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Oberheim OB-8, lead

Loverboy · Billy Ocean / Single (1984)

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Contest: Oberheim OB-8 played lead on Loverboy by Billy Ocean (1984)

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Settings

osc
1 saw -1, unison 2, detune 8 cents, sub none
filter
LP 24 dB/oct
cutoff
4200 Hz
resonance
0.25, drive 0.15
envelope
A 5 ms D 120 ms S 0.4 R 250 ms; opens on the hook; filter env amount 0.35
modulation
lfo sine 5 Hz to pitch
effects
chorus, delay, none
notes
Playful synth-lead hook answering the vocal in the chorus, chorused for width and a light delay for bounce.

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Revision history

  • Seedsystem