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virtual insanity

jamiroquai

piano

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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.

Gear

Rhodes Mark Vinstrument
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Roland Dimension Dprocessing
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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 V

Processing: Roland Dimension D

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

  • Rhodes Mark V(keyboard)
  • Roland Dimension D(pedal)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Arturia Stage-73 V$99-$199

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

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Boss DM-2W Waza Craft Delay$199-$249

Alternative to: Roland Dimension D

The chorus mode closely replicates the Dimension D's subtle stereo widening without obvious modulation

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Native Instruments Vintage Electric Pianos$99-$149

Alternative to: Fender Rhodes Mark V

Includes detailed Mark V samples with multiple mic positions and the punchy attack needed for this funky style

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UAD Dimension D Plugin$149-$199

Alternative to: Roland Dimension D

Exact emulation of the original hardware unit used on the recording

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Fender Rhodes MK8$4,500-$5,500

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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