Tone Profile

A bright, punchy synth lead with a slightly metallic and shimmering quality. It has a playful, almost toy-like character.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Prince was known for experimenting with various synthesizers and effects to create unique sounds.
• The synth sound likely involved layering different oscillators and modulating parameters like pulse width and filter cutoff.
• The shimmering quality might have been achieved through chorus or flanger effects, either built into the synthesizer or applied externally.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a sawtooth or pulse wave on your synthesizer.
• Adjust the filter cutoff and resonance to create a bright, slightly resonant tone.
• Add a subtle chorus or flanger effect to create a shimmering quality.
• Experiment with different LFO routings to modulate parameters like pulse width, filter cutoff, or pitch.
• Use an envelope generator to shape the amplitude and filter of the sound.

Recommended Gear

• Oberheim OB-8(synth)
• Roland Juno-106(synth)