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hey boy hey girl

the chemical brothers

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Tone Profile

Aggressive, distorted synth lead with a raw, energetic vibe. The sound is characterized by its sharp, buzzing texture and prominent mid-range frequencies, creating a powerful and in-your-face presence.

Gear

Roland Juno-106instrument
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Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamerprocessing
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Sherman Filterbankprocessing
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The Story

The Chemical Brothers used a Roland Juno-106 analog synthesizer as the foundation for this aggressive synth lead, processing it through an Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer for overdrive and distortion, followed by a Sherman Filterbank to sculpt the resonant peaks and buzzing texture that defines the sound.

Production Credits

Producer: The Chemical Brothers

Engineer: Steve Dub

Recorded at: Unknown

Signal Chain

Instrument: Roland Juno-106

Processing: Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, Sherman Filterbank

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a sawtooth or square wave on a Roland Juno-106 or similar analog synthesizer.
  • Use the Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer to add a layer of distortion and warmth to the signal, adjusting the drive to taste.
  • Introduce the Sherman Filterbank and experiment with the filter settings to create resonant peaks and unique textures.
  • Adjust the filter cutoff and resonance to find the sweet spot for the desired sound.
  • Experiment with LFO modulation to create movement and dynamism in the sound.
  • Use EQ to shape the tone further, emphasizing the mid-range frequencies to cut through the mix.

Original Gear

  • Roland Juno-106(synth)
  • Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer(pedal)
  • Sherman Filterbank(pedal)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Roland JU-06A$350-$400

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Authentic Juno-106 sound engine in modern boutique format with the same sawtooth waves and chorus

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

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Highly accurate Juno-106 emulation with the exact oscillator and filter characteristics

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Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer$100-$120

Alternative to: Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

Still manufactured and provides the same mid-focused overdrive for synth distortion

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Analogue Solutions Semblance$400-$500

Alternative to: Sherman Filterbank

Multi-mode analog filter with aggressive resonance capabilities similar to the Sherman's character

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FabFilter Pro-Q 3$170-$200

Alternative to: Sherman Filterbank

Resonant filter modes can recreate the aggressive filtering and peak enhancement digitally

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