piano from “virtual insanity” by jamiroquai | ToneDB
virtual insanity
jamiroquai
piano
Tone Profile
A bright, funky electric piano sound with a pronounced attack and a slightly compressed, chorused character. It's clean but with a bit of vintage warmth and a slight percussive edge.
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The Story
The electric piano on Jamiroquai's "Virtual Insanity" was recorded using a Fender Rhodes Mark V electric piano processed through a Roland Dimension D chorus unit. The Rhodes was likely recorded direct, taking advantage of its built-in vibrato and the characteristic bell-like attack of the instrument, while the Dimension D provided stereo widening and subtle chorus without over-processing the natural Rhodes character.
Production Credits
Producer: Jay Kay
Engineer: Stuart Zender
Recorded at: Chillington Studios
Signal Chain
Instrument: Rhodes Mark VShop on Reverb
Processing: Roland Dimension DShop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Rhodes VST or sample library known for its clarity and bell-like tone.
- Use a chorus plugin, preferably one that emulates the Roland Dimension D, for subtle stereo enhancement and thickening.
- Apply a compressor with a medium attack and release to control the dynamics and add punch.
- A touch of EQ can help brighten the sound and bring out the percussive elements.
- Experiment with subtle overdrive or saturation for added warmth and character.
Original Gear
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- Rhodes Mark VShop on Reverb(keyboard)
- Roland Dimension DShop on Reverb(pedal)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Fender Rhodes Mark V
Accurately models the Mark V's bright attack and bell-like tone with adjustable vibrato and built-in amp simulation
Alternative to: Roland Dimension D
The chorus mode closely replicates the Dimension D's subtle stereo widening without obvious modulation
Alternative to: Fender Rhodes Mark V
Includes detailed Mark V samples with multiple mic positions and the punchy attack needed for this funky style
Alternative to: Roland Dimension D
Exact emulation of the original hardware unit used on the recording
Alternative to: Fender Rhodes Mark V
Modern recreation of classic Rhodes with the authentic tine-based sound and built-in vibrato of vintage models
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