synth from “once in a lifetime” by talking heads | ToneDB
once in a lifetime
talking heads
synth
75% ai confidence
Tone Profile
The synth sound is bright and percussive, with a slightly metallic and звонкий character. It has a quirky, almost toy-like quality that adds to the song's distinctive sound.
Production Credits
Producer: Brian Eno
Engineer: unknown
Recorded at: Sigma Sound Studios, New York
Signal Chain
Instrument: Sequential Circuits Prophet-5
Recording Notes
- The synth sound was likely created using a Sequential Circuits Prophet-5. The specific patch would have been tailored to create a bright, percussive sound.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a sawtooth or square wave on your synthesizer.
- Use a resonant low-pass filter to shape the tone and create a percussive envelope.
- Experiment with short attack and decay times on the filter envelope to achieve the desired 'pluck' sound.
- Add a touch of chorus or detuning to thicken the sound.
- Consider using a high-shelf EQ to boost the high frequencies and enhance the brightness.
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