synth from “hung up” by madonna | ToneDB
hung up
madonna
synth
Tone Profile
This is a bright, energetic synth arpeggio with a slightly metallic and resonant character, reminiscent of classic disco strings. It provides a driving rhythmic element and harmonic foundation to the song.
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The Story
Madonna's 'Hung Up' features a bright, energetic synth arpeggio created using a Roland Juno-106, produced and engineered by Stuart Price. The sound utilizes the Juno-106's characteristic saw and pulse waveforms with moderate resonance, enhanced by the synth's built-in chorus effect. The arpeggio was sequenced to create a tight, driving rhythmic element that forms the harmonic foundation of the track.
Production Credits
Producer: Stuart Price
Engineer: Stuart Price
Signal Chain
Instrument: Roland Juno-106Shop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Roland Juno-106 or a similar analog polysynth known for its string-like capabilities.
- Use saw and pulse waveforms, adjusting the pulse width for tonal variation.
- Apply a chorus effect to fatten the sound and create stereo width.
- Program a fast arpeggio sequence that complements the song's tempo and harmonic structure.
- Experiment with filter cutoff and resonance to achieve the desired brightness and resonant character.
- Slightly detune oscillators for a richer, more animated sound.
Original Gear
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Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Roland Juno-106
Modern recreation of the Juno series with authentic 106 modeling and the classic chorus effect essential to this tone
Alternative to: Roland Juno-106
Detailed software emulation of the Juno-106 with accurate filter, chorus, and oscillator modeling for the classic disco string sound
Alternative to: Roland Juno-106
Analog polysynth with similar oscillator types and chorus effects, capable of recreating the Juno-style string patches at a lower price point
Alternative to: Roland Juno-106
Compact digital recreation of the Juno-106 using Roland's ACB modeling, includes the essential chorus and arpeggiator
Alternative to: Roland Juno-106
Budget-friendly plugin that accurately models the Juno-106's oscillators, filter, and chorus for the characteristic disco string sound
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