organ from “roundabout” by yes | ToneDB
roundabout
yes
organ
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Tone Profile
The organ sound is a bright, swirling Hammond with a pronounced Leslie speaker effect, providing a complex and rhythmic texture. It's both percussive and sustained, filling a wide frequency range.
Gear
- Hammond C-3instrument
- ReverbSweetwater
- Leslie 122amp
- ReverbSweetwater
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The Story
Rick Wakeman's Hammond C-3 organ on 'Roundabout' was recorded at Advision Studios in London with producer/engineer Eddie Offord. The distinctive swirling effect comes from a Leslie 122 speaker cabinet, which uses rotating horns and a bass rotor to create the characteristic modulation. The organ was likely recorded with multiple microphones positioned around the Leslie cabinet to capture both the rotating elements and room ambience.
Production Credits
Producer: Eddie Offord
Engineer: Eddie Offord
Recorded at: Advision Studios, London
Signal Chain
Instrument: Hammond C-3
Amp: Leslie 122
Recreation Tips
- Start with a clean Hammond organ sound using drawbar settings that emphasize the higher frequencies.
- Use a Leslie speaker simulator plugin with adjustable rotor speeds to match the swirling effect in the original recording. Experiment with the plugin's drive and microphone placement settings.
- Add a touch of chorus or phasing to further enhance the swirling effect.
- Use EQ to boost the high frequencies and cut any muddiness in the low-mids.
- Apply a subtle compressor to even out the dynamics and add punch.
Original Gear
- Hammond C-3(keyboard)
- Leslie 122(amp)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Hammond C-3 organ
Features authentic Hammond tonewheel emulation with the same drawbar configuration as the C-3, providing the foundational tone for Roundabout's bright, percussive organ sound
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Leslie 122 speaker cabinet
Includes detailed Hammond and Leslie modeling with adjustable rotor speeds and microphone positioning to recreate the swirling modulation effect
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Hammond C-3 with Leslie 122
Offers authentic tonewheel modeling plus multiple Leslie cabinet simulations with detailed rotor control for the characteristic Yes organ sound
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Leslie 122 speaker cabinet
While not a true Leslie replacement, provides vintage chorus modulation that can approximate the swirling effect when used with any Hammond-style organ
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Hammond C-3 organ
Features highly regarded Hammond emulation with physical drawbars and built-in rotary speaker simulation, ideal for prog rock organ tones
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