pads from “midnight city” by m83 | ToneDB
midnight city
m83
pads
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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.
Recommended Gear
- Roland Juno-106(synth)
- Eventide H3000(pedal)
- Lexicon 224(pedal)
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