organ from “living for the city” by stevie wonder | ToneDB

living for the city

stevie wonder

organ

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Tone Profile

This organ sound is soulful and gritty, with a raw, slightly overdriven tone that provides a strong foundation for the song. It has a distinctive, slightly distorted character.

Production Credits

Producer: Stevie Wonder

Engineer: Malcolm Cecil, Robert Margouleff

Recorded at: Record Plant, Los Angeles

Signal Chain

Instrument: Hammond B3

Amp: Leslie 122

Microphone: Sennheiser MD 421

Recording Notes

  • The Hammond B3 organ was likely recorded through a Leslie 122 rotary speaker cabinet.
  • The Sennheiser MD 421 microphones were probably used close to the Leslie cabinet's horn and rotor to capture the swirling sound.
  • Overdrive was likely achieved by pushing the Leslie amplifier or console preamps to add grit.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Hammond B3 emulation or sample library.
  • Use a Leslie speaker simulator or rotary effect to replicate the swirling sound.
  • Add a touch of overdrive or saturation to emulate the overdriven tone.
  • Experiment with microphone placement to capture the desired balance of horn and rotor.

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