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New England Digital Synclavier, lead

Walk Like an Egyptian · The Bangles / Single (1986)

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Contest: New England Digital Synclavier played lead on Walk Like an Egyptian by The Bangles (1986)

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Settings

osc
1 square + 1 tri, unison 1, detune 8 cents
filter
LP 24 dB/oct
cutoff
3000 Hz
resonance
0.2
envelope
A 3 ms D 100 ms S 0.4 R 150 ms; plucky, koto-like sustain with a quick decay
modulation
lfo sine 5.5 Hz to pitch
effects
light chorus, none
notes
An exotic, koto-like synth hook doubles the melody throughout, giving this US number one its distinctive Middle Eastern-inflected texture. Reconstructed by ear from the record's texture.

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  • Seedsystem