Tone Profile

Bright and slightly percussive piano sound, typical of 1960s pop recordings, with a clean and clear tone that supports the melodic and harmonic structure of the song.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The piano was likely recorded in a studio environment with close miking techniques to capture a direct and present sound.
• The piano sound may have been subject to minimal processing, such as slight compression or EQ adjustments during mixing to enhance clarity and presence.

Recreation Tips

• Use a high-quality piano sample or a well-maintained acoustic piano.
• Employ a condenser microphone like the Neumann U67 or similar for capturing the piano's tone.
• Experiment with microphone placement to achieve the desired balance between directness and room ambience.
• Apply subtle compression to even out the dynamics and enhance sustain.
• Use EQ to brighten the sound and reduce any muddiness in the lower frequencies.

Recommended Gear

• Steinway Piano(keyboard)
• Neumann U67(mic)
• Neve 1073(preamp)