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.

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