drums from “around the world” by daft punk | ToneDB
around the world
daft punk
drums
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Tone Profile
The drums have a tight, punchy, and slightly compressed sound, characteristic of Daft Punk's signature electronic-meets-acoustic style. They are clean and impactful, providing a solid foundation for the track.
Gear
- Custom Drum Kitinstrument
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- Shure SM57microphone
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- Empirical Labs Distressorprocessing
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- Roland TR-909drums
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The Story
The drums on Daft Punk's "Around the World" blend live acoustic drums with Roland TR-909 electronic percussion. The acoustic kit was close-miked with Shure SM57s and processed through Empirical Labs Distressor compression to achieve the characteristic tight, punchy sound that defined Daft Punk's electronic-meets-acoustic approach.
Production Credits
Producer: Daft Punk
Engineer: Unknown
Recorded at: Daft House, Paris
Signal Chain
Instrument: Custom Drum Kit
Microphone: Shure SM57
Processing: Empirical Labs Distressor
Recreation Tips
- Start with a well-tuned drum kit, focusing on a tight and controlled sound.
- Use close miking techniques with microphones like the Shure SM57 on the snare and toms.
- Apply compression to the individual drum tracks to increase punch and sustain.
- Layer in electronic drum samples from a Roland TR-909 or similar drum machine to add electronic texture.
- Blend the acoustic and electronic elements carefully to achieve a cohesive and balanced sound.
Original Gear
- Shure SM57(mic)
- Empirical Labs Distressor(compressor)
- Roland TR-909(drums)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Roland TR-909
Modern Roland drum machine with authentic 909 samples and the ability to layer with acoustic drums for that hybrid Daft Punk sound
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Roland TR-909
Highly accurate software emulation of the TR-909 with the same punchy electronic drum sounds used in the original track
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Shure SM57
The same microphone used on the original recording, still the industry standard for close-miking drums and capturing that direct, punchy sound
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Empirical Labs Distressor
Modern plugin compressor that can emulate the punchy, sustained compression characteristics of the original Distressor
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Empirical Labs Distressor
The exact same compressor model used on the original recording, still manufactured and delivering the same tight, punchy drum compression
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