Tone Profile

The synth lead has a bright, slightly metallic, and percussive quality. It cuts through the mix with a distinctive, almost toy-like timbre.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Prophet-5 was likely a key component in creating the synth sound. Experimentation with the filter cutoff, resonance, and envelope settings can help dial in the desired tone. The percussive quality might be achieved by using a short envelope for the filter or amplifier.
• Mixing console EQ and compression would have been applied during the mixing stage to enhance the sound and make it sit properly in the mix.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a sawtooth or pulse wave on a Prophet-5 or similar analog synthesizer.
• Adjust the filter cutoff and resonance to achieve a bright, slightly metallic tone.
• Use a short envelope for the filter or amplifier to create a percussive attack.
• Experiment with detuning oscillators slightly to add thickness and complexity to the sound.
• Apply EQ to further shape the tone and compression to add punch and sustain.

Recommended Gear

• Sequential Circuits Prophet-5(synth)