Wrecking ball pluck

[tehuku]

This is a intro pluck from Wrecking Ball that Im trying to recreate.
I'm still learning sound synthesis.
Could somebody guide me how to get closer to that sound ?
I tried making it with sylenth1 but got closer with logic's ES2.

Appreciate the help!

 

[rhythmgj]

Before you start "synthesizing," I'd try combining some standard presets and see what you can come up with. I had a sound like this on an old Casio (really old). It sounds like your version is/uses a string section sound, played in staccato fashion. I would instead start with a more "plucky" string sound (see if you have any pizzicato string sounds). I would then experiment with various amounts of acoustic or electric piano (or some combination) underneath. I think that will get you even closer.

GJ

 

[tehuku]

Thanks for the answer.
I'm messed around for a while and my ears are numb .
Does this sound closer ?
The real one sounds kinda metallic.

 

[rhythmgj]

Closer, I think. Maybe an octave lower or different inversions? And I think your base keyboard sound is too "bell-like." More piano-y... IMHO.

GJ