synth from “tainted love” by soft cell | ToneDB

tainted love

soft cell

synth

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The synth lead has a bright, slightly detuned sawtooth wave sound with a chorus effect. It's a classic 80s synthpop sound that's both catchy and slightly melancholic.

Production Credits

Producer: Mike Thorne

Engineer: Unknown

Recorded at: Ad Vision Studios (London)

Signal Chain

Instrument: Yamaha CS-80

Processing: Roland Dimension D

Recording Notes

  • The synth sound is the central focus, driving the song's distinctive feel.
  • The chorus effect widens the sound and adds depth.
  • The original recording might have used a combination of direct input and subtle room miking to capture the synth's character.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a sawtooth wave on a synthesizer.
  • Add a subtle detune to the oscillators for a richer sound.
  • Use a chorus effect (like the Roland Dimension D or a similar plugin) to widen the sound.
  • Adjust the filter and resonance to taste.

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