synth from “you got lucky” by tom petty and the heartbreakers | ToneDB

you got lucky

tom petty and the heartbreakers

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Tone Profile

A bright and slightly metallic synth pad sound with a strong attack and slow release. It provides a rhythmic and melodic foundation, blending effectively with the guitars and vocals.

Production Credits

Producer: Jimmy Iovine

Engineer: Shelly Yakus

Recorded at: Cherokee Studios, Los Angeles

Signal Chain

Instrument: Sequential Circuits Prophet-5

Recording Notes

  • The synth sound was likely created using a Sequential Circuits Prophet-5, known for its polyphonic capabilities and distinctive sound.
  • The Prophet-5's oscillators and filters were probably configured to create a bright, harmonically rich sound.
  • Envelope settings would have been adjusted for a strong attack to emphasize the rhythmic aspect, and a slow release to create the pad-like sustain.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a sawtooth or pulse wave on a polyphonic synthesizer.
  • Adjust the filter cutoff to a relatively high frequency to achieve a bright tone.
  • Use a moderate resonance to add a slight metallic edge.
  • Set the attack to be quick and the release to be slow.
  • Experiment with chorus or phaser effects to enhance the spaciousness.

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