TONEDB

lead guitar from “aerodynamic” by daft punk | ToneDB

aerodynamic

daft punk

lead guitar

AI generatedv1.0

Tone Profile

This tone is a blend of distorted, funky guitar with a touch of vocoder-like processing, creating a unique and memorable sound. It's bright and cutting, yet retains a warm, analog feel.

Gear

Fender Stratocasterinstrument
ReverbSweetwater
Marshall JCM800amp
ReverbSweetwater
Shure SM57microphone
ReverbSweetwater
Mutronics Mutatorprocessing
ReverbSweetwater
Electro-Harmonix Small Stoneprocessing
Reverb$84Sweetwater

ToneDB may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.

Production Credits

Producer: Daft Punk

Engineer: Unknown

Recorded at: Daft House, Paris

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Stratocaster

Amp: Marshall JCM800

Microphone: Shure SM57

Processing: Mutronics Mutator, Electro-Harmonix Small Stone

Recording Notes

  • The guitar signal was likely run through a Mutronics Mutator to achieve the vowel-like formant sounds, and a Small Stone phaser may have been used for added texture. The JCM800 provides the core distorted tone, while the SM57 is a classic choice for capturing the amp's sound.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Stratocaster-style guitar and a Marshall-style amp. Dial in a medium-gain distortion tone on the amp.
  • Use a Mutronics Mutator (or similar vocoder/envelope filter) to experiment with vowel sounds and filter sweeps. Adjust the sensitivity and range to match the original tone.
  • Add a subtle phaser effect (like an Electro-Harmonix Small Stone) to create a swirling texture. Adjust the rate and depth to taste.
  • Experiment with different microphone placements to find the sweet spot for capturing the amp's tone.

Original Gear

  • Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
  • Marshall JCM800(amp)
  • Shure SM57(mic)
  • Mutronics Mutator(pedal)
  • Electro-Harmonix Small Stone(pedal)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Squier Classic Vibe '70s Stratocaster$400-$450

Alternative to: Fender Stratocaster

Delivers authentic Strat single-coil brightness and clarity essential for this cutting, funky tone at a budget-friendly price

ReverbSweetwater
Marshall DSL40CR$600-$700

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800

Modern Marshall that captures the JCM800's core distorted character with the medium-gain crunch needed for this tone

ReverbSweetwater
Chase Bliss Wombtone$400-$450

Alternative to: Mutronics Mutator

Advanced analog phaser with vowel-like formant filtering capabilities that can recreate the Mutator's unique vocal characteristics

ReverbSweetwater
Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phaser$80-$100

Alternative to: Electro-Harmonix Small Stone

Exact same pedal still in production, providing the authentic swirling phaser texture

ReverbSweetwater
FabFilter Volcano 3$150-$180

Alternative to: Mutronics Mutator

Versatile filter plugin with formant filtering and envelope following that can approximate the Mutator's vowel-like processing

ReverbSweetwater
Neural DSP Fortin Cali Suite$100-$120

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800

High-quality amp simulation that includes Marshall-style tones with the medium-gain character suitable for this funky distorted sound

ReverbSweetwater

Sources

Frequently Asked Questions

Community Insights

No community insights yet. Be the first to contribute!