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montero (call me by your name)

lil nas x

synth

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Tone Profile

A bright and slightly detuned synth lead sound with a touch of resonance, creating a modern, catchy melody. The sound is clean but has a subtle thickness that helps it stand out in the mix.

Gear

Native Instruments Massiveinstrument
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Xfer Records Serumsynth
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The Story

The synth lead in 'Montero (Call Me By Your Name)' was produced by Take a Daytrip and appears to be created using software synthesizers, with Native Instruments Massive being a likely candidate. The sound features a bright, slightly detuned character with subtle resonance that helps it cut through the modern pop/hip-hop production.

Production Credits

Producer: Take a Daytrip

Signal Chain

Instrument: Native Instruments Massive

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a sawtooth or square wave in a synth like Native Instruments Massive or Serum.
  • Introduce a slight detune or chorus effect to add width and richness.
  • Use a resonant filter to sweep through frequencies, creating movement and interest.
  • Apply a touch of EQ to brighten the sound and help it cut through the mix.
  • Add a subtle compression to even out the dynamics and glue the sound together.
  • Consider adding a slight reverb or delay to give the sound some space.

Original Gear

  • Native Instruments Massive(synth)
  • Xfer Records Serum(synth)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Native Instruments Massive X$199

Alternative to: Native Instruments Massive

Direct successor to the original Massive with enhanced wavetable synthesis capabilities, perfect for recreating the bright, resonant lead sounds

ReverbSweetwater
Xfer Records Serum$189

Alternative to: Native Instruments Massive

Industry-standard wavetable synth with precise detuning and filter controls ideal for modern pop synth leads

ReverbSweetwater
Vital$25-80

Alternative to: Native Instruments Massive

Budget-friendly wavetable synthesizer with similar sonic capabilities and intuitive interface for creating resonant leads

ReverbSweetwater
Arturia MiniFreak$599

Alternative to: Native Instruments Massive

Hardware option combining wavetable and granular synthesis with built-in effects, offering hands-on control for similar modern synth textures

ReverbSweetwater

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