organ from “living for the city” by stevie wonder | ToneDB
living for the city
stevie wonder
organ
75% ai confidence
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.
Original Gear
- Hammond B3(keyboard)
- Leslie 122(amp)
- Sennheiser MD 421(mic)
Sources
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