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pads from “tonight, tonight” by the smashing pumpkins | ToneDB

tonight, tonight

the smashing pumpkins

pads

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Tone Profile

A dreamy, ethereal pad sound that provides a harmonic and textural foundation for the song. The sound is characterized by its lushness, warmth, and slightly detuned quality, creating a sense of nostalgia and grandeur.

Gear

Roland Juno-106instrument
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The Story

The dreamy pad sounds on 'Tonight, Tonight' were created using a Roland Juno-106 synthesizer. Billy Corgan was known for layering multiple synthesizer parts to create the thick, lush textures that characterize the song's atmospheric foundation.

Production Credits

Producer: Alan Moulder

Engineer: Butch Vig

Recorded at: Pumpkinland, Chicago, IL

Signal Chain

Instrument: Roland Juno-106

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a saw wave or a combination of saw and square waves on a Roland Juno-106 (or similar analog polysynth).
  • Introduce a slow chorus or ensemble effect to thicken the sound and add movement.
  • Apply a subtle detune effect to create a wider stereo image and a more lush sound.
  • Use a long attack and release time on the VCA envelope to create a smooth, swelling pad.
  • Experiment with layering multiple instances of the synth, each with slightly different settings, to create a richer and more complex texture.

Original Gear

  • Roland Juno-106(synth)
  • Roland Juno-106(keyboard)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Behringer DeepMind 12$700-$800

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Analog polyphonic synth with built-in chorus and ensemble effects that can replicate the Juno-106's warm, lush pad sounds

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Roland JU-06A$300-$400

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Roland's own Boutique recreation of the Juno-106 sound with authentic chorus and envelope behavior

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Arturia Jun-6 V$100-$200

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Software emulation of the Juno-106 with the original's chorus circuit and envelope characteristics for layered pad sounds

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System-8$1,200-$1,500

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Modern Roland synth that includes Jupiter-8 and Juno-106 plug-outs for authentic vintage analog polysynth tones

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