synth from “west end girls” by pet shop boys | ToneDB
west end girls
pet shop boys
synth
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Tone Profile
The synth bass has a gritty, distorted sound that provides a rhythmic foundation for the song. It's a classic example of 80s synth-pop, with a slightly harsh and metallic edge.
Production Credits
Producer: Stephen Hague
Engineer: J. J. Jeczalik
Recorded at: Advision Studios, London
Signal Chain
Instrument: Emulator II
Processing: Distortion Pedal
Recording Notes
- The bass sound was likely created by layering multiple samples and processing them with distortion.
- The Emulator II was heavily used by Pet Shop Boys, so this is a likely candidate for the synth sound.
- The distortion adds a crucial edge and aggression to the clean sound of the Emulator.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a basic saw wave or square wave synth bass sound.
- Add a layer of distortion to give it a harsher edge.
- Experiment with different distortion pedals or plugins to find the right level of grit.
- EQ to taste, cutting any unwanted frequencies.
Recommended Gear
- Emulator II(synth)
- Distortion Pedal(pedal)
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