synth from “rosanna” by toto | ToneDB
rosanna
toto
synth
Tone Profile
This synth brass sound is bright and powerful, cutting through the mix with a slightly metallic edge. It provides a punchy and harmonically rich foundation to the song.
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The Story
The synth brass sound on 'Rosanna' was created using a Yamaha CS-80 synthesizer. The CS-80 was particularly renowned for its ability to create expressive brass sounds through its dual oscillator design and polyphonic aftertouch capabilities. The sound was likely crafted using multiple oscillators with filter and envelope shaping to achieve its punchy, metallic character.
Production Credits
Producer: Toto
Engineer: Al Schmitt, Greg Ladanyi, Tom Knox, Niko Bolas
Recorded at: Studio 55, Los Angeles
Signal Chain
Instrument: Yamaha CS-80Shop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a sawtooth wave and a square wave.
- Use a resonant low-pass filter to shape the tone.
- Adjust the filter envelope to create a dynamic brass-like attack and decay.
- Add chorus and slight detuning to fatten the sound.
Original Gear
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- Yamaha CS-80Shop on Reverb(synth)
Substitutions & Recommendations
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