Dubstep is new genre of electronic music that is rapidly getting all the correct attention in mainstream songs industry. Standardly the overall audio consists of hard striking drums with some heavy bass, a fine touch of samples, rewinds and keyboards, also called synthesizers. Dubstep started as an experimental release by incorporating sound bites over a thumping bass track by underground djs in Croydon. Presently dubstep has expanded into a mainstream genre with greater fusion with other audio genres. Due to its recent acceptance and media coverage dubstep tunes have been fused with pop, electro house and even to come up with refined and fantastic hits. Nevertheless, the art and skills of making dubstep are no longer the preserve of underground producers, anyone with interest can make his/her own dubstep beat. The subsequent is a uncomplicated step by step method on how to make dub step beats.
The easiest and least sophisticated process is by use of a digital sequencing system. Contrary to everyone's point of view these applications are actually cheap, and they are easy to learn and master. On a more positive note all the most famous international DJs use the same methods. It is not necessary to spend a lot of money on expensive computer software and other hardware unless of course one is also curios about sequencing instruments and vocals. When selecting the software program to use, from the large selection available for download, ensure that it is appropriate for your PC or MAC. Also check it demands any expensive additional hardware to operate. Look for an advanced sequencer, 4 octave keyboard and percussion system with keyboard sensors. Lastly check its compatibility with 2-channel stereo 16 bit PCM.wav files.
Dubstep tracks generally exhibit some structural similarities. The structure consists of an introduction, the main section which usually has a bass drop, the middle, another main section similar to the initial one (sometimes another bass drop is also featured) and an outro. Earlier dubstep instrumentals featured a number of bass drops, with typical pauses of the drums often silencing the track, then rewinds with reverb and vigor accompanied by serious sub bass. Usually the bass drops at close to 60 seconds into the track; this can be linked to the fact that 60 seconds is just over 32 measures at the usual tempo of 140 bpm. But the presense of a bass drop is not a rigid dubstep requirement, rather a stylistic expression. New dubstep makers are trying out new track structures by averting normalcy. There is a current trend of steering clear of the bass drop for the dynamic peak and in other examples the bass drops are completely left out.
Certainly, the making of dubstep audio does not have to follow this entire process in totality. Improvements and a fresh take are the key elements for making a decent dubstep beat. For example reloads, prevalently referred to as rewinds, are a typical technique used by dubstep mix masters. Also taking their tip from Reggae's lyrical deejaying and toasting, the role of MCs is quite important especially when conducting live dubstep encounters.
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