bass synth from “blue monday” by new order | ToneDB
blue monday
new order
bass synth
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Tone Profile
Classic analog bass synth sound: deep, resonant, and driving, providing the rhythmic and harmonic foundation for the track.
Gear
- E-mu Systems Drumulatorinstrument
- Reverb$345Sweetwater
- Moog Sourcesynth
- ReverbSweetwater
- MXR Pitch Transposerpedal
- Reverb$945Sweetwater
- Yamaha REV 1amp
- ReverbSweetwater
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The Story
New Order's "Blue Monday" bass synth was created using a Moog Source analog synthesizer, processed through an MXR Pitch Transposer and enhanced with reverb from a Yamaha REV 1. The track was recorded at Britannia Row Studios in London, with the bass synth providing the deep, resonant foundation that drives the song's iconic rhythm.
Production Credits
Producer: Factory Records
Engineer: Unknown
Recorded at: Britannia Row Studios, London
Signal Chain
Instrument: E-mu Systems Drumulator
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Moog Source synth or similar analog modeling synth capable of producing deep bass tones.
- Use an MXR Pitch Transposer to subtly alter the pitch and create unique harmonic textures.
- Experiment with delay and chorus effects to add movement and width to the bassline.
- Apply compression to even out the dynamics and enhance the sustain of the bass notes.
- Use a Yamaha REV 1 reverb unit to add dimension and blend the bass with other elements in the mix.
Original Gear
- Moog Source(synth)
- MXR Pitch Transposer(pedal)
- Yamaha REV 1(amp)
- E-mu Systems Drumulator(drums)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Moog Source
Modern analog Moog with similar filter characteristics and bass capability as the Source
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Moog Source
Budget analog synth with powerful bass oscillators and vintage-style filter for that classic analog warmth
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: MXR Pitch Transposer
Modern pitch shifter that can recreate the harmonic texturing effects of vintage pitch transposers
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Yamaha REV 1
High-end reverb pedal with vintage digital reverb algorithms that can emulate 80s rack reverb units
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Moog Source
Software emulation of classic Moog circuits with the flexibility to recreate Source-style bass sounds
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Yamaha REV 1
Plugin specifically designed to emulate 80s digital reverb units including Yamaha's vintage algorithms
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