Tone Profile

Warm and evolving synth pads with a slightly dark and melancholic feel, providing a bed for the vocals and guitars. The sound is rich and spacious, with a subtle chorus or modulation effect adding depth.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Cure often layered synths to create lush soundscapes.
• The Roland Juno-106 was a staple in their sound due to its ease of use and warm, characteristic sound.
• Effects like chorus and harmonizers were applied to enhance the spatial impression and add movement to the pads.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Roland Juno-106 or a similar analog polysynth emulation.
• Use a saw wave or a slightly detuned saw wave as the basic waveform.
• Apply a gentle chorus effect to thicken the sound.
• Experiment with a harmonizer or a subtle pitch shifter to create subtle movement.
• Add a touch of reverb to create space.

Original Gear

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• Roland Juno-106Shop on Reverb(synth)
• Roland Dimension DShop on Reverb(pedal)
• Eventide H3000Shop on Reverb(pedal)