synth from “rio” by duran duran | ToneDB
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duran duran
synth
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Tone Profile
The synth lead has a bright, slightly metallic, and cutting tone that is still smooth. It's a classic 80s synth sound with a touch of chorus and subtle delay.
Gear
- Roland Jupiter-8instrument
- ReverbSweetwater
- Roland Dimension Dprocessing
- ReverbSweetwater
- Roland Space Echo RE-201processing
- Reverb$1650Sweetwater
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The Story
The synth lead on "Rio" was created using a Roland Jupiter-8, which was a key instrument in Duran Duran's setup. Nick Rhodes processed the Jupiter-8 through a Roland Dimension D chorus unit to create the wide, lush texture, and added subtle rhythmic delay using a Roland Space Echo RE-201. The track was recorded at EMI Studios (Abbey Road) in London with producer Colin Thurston.
Production Credits
Producer: Colin Thurston
Engineer: Peter Wade
Recorded at: EMI Studios (Abbey Road), London
Signal Chain
Instrument: Roland Jupiter-8
Processing: Roland Dimension D, Roland Space Echo RE-201
Recreation Tips
- Start with a sawtooth wave on a synthesizer.
- Add a chorus effect with a wide stereo image, similar to the Roland Dimension D.
- Use a tape delay plugin for a warm, slightly degraded delay sound.
- Adjust the filter cutoff and resonance to achieve the desired brightness without harshness.
Original Gear
- Roland Jupiter-8(synth)
- Roland Dimension D(pedal)
- Roland Space Echo RE-201(pedal)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Roland Jupiter-8
Features authentic Jupiter-8 modeling with the original's sawtooth waves and filter character essential for this bright, cutting lead tone
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Roland Jupiter-8
Software emulation of the Jupiter-8 that captures the sawtooth wave character and filter resonance needed for the metallic brightness
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Roland Dimension D
Modern recreation of the Dimension D circuit that provides the same wide stereo chorus effect that gives the synth its lush texture
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Roland Space Echo RE-201
Provides authentic tape echo emulation with the warm, slightly degraded delay character that adds depth to the lead sound
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Roland Space Echo RE-201
Faithful digital recreation of the Space Echo's tape delay and preamp saturation that shaped the rhythmic delay in the original
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