Tone Profile

A bright, bell-like synth lead with a slightly metallic and resonant character. It's a classic synth sound of the 80s, clean and present.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Yamaha GX-1 was heavily used by Stevie Wonder during this period. The specific patch was likely a custom creation utilizing the GX-1's complex architecture.
• The sound benefits from precise tuning and clean recording, characteristic of Wonder's production style.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a bright sawtooth or square wave.
• Add a resonant filter and modulate it slightly with an envelope or LFO.
• Use a chorus effect sparingly to add width and shimmer.
• Experiment with detuning oscillators to achieve a richer sound.
• EQ to taste, cutting any harsh frequencies and boosting the high end for clarity.
• Use compression to even out the dynamics and make the sound more present.

Recommended Gear

• Yamaha GX-1(synth)