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Originally Posted by Synth80s First things first: the Yamaha CP-70 has always been and likely always will be my favorite instrument. I love the bell-like quality of the upper octaves and the oddball harmonics of the bass octaves. Though it was hugely popular in the 80s, the CP70 is still widely used today (even if it is overlooked as a classic instrument). Keane features the CP-70 as the main instrument and I can't think of a Peter Gabriel or U2 album that hasn't featured CP-70 since the early 80s.
I wanted a CP-70 *badly* ever since I figured out what it was back in the mid-80s. I finally found a near mint example about 10 years back and it's been my primary instrument ever since. As much as I play it and record it in different scenarios, I've never gotten the classic compressed CP-70 chorus sound that I find on some of my favorite CP-70 recordings. I'm wondering what techniques and equipment people have employed to achieve that classic sound. For definition's sake, here are a few good examples of the sound I'm after:
Peter Gabriel -- "Red Rain"
Howard Jones -- "No One Is To Blame" (original version)
I've had pretty good luck using CP-70 > RNP > RNC > Yamaha ProR3 for chorus & verb, but it's still not as lush as the sound I find on those recordings. If you have recorded a CP-70 (especially back in the day), here are my questions:
1) Do most engineers go straight into the board or use outboard pres with a CP-70? Does anyone mic a closed CP-70 or maybe even open the case to mic it?
2) What compressors have you used that can preserve the sharp, bell-like note attacks for both solo notes and chords? (this has proved challenging)
3) What FX processors do you use for the chorus/delay/verb sound? Some of the old choruses sound analog. I recently tried a Memory Man Deluxe in the CP-70's mono effects loop which was cool, but not what I'm after. I'm guessing engineers used old Lexicons or TC units back in the day. Do people use them in the effects loop or as a send effect?
Any suggestions welcome. And if you're a CP-70 fan like me, give me a shout out!
Thanks,
Synth80s |
I just purchased a CP80 and I cant wait to get it shipped to me. I too am looking for that Chorus sound. I have ALWAYS wanted to own one of these!!! Now its mine baby!!! Also, any suggestions on Amps to run them through?
Mojava