Tone Profile

Ethereal and evolving synth pads with a slightly detuned and chorused character, providing a harmonic foundation with a sense of movement.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Yamaha CS-80 was likely used for its lush and expressive sound, with the Roland Dimension D adding a subtle chorus and stereo widening effect.
• Experiment with layering multiple takes or slightly detuning oscillators for a richer, more complex sound.
• The original recording may have involved further console EQ and compression during mixing, but the core tone relies on the synthesizer and chorus effect.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a sawtooth or square wave on a virtual analog synthesizer.
• Add a gentle chorus effect or use a dedicated Dimension D plugin if available.
• Experiment with slow filter sweeps and subtle LFO modulation to add movement and interest.
• Adjust the attack and release times of the amplitude envelope to create a smooth, evolving pad sound.
• Consider adding a touch of reverb to further enhance the spaciousness of the sound.

Recommended Gear

• Yamaha CS-80(synth)
• Roland Dimension D DC-330(pedal)