bass synth from “ice ice baby” by vanilla ice | ToneDB
ice ice baby
vanilla ice
bass synth
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Tone Profile
The bass synth has a deep, resonant, and slightly buzzy character. It provides a strong rhythmic foundation with a dark, driving feel.
Gear
- Roland Juno-106instrument
- ReverbSweetwater
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The Story
The bass synth on "Ice Ice Baby" was created using a Roland Juno-106, utilizing its sawtooth wave and built-in chorus effect to achieve the characteristic deep, resonant sound. The bassline itself samples the famous bassline from Queen and David Bowie's "Under Pressure," and was likely programmed using a MIDI sequencer typical of late 1980s production.
Production Credits
Producer: Earthquake
Engineer: Unknown
Recorded at: Unknown
Signal Chain
Instrument: Roland Juno-106
Recreation Tips
- Start with a sawtooth wave on the Juno-106 or a similar analog synth.
- Use the filter to shape the tone, focusing on a deep, resonant sound.
- Apply a chorus effect to thicken the sound.
- Program a simple but driving bassline with a strong emphasis on the lower frequencies.
- Consider using a MIDI sequencer to replicate the original's timing and feel.
Original Gear
- Roland Juno-106(synth)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Roland Juno-106
Official Roland Boutique recreation of the Juno-106 with identical oscillators, filter, and chorus circuit for authentic analog modeling
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Roland Juno-106
Software emulation of the Juno-106 that captures the sawtooth wave character and chorus effect essential to this bass tone
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Roland Juno-106
Modern analog synth with Juno-inspired architecture, sawtooth waves, and built-in chorus for recreating vintage synth bass tones
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Roland Juno-106
Budget plugin that specifically models the Juno-106's oscillators and chorus, perfect for nailing this classic synth bass sound
ReverbSweetwaterSources
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