This article explains how to create the bass sound from Perfume's ‘Chocolate Disco’ using a synthesizer. By combining a pulse wave and sub-bass with a low-pass filter and the S Shaper effect, you can recreate its distinctive, thick, nasal tone. The steps cover oscillator settings, filtering, and effects, offering practical production techniques you can apply to other songs as well.
A Gritty Bass Sound
Part three of our Valentine's Day special!
Synth Recipe: Perfume's ‘Chocolate Disco’
This time we create the gritty bass sound that drives the song.
Reference Track
This bass has a slightly unusual, nasal tone.
We'll create it by combining a sub-bass, a pulse wave, a filter, and more.
How to Create the Sound
Applying the Filter
Apply a standard low-pass filter.
Use ENV 1 to add movement to the filter.
Adjust it so the tone changes slightly as soon as a note sounds.
Applying Effects
Apply effects to shape the sound further.
Use S Shaper to add distortion to the sound,
making it thicker and giving it its characteristic aggressive edge.
Use the filter to cut unwanted low and high frequencies.
The sound is now complete!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What characterizes the bass sound in Perfume's ‘Chocolate Disco’?
It has a distinctive nasal tone, achieved by combining a pulse wave and sub-bass. A low-pass filter and S Shaper effect give the bass a thick, aggressive sound with plenty of presence.
Q2. How can I keep the filter from affecting the sub-bass?
Use the bypass function in the ROUTING menu. Enabling ‘B’ (bypass) next to the sub-bass allows you to reinforce the low end while bypassing the filter processing.
Q3. Which synthesizer is used to create this bass sound?
The article uses a synthesizer included in Native Instruments' KOMPLETE. A preset is also available to download in the article so you can try it out right away.
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