organ from “all star” by smash mouth | ToneDB
all star
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Tone Profile
The organ tone in 'All Star' is a bright, percussive, and slightly overdriven sound that provides a crucial melodic element. It is characterized by its distinctive drawbar settings and Leslie speaker effect, creating a swirling, energetic vibe that propels the song forward.
The Story
The organ tone in 'All Star' was recorded using a Hammond B3 organ through a Leslie 122 rotating speaker cabinet, miked with a Shure SM57. The track was produced and engineered by Eric Valentine at Barefoot Recording in Hollywood, CA. The Leslie speaker's rotating horns and bass rotor create the characteristic swirling, animated quality that drives the song's energy.
Production Credits
Producer: Eric Valentine
Engineer: Eric Valentine
Recorded at: Barefoot Recording, Hollywood, CA
Signal Chain
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Hammond B3 emulation in your DAW.
- Use a rotary speaker effect plugin to simulate the Leslie speaker. Adjust the speed and depth of the rotation to match the original sound.
- Experiment with drawbar settings to achieve a bright, percussive tone.
- Add a touch of overdrive or saturation to give the organ some grit and presence.
- Use a dynamic microphone simulation plugin to emulate the sound of a Shure SM57 on the Leslie speaker.
Original Gear
- Hammond B3(keyboard)
- Leslie 122(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Hammond B3 organ
Officially licensed Hammond emulation with authentic drawbar modeling and multiple B3 models for the bright, percussive organ sound
Alternative to: Leslie 122 rotating speaker
The H-Comp provides the Leslie's natural compression while H-Delay can simulate the Doppler effect of the rotating speakers
Alternative to: Hammond B3 and Leslie 122 combination
Hardware option with dedicated Hammond engine and built-in rotary speaker simulation, plus physical drawbars for authentic control
Alternative to: Leslie 122 rotating speaker
Dedicated rotary speaker pedal that can process any organ signal to achieve the Leslie's characteristic swirling modulation
Alternative to: Hammond B3
Budget-friendly Hammond emulation with detailed drawbar control and built-in Leslie simulation for the bright, driven organ tone
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