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Oberheim OB-X, lead

Hold On Tight · Electric Light Orchestra / Single (1981)

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Contest: Oberheim OB-X played lead on Hold On Tight by Electric Light Orchestra (1981)

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Settings

osc
1 saw + 1 square, unison 1, detune 8 cents, sub none
filter
LP 24 dB/oct
cutoff
2500 Hz
resonance
0.35, drive 0.3
envelope
A 4 ms D 95 ms S 0.55 R 170 ms; punchy, rhythmic entry; filter env amount 0.42
modulation
lfo sine 5.5 Hz to pitch, glide 10 ms, mono
effects
plate reverb, forward in the mix, none
notes
Bright polysynth lead punctuates the chorus hook of ELO's biggest US hit from the album, doubling the vocal melody.

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  • Seedsystem