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How to make Daft Punk synth from “Da Funk” in DRC

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Tutorial on how to make the synth from Daft Punk “Da Funk” in DRC Polyphonic Synthesizer.

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Daft Punk – ‘Da Funk’
When we decided to create our DRC Sound Design Tutorial series, there were several goals we set out to achieve:

– Help our users get the most of DRC with concise, easy to follow, sound design tutorials
– Showcase DRC’s lush sound and wide range of sonic capabilities
– Recreate some of the most iconic synthesizer sounds from our favourite records

As a team we have quite a diverse taste in music, but one track that we all agree features a truly ‘iconic’ sound is ‘Da Funk’ by Daft Punk.

The initial pressing of 2,000 vinyl in 1995 wasn’t an immediate success, but as interest in the record grew, the resulting exposure for Daft Punk attracted the attention of several major record labels. The duo eventually signed to Virgin Records, releasing their debut album ‘Homework’ in 1997, consisting of 13 tracks including ‘Da Funk’.

A somewhat relaxed tempo of 112 BPM and a hip-hop inspired drumbeat provide a funky, laid back groove, which later progresses into more familiar acid house characteristics, produced by the unmistakable sound of a Roland TB-303 bass pattern.

These elements are merely the supporting cast of this piece of course. The real star of the show is the piercing, screeching sound of the lead synth, cutting through the track with its repeated melody which is quickly imprinted on your brain.

Once you’ve created the patch inside DRC, try hooking up a MIDI keyboard and playing the melody live – if you’re a Daft Punk fan, this is immensely satisfying!

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