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Daft Punk

Daft Punk

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Roland Jupiter-6

Synthesizers

Daft Punk use the Jupiter-6 synth in recording sessions.

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Neve 88R Mixing Console

Mixers

Some of the recording of Daft Punk's Random Access Memories took place in Studio C of Conway Recording Studios, which contains a Neve 88R desk, "...which is Mad Labs modified and has 24 remote Neve mic pres, consisting of 12 1081s and 12 Air customs."

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Roland TR-606 Drumatix

Drum Machines

In this photo, Daft Punk is seen with a Roland TR-606 Drumatix as a part of their old live set up.

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Guzausk-Swist GS-3a Studio Monitor

Active & Passive Monitors

Daft Punk's mixing engineer talks about what monitors he uses: "The monitors I used when mixing were the Guzauski-Swist 3as, which I developed with Larry Swist. We had also used them for tracking and Daft Punk liked them so much that they bought a pair. It's a three-way system with tweeters and m...

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Waldorf MiniWorks 4-Pole analog filter

Effects Processors

this japanese interview shows daft punks equipment used to record homework

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Emagic MicroLogic

DAW Software

Per this screenshot from a late-'90s interview Daft Punk gave to a Japanese publication, Emagic MicroLogic was used during the recording of Homework. MicroLogic was Emagic's more-affordable, feature-reduced version of Logic in the '90s. MicroLogic was first reviewed by ...

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Akai MPC 3000

Production & Groove

Per this March 2001 interview with Keyboards Magazine (FR), Daft Punk employed an MPC 3000 during the recording of Discovery.

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Image-Line Gross Beat Time and Volume Manipulation Effect P...

Multi-Effect Plugins

This video by Image-Line shows how the Gross Beat Time and Volume Manipulation Plugin was used on Daft Punk's track "Derezzed" from the TRON Legacy soundtrack.

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JazzMutant Lemur Multitouch Modular Controller

DAW Controllers

At 2:58 of a video of their performance of "Stronger" with Kanye West, Daft Punk can be seen using JazzMutant Lemur controllers.

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Ensoniq ASR-10

Audio Samplers

this japanese interview shows daft punks equipment used to record homework

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Studer A827 24 Track Analog Tape Machine

Analog

For the recording of Daft Punk's Random Access Memories, signals were split and sent both to Pro Tools and tape. "The analogue side of the recording was a Studer A827 running 24-track ATR tape at 15ips, with +3 alignment and Dolby SR, because we didn't want to have hiss."

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Gibson EDS-1275 Double-Neck Guitar

Extended Range Guitars

At 0:26 in this video, Daft Punk can be seen using a Gibson EDS-1275.

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Ensoniq ASR-X

Production & Groove

Mentioned by Thomas Bangalter in this November 1998 Keyboards interview.

Are you also investing in new equipment?

It’s been a year and a half since we’ve bought anything new! Moreover, I’m rather perplexed by the fact that many machines aren’...

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Korg MS-20

Synthesizers

Daft Punk is one of the artists listed on this website to be users of the Korg MS-20 : http://www.vintagesynth.com/korg/ms20.php

And the sound of the ms20 is easily recognizable on their first album... ...

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Roland MC-202 MicroComposer

Synthesizers

this japanese interview shows daft punks equipment used to record homework

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Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble

Chorus Effects Pedals

In this picture, it looks like the white strip on the left knob beside Guy Manuels hand is the filter knob on the CE-5, but the ins/outs on their pedal might not line up

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Sony MDR-CD550

Headphones & In-Ear Monitors

In this very picture, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo of Daft Punk can be seen using a Sony MDR-CD550 for their monitoring headphone on an old live performance in the UK (circa 1995).

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Numark DM 1975 PPG

DJ Mixers

In this video, Daft Punk is seen using a Numark DM 1975 PPG Mixer at 0:11.

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Moog Moogerfooger MF-103 12-Stage Phaser

Phaser Effects Pedals

Used on Discovery, as stated in this May 1, 2001 Remix interview.

You use vocoders and phase shifters on many of your tracks.

Bangalter: People always ask us what vocoder we use, but every one of our vocal tracks uses a different vo...

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Wurlitzer 200A

Portable & Arranger Keyboards

On Digital Love from Daft Punk's 2001 Album Discovery. During the Bridge,You Get a Supertramp Vibe. That Vibe was made by the original Wurlitzer Electric piano Supertramp used. According to Guy-Man, " On ‘Digital Love,’ you get this Supertramp vibe on the bridge,” remarks de Homem-Christo. “We di...

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Monster Tron T1 Daft Punk Headphones

Headphones & In-Ear Monitors

They appear to be integrated into Daft Punk's helmet

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Neve 33609C Stereo Limiter/Compressor

Effects Processors

"We spent some time auditioning compressors, like several 1176s, LA2As and Neve 33609s, and used what individual piece of gear sounded best to us. Daft Punk actually bought a vintage reconditioned 33609 and it didn't quite sound the same, so they traded the one that they had spent a ton of money ...

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Studio Electronics Omega 8

Synthesizers

Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk wrote to Studio Electronics to tell them how much he enjoyed the Omega 8:

"here is a quick note to tell you my first impressions about the machine you made for me. i've just tried it deeply today for a few hours, and i must thank you very much as i've finally...

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Sony MDR-V700 DJ Headphones

Headphones & In-Ear Monitors

In this picture, we can see both members of Daft Punk use the Sony MDR-V700 DJ Headphones for their live set at El Divino (Ibiza) in 1999 along with DJ Sneak

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Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar

Solid Body Electric Guitars

Per this March 2001 interview with Keyboards Magazine (FR), Daft Punk employed a Fender Stratocaster during the recording of Discovery.

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Lynx Aurora 16 16-channel 24-bit/192kHz A/D D/A Converter

A-D & D-A Converters

"...we used the UA 2192 [converters] when we did the tests in 2008. They are great, but they're super-colourful, and don't have the same pristine presence as the Lynx Aurora 16s, which we didn't start using until late 2010 - they didn't exist yet in 2008. When we listened to the Auroras in 2010, ...

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Oberheim OB-8

Synthesizers

The Oberheim OB8 is one of Daft Punk's preferred analog synths.

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Universal Audio Apollo Quad Firewire

Audio Interfaces

Mick Guzauski talks about using the Apollo working on Daft Punk's "Random Access Memories" by saying, "I got that just before going to Los Angeles to work on the Daft Punk album because I had some projects that still needed recalls. I brought the Apollo with all of my UAD plug-ins, my laptop, and...

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Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer

Compressor Effects Pedals

the blue pedal in this picture appears to be the cs-3

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Panasonic SV-3700

DAT Recorders

Mentioned by Thomas Bangalter in this November 1998 Keyboards interview and listed in this 1999 Japanese interview.

I record on a Panasonic SV-3700 DAT machine – I believe it’s a reference to...

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Gear Guides

5 Best Vocoders: Speech Synthesizers

Mason Hoberg

Mason Hoberg

Updated August 2019

The Best Audio Interfaces - USB, FireWire, and Thunderbolt

Michael Pierce Giulio Chiarenza

Michael Pierce & Giulio Chiarenza

Updated December 2019

5 Best Synth VSTs

Michael Pierce Giulio Chiarenza

Michael Pierce & Giulio Chiarenza

Updated August 2023

Top 10 Studio Headphones for Music Production, Mixing & Mastering

Michael Pierce Giulio Chiarenza

Michael Pierce & Giulio Chiarenza

Updated October 2023