TONEDB

piano from “something about us” by daft punk | ToneDB

something about us

daft punk

piano

AI generatedv1.0

Tone Profile

A clean and warm electric piano sound, reminiscent of a Rhodes or Wurlitzer, but with a slightly more polished and modern sheen. The tone is smooth and sustained, providing a mellow harmonic foundation.

Gear

Rhodes Mark Vinstrument
Reverb$78Sweetwater
Focusrite ISA 430processing
Reverb$1795Sweetwater
Pultec EQP-1Aprocessing
ReverbSweetwater

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

The Story

Daft Punk's electric piano sound on 'Something About Us' from their 2001 album 'Discovery' was created using a Rhodes Mark V electric piano, processed through a Focusrite ISA 430 channel strip and Pultec EQP-1A equalizer. The track was recorded at their own studio, Daft House in Paris, with the duo maintaining their characteristic secrecy about specific recording techniques.

Production Credits

Producer: Daft Punk

Engineer: Unknown

Recorded at: Daft House, Paris

Signal Chain

Instrument: Rhodes Mark V

Processing: Focusrite ISA 430, Pultec EQP-1A

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a clean Rhodes or Wurlitzer sound from a virtual instrument or sample library.
  • Use a gentle compressor to even out the dynamics and add sustain.
  • Apply a subtle EQ boost in the low-mid frequencies (around 250-500 Hz) to enhance the warmth of the piano.
  • Add a high shelf around 8-10kHz to brighten the sound. Be careful not to make it too harsh.
  • Consider using a tape emulation plugin for subtle saturation and character.
  • Keep the signal relatively dry, with minimal or no reverb.

Original Gear

  • Rhodes Mark V(keyboard)
  • Focusrite ISA 430(channel_strip)
  • Pultec EQP-1A(eq)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Arturia V-Collection$299-$599

Alternative to: Rhodes Mark V

Includes accurate Rhodes Mark V modeling with authentic tine resonance and amp characteristics essential for this warm, sustained piano tone

ReverbSweetwater
Focusrite ISA One$300-$400

Alternative to: Focusrite ISA 430

Modern version of the ISA preamp circuitry with similar warmth and clarity for capturing clean electric piano signals

ReverbSweetwater
Universal Audio Pultec EQP-1A Plugin$149-$349

Alternative to: Pultec EQP-1A

Authentic emulation of the original Pultec's tube-driven low-mid warmth and high-end air that shaped this piano sound

ReverbSweetwater
Nord Electro 6D$2000-$2500

Alternative to: Rhodes Mark V

Excellent Rhodes modeling with vintage tine characteristics and built-in effects for achieving this polished electric piano tone

ReverbSweetwater
Warm Audio EQP-WA$400-$500

Alternative to: Pultec EQP-1A

Affordable hardware recreation of Pultec tube EQ circuitry for adding the same harmonic warmth and frequency shaping

ReverbSweetwater

Sources

Frequently Asked Questions

Community Insights

No community insights yet. Be the first to contribute!