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robthemuso · Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 9:17 pm Post subject: elec piano sound

Hi.
This might be a bit of topic but here goes. I am trying to recreate the elec. piano sound that was used for the intro to "I Know Him So Well" Does anyone know what make and model piano was used for the original recording. It was used a lot in the 70's and 80's.
Rob
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Reuben · Posted: Tue Oct 01, 2019 10:52 pm Post subject:

The Dyno Electric Piano sound in this set is very similar:
http://www.korgforums.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=119314

Short Demo here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ukB8I7BpTZ_y5ncglF9hw5MmlpoKKBav/view?usp=sharing
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robthemuso · Posted: Wed Oct 02, 2019 11:31 am Post subject:

Thanks Reuben. That sounds pretty close. 👍😊
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Korghelper · Platinum Member Joined: 26 Jul 2017 Posts: 584

Whitney's version uses the DX7 (or something like a TX816 module set). As does the Elaine Paige version.

This sound didn't really catch on until the early 80's (after the widespread use of the DX7). In the 70's, a Dyno-my-Rhodes preamp and harder rubber tips helped the Fender Rhodes create a sound that was similar (with enough chorus on it!) but still noticeably different.

That DX7 sound basically replaced the Rhodes almost completely during the 80's!

robthemuso · Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2019 3:10 am Post subject:

Thanks that's very interesting. What a great sound that was and still is.
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