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

living for the city

stevie wonder

synth

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Tone Profile

This synth bass sound is thick, round, and funky, providing a deep and driving rhythmic foundation for the track. It has a pronounced low-end with a slightly buzzy character that cuts through the mix.

Production Credits

Producer: Stevie Wonder

Engineer: Malcolm Cecil, Robert Margouleff

Recorded at: Record Plant, Los Angeles

Signal Chain

Amp: Neve 1073

Recording Notes

  • The synth bass sound was likely created using a Moog Minimoog, known for its fat and powerful bass tones.
  • The signal was probably recorded directly and then run through a Neve preamp to add warmth and slight harmonic distortion.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a sawtooth or square wave on your synthesizer.
  • Use a low-pass filter to shape the tone and remove harsh high frequencies.
  • Add a subtle amount of resonance to give the sound some character.
  • Apply a touch of overdrive or saturation to replicate the Neve preamp's warmth.
  • Use EQ to boost the low frequencies and cut any unwanted muddiness.

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