bass synth from “this is america” by childish gambino | ToneDB
this is america
childish gambino
bass synth
75% ai confidence
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.
Recommended Gear
- Moog Minimoog(synth)
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