pads from “midnight city” by m83 | ToneDB

midnight city

m83

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Tone Profile

Lush and dreamy synth pads, with a strong emphasis on reverb and modulation to create a sense of vastness and movement. The sound is bright and ethereal, providing a harmonic foundation for the other elements.

Production Credits

Producer: Justin Meldal-Johnsen

Engineer: Unknown

Recorded at: Unknown

Signal Chain

Instrument: Roland Juno-106

Processing: Eventide H3000, Lexicon 224

Recording Notes

  • The Roland Juno-106 was used as the primary synthesizer for the pad sound.
  • The Eventide H3000 was likely used for chorus and pitch modulation.
  • A Lexicon 224 reverb unit was employed to create a large, ambient space around the synth.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Roland Juno-106 or a similar analog polysynth.
  • Create a basic pad sound using sawtooth or pulse waveforms, detuned slightly for thickness.
  • Apply a generous amount of chorus using a plugin like the Eventide H3000.
  • Add a long, lush reverb using a plugin modeled after the Lexicon 224.
  • Experiment with subtle pitch modulation for added movement and interest.

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