bass synth from “this must be the place (naive melody)” by talking heads | ToneDB
this must be the place (naive melody)
talking heads
bass synth
Tone Profile
A simple, melodic synth bass with a round tone and slight percussive attack. It's clean and fundamental, providing a solid rhythmic and harmonic foundation.
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The Story
The bass synth sound on 'This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)' was created using an ARP Odyssey synthesizer. The track was recorded during the Speaking in Tongues sessions with the band self-producing. The bassline features a simple, melodic synth patch with a round, clean tone that provides the song's harmonic and rhythmic foundation.
Production Credits
Producer: Talking Heads
Engineer: Tee Pee Video
Signal Chain
Instrument: ARP OdysseyShop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with an ARP Odyssey or a similar analog-style synthesizer with a saw or square wave oscillator.
- Shape the sound with a low-pass filter to remove harsh high frequencies and create a rounder tone.
- Add a touch of resonance to emphasize the fundamental frequency.
- Use a gate to create a percussive attack on the note.
- Apply gentle compression to even out the dynamics and make the bassline sit well in the mix.
Original Gear
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- ARP OdysseyShop on Reverb(synth)
- SSL 4000 G+ ConsoleShop on Reverb(channel_strip)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: ARP Odyssey
Faithful recreation of the ARP Odyssey's analog circuitry with the same oscillators and filter characteristics needed for this warm, round bass tone
Alternative to: ARP Odyssey
Official licensed reissue of the original ARP Odyssey with authentic sound and filter slope options for nailing the exact vintage character
Alternative to: ARP Odyssey
Software emulation of ARP's analog sound engine with the same oscillator and filter modeling for achieving that classic percussive synth bass attack
Alternative to: SSL 4000 G+ Console
Captures the SSL console's gentle compression character that helps the synth bass sit properly in the mix with even dynamics
Alternative to: SSL 4000 G+ Console EQ
Provides vintage console-style EQ shaping to round off harsh frequencies and emphasize the fundamental bass frequencies
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