Reverb:
Daft Punk's music often features lush, spacious reverb. Use reverb to create a sense of space and depth, especially on vocals, synthesizers, and guitars. Experiment with different reverb types (e.g., hall, room, plate) and decay times to achieve the desired effect.
Delay:
Delay can add rhythmic interest and texture to your music. Try using a short delay (20-50ms) on drums and vocals to add punch and thickness. Use longer delay times (100ms+) on synths and guitars to create ethereal, shimmering soundscapes.
Chorus:
Chorus can add width and movement to your sound. Use chorus on synths, guitars, and vocals to create a lush, textured soundscape. Experiment with different chorus settings (e.g., rate, depth, feedback) to achieve the desired effect.
Phaser:
Phaser creates a swirling, psychedelic effect. Use phaser on synths and guitars to add movement and texture. Experiment with different phaser settings (e.g., rate, depth, feedback) to achieve the desired effect.
Flanger:
Flanger creates a sweeping, jet-like effect. Use flanger on synths, guitars, and vocals to add movement and texture. Experiment with different flanger settings (e.g., rate, depth, feedback) to achieve the desired effect.
Distortion:
Distortion can add grit and edge to your sound. Use distortion on guitars, synths, and drums to create a more aggressive, distorted sound. Experiment with different distortion types (e.g., overdrive, fuzz, saturation) and levels to achieve the desired effect.
Filter:
Filters can be used to shape the frequency response of your sound. Use high-pass filters to cut out unwanted low frequencies, low-pass filters to cut out unwanted high frequencies, and band-pass filters to emphasize a specific frequency range. Use filters to create a more focused, sculpted sound.
Compression:
Compression can help to tame dynamic peaks and bring out quieter sounds. Use compression on drums, vocals, and guitars to add clarity and punch. Experiment with different compression settings (e.g., ratio, threshold, attack, release) to achieve the desired effect.
Equalization (EQ):
EQ can be used to adjust the frequency response of your mix, allowing you to boost or cut specific frequencies. Use EQ to shape the overall sound of your mix and make sure that all the instruments are sitting well in the mix.
Mastering:
Mastering is the final stage of the mixing process, where you can make final adjustments to the overall sound of your mix. This may involve using additional EQ, compression, limiting, and stereo imaging to achieve a professional-sounding mix.