{"id":57464,"date":"2025-03-31T20:11:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T20:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.syntorial.com\/preset-recipe\/kelela-on-the-run-lead\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T21:28:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T21:28:59","slug":"kelela-on-the-run-lead","status":"publish","type":"preset-recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.syntorial.com\/de\/preset-recipe\/kelela-on-the-run-lead\/","title":{"rendered":"Kelela &#8211; On The Run | Lead"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_editorskit_title_hidden":false,"_editorskit_reading_time":0,"_editorskit_is_block_options_detached":false,"_editorskit_block_options_position":"{}"},"genre":[348],"preset-type":[365],"synthesizer":[375],"class_list":["post-57464","preset-recipe","type-preset-recipe","status-publish","hentry","genre-rnb","preset-type-lead","synthesizer-primer"],"acf":{"synth_recipe_type":"Song Remake","syntorial_lesson":true,"tutorial_video":null,"artist_name":"Kelela","song_name":"On The Run","original_performing_instrument":"Unknown","original_song_link":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=getdc1zzvnc&start=163","sound_description":"Kelela's \"On The Run\" features a haunting lead synthesizer sound that emerges at 2:43, characterized by its bendy pitch modulation and quiet, understated presence. This monophonic synth line employs a warm, timbre with subtle pitch vibration, creating a sense of tension through its wavering pitch. The synth\u2019s restrained dynamics and melodic phrasing contrast with the track\u2019s gritty production, adding emotional depth to the arrangement.","audio_clip":"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/audiblegenius\/kelela-on-the-run-lead","recipe":"<div><h3>Voices<\/h3><ul><li>Voice Mode: <span>Mono<\/span><\/li><li>Portamento: <span>150 ms<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3>Amp Envelope<\/h3><ul><li>Attack: <span>0 ms<\/span><\/li><li>Sustain: <span>100%<\/span><\/li><li>Release: <span>2200 ms<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3>Oscillators<\/h3><ul><li>Oscillator <span>1<\/span><ul><li>Waveform: <span>Pulse<\/span><\/li><li>Pulse Width: <span>100%<\/span><\/li><li>Volume: <span>50%<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Oscillator <span>2<\/span><ul><li>Waveform: <span>Pulse<\/span><\/li><li>Pulse Width: <span>100%<\/span><\/li><li>Pitch: <span>+7<\/span> Semitones<\/li><li>Volume: <span>50%<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Unison<ul><li>Oscillators: <span>All<\/span><\/li><li>Voice Count: <span>4<\/span><\/li><li>Detune Range: <span>5<\/span> Cents<\/li><li>Stereo Spread: <span>100%<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Reset All Oscillators Phase On Note Start: <span>No<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3>Filter<\/h3><ul><li>Type: <span>Band Pass<\/span><\/li><li>Cutoff: <span>60%<\/span><\/li><li>Resonance: <span>65%<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3>Reverb<\/h3><ul><li>Mix: <span>30%<\/span> Wet<\/li><li>Size: <span>Medium<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div>","observations":"","sources":"<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=getdc1zzvnc\">Kelela - On The Run (Official Audio)<\/a> - Primary reference for analyzing the lead synth's timbre and modulation characteristics<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.truelaurels.com\/read\/2024\/2\/21\/cover-story-kelela\">True Laurels: Cover Story on Kelela<\/a> - Discusses Kelela's use of \"intergalactic synths\" and experimental production techniques relevant to her sound design approach<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=X42hs5-kJjg\">Zen World - Evolution Of Sound<\/a> - General synthesis tutorial demonstrating FM\/wavetable techniques applicable to recreating bendy leads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n*Note: Specific technical details about the exact synthesizer used in \"On The Run\" are not publicly documented in available sources. The bendy lead likely employs wavetable synthesis (common in Serum\/Spire) with subtle pitch modulation and filter automation, based on Kelela's established production style and the track's atmospheric qualities.*","community_thread_url":"https:\/\/community.audiblegenius.com\/p\/patch-request-kelela-on-the-run-chord-T5LByA","patch_id":"","decade":"2020s","release_year":2022,"syntorial_essentials_lesson":"Filter Types and Resonance","syntorial_essentials_level":"21. 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