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1979

the smashing pumpkins

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Tone Profile

Warm and ethereal synth pads with a touch of chorus and reverb, creating a dreamy and nostalgic atmosphere.

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The Story

The ethereal synth pads on "1979" were likely created using a Roland Juno-106 synthesizer, which was a staple in the Smashing Pumpkins' studio arsenal during the Mellon Collie era. The track was recorded at Billy Corgan's home studio Pumpkinland in Chicago, with processing likely including analog chorus and digital reverb to achieve the warm, dreamy atmosphere.

Production Credits

Producer: Billy Corgan

Engineer: Unknown

Recorded at: Pumpkinland (Chicago, IL)

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a sawtooth or pulse wave on a Roland Juno-106 or similar analog polysynth.
  • Add a subtle chorus effect to thicken the sound and create a wider stereo image.
  • Apply a generous amount of reverb to create a dreamy and atmospheric feel.
  • Experiment with filter cutoff and resonance settings to shape the tone.

Original Gear

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Substitutions & Recommendations

Arturia Juno-6 VPlugin Boutique$99-149

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Roland JU-06AShop on Reverb$399-499

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Roland's official recreation of the Juno-106 sound engine in compact boutique format with identical voicing

Boss CE-2W Waza CraftShop on Reverb$199-249

Alternative to: Boss CE-1

Modern recreation of vintage Boss chorus circuits that can replicate the CE-1's lush stereo widening effect

Universal Audio Lexicon 224Plugin Boutique$149-199

Alternative to: Lexicon 224

Faithful emulation of the classic digital reverb used on countless '90s alternative records for that spacious, pristine sound

System-8Shop on Reverb$1299-1499

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Includes Roland's ACB Juno-106 model with full polyphony and modern reliability while maintaining the vintage character

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