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mr. blue sky

electric light orchestra

keyboard

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Tone Profile

A bright, percussive electric piano sound with a distinctive swirling phase effect, creating a cheerful and slightly watery texture.

Signal Chain

Instrument: Wurlitzer 200A Electric Piano

Amp: Direct Input to Mixing Console

Processing: Phaser (likely Maestro PS-1 or MXR Phase 90), EQ (High-frequency boost), Light Compression

Other: Likely recorded direct, potentially doubled or processed for stereo width.

Recording Notes

  • The core sound is a Wurlitzer electric piano.
  • A phaser effect is crucial for the signature swirling modulation.
  • EQ was used to brighten the tone and help it cut through the dense mix.
  • Stereo placement and effects were likely used to widen the sound.
  • The piano part often plays block chords and rhythmic figures.

Recreation Tips

  • Use a Wurlitzer VST instrument or sample library.
  • Apply a vintage-style phaser plugin (e.g., MXR Phase 90 emulation). Set a moderate speed.
  • Boost upper-mid and high frequencies with an EQ.
  • Add subtle compression for dynamic control.
  • Consider using a stereo chorus or doubler effect subtly to enhance width if needed.

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