piano from “keep on loving you” by reo speedwagon | ToneDB
keep on loving you
reo speedwagon
piano
Tone Profile
The piano has a bright, slightly compressed sound with a touch of chorus, creating a lush and romantic atmosphere. It's a classic 80s ballad piano sound.
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The Story
REO Speedwagon's "Keep on Loving You" features a Yamaha CP-70 electric grand piano processed through a Roland Dimension D chorus unit and compressed with a Urei 1176. The track was recorded at Criteria Studios in Miami with Kevin Beamish producing and engineering. The direct recording approach combined with the Dimension D's spacious chorus effect created the lush, romantic piano sound that became a hallmark of early 80s ballads.
Production Credits
Producer: Kevin Beamish
Engineer: Kevin Beamish
Recorded at: Criteria Studios, Miami
Signal Chain
Instrument: Yamaha CP-70Shop on Reverb
Processing: Roland Dimension DShop on Reverb, Urei 1176Shop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a bright piano sound, such as a Yamaha CP-70 sample or emulation.
- Apply a subtle chorus effect like the Roland Dimension D to add width and depth.
- Use a compressor like the Urei 1176 to reduce the dynamic range and increase sustain. Adjust the threshold and ratio to taste.
- EQ the piano to emphasize the high frequencies and reduce any muddiness in the low end.
Original Gear
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- Yamaha CP-70Shop on Reverb(keyboard)
- Roland Dimension DShop on Reverb(pedal)
- Urei 1176Shop on Reverb(compressor)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Yamaha CP-70
Official software emulation of the CP-70 with authentic pickup modeling and built-in vintage processing effects
Alternative to: Yamaha CP-70
Features high-quality CP-70 samples and physical drawbars for real-time tone shaping of the electric grand sound
Alternative to: Roland Dimension D
Faithful recreation of the Dimension D's unique chorus algorithm that creates width without obvious modulation
Alternative to: Roland Dimension D
Exact digital recreation of the original Dimension D hardware with all four SDD settings for that spacious 80s chorus
Alternative to: Urei 1176
Affordable hardware clone of the 1176 providing the same fast attack and smooth sustain enhancement for piano
Alternative to: Urei 1176
Multiple authentic 1176 models in plugin form, perfect for achieving that compressed 80s piano sustain
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