piano from “family affair” by sly & the family stone | ToneDB
family affair
sly & the family stone
piano
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A warm, slightly distorted electric piano sound with a touch of chorus and tremolo, providing a groovy and soulful vibe.
Gear
- Fender Rhodesinstrument
- Reverb$80Sweetwater
- Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifterprocessing
- ReverbSweetwater
- Fender Tre-Verb Reverb/Tremoloprocessing
- Reverb$172Sweetwater
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The Story
The electric piano sound on "Family Affair" was created using a Fender Rhodes electric piano processed through a Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter and a Fender Tre-Verb unit for reverb and tremolo. The track was recorded at Record Plant in Los Angeles with Sly Stone producing. The combination of the Rhodes' natural warmth with phase shifting and tremolo created the song's distinctive, hypnotic keyboard texture.
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
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.
Original Gear
- Fender Rhodes(keyboard)
- Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter(pedal)
- Fender Tre-Verb Reverb/Tremolo(pedal)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Fender Rhodes Electric Piano
Includes meticulously sampled Fender Rhodes sounds with built-in amp modeling and effects that capture the warmth and character of the original
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter
Offers vintage-style phasing modes including 4-stage and 10-stage options that can recreate the subtle movement of the original PS-1A
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Fender Tre-Verb
Combines high-quality tremolo and reverb in one pedal with vintage-inspired algorithms that capture the warmth of tube-driven effects
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Fender Rhodes Electric Piano
Features Nord's acclaimed Rhodes samples and built-in effects processing for an authentic electric piano experience
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter
Digitally models vintage phase shifter circuits with precise control over rate and depth for recreating subtle 70s phasing effects
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