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

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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.

Production Credits

Producer: Talking Heads

Engineer: Tee Pee Video

Signal Chain

Instrument: ARP Odyssey

Recording Notes

  • The bassline was likely created using an ARP Odyssey synthesizer. The sound is relatively clean and direct, with minimal effects.
  • Console EQ and compression would have been used during the mixing stage.

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.

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