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human after all

daft punk

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A gritty, distorted synth lead with a raw and slightly lo-fi character. It has a strong mid-range presence and a biting edge, making it stand out in the mix.

Gear

Roland Juno-106instrument
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Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamerprocessing
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ProCo Ratprocessing
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The Story

The distorted synth lead on "Human After All" was created using a Roland Juno-106 processed through guitar distortion pedals, specifically an Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer and ProCo Rat. This unusual approach of running synthesizers through guitar effects was part of Daft Punk's deliberate lo-fi aesthetic for the album, creating the signature gritty, saturated character that defines the track.

Production Credits

Producer: Daft Punk

Signal Chain

Instrument: Roland Juno-106

Processing: Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, ProCo Rat

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a basic sawtooth wave on the Juno-106 and adjust the filter and resonance to shape the initial tone.
  • Introduce the Tube Screamer with a moderate drive setting to add warmth and sustain.
  • Follow up with the ProCo Rat to introduce the aggressive distortion and fuzz. Adjust the filter and distortion knobs to taste.
  • Fine-tune the overall level and EQ to sit well in the mix, paying attention to taming any harsh high frequencies.

Original Gear

  • Roland Juno-106(synth)
  • Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer(pedal)
  • ProCo Rat(pedal)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Roland JU-06A$400-$450

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Authentic Juno-106 recreation with the same oscillators, filter, and chorus that provides the foundational sawtooth wave character

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TAL-U-NO-LX$60-$70

Alternative to: Roland Juno-106

Software emulation of the Juno-106 that captures the vintage analog character at a budget-friendly price point

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Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer$100-$120

Alternative to: Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

The original pedal is still manufactured and provides the exact mid-range warmth and sustain used on the recording

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ProCo RAT 2$70-$90

Alternative to: ProCo Rat

Current production RAT that delivers the same aggressive distortion and filtering capabilities for the gritty fuzz character

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Neural DSP Archetype Plini$100-$120

Alternative to: Ibanez TS9 + ProCo Rat combination

Includes high-quality overdrive and distortion models that can recreate the stacked pedal effect digitally

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