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new person, same old mistakes

tame impala

bass synth

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Tone Profile

A thick, sub-heavy synth bass with a slightly detuned and chorus-like feel. The tone is relatively clean, providing a solid foundation for the track.

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The Story

This thick, sub-heavy synth bass was created using a Roland Juno-106, with its iconic internal chorus being a crucial element of the sound. Kevin Parker recorded this at his home studio in Fremantle, Australia, using the Juno's built-in effects to create the detuned, chorus-like movement that defines the bass tone.

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 a Roland Juno-106, or similar analog synth.
  • Use the Juno's built-in chorus effect to add width and movement.
  • Adjust the filter and resonance to shape the tone, focusing on a deep, round sound.
  • Add a touch of compression to even out the dynamics.
  • EQ the bass to remove any muddiness and ensure it sits well with the kick drum.

Original Gear

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Substitutions & Recommendations

Behringer DeepMind 12Shop on Reverb$600-$700

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Features similar analog oscillators and chorus effects as the Juno-106, perfect for recreating those thick, chorused bass tones

Roland JU-06A BoutiqueShop on Reverb$350-$400

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Official Roland recreation of the Juno-106 with authentic chorus and filters in a compact format

TAL-U-NO-LX PluginPlugin Boutique$60-$80

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Highly accurate software emulation of the Juno-106 including the signature chorus circuit and analog warmth

Roland System-8Shop on Reverb$1,400-$1,600

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Includes the Jupiter-8 and Juno-106 Plug-Outs with authentic recreation of the original chorus and filter characteristics

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