Tone Profile

The piano has a bright, energetic, and slightly overdriven sound that cuts through the mix. It's a classic rock and roll piano tone with plenty of presence and a touch of grit.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The song was recorded in Cosimo Matassa's J&M Recording Studio in New Orleans. The piano was likely miked with a close mic technique to capture its direct sound.
• The slight overdrive or distortion could be due to the recording console being pushed hard or the natural characteristics of the tube equipment used at the time.

Recreation Tips

• Use a bright-sounding piano sample or recording as your base tone.
• Apply a touch of overdrive or saturation to give the piano some grit and edge.
• Use a compressor to even out the dynamics and make the piano more present in the mix.
• Experiment with EQ to further enhance the brightness and cut through the mix. Focus on boosting high-mid frequencies.

Recommended Gear

• Steinway Piano(keyboard)
• RCA 44(mic)