Remaking the pluck synth from the 2009 song "Alors on Danse" by Stromae can be an exciting challenge for any synthesizer enthusiast. Here’s how you can create the "Alors on Danse" pluck patch and play this iconic sound on most hardware or software subtractive synthesizers (Serum, Vital, Pigments, Prophet, Korg, Moog, etc). We've included the preset download directly for your convenience, but we strongly recommend you use our programming tutorial to recreate it yourself.
Original Audio
Stromae’s 2009 hit “Alors on Danse” features a distinctive pluck synthesizer sound that sets the track’s energetic and playful tone. This sound is prominently heard at the beginning of the song, creating a lively atmosphere. The pluck synthesizer is characterized by its bright, glassy timbre and short decay, which gives it a crisp and dynamic feel. You can hear the pluck synthesizer sound starting at 0:00 in the track, setting the foundation for the song’s infectious rhythm and melody.
Original Performing Instrument
Reason NN19 Digital Sampler
Our Remake of The Pluck Synth
This audio clip is how close we've matched the original tone of the pluck synth from the song "Alors on Danse" by Stromae, giving you a reference point as you design your own synthesizer preset. Play it as often as you need to familiarize yourself with the nuances of the sound.
Synth Patch Programming Recipe
Remake This Sound Yourself
Learn how to program this synth preset with Syntorial, all by ear. Download the demo and try unlimited famous sound challenges for free.
Getting Started
- Start by initializing your synthesizer to a plain saw with no filter, modulation or effects. For soft synths use the "init"/"default" preset or the the button to reset all parameters to their default factory values.
- No two synths are exactly alike, so treat the values below as approximate, and use your ear.
- Percentage values (e.g. 50%) represent the relative position of a knob or slider within its full range. The full range of each parameter may differ from synth to synth, so use your ear.
Voices
- Voice Mode: Mono
Amp Envelope
- Attack: 0 ms
- Decay: 500 ms
- Sustain: 0%
- Release: 350 ms
Oscillators
- Oscillator 1
- Waveform: Pulse
- Pulse Width: 60%
- Volume: 50%
- Oscillator 2
- Waveform: Pulse
- Pulse Width: 70%
- Pitch: +1 Octave
- Volume: 60%
- Sub Oscillator
- Waveform: Triangle
- Pitch: -1 Octave
- Volume: 40%
- Unison
- Oscillators: All
- Voice Count: 4
- Detune Range: 3 Cents
- Reset All Oscillators Phase On Note Start: Yes
Filter
- Type: Low Pass
- Cutoff: 25%
- Key Tracking: 50%
Filter Envelope
- Modulation Amount: 60%
- Attack: 0 ms
- Decay: 400 ms
- Sustain: 0%
- Release: 300 ms
Delay
- Mix: 10% Wet
- Feedback: 0%
- Time: 1/8 Note
- Stereo Spread (Time shift of Left or Right Channel): 6ms
Reverb
- Mix: 10% Wet
- Size: Medium
Note: the patch settings may slightly differ in the Syntorial challenge.
Explore More
- I Found real “Alors On Danse” Samples! (Youtube)
- Stromae – Alors on Danse (Piano Tutorial) [Synthesia Cover] – YouTube
- Looking to recreate Stromae’s ‘Alors Dance’ lead bass line (Reddit)
Preset Downloads
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