What synth presets did Prince use?
Prince was known for using the presets on many of his keyboards and synths, preferring their immediacy. Here are some examples of the presets Prince used.
Yamaha DX7
- When Doves Cry - Koto
- She's Always In My Hair - Gotcha
- Around The World In A Day - Recorders, E.Organ 1
- Paisley Park - Caliope
- Condition Of The Heart - Timpani, Flute 1, Gotcha
- Tambourine - E. Bass 1
- America - Flute 1
- Manic Monday - Harpsichord
- Nothing Compares 2 U - Vibes
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Fairlight CMI
- Christopher Tracy's Parade, All My Dreams - Bizarre
- Strange Relationship - Wood Flute, Sitar
- IT - Orchestra hit, Drums
- Sign O The Times - Drums, Bass
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Roland D-50
- Eye No (Soundtrack)
- Alphabet Street (Steel Pick)
- Glam Slam (Arco Strings, Jete Strings)
- Positivity (Syn Marimba, DigitalNativeDance, Soundtrack)
- The Future (Gamelan Bell)
- Scandalous (Oriental Bell, Jete Strings, Arco Strings)
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Arp Omni-2
- Dirty Mind - Strings
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Oberheim OB-SX
- The Beautiful Ones - Organ
- Various - C1 (Horns)
