synth from “one dance” by drake | ToneDB
one dance
drake
synth
Tone Profile
The synth lead has a bright, slightly detuned, and slightly distorted sound that gives it a distinct character. It's a modern, catchy sound that cuts through the mix.
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The Story
The synth lead on Drake's "One Dance" was created using a Roland Juno-106, taking advantage of the synth's famous chorus effect to create the wide, lush sound. The bright, slightly detuned character comes from the Juno-106's analog oscillators and built-in chorus, with additional distortion likely added during the mixing stage to give the sound more presence in the mix.
Production Credits
Producer: Nineteen85
Signal Chain
Instrument: Roland Juno-106Shop on Reverb
Processing: ChorusShop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a sawtooth wave on a Roland Juno-106 or a similar virtual instrument.
- Apply a chorus effect to create a wide stereo image. Experiment with rate and depth settings.
- Add a subtle distortion or overdrive to give the sound more bite.
- Use EQ to shape the tone. Cut some of the low frequencies to prevent muddiness and boost the high frequencies for clarity.
Original Gear
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Substitutions & Recommendations
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Alternative to: Roland Juno-106
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Alternative to: Console/plugin distortion
Versatile saturation plugin that can add the subtle distortion needed to give the synth more bite and presence
Alternative to: Roland Juno-106
Software recreation of Juno-style synthesis with the classic chorus and additional modulation options for the detuned character
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