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synth from “let you down” by jay eskar | ToneDB

let you down

jay eskar

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Tone Profile

A bright, aggressive, and heavily distorted synth lead, perfect for driving energy in an EDM track. It has a metallic edge and a prominent high-frequency presence.

Gear

Native Instruments Massiveinstrument
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FabFilter Saturn 2pedal
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Xfer Records OTTpedal
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Signal Chain

Instrument: Native Instruments Massive

Recording Notes

  • The synth sound is likely created using a combination of wavetable synthesis and heavy distortion.
  • The use of OTT (Over The Top) compression maximizes the presence and loudness.
  • EQ may have been applied to further shape the tone and emphasize the high frequencies.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a sawtooth or square wave in a synth like Massive.
  • Apply a multiband distortion plugin like FabFilter Saturn 2, focusing on the high and mid frequencies to add grit and harmonics.
  • Use OTT for aggressive compression and upward expansion, enhancing the perceived loudness and energy.
  • Experiment with EQ to carve out any muddiness and boost the frequencies around 4-8kHz for brightness.

Original Gear

  • Native Instruments Massive(synth)
  • FabFilter Saturn 2(pedal)
  • Xfer Records OTT(pedal)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Xfer Records Serum$189

Alternative to: Native Instruments Massive

Modern wavetable synthesizer that excels at creating aggressive leads with similar sawtooth/square wave capabilities and built-in distortion

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Vital$25-$80

Alternative to: Native Instruments Massive

Budget-friendly wavetable synth with powerful modulation and distortion options for creating bright, aggressive leads

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iZotope Trash 2$99

Alternative to: FabFilter Saturn 2

Multiband distortion plugin with aggressive saturation modes perfect for adding metallic edge and harmonic content

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Soundtoys Decapitator$199

Alternative to: FabFilter Saturn 2

Premium analog-modeled saturation that adds harmonic distortion and presence to synth leads

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Native Instruments Supercharger GT$49

Alternative to: Xfer Records OTT

Aggressive compressor with similar upward expansion capabilities for maximizing presence and loudness

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Ableton Live OTT$0

Alternative to: Xfer Records OTT

Free exact clone of the original OTT compressor, providing identical multiband compression and expansion

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