organ from “do it again” by steely dan | ToneDB
do it again
steely dan
organ
Tone Profile
The organ sound is a bright, somewhat clean sound with a slight Leslie rotary speaker effect. It has a distinctive upper-midrange presence that cuts through the mix but remains smooth and warm.
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The Story
The organ sound on "Do It Again" was achieved using a Hammond B-3 organ played through a Leslie 122 rotating speaker cabinet. The song was recorded at Village Recorder in Los Angeles with engineer Roger Nichols and producer Gary Katz, and the Leslie's characteristic horn and rotor were likely miked to capture the full stereo swirling effect that's prominent in the mix.
Production Credits
Producer: Gary Katz
Engineer: Roger Nichols
Recorded at: Village Recorder, Los Angeles
Signal Chain
Instrument: Hammond B-3Shop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a clean Hammond B-3 sample or virtual instrument.
- Use a rotary speaker emulation plugin to recreate the Leslie effect. Adjust the speed and intensity to match the original recording.
- Apply a slight boost in the upper midrange (around 2-4kHz) to enhance clarity and presence.
- Use gentle compression to even out the dynamics and add sustain.
- Experiment with stereo widening to further enhance the Leslie effect.
Original Gear
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- Hammond B-3Shop on Reverb(keyboard)
- Leslie 122Shop on Reverb(amp)
Substitutions & Recommendations
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Alternative to: Leslie 122 rotating speaker
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Alternative to: Hammond B-3 and Leslie 122
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