piano from “what'd i say (part 1)” by ray charles | ToneDB
what'd i say (part 1)
ray charles
piano
70% ai confidence
Tone Profile
The piano has a bright, slightly overdriven sound, with a clear and present midrange that cuts through the mix. It possesses a raw, energetic character, indicative of a live performance.
Production Credits
Producer: Ahmet Ertegun
Engineer: Tom Dowd
Recorded at: Atlantic Studios, New York
Signal Chain
Instrument: Wurlitzer Electric Piano
Recording Notes
- The song was recorded live, capturing the natural ambience and energy of the performance.
- The slight overdrive may be due to the recording console or tape saturation.
- The piano was likely miked directly.
Recreation Tips
- Use a Wurlitzer electric piano as your base tone.
- Add a touch of overdrive or saturation to give it a slightly gritty edge.
- EQ to enhance the midrange frequencies for clarity and presence.
- Consider adding a touch of spring reverb to emulate the sound of the recording environment.
Recommended Gear
- Wurlitzer Electric Piano(keyboard)
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