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pumped up kicks
foster the people
bass synth
Tone Profile
A quirky and somewhat thin-sounding synth bass with a square wave character. It's bright and cutting, designed to stand out in the mix without overwhelming the other frequencies.
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The Story
The bass synth on "Pumped Up Kicks" was created using a Moog Voyager synthesizer. Mark Foster, who produced and engineered the track, programmed a square wave-based patch with filter modulation to achieve the bright, cutting synth bass sound that drives the song.
Production Credits
Producer: Mark Foster
Engineer: Mark Foster
Signal Chain
Instrument: Moog VoyagerShop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a square wave on a synthesizer.
- Use the filter to shape the tone, emphasizing the higher frequencies.
- Apply a touch of envelope modulation to the filter cutoff for added dynamics.
- Consider using a slight chorus or ensemble effect to widen the sound.
- EQ to carve out space for the bass, ensuring it doesn't clash with the kick drum.
Original Gear
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- Moog VoyagerShop on Reverb(synth)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Moog Voyager synthesizer
Modern Moog analog synth with similar oscillator and filter characteristics to the Voyager, capable of the same square wave bass tones with filter modulation
Alternative to: Moog Voyager synthesizer
Software emulation of classic Moog circuitry with accurate square wave oscillators and ladder filter modeling for that vintage Moog character
Alternative to: Moog Voyager synthesizer
Budget-friendly analog synth based on Moog circuitry, offering genuine square wave oscillators and 24dB ladder filter for authentic Moog-style bass sounds
Alternative to: Moog Voyager synthesizer
Versatile wavetable synth excellent for creating punchy square wave bass sounds with precise filter modulation and built-in effects
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