piano from “the sound of silence” by disturbed | ToneDB
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Tone Profile
A haunting and powerful piano sound with a dark, cinematic quality. It is characterized by its clarity, depth, and a touch of reverb that adds to its emotional impact.
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The Story
Disturbed's cover of 'The Sound of Silence' features a Yamaha CP70 electric grand piano recorded direct-in at The Hideout Recording Studio in Las Vegas, with producer Kevin Churko and engineer Kane Churko. The instrument's natural clarity and depth were enhanced with plate reverb and careful EQ work to create the haunting, cinematic quality that supports the emotional weight of the arrangement.
Production Credits
Producer: Kevin Churko
Engineer: Kane Churko
Recorded at: The Hideout Recording Studio (Las Vegas, NV)
Signal Chain
Instrument: Yamaha CP70Shop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Use a Yamaha CP70 or a high-quality sample library of the CP70.
- Record the piano direct-in to capture its pure tone.
- Apply a plate reverb to give the piano a sense of space and sustain.
- Adjust the EQ to enhance the clarity and presence of the piano, focusing on the mid and high frequencies.
Original Gear
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- Yamaha CP70Shop on Reverb(keyboard)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Yamaha CP70 electric grand piano
Excellent weighted action and high-quality CP70 samples that capture the original's clarity and dynamic response
Alternative to: Yamaha CP70 electric grand piano
Premium weighted keys and acoustic piano samples with the clarity needed for this haunting arrangement
Alternative to: Yamaha CP70 electric grand piano
Faithful software recreation of the CP70's unique electric grand character and direct-in sound
Alternative to: Plate reverb processing
Classic plate reverb that adds the spacious, emotional depth heard on the original recording
Alternative to: Yamaha CP70 electric grand piano
Modern Yamaha with excellent acoustic piano samples and weighted action at a more accessible price point
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