synth from “feels like we only go backwards” by tame impala | ToneDB
feels like we only go backwards
tame impala
synth
Tone Profile
The synth sound is a dreamy and slightly detuned, with a swirling, psychedelic character. It provides a warm, textured pad that supports the song's melancholic vibe.
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The Story
The synth pad on 'Feels Like We Only Go Backwards' was created using a Roland Juno-106, one of Kevin Parker's go-to vintage synthesizers. Parker recorded this at his home studio in Fremantle, Australia, where he both produced and engineered the track himself. The characteristic dreamy, detuned quality comes from the Juno-106's built-in chorus and subtle oscillator detuning, which creates the swirling psychedelic texture that supports the song's melancholic atmosphere.
Production Credits
Producer: Kevin Parker
Engineer: Kevin Parker
Recorded at: Kevin Parker's Home Studio (Fremantle, Australia)
Signal Chain
Instrument: Roland Juno-106Shop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a sawtooth or square wave on the Roland Juno-106.
- Apply a subtle chorus effect to add depth and movement.
- Adjust the filter cutoff and resonance to shape the tone.
- Experiment with detuning one of the oscillators slightly to create a swirling effect.
- Add a touch of reverb to create space and depth.
- Consider using a tape emulator plugin to add warmth and saturation to the signal.
Original Gear
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Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Roland Juno-106
Official Roland Boutique recreation of the Juno-106 with the same oscillators, filter, and chorus that created the original dreamy pad sound
Alternative to: Roland Juno-106
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Alternative to: Roland Juno-106
Highly accurate software emulation of the Juno-106 with authentic chorus modeling and the exact filter characteristics needed for this dreamy synth sound
Alternative to: Roland Juno-106
Modern Roland synth with authentic Juno-106 modeling plus additional effects processing for enhanced psychedelic textures
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