bass synth from “this is america” by childish gambino | ToneDB

this is america

childish gambino

bass synth

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Tone Profile

A deep and resonant synth bass, providing a dark and driving foundation. The sound has a subtly distorted character, lending a slight edge to the sub-bass frequencies.

Production Credits

Producer: Ludwig Goransson

Engineer: Donald Glover

Signal Chain

Instrument: Moog Minimoog

Recording Notes

  • The bass sound is likely a combination of direct input and potentially a touch of subtle overdrive to give it some grit.
  • The deep sub frequencies suggest careful attention to the low-end during mixing.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Moog Minimoog or a similar analog synth known for its powerful bass.
  • Use an initial sine wave with a saw wave mixed in.
  • Experiment with slight overdrive or saturation to add subtle harmonic distortion.
  • EQ the low end to make sure you retain the sub frequencies.
  • Compress subtly to keep the sound consistent.

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