Tone Profile

This synth sound is characterized by its bright, slightly metallic, and percussive quality, providing a rhythmic backbone to the song. It has a distinctive pulse and a crisp attack that cuts through the mix.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The synth part was a key element of the song's texture, providing both melodic and rhythmic interest.
• The exact settings of the Oberheim OB-X are unknown, but the sound suggests a combination of oscillators with a resonant filter and a fast envelope for the attack.
• The signal may have been lightly compressed during mixing to even out the dynamics.

Recreation Tips

• Start with an Oberheim OB-X or a similar analog synthesizer capable of producing bright, harmonically rich tones.
• Use a sawtooth or pulse wave as the primary oscillator, and experiment with detuning a second oscillator for a thicker sound.
• Apply a resonant low-pass filter and modulate it with a fast envelope to create the percussive attack.
• Adjust the filter cutoff and resonance to achieve the desired brightness and metallic edge.
• Slightly compress the synth signal to enhance its presence and punch.

Recommended Gear

• Oberheim OB-X(synth)