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synth from “what's love got to do with it” by tina turner | ToneDB

what's love got to do with it

tina turner

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Tone Profile

A bright, cutting synth lead with a slightly metallic and glassy character, providing a memorable hook. The sound is assertive, yet smooth enough to blend well within the pop arrangement.

Gear

Roland Juno-106instrument
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The Story

The distinctive synth lead on Tina Turner's 'What's Love Got to Do with It' was created using a Roland Juno-106 synthesizer. Produced by Terry Britten and recorded at Mayfair Studios in London with engineer John Hudson, the synth was likely recorded directly into the mixing console with additional EQ and compression applied during mixdown to help it cut through the dense pop arrangement.

Production Credits

Producer: Terry Britten

Engineer: John Hudson

Recorded at: Mayfair Studios, London

Signal Chain

Instrument: Roland Juno-106

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a sawtooth or square wave on a Roland Juno-106 or similar analog synthesizer.
  • Add a subtle chorus effect to thicken the sound.
  • Adjust the filter cutoff and resonance to achieve the desired brightness and presence.
  • Use a fast attack and medium decay envelope on the VCA to create a percussive attack.
  • Slightly detune one of the oscillators for added thickness.

Original Gear

  • Roland Juno-106(synth)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Roland JU-06A$400-$500

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Authentic Roland ACB modeling of the original Juno-106 circuits, including the chorus that's essential for this tone

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Arturia Jun-6 V$200-$250

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Detailed software emulation of the Juno-106 with the exact filter and chorus characteristics needed for this bright, cutting lead sound

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Behringer DeepMind 6$500-$600

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Modern analog synth with Juno-inspired architecture and built-in chorus, capable of recreating the sawtooth-based lead with proper filter settings

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TAL-U-NO-LX$60-$80

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Budget-friendly plugin that accurately models the Juno-106's oscillators, filter, and chorus for this specific bright, metallic synth lead

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