Tone Profile

The organ sound is a bright, punchy, and slightly overdriven tone that cuts through the mix with a distinctive, almost accordion-like quality. It provides a driving rhythmic element and melodic counterpoint to the song.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Leslie speaker's rotary effect is key to the swirling, animated texture of the organ.
• Experiment with microphone placement on the Leslie cabinet to capture the right balance of horn and rotor sounds.
• Consider blending a direct input signal with the mic'd Leslie to add clarity and punch.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a clean Hammond B3 patch.
• Use a rotary speaker emulation plugin to recreate the Leslie effect. Adjust the speed and depth of the rotation to match the original sound.
• Add a touch of overdrive or saturation to give the organ some bite.
• Use EQ to boost the high-mid frequencies (around 2-4 kHz) to enhance the brightness and presence.
• Experiment with compression to even out the dynamics and make the organ more consistent in the mix.

Recommended Gear

• Hammond B3(keyboard)
• Leslie 147(amp)
• Sennheiser MD 421(mic)