Tone Profile

A bright and energetic synth lead with a strong sawtooth wave character, reminiscent of early 80s new wave and synth-pop.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The synth sound was likely created using a Roland Jupiter-8, known for its rich analog sound and versatile sound design capabilities.
• The sawtooth waveform was a key component in achieving the bright and cutting tone.
• The synthesizer sound was likely recorded directly into the mixing console.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a sawtooth wave on an analog or virtual analog synthesizer.
• Adjust the filter cutoff and resonance to achieve a bright and slightly resonant tone.
• Add a touch of chorus or ensemble effect to widen the sound and enhance its shimmer.
• Use a fast attack and decay envelope to create a percussive and punchy sound.
• Experiment with pulse width modulation to add movement and texture to the sound.
• Consider adding a subtle touch of reverb to give the sound some space and depth.

Original Gear

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• Roland Jupiter-8Shop on Reverb(synth)
• Arturia Jup-8 VShop on Reverb(synth)