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organ from “do it again” by steely dan | ToneDB

do it again

steely dan

organ

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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.

Gear

Hammond B-3instrument
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Leslie 122amp
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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-3

Amp: Leslie 122

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

  • Hammond B-3(keyboard)
  • Leslie 122(amp)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Hammond SK1-73$1,200-$1,500

Alternative to: Hammond B-3 organ

Features authentic Hammond drawbar sounds and built-in Leslie simulation, providing the classic B-3 tones in a portable package

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Strymon Lex$300-$400

Alternative to: Leslie 122 rotating speaker

Accurately recreates the Leslie 122's rotating horn and drum effects with separate controls for fast/slow speed and acceleration

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Native Instruments B4 II$150-$200

Alternative to: Hammond B-3 organ

Meticulously modeled Hammond organs with authentic drawbar response and built-in Leslie cabinet simulation

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Boss RT-20$200-$300

Alternative to: Leslie 122 rotating speaker

Budget-friendly option that provides convincing rotary speaker effects with separate rotor and horn controls

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IK Multimedia Hammond B-3X$200-$250

Alternative to: Hammond B-3 and Leslie 122

Complete virtual Hammond setup with detailed Leslie cabinet modeling and stereo miking options to match the original recording approach

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