organ from “crocodile rock” by elton john | ToneDB
crocodile rock
elton john
organ
75% ai confidence
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.
Recommended Gear
- Farfisa Compact Duo(keyboard)
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