{"id":56573,"date":"2025-01-22T21:20:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T21:20:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.syntorial.com\/preset-recipe\/2-unlimited-no-limit-lead\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T10:37:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T10:37:13","slug":"2-unlimited-no-limit-lead","status":"publish","type":"preset-recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.syntorial.com\/de\/preset-recipe\/2-unlimited-no-limit-lead\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Unlimited &#8211; No Limit | Lead"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":0,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}"},"genre":[347],"preset-type":[365],"synthesizer":[376],"class_list":["post-56573","preset-recipe","type-preset-recipe","status-publish","hentry","genre-electronic","preset-type-lead","synthesizer-vital"],"acf":{"synth_recipe_type":"Song Remake","syntorial_lesson":false,"tutorial_video":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Et_sn7SeISc","artist_name":"2 Unlimited","song_name":"No Limit","original_performing_instrument":"","original_song_link":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7kmEEkECFQw&start=7","sound_description":"The lead synthesizer sound in 2 Unlimited's \"No Limit\" is a prominent element that kicks in at 0:07, characterized by a big, detuned techno lead. 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\t<li data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"674\"><strong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"591\">Oscillator 3:<\/strong> Basic Square (Frame 256), 30% mix, Pitch: -12 semitones, Unison: 1 voice, Routed to Filter 1.<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"746\"><strong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"698\">Noise Oscillator:<\/strong> White Noise, subtle mix for air and presence 2~5%.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"775\"><strong data-start=\"753\" data-end=\"773\">Filter Settings:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"1026\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"906\"><strong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"791\">Filter 1:<\/strong> Analog 12dB Low-pass cutoff 550Hz.\r\n<ul data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"906\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"845\">Routed to Oscillator 3.<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"876\">Modulated by Envelope 2.<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"906\">Key Tracking 100%<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"1026\"><strong data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"922\">Filter 2:<\/strong> Analog 12dB High-pass cutoff 280Hz.\r\n<ul data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1026\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"981\">Routed to Oscillators 1 &amp; 2.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1057\"><strong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1055\">Envelope Settings:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1264\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1191\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1092\"><strong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1090\">Envelope 1 (Amp Envelope):<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1191\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1114\">Fast Attack ~11ms<\/li>\r\n \t<li>0 Hold<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1117\" data-end=\"1142\">Short Decay ~200ms<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1161\">Sustain: ~70%<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1191\">Release ~350ms<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1264\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1212\"><strong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1210\">Envelope 2:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1264\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1264\">Instant Attack (0.002s)<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1264\">0 Hold<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Short Decay ~300ms<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1264\">Medium Sustain ~500ms<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Release ~200ms<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Giving a plucky attack to\r\n<ul data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1264\">\r\n \t<li>Filter 1 Cutoff (~60).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Filter FX Cutoff (~60).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>EQ Band Gain (6)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1397\">\r\n \t<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1397\"><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1428\"><strong data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1426\">Modulation Matrix:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1717\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1496\"><strong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1463\">Envelope 2 \u2192 Filter 1 Cutoff<\/strong> (Main modulator for movement).<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1561\"><strong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1531\">Envelope 2 \u2192 Filter Fx Cutoff<\/strong> (Shaping high frequencies).<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1637\"><strong data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1610\">Envelope 2 \u2192 EQ Band Gain <\/strong>(Dynamic tonal shaping).<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1717\"><strong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1674\">Note Tracking \u2192 EQ Band Cutoff ~60<\/strong> (Adaptive response across the keyboard).<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1749\"><strong data-start=\"1724\" data-end=\"1747\">Effects Processing:<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"2067\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1805\"><strong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1763\">Chorus:<\/strong>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1805\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1805\">16 voices, 4\/1 tempo<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1805\">depth added for width<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1805\">Cutoff ~90%<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1805\">Mix ~15%<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1882\"><strong data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1833\">Multiband Compressor: Tightens dynamics and enhances presence.<\/strong>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1882\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1882\">Full Wet. 100% attack<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1882\">Low @16dB, Band @12dB, High @16dB<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1946\"><strong data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1892\">EQ:<\/strong>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1946\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1946\">Low and high band adjustments to fit the mix.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"2008\"><strong data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1970\">Filter (Post-FX): Additional shaping and drive.<\/strong>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2008\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2008\">Analog 12db, Full Wet, Full Key Tracking<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2008\">Cutoff ~950Hz<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2008\">Modulated by Env 2 (~60%)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2067\"><strong data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2022\">Reverb:<\/strong>\r\n<ul data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2067\">\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2067\">5% Amount, Full Gain, Full Size<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2067\">Frequency 0,250Hz<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2067\">~25% Wet<\/li>\r\n \t<li data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2067\">High cut ~4500Hz<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","observations":"","sources":"<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/No_Limit_(2_Unlimited_song)\">No Limit by 2 Unlimited (Wikipedia)<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=JniF8_kuKhA\">2 Unlimited - No Limit - How to Play Piano Melody (YouTube)<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.synthmania.com\/Famous%20Sounds.htm\">Famous Sounds - SynthMania (SynthMania)<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hooktheory.com\/theorytab\/view\/2-unlimited\/no-limit\">No Limit by 2 Unlimited Chords, Melody, and Music Theory Analysis (Hooktheory)<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>","community_thread_url":"","patch_id":"","decade":"1990s","release_year":1993,"syntorial_essentials_lesson":"","syntorial_essentials_level":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.syntorial.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/preset-recipes\/56573","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.syntorial.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/preset-recipes"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.syntorial.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/preset-recipe"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.syntorial.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.syntorial.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=56573"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"genre","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.syntorial.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/genre?post=56573"},{"taxonomy":"preset-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.syntorial.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/preset-type?post=56573"},{"taxonomy":"synthesizer","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.syntorial.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/synthesizer?post=56573"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}