synth from “higher ground” by stevie wonder | ToneDB
higher ground
stevie wonder
synth
75% ai confidence
Tone Profile
A funky and slightly distorted synth bass sound that provides the rhythmic foundation of the song, characterized by its punchy attack and warm sustain.
Production Credits
Producer: Stevie Wonder
Engineer: Malcolm Cecil, Robert Margouleff
Recorded at: Record Plant, Los Angeles
Signal Chain
Instrument: Moog Minimoog
Recording Notes
- The Minimoog's oscillators were likely configured to produce a sawtooth or square wave, fundamental to the synth bass tone.
- Slight overdrive or saturation, either from the console or subtle effects, contributes to the tone's edge.
- Envelope settings with a quick attack and moderate decay shape the percussive quality of the bass.
- The recording involved direct injection (DI) to capture the clean, raw signal from the Minimoog, followed by subtle EQ adjustments during mixing to sit well in the mix.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a sawtooth or square wave on a Minimoog or similar analog synthesizer.
- Adjust the filter cutoff and resonance to shape the tone, focusing on a balance between warmth and punch.
- Add a touch of overdrive or saturation to give the bass some grit and character.
- Use a fast attack and moderate decay on the amplitude envelope to achieve the percussive pluck.
- Experiment with subtle EQ adjustments to fine-tune the bass's presence in the mix.
Recommended Gear
- Moog Minimoog(synth)
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