piano from “family affair” by sly & the family stone | ToneDB
family affair
sly & the family stone
piano
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Tone Profile
A warm, slightly distorted electric piano sound with a touch of chorus and tremolo, providing a groovy and soulful vibe.
Production Credits
Producer: Sly Stone
Engineer: n/a
Recorded at: Record Plant, Los Angeles
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Rhodes
Processing: Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter, Fender Tre-Verb Reverb/Tremolo
Recording Notes
- The Fender Rhodes was likely recorded direct or through a small amp, with the Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter and Fender Tre-Verb adding movement and warmth.
- The combination of phase, tremolo, and subtle distortion contributes to the signature sound.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Rhodes VST or sample library.
- Apply a phase shifter plugin set to a slow rate and subtle depth, similar to the Maestro PS-1A.
- Use a tremolo plugin and reverb plugin to emulate the Tre-Verb.
- Experiment with slight overdrive to achieve the subtle distortion.
Recommended Gear
- Fender Rhodes(keyboard)
- Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter(pedal)
- Fender Tre-Verb Reverb/Tremolo(pedal)
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