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synth from “don't stop the music” by rihanna | ToneDB

don't stop the music

rihanna

synth

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Tone Profile

A bright and energetic synth lead, characterized by its sawtooth wave and prominent FM modulation, providing a unique futuristic sound. The tone is catchy and designed to stand out in a club environment.

Gear

Roland Juno-106instrument
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The Story

The lead synth sound on "Don't Stop the Music" was created using a Roland Juno-106, as produced by Norwegian production duo StarGate. The distinctive metallic timbre comes from FM modulation applied to a sawtooth wave, with additional processing including chorus and delay effects to create the wide, club-ready sound that cuts through the mix.

Production Credits

Producer: StarGate

Signal Chain

Instrument: Roland Juno-106

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a sawtooth wave on a Roland Juno-106 or equivalent synthesizer.
  • Apply FM modulation to the oscillator to introduce metallic and complex harmonics.
  • Experiment with chorus and delay effects to enhance the width and depth of the sound.
  • Use EQ to sculpt the tone, emphasizing the high frequencies for brightness and clarity.
  • Consider layering the sound with other synths or samples for added thickness.

Original Gear

  • Roland Juno-106(synth)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Roland JU-06A$300-$400

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Official Roland Boutique recreation of the Juno-106 with authentic analog modeling, including the same chorus and filter characteristics needed for this bright, FM-modulated lead sound

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Arturia Jun-6 V$100-$150

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Detailed software emulation of the Juno-106 with enhanced FM capabilities and modern effects, perfect for recreating the metallic sawtooth lead with contemporary DAW integration

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Behringer DeepMind 12$600-$800

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Modern analog polysynth with Juno-inspired architecture, built-in chorus, and extensive modulation options including FM synthesis for achieving similar bright, cutting lead tones

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TAL-U-NO-LX$60-$80

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Affordable Juno-106 emulation plugin that accurately captures the sawtooth oscillator and chorus character, with added FM modulation capabilities for recreating this specific metallic lead sound

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