synth from “time to pretend” by mgmt | ToneDB

time to pretend

mgmt

synth

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Tone Profile

The synth lead has a bright, slightly distorted, and heavily modulated sound, creating a dreamy and psychedelic vibe. It's a prominent element that drives the song's melody and atmosphere.

Production Credits

Producer: Dave Fridmann

Engineer: Dave Fridmann

Recorded at: Tarbox Road Studios, Cassadaga, NY

Signal Chain

Instrument: Roland Juno-106

Processing: Electro-Harmonix Small Stone, MXR Phase 90

Recording Notes

  • The synth sound is created using a Roland Juno-106, known for its lush chorus and versatile sound design capabilities.
  • The sound is heavily processed with phaser effects, likely from an Electro-Harmonix Small Stone and an MXR Phase 90, to add movement and depth to the sound.
  • The phaser effects create a swirling, psychedelic texture that complements the song's overall dreamy atmosphere.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Roland Juno-106 or a similar analog polysynth.
  • Use a sawtooth or square wave as the oscillator waveform.
  • Apply chorus effect to thicken the sound.
  • Add phaser effects using an Electro-Harmonix Small Stone and MXR Phase 90, experimenting with the rate and depth to achieve the desired swirling texture.
  • Adjust the filter cutoff and resonance to fine-tune the brightness of the sound.

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