Overview
If you close your eyes and picture a lowrider in LA, you're hearing this sound. It’s a simple sine wave with a lot of portamento (glide). It’s piercing, soulful, and was the signature sound of Dr. Dre and the 90s West Coast rap scene.
A high-pitched, gliding sine wave synth lead.
Nuthin' But A "G" Thang — Dr Dre
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Sign in to submitIf you close your eyes and picture a lowrider in LA, you're hearing this sound. It’s a simple sine wave with a lot of portamento (glide). It’s piercing, soulful, and was the signature sound of Dr. Dre and the 90s West Coast rap scene.