keyboard from “i wish” by stevie wonder | ToneDB
i wish
stevie wonder
keyboard
90% ai confidence
Tone Profile
A percussive and funky electric piano tone, heavily processed with an envelope filter to create a dynamic, wah-like effect responsive to playing intensity.
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Rhodes Mark I Stage Piano
Amp: Direct Input (DI) into mixing console
Processing: Mu-Tron III Envelope Filter, Console EQ
Other: The envelope filter is key to the dynamic 'quack' sound.
Recording Notes
- The core instrument is a Fender Rhodes, not a Clavinet, despite the percussive quality.
- Recorded directly into the mixing desk, likely through its preamps.
- The Mu-Tron III envelope filter provides the signature auto-wah effect, reacting to playing dynamics.
- EQ was likely used to shape the tone, enhancing the filter's sweep and the piano's attack.
Recreation Tips
- Use a Fender Rhodes sample or emulation.
- Apply an envelope filter (auto-wah) plugin or pedal.
- Set the filter's sensitivity control so that it opens up more when you play harder.
- Adjust the filter's range and peak/Q controls to match the vocal 'wah' quality.
- Play with a sharp, staccato, and funky rhythmic feel.
- Consider a slight boost in the upper-mid frequencies (around 1-3 kHz) for bite.
Recommended Gear
- Fender Rhodes Mark I Stage Piano(keyboard)
- Mu-Tron III Envelope Filter(pedal)
- Spectrasonics Keyscape (Rhodes Emulation)(plugin)
- Q-Tron+ Envelope Filter(pedal)
- Arturia Prophet-5 V (Contains Rhodes Emulation)(plugin)
- Soundtoys FilterFreak(plugin)