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G-Funk Whistle

A high-pitched, gliding sine wave synth lead.

Mar 4, 2026·Published·hansonq888

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  • Nuthin' But A "G" Thang — Dr Dre

    1:42 · Submitted by hansonq888

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  • You Know How We Do It — Ice Cube

    0:09 · Submitted by hansonq888

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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.

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Tags

Category

West Coast

Era

90s

Genre

G-funkhip-hop

Instrument

synth lead

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