organ from “child in time” by deep purple | ToneDB
child in time
deep purple
organ
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Tone Profile
The organ sound is characterized by its raw, overdriven tone with a prominent rotary speaker effect, creating a swirling, intense, and somewhat chaotic vibe. It's a powerful sound that fills the mix and adds to the song's dramatic tension.
Gear
- Hammond C-3instrument
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- Leslie 147amp
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- Neumann U67microphone
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The Story
Jon Lord's organ sound on 'Child in Time' was recorded using a Hammond C-3 organ fed into a Leslie 147 rotary speaker, likely captured with a Neumann U67 microphone at IBC Studios in London with engineer Martin Birch. The track was performed live in the studio, giving the organ its dynamic, raw quality with the characteristic Hammond overdrive and swirling Leslie effect that became integral to the song's dramatic intensity.
Production Credits
Producer: Deep Purple
Engineer: Martin Birch
Recorded at: IBC Studios, London
Signal Chain
Instrument: Hammond C-3
Amp: Leslie 147
Microphone: Neumann U67
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Hammond organ VST or physical instrument, aiming for a C-3 model if possible.
- Route the organ signal through a rotary speaker simulator or, ideally, a real Leslie speaker.
- Experiment with overdrive or distortion plugins to achieve a raw and slightly gritty tone.
- Use a microphone plugin to add some character to the recording.
- Adjust the speed and intensity of the rotary effect to match the original recording.
Original Gear
- Hammond C-3(keyboard)
- Leslie 147(amp)
- Neumann U67(mic)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Hammond C-3 organ
Accurately models vintage Hammond tonewheel organs including the C-3, with authentic drawbar response and harmonic distortion
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Leslie 147 rotary speaker
Models the Leslie 147 specifically, capturing the rotary horn and drum effects with variable speed control
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Hammond C-3 + Leslie 147
Modern Hammond with authentic tonewheel simulation and built-in digital Leslie effects, closest hardware recreation
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Leslie 147 rotary speaker
Hardware rotary speaker simulator that can be used with any Hammond VST or keyboard for authentic Leslie motion
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Hammond C-3
Budget option that includes Hammond organ models with good overdrive characteristics for achieving that raw Deep Purple organ tone
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