keyboard from “maiden voyage” by herbie hancock | ToneDB
maiden voyage
herbie hancock
keyboard
Tone Profile
The keyboard sound is a clean, bright, and slightly chorus-y electric piano, likely a Fender Rhodes, providing a mellow and dreamy foundation for the song's modal jazz harmony.
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The Story
"Maiden Voyage" was recorded at Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, with Rudy Van Gelder engineering. Herbie Hancock used a Fender Rhodes electric piano, which was likely recorded through its built-in amplifier or possibly a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus amp to achieve the characteristic bright, clean tone with subtle chorus modulation that defines the track's dreamy modal jazz sound.
Production Credits
Engineer: Rudy Van Gelder
Recorded at: Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender RhodesShop on Reverb
Processing: Fender Rhodes AmplifierShop on Reverb, Roland JC-120 Jazz ChorusShop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Rhodes VST or a well-sampled Rhodes library.
- Add a chorus effect, aiming for a subtle, shimmering quality.
- Adjust the EQ for a bright, clear tone, but avoid excessive harshness.
- Experiment with tremolo or vibrato for added movement.
Original Gear
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- Fender RhodesShop on Reverb(keyboard)
Substitutions & Recommendations
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Alternative to: Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
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Alternative to: Fender Rhodes Electric Piano
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