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
75% ai confidence
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.
Recommended Gear
- ARP Odyssey(synth)
- SSL 4000 G+ Console(channel_strip)
Sources
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