Tone Profile

Bright and punchy piano tone with a slightly compressed and overdriven character, fitting the raw and energetic feel of the song. This sound emphasizes the piano's presence in the mix without being overly polished.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The piano was recorded at Apple Studios during the 'Get Back' sessions.
• The Hohner Pianet L was run through a Leslie 145 speaker, a common practice to add movement and a swirling effect to keyboard sounds.
• Microphone placement involved capturing the sound of the Leslie speaker cabinet, likely with the Neumann U67 placed to capture a blend of the rotor and horn.
• Compression was added during mixing to enhance the punchiness and sustain of the piano.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Hohner Pianet or a similar electromechanical piano sample.
• Use a Leslie speaker simulator plugin or, if possible, a real Leslie cabinet to recreate the swirling effect.
• Experiment with microphone placement to capture the right balance of the Leslie's rotor and horn.
• Apply compression to even out the dynamics and add sustain.
• Add a touch of EQ to brighten the tone and emphasize the upper midrange frequencies.

Recommended Gear

• Hohner Pianet L(keyboard)
• Leslie 145(amp)
• Neumann U67(mic)