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synth from “bad blood” by taylor swift | ToneDB

bad blood

taylor swift

synth

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Tone Profile

Aggressive and distorted synth lead with a slightly metallic and processed quality. The sound is cutting and assertive, fitting the song's intense vibe.

Gear

Roland Juno-106instrument
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Pro Co RATprocessing
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Eventide H3000processing
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The Story

The aggressive synth lead on "Bad Blood" was produced by Max Martin and mixed by Serban Ghenea. The sound is built around analog synthesis techniques with additional processing to create its cutting, distorted character that cuts through the dense pop production.

Production Credits

Producer: Max Martin

Engineer: Serban Ghenea

Signal Chain

Instrument: Roland Juno-106

Processing: Pro Co RAT, Eventide H3000

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a sawtooth or pulse wave on a Roland Juno-106 or similar analog synth.
  • Apply a moderate amount of distortion using a Pro Co RAT or similar distortion pedal to add grit and aggression.
  • Use an Eventide H3000 for chorus and subtle pitch modulation to add depth and character.
  • Experiment with EQ to sculpt the tone, emphasizing the high frequencies for clarity and presence while taming any harshness.
  • Consider layering multiple takes of the synth part to further thicken the sound.

Original Gear

  • Roland Juno-106(synth)
  • Pro Co RAT(pedal)
  • Eventide H3000(pedal)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Roland Boutique JU-06A$349-$399

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Authentic recreation of the original Juno-106 circuits in a compact format, providing the same sawtooth and pulse waves essential for this aggressive synth tone

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

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Budget-friendly plugin that accurately models the Juno-106's subtractive synthesis engine and filter characteristics needed for this metallic lead sound

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Pro Co RAT 2$70-$90

Alternative to: Pro Co RAT

Current production version of the original RAT circuit that provides the same aggressive distortion and sustain characteristics for the synth's cutting edge

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SoundToys Decapitator$199-$249

Alternative to: Pro Co RAT

Digital saturation plugin that can replicate the RAT's aggressive distortion characteristics with additional tone shaping options for the processed synth sound

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Eventide H3000 Factory Plugin$179-$199

Alternative to: Eventide H3000

Official plugin recreation of the H3000 hardware providing the same pitch modulation and chorus effects that add depth to the synth texture

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