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where are ü now

justin bieber

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Tone Profile

This sound is a heavily processed synth lead, characterized by its bright, almost abrasive texture, achieved through layers of distortion and manipulation. It's a very modern, digital sound, pushing the boundaries of conventional synth tones.

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The Story

The signature synth sound in "Where Are Ü Now" was created by Skrillex and Diplo using Native Instruments Massive as the primary synthesizer. The sound features heavy processing through FabFilter Saturn 2 for distortion and manipulation. The producers used multiple layers of Massive with different settings and extensive automation of parameters like filter cutoff and resonance to create the characteristic movement and texture.

Production Credits

Producer: Skrillex & Diplo

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a sawtooth or square wave in Native Instruments Massive.
  • Experiment with wavetable positions and modulation to create a unique timbre.
  • Use multiple layers of distortion with FabFilter Saturn 2, focusing on different frequency ranges.
  • Automate parameters like filter cutoff, resonance, and distortion amount to add movement and interest.
  • Apply EQ to carve out specific frequencies and enhance clarity.
  • Add a subtle chorus or flanger effect to widen the sound.

Original Gear

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Substitutions & Recommendations

Native Instruments Massive XPlugin Boutique$149-199

Alternative to: Native Instruments Massive

Direct successor to the original Massive with enhanced wavetables and modulation capabilities for creating similar aggressive lead sounds

Xfer SerumPlugin Boutique$189

Alternative to: Native Instruments Massive

Modern wavetable synthesizer excellent for creating heavily modulated lead sounds with extensive automation possibilities

FabFilter Saturn 2Plugin Boutique$149

Alternative to: FabFilter Saturn 2

The exact distortion plugin used on the original track, perfect for recreating the multiband saturation

Soundtoys DecapitatorPlugin Boutique$99

Alternative to: FabFilter Saturn 2

Alternative analog-modeled saturation plugin that can achieve similar aggressive distortion characteristics

Arturia Minibrute 2SShop on Reverb$449

Alternative to: Native Instruments Massive

Hardware option with aggressive analog filters and extensive modulation routing for similar aggressive lead textures

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