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all these things that i've done

the killers

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This synth lead has a bright, slightly distorted character with a prominent attack and a somewhat metallic edge, providing a catchy hook in the song. It’s reminiscent of early 2000s indie rock synth sounds.

Gear

Access Virusinstrument
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Moog Minimoogsynth
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Arturia Mini Vsynth
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The Story

The synth lead on 'All These Things That I've Done' was recorded during The Killers' Hot Fuss sessions, produced by Alan Moulder and engineered by Mark Gray at The Studios at Palladium House in London. The band used an Access Virus synthesizer to create this bright, slightly distorted lead sound that became a defining element of their early 2000s indie rock aesthetic.

Production Credits

Producer: Alan Moulder

Engineer: Mark Gray

Recorded at: The Studios at Palladium House, London

Signal Chain

Instrument: Access Virus

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a sawtooth or square wave on a virtual analog synth.
  • Add a touch of distortion or overdrive to give it some edge.
  • Use a high-pass filter to clean up the low end and prevent muddiness.
  • Apply a bright EQ boost in the high frequencies to enhance clarity.
  • Experiment with chorus or phaser effects to add width and movement.

Original Gear

  • Access Virus(synth)
  • Moog Minimoog(synth)
  • Arturia Mini V(synth)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Access Virus TI2 Desktop$1800-$2200

Alternative to: Access Virus hardware synthesizer

The current Virus TI2 maintains the same virtual analog architecture and characteristic bright, edgy sound that defined the original Hot Fuss recordings

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Arturia MiniBrute 2S$500-$600

Alternative to: Access Virus hardware synthesizer

Semi-modular analog synth that can produce similar sawtooth-based leads with built-in distortion and bright filtering capabilities

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Native Instruments Massive X$150-$200

Alternative to: Access Virus hardware synthesizer

Modern virtual analog plugin capable of recreating the Virus's characteristic digital modeling sound with extensive modulation and effects

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Arturia Virus V$100-$150

Alternative to: Access Virus hardware synthesizer

Official software emulation of the Access Virus hardware, providing authentic recreation of the exact synth used on the original recording

ReverbSweetwater

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