pads from “comfortably numb” by pink floyd | ToneDB

comfortably numb

pink floyd

pads

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Tone Profile

The pads are lush and evolving, providing a dreamy and sustained backdrop. They're characterized by a warm, slightly detuned, and ethereal quality, typical of early synthesizer sounds.

Production Credits

Producer: Bob Ezrin, David Gilmour

Engineer: James Guthrie

Recorded at: Britannia Row Studios, London

Signal Chain

Instrument: EMS Synthi AKS

Recording Notes

  • The pads were created using an EMS Synthi AKS synthesizer, a modular analog synthesizer known for its unique sound and patching capabilities.
  • The specific patch used for the pads likely involved multiple oscillators, filters, and LFOs to create the evolving and detuned character.
  • Further processing may have been applied during mixing to enhance the spaciousness and depth of the pads.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a subtractive synthesizer and create a patch with multiple oscillators slightly detuned from each other.
  • Use a low-pass filter with a slow LFO to create movement and evolution in the sound.
  • Add chorus and reverb to enhance the spaciousness and depth of the pads.
  • Experiment with different filter settings and LFO shapes to create unique and evolving textures.

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