.
  • Produced by Dan Nigro, known for polished pop productions often featuring analog or analog-modeled synths.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a sawtooth wave oscillator.
  • Engage a Juno-style chorus effect; try combining both modes if available.
  • Set a fast attack and medium decay/sustain on the amplitude envelope.
  • Adjust the filter cutoff to be bright but not harsh.
  • Add a subtle pitch LFO for a slight detuning effect.
  • Use a hall or plate reverb with a moderate decay time.
  • Apply light compression to even out the dynamics.

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