Remaking the pluck synth from the 2013 song "Argo" by Mind Against can be an exciting challenge for any synthesizer enthusiast. Here’s how you can create the "Argo" pluck patch and play this iconic sound on most hardware or software subtractive synthesizers (Serum, Vital, Pigments, Prophet, Korg, Moog, etc). We've included the preset download directly for your convenience, but we strongly recommend you use our programming tutorial to recreate it yourself.
Original Audio
Mind Against’s *Argo* features a percussive pluck synthesizer sound defined by sharp, staccato chords that punctuate the track’s rhythmic foundation. This sound becomes isolated and prominent near the end at 7:18, revealing its crisp transient response and resonant midrange character.
Original Performing Instrument
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Our Remake of The Pluck Synth
This audio clip is how close we've matched the original tone of the pluck synth from the song "Argo" by Mind Against, giving you a reference point as you design your own synthesizer preset. Play it as often as you need to familiarize yourself with the nuances of the sound.
Synth Patch Programming Recipe
Getting Started
- Start by initializing your synthesizer to a plain saw with no filter, modulation or effects. For soft synths use the "init"/"default" preset or the the button to reset all parameters to their default factory values.
- No two synths are exactly alike, so treat the values below as approximate, and use your ear.
- Percentage values (e.g. 50%) represent the relative position of a knob or slider within its full range. The full range of each parameter may differ from synth to synth, so use your ear.
Note: the patch settings may slightly differ in the Syntorial challenge.
Explore More
- How to Make Melodic Techno Like Mind Against & Colyn (Afterlife …) – Tutorial covering synth design techniques relevant to Mind Against’s signature pluck/seq textures, including VST recommendations like Pigments.
- Synth to produce expressive Leads like Mind Against, Tale of Us … – Forum discussion analyzing Mind Against’s lead synth approaches, including hardware/software recommendations for achieving their staccato chord timbres.
Preset Downloads
Don't want to learn synth programming now? Use our synth preset as your starting point and tweak it from there. Register an account with Audible Genius and download the presets for free for the following synths:
- Vital
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