Husband by Raye: studio, gear and credits

Husband by Raye: studio, personnel and recording gear. See the credits and gear, then recreate the sound in your DAW.

Details

Song: Husband
Artist: Raye
Genre / Style: Contemporary R&B / Soul / Pop
Date(s) Recorded: Circa 2021–2022
Original Record Company & Catalog #: Human Re Sources / The Orchard (HRS077)
Release Date: February 3, 2023
YouTube Search: Listen on YouTube

Personnel and session credits

Assistant Engineer(s): Noah McCorkle
Mastering Engineer(s): Dale Becker

Studio and recording technology

Studio Monitors: ATC SCM110ASL Pro
Key Outboard Processors & Hardware Units:

Maselec MEA-2 (Precision Analog Parametric EQ): High-precision stereo master equalization shaping clean low frequencies and transparent high-shelf sheen

Reported gear and setup (not independently verified)

Tracking Studio & Room: The Sabath House, Los Angeles, CA
Mixing / Overdub Studio: The Gift Shop, Los Angeles, CA
Mixing Console / Desk: Avid S3 Controller with Pro Tools HDX Hybrid Summing
Multitrack Tape Machine & Format: Avid Pro Tools HDX (24-bit / 96 kHz)
Key Outboard Processors & Hardware Units:

Tube-Tech CL 1B (Optical Compressor): Smooth optical levelling on tracking lead vocal channel to transparently control crest dynamic range
Empirical Labs Distressor EL8-X (VCA Compressor): Tracking dynamics insertion to add aggressive harmonic punch to electronic drum transients
Pultec EQP-1A (Tube Program EQ): Analog program equalization used on mixdown stems for low-end low-shelf weight and airy top extension
Bricasti Design M7 (Algorithmic Reverb): Stereo chamber and plate simulation for intimate, realistic spatial depth around close-miked vocals

Synthesizers, Drum Machines & Electronic Instruments:

Moog Subsequent 37 (Analog Monosynth): Deep analog bass foundation featuring saturated dual-oscillator warmth and rapid envelope decay
Roland Juno-106 (Analog Polyphonic Synthesizer): Chorus-drenched polyphonic chord voicings and soft ambient pads providing the harmonic mid-bed
Akai MPC Live II (Digital Sampler / Sequencer): Dedicated hardware sequencing engine executing tight 808 percussion, kick transients, and filtered rim-clicks

Signal chains covered in the full track sheet

Instrument-by-instrument recording pathways, including: Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Wurlitzer 200A Electric Piano, Roland Juno-106 Synthesizer, Moog Subsequent 37 Bass Synthesizer, Programmed Kick Drum, Programmed Snare & Rim-Shot, Programmed Hi-Hats & Cymbals.

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