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.
Original Gear
- Moog Minimoog(synth)
- Neve 1073(preamp)
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