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fields of gold

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Tone Profile

Warm and lush synth pads that create a dreamy and atmospheric backdrop. The tone is soft and inviting, providing a harmonious foundation for the vocals and other instruments.

The Story

The warm synth pads on 'Fields of Gold' were created using a Yamaha DX7, which was known for its FM synthesis capabilities and rich evolving textures. The track was recorded at Lake House in Wiltshire with Hugh Padgham producing and engineering, utilizing a Neve console for EQ and subtle compression to enhance the warmth and presence of the synth sounds.

Production Credits

Producer: Hugh Padgham

Engineer: Hugh Padgham

Recorded at: Lake House, Wiltshire

Signal Chain

Instrument: Yamaha DX7

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Yamaha DX7 or a similar FM synthesizer.
  • Use a sawtooth wave as a starting point and modulate the filter cutoff and resonance to create movement.
  • Add a chorus or ensemble effect to thicken the sound.
  • Apply a gentle reverb to create space and depth.
  • Use a Neve-style EQ to boost the low-mids for warmth and the high frequencies for air.
  • Apply a gentle compression to even out the dynamics and add sustain.

Original Gear

Substitutions & Recommendations

Native Instruments FM8$149

Alternative to: Yamaha DX7

Provides authentic FM synthesis with DX7 presets and the ability to recreate those warm, evolving pad textures

Arturia DX7 V$99

Alternative to: Yamaha DX7

Exact emulation of the DX7 with enhanced features, perfect for recreating the original pad sounds

Waves Neve V-Series$29-$149

Alternative to: Neve Console

Provides the warm Neve console sound for EQ and subtle compression that shaped the pad's warmth and presence

Elektron Digitone$699

Alternative to: Yamaha DX7

Modern FM synthesizer that can create similar warm, evolving pad textures with hands-on control

BAE 1073MP$2,695

Alternative to: Neve Console

Hardware Neve-style preamp/EQ that provides the vintage warmth and mid-range boost characteristic of the original console sound

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