Tone Profile

A warm, intimate piano sound, capturing the nuances of Ray Charles's soulful performance. The tone is full and present, with a touch of vintage character.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The piano was likely recorded in a studio with good acoustics to capture the natural resonance of the instrument.
• Close mic'ing techniques would have been employed to capture the clarity and detail of the performance.
• The RCA 44 was likely placed to capture a balance of warmth and presence from the piano.
• The recording may have been captured live with the band to preserve the energy and feel of the performance.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a high-quality grand piano sample or virtual instrument.
• Use a vintage-style ribbon microphone emulation plugin to capture the warmth and character of the RCA 44.
• Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot for your piano.
• Add a touch of analog-style compression to even out the dynamics and add some punch.
• Consider using a tape saturation plugin to add some vintage character and warmth to the sound.

Recommended Gear

• Steinway Grand Piano(keyboard)
• RCA 44(mic)