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watermelon sugar

harry styles

keyboard

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Tone Profile

The keyboard in "Watermelon Sugar" has a bright, retro vibe with a slightly gritty edge, reminiscent of classic analog synths. It provides a harmonic foundation with a warm and punchy character.

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The Story

The keyboard sound on "Watermelon Sugar" is built around a Roland Juno-106, a classic analog polysynth known for its warm chorus and distinctive filter character. The track was produced by Kid Harpoon and Tyler Johnson, who utilized the Juno-106's built-in chorus and filter sections to create the bright, retro character that anchors the song's harmonic foundation.

Production Credits

Producer: Kid Harpoon, Tyler Johnson

Engineer: Unknown

Recorded at: Unknown

Signal Chain

Instrument: Roland Juno-106Shop on Reverb

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Roland Juno-106 or a similar analog polysynth capable of producing warm and vibrant tones.
  • Experiment with the synth's chorus effect to add depth and movement to the sound.
  • Adjust the filter cutoff and resonance to shape the brightness and harmonic content.
  • Slightly saturate the signal to add a touch of grit and vintage character.
  • Use EQ to carve out any unwanted frequencies and ensure the keyboard sits well in the mix.

Original Gear

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Substitutions & Recommendations

Roland JU-06AShop on Reverb$350-$400

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Faithful recreation of the original Juno-106 sound engine with the same chorus and filter characteristics in a compact, affordable format

TAL-U-NO-LX PluginPlugin Boutique$60-$80

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Accurate software emulation of the Juno-106's analog oscillators, filter, and chorus, perfect for studio recreation

Behringer DeepMind 12Shop on Reverb$650-$750

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Modern analog polysynth with Juno-style oscillators and built-in chorus that can achieve similar warm, vintage tones

Arturia Jun-6 V PluginPlugin Boutique$100-$150

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Part of Arturia's V Collection, provides authentic Juno-106 modeling with enhanced features for modern production

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