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.

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