organ from “crocodile rock” by elton john | ToneDB

crocodile rock

elton john

organ

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Tone Profile

The organ tone is a bright, slightly overdriven Farfisa combo organ sound, characterized by its distinctive reedy and slightly harsh timbre, providing a signature sound for the track.

Production Credits

Producer: Gus Dudgeon

Engineer: Ken Scott

Recorded at: Strawberry Studios, France

Signal Chain

Instrument: Farfisa Compact Duo

Recording Notes

  • The Farfisa was likely recorded direct or through a small amp to get the overdriven sound.
  • Compression and EQ would have been applied at the console during mixing to enhance the brightness and presence of the organ.
  • The song was recorded at Strawberry Studios in France.

Recreation Tips

  • Use a Farfisa VST plugin if you don't have access to the real thing.
  • Experiment with overdrive plugins to achieve a similar level of grit.
  • Apply EQ to boost the high frequencies and cut some of the low-mids for clarity.
  • A touch of compression can help the organ cut through the mix.

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