keyboard from “i wanna get better” by bleachers | ToneDB
i wanna get better
bleachers
keyboard
Tone Profile
The keyboard sound is a bright, poppy synth lead, with a retro feel reminiscent of 80s new wave. It's characterized by a slightly detuned chorus effect and a crisp, clean attack.
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The Story
The bright, poppy keyboard sound on 'i wanna get better' was created using a Roland Juno-106 synthesizer, recorded direct input. The characteristic detuned chorus effect that gives the sound its retro new wave character comes from the Juno-106's built-in chorus circuit, which is a signature element of that synthesizer.
Production Credits
Producer: Jack Antonoff
Signal Chain
Instrument: Roland Juno-106Shop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Roland Juno-106 or a similar analog polysynth.
- Use a saw wave or pulse wave as the oscillator.
- Engage the Juno's built-in chorus effect for the signature detuned sound.
- Adjust the filter cutoff and resonance to brighten the tone.
- Use a fast attack and moderate release for the envelope to achieve the crisp attack.
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Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Roland Juno-106 synthesizer
Authentic digital recreation of the Juno-106 using Roland's ACB modeling, includes the exact same chorus circuit and oscillator behavior
Alternative to: Roland Juno-106 synthesizer
Software emulation specifically designed to recreate the Juno-106's sound including the vintage chorus effect and filter characteristics
Alternative to: Roland Juno-106 synthesizer
Modern analog polysynth with similar architecture to the Juno-106, includes vintage chorus modes that can recreate the detuned character
Alternative to: Roland Juno-106 synthesizer
Detailed software modeling of the Juno-106 with authentic chorus emulation and the ability to dial in the bright, crisp attack envelope
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