pads from “waterfalls” by tlc | ToneDB
waterfalls
tlc
pads
Tone Profile
Warm and lush ambient synth pads, providing a smooth and enveloping harmonic foundation. The sound is characterized by its wide stereo image and gentle, evolving texture.
The Story
The warm pad sounds on TLC's 'Waterfalls' were created using a Roland Juno-106 synthesizer and processed through an SSL 4000 G+ console. The track was recorded at DARP Studios in Atlanta, produced by Organized Noize with Neal Pogue engineering. The Juno-106's characteristic analog warmth was enhanced with chorus effects and console processing to create the lush, wide stereo image that defines the song's atmospheric foundation.
Production Credits
Producer: Organized Noize
Engineer: Neal Pogue
Recorded at: DARP Studios, Atlanta
Signal Chain
Instrument: Roland Juno-106
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Roland Juno-106 or a similar analog polysynth.
- Use a saw wave or a combination of saw and square waves as the oscillator source.
- Apply a chorus effect to thicken the sound and create a wide stereo image.
- Add a touch of reverb to create depth and space.
- Use gentle compression and EQ to smooth out the sound and enhance its warmth.
Original Gear
- Roland Juno-106(synth)
- SSL 4000 G+ Console(channel_strip)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Roland Juno-106
Authentic ACB modeling of the original Juno-106 circuits including the signature chorus that's essential for this pad sound
Alternative to: Roland Juno-106
Software emulation of the Juno-106 with accurate chorus modeling and vintage analog character at an affordable price point
Alternative to: SSL 4000 G+ Console
Official SSL plugin recreation of their classic console EQ and compression used for the warm processing on this track
Alternative to: Roland Juno-106
Detailed software modeling of the Juno-106 with enhanced features while maintaining the original's warm analog pad character
Alternative to: Roland Juno-106
Modern hardware synth with official Juno-106 plug-out that provides the authentic analog-modeled sound with modern reliability
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