Tone Profile

A bright, slightly detuned synth lead with a saw-like edge, perfect for driving the song's catchy melody. It's got a classic late 70s/early 80s new wave vibe.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The synth sound is a prominent feature of the song, providing the main melodic hook.
• The slight detuning adds a chorus-like effect, widening the sound.
• The sawtooth waveform gives it an aggressive but not harsh character.

Recreation Tips

• Start with an Oberheim OB-X or a similar analog polysynth.
• Use a sawtooth waveform as your base sound.
• Slightly detune one of the oscillators to create a chorus-like effect.
• Adjust the filter cutoff and resonance to get a bright but not harsh tone.
• Add a touch of reverb or delay to give the sound some space.
• Consider adding a subtle chorus effect for extra width.

Original Gear

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• Oberheim OB-XShop on Reverb(synth)