Tone Profile

A gritty, distorted synth lead with a raw and slightly lo-fi character. It has a strong mid-range presence and a biting edge, making it stand out in the mix.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The synth sound is likely a combination of a Roland Juno-106 run through multiple distortion pedals, such as an Ibanez Tube Screamer and a ProCo Rat. The key is to find the right balance of overdrive and fuzz to get that characteristic gritty tone.
• Experiment with stacking the distortion pedals to achieve the desired level of saturation and harmonic complexity. Small tweaks in the drive and tone settings of each pedal can drastically alter the final sound.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a basic sawtooth wave on the Juno-106 and adjust the filter and resonance to shape the initial tone.
• Introduce the Tube Screamer with a moderate drive setting to add warmth and sustain.
• Follow up with the ProCo Rat to introduce the aggressive distortion and fuzz. Adjust the filter and distortion knobs to taste.
• Fine-tune the overall level and EQ to sit well in the mix, paying attention to taming any harsh high frequencies.

Recommended Gear

• Roland Juno-106(synth)
• Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer(pedal)
• ProCo Rat(pedal)