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ladies and gentlemen we are floating in space

spiritualized

pads

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Tone Profile

A swirling, ethereal pad sound with a slightly detuned chorus and a sense of vastness and depth. The tone is warm and enveloping, creating a hypnotic and dreamlike atmosphere.

Gear

Roland Juno-106instrument
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Boss CE-1processing
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The Story

The ethereal pad sounds on Spiritualized's "Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space" were created using a Roland Juno-106 synthesizer processed through a Boss CE-1 chorus pedal. The Juno-106's warm analog oscillators provided the foundation, while the CE-1's distinctive chorus effect created the swirling, detuned character that defines these atmospheric textures.

Production Credits

Producer: Spiritualized

Signal Chain

Instrument: Roland Juno-106

Processing: Boss CE-1

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a basic sawtooth or square wave on the Roland Juno-106.
  • Add a subtle chorus effect using the Boss CE-1, adjusting the rate and depth to match the original sound.
  • Use a touch of reverb to create a sense of space and depth, but avoid excessive amounts that could muddy the mix.
  • Consider layering multiple instances of the pad sound with slightly different settings to create a richer, more complex texture.

Original Gear

  • Roland Juno-106(synth)
  • Boss CE-1(pedal)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Roland JU-06A$400-$450

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Boutique recreation of the Juno-106 with the same oscillators, filter, and chorus circuit in a compact modern format

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TAL-U-NO-LX Plugin$60-$80

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Accurate software emulation of the Juno-106's analog circuits and built-in chorus for creating those warm pad textures

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Boss CE-2W Waza Craft$180-$200

Alternative to: Boss CE-1

Modern recreation of vintage Boss chorus circuits including CE-1 mode for that distinctive swirling character

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Strymon Ola dBucket Chorus$300-$350

Alternative to: Boss CE-1

Premium bucket brigade chorus pedal that captures the warm, analog modulation of vintage chorus units

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Arturia Jun-6 V Plugin$100-$130

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106 + Boss CE-1

Software recreation of Juno series synths with enhanced chorus and effects for creating spacious pad sounds

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