Chromeo Building "Wall of Synths" Sound At MetroSonic
The Canadian synth-pop duo Chromeo are working at MetroSonic Recording Studios, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, in a two-month lockout session.
Chromeo's Dave 1 and P-Thugg at MetroSonic
Known for their “hook-heavy,” soul-infused dance music, Chromeo’s P-Thugg and Dave 1 brought their super analog synth setup into Metrosonic, and have been utilizing the studio’s modified Neve 5315 console.
The “wall of synths” that keyboardist/bassist P-Thugg brought along for the session consists of 11 synthesizers, the majority of which are vintage analog synths including a Vocoder, mini Moog, and various versions of the Sequential Circuits Prophet.
Drum machines included an old classic Drum Traks, an MPC 1000 and MPC 5000. Chromeo also brought in their own PC, which they use for pre-production and MIDI, a Les Paul, and a Fender bass.
Metrosonic reports: “The goal for the writing/recording process was to be able to track multiple instruments simultaneously. Chromeo’s comfort in the control room and ability to move fluidly from station to station were paramount to the productivity of their writing process. It was important for them to have mics like the vintage Neumann UM57 ready to roll, as Dave 1 and P-Thugg were constantly coming up with new vocal ideas and harmonies.”
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