Tone Profile

A bright, slightly overdriven organ sound with a percussive attack. The tone is relatively clean but has a subtle grit that adds character and presence, reminiscent of a Hammond organ.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The organ sound was achieved by miking the Leslie speaker cabinet. The exact microphone placement is unknown but typically involves close-miking both the horn and the rotor.
• The overdrive was likely achieved by pushing the Leslie amplifier.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Hammond B3 emulation and a Leslie speaker simulator.
• Adjust the drawbars to achieve a bright tone with a strong fundamental.
• Add a touch of overdrive or saturation to the Leslie simulator to replicate the grit.
• Experiment with microphone placement within the Leslie simulator for tonal variation.

Recommended Gear

• Hammond B3(keyboard)
• Leslie 147(amp)
• Sennheiser MD 421(mic)