Tone Profile

A high-passed, heavily compressed, and slightly distorted synth lead with a robotic, vocoder-like quality. It's bright, punchy, and sits perfectly in the mix with a unique rhythmic character.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Emulator II was likely used for its sampling capabilities and characteristic sound.
• The Focusrite ISA 110 EQ would have been used to shape the tone, potentially cutting out low frequencies to focus on the mid and high frequencies.
• The Empirical Labs Distressor was likely used to add compression, punch, and subtle distortion to the synth lead.
• The vocoder-like quality might be achieved by using a vocoder plugin or hardware vocoder on the synth lead.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a sawtooth waveform or a similar bright synth sound.
• Use a high-pass filter to remove low-end rumble and focus on the higher frequencies.
• Apply compression with a fast attack and release to add punch and sustain.
• Add a touch of distortion or overdrive to give the sound some bite.
• Experiment with vocoder plugins or hardware vocoders to achieve the robotic vocal effect.
• Consider using a sampler like the E-mu Emulator II for its distinctive sound and capabilities.

Recommended Gear

• E-mu Emulator II(synth)
• Focusrite ISA 110 EQ(eq)
• Empirical Labs Distressor(compressor)