Dave Smith Instruments SYNTHESIZERS

Marshall,

I've read before that most of the sounds on Avalon were from the
Prophet V (although I can't confirm this via Google search).  The
simplicity and warmth of the sounds is remarkable.  The production is
best-in-class.

Mike
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I have always wanted to know what synth was used on Avalon to get that
sound(one of my all-time favorites, the very definition of "lush"),
are you certain it was a Prophet 5? Some have speculated it was a
Yamaha CS-80. The album was produced in 1982.
 
> -Marshall
--- In DSI_Evolver@yahoogroups.com, marzzz@... wrote:
>
> 
> In a message dated 3/5/07 2:39:28 PM, mikewelch7@... writes:
> 
> 
> > I'm an amateur musician new to synthesis.  I'm using a DSI MEK on a
> > rock oriented track and am looking for some assistance in desigining a
> > sound.  The song began with a keyboard riff using the MEK's 'Mountain
> > Hall' preset (B101). 
> > 
> > A rough draft of the song is at:  www.myspace.com/mikewelch7 (first
> > song on profile - 'Swallowed the Mountain')
> > 
> > During the verses (i.e., when singing begins, but not during the
> > pre-chorus or chorus), I'm seeking to take the organ-like riff out of
> > the mix, and am looking a single-note pad that removes the digital
> > oscillators out completely, that is very warm, sounding almost like a
> > violin.  The sound should rise to peak rather quickly, have some
> > 'vibratto' then fade.
> > 
> > The sound I'm going for is very similar to the Prophet tones heard all
> > over Roxy Music's 'Avalon' album - it should be very warm and sound
> > good in a mix.
> > 
> > The sound you hear during the verses isn't far off, but when listened
> > to on headphones sounds too harsh.
> > 
> > Could anyone well versed in synthesis provide some general pointers on
> > how I should begin to construct this sound?
> > 
> > Your assistance would be greatly appreciated!
> > 
> 
> There is a preset from the original Evolver (or maybe PolyEvolver?)
soundset 
> called "J-Strings" or "JP-Strings" or something similar that with
slight 
> tweaking most definitely evokes the "Avalon Pad" that I know you are
looking for. 
> Check the DSI website and download every preset bank until you find
it....then 
> move the digital OSC's up an octave to match the analog OSC's, and
you will be 
> all set.
> 
> I have always wanted to know what synth was used on Avalon to get
that sound 
> (one of my all-time favorites, the very definition of "lush"), are
you certain 
> it was a Prophet 5? Some have speculated it was a Yamaha CS-80. The
album was 
> produced in 1982.
> 
> -Marshall
> 
> 
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