Dr. Dres’ Chronic album is a staple in hip hop music. Anyone who’s anyone in hip hop knows that album back to front. Among all the classics on that album, there was one sound in particular that defines that genre and era of music.
The sound we’re referring to has been called many things but we think the best way to describe it is the Dr. Dre Westcoast G-funk synth whistle sound.
In the following tutorial we’ll learn how to make the iconic whistle sound from scratch. If you don’t know the sound we’re referring to, take a listen to Dr. Dre – Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang or Snoop Dogg – Gin and Juice and you’ll know exactly what we mean.
Dr. Dre – Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang