synth from “common people” by pulp | ToneDB
common people
pulp
synth
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Tone Profile
The synth sound is characterized by its raw, slightly abrasive tone, providing a gritty rhythmic foundation to the song. It has a distinct, almost buzzing quality that cuts through the mix.
Gear
- ARP Axxeinstrument
- Reverb$550Sweetwater
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The Story
The gritty synth sound on Pulp's 'Common People' was created using an ARP Axxe synthesizer, recorded direct into the mixing console at Townhouse Studios in London. The track was produced by Chris Thomas and engineered by Alan Moulder, with the ARP Axxe providing the raw, buzzing rhythmic foundation that cuts through the mix.
Production Credits
Producer: Chris Thomas
Engineer: Alan Moulder
Recorded at: Townhouse Studios, London
Signal Chain
Instrument: ARP Axxe
Recreation Tips
- Start with a sawtooth wave on your synthesizer.
- Add a slight amount of overdrive or distortion to get the gritty edge.
- Adjust the filter cutoff and resonance to match the buzzing character of the original sound.
- Use a simple volume envelope to create the rhythmic 'pumping' effect.
Original Gear
- ARP Axxe(synth)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: ARP Axxe synthesizer
Analog monosynth with sawtooth wave and filter capable of creating gritty, buzzing tones similar to the ARP Axxe
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: ARP Axxe synthesizer
Faithful emulation of ARP synthesizers with the same sawtooth waves and filter characteristics as the original Axxe
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: ARP Axxe synthesizer
Analog monosynth that can produce similar raw sawtooth tones with aggressive filter settings for that buzzing character
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Direct recording setup
Adds the slight overdrive and gritty edge mentioned in the recreation notes to any synth signal
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: ARP Axxe synthesizer
Analog monosynth with aggressive sawtooth waves and resonant filter that can achieve similar buzzing, cutting tones
ReverbSweetwaterSources
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