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feels like we only go backwards

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Tone Profile

This sound features a dreamy, swirling synth pad with a chorus-laden, slightly detuned character, creating a psychedelic and immersive sonic texture. The tone is rich and full, with a subtle lo-fi quality that adds warmth and depth.

Gear

Roland Juno-106instrument
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Roland Dimension Dprocessing
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MXR Phase 90processing
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The Story

Kevin Parker recorded this track at his home studio in Perth, using a Roland Juno-106 as the foundation for the pad sound. The signal was processed through a Roland Dimension D chorus unit and an MXR Phase 90 phaser to create the characteristic swirling, psychedelic texture. Parker is known for his meticulous layering approach, building dense soundscapes through multiple overdubbed synth parts.

Production Credits

Producer: Kevin Parker

Engineer: Kevin Parker

Recorded at: Kevin Parker's Home Studio (Perth, Australia)

Signal Chain

Instrument: Roland Juno-106

Processing: Roland Dimension D, MXR Phase 90

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a basic sawtooth or square wave on a Roland Juno-106 or similar analog polysynth.
  • Add a subtle chorus effect using a Roland Dimension D or a similar plugin to create a lush, wide stereo image.
  • Introduce a slow phaser effect with an MXR Phase 90 to add movement and depth.
  • Experiment with subtle detuning and pitch modulation to create a slightly unstable and dreamy feel.
  • EQ the sound to taste, focusing on a warm, full low-end and a smooth high-end.
  • Add a touch of compression to glue the sound together and enhance its sustain.

Original Gear

  • Roland Juno-106(synth)
  • Roland Dimension D(pedal)
  • MXR Phase 90(pedal)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Arturia Jun-6 V$99-$199

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Accurate emulation of the Juno-106's analog oscillators and filter, capturing the warm sawtooth waves essential for this pad tone

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Roland JU-06A$349-$399

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Official Roland recreation using ACB modeling of the original Juno-106 circuitry, providing authentic analog character

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Boss DC-2W Dimension C$149-$179

Alternative to: Roland Dimension D

Waza Craft recreation of the SDD-320 Dimension D with the same subtle chorus modulation that creates width without obvious chorusing

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MXR Phase 90$79-$99

Alternative to: MXR Phase 90

The original pedal is still manufactured and provides the same slow, smooth phasing effect used on the recording

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Soundtoys MicroShift$99-$129

Alternative to: Roland Dimension D

Provides similar pitch-shifted stereo widening effects that recreate the Dimension D's spatial enhancement

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