Too much sub bass in dubstep?

Sexual_Chocolate · Post by **Sexual_Chocolate** » Sun Jul 15, 2012 10:19 pm

ridiculous amounts of sub was the reason i got into dubstep (amongst other things)

DJPontificate · Post by **DJPontificate** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:34 am

madmeesh wrote:Sounds like a heretical question, I know.

BUT.

Was listening to some Demon, and District, and all the other dungeoneers lately, and couldn't help but think that nearly everything else in the mix was being overtaken by this loud droning sub. Doesn't help matters that these guys rarely actually change the note of the sub either...

In other words, when listening on an inbalanced system with a large subwoofer (like any other basshead), I can't help but think we're starting to overdo it on the sub at the expense of the clarity of the drums. If you listen to other mixdowns by veteran dnb artists, the sub sounds either compressed, or just mixed a bit quieter, and the details in the high frequencies are much more present as a result.

Bit of a subjective opinion, but I'd like to hear yours.

Some would say that dubstep is all about the sub, but I disagree. I know the unifying aspect of dubstep is sub bass, but that does not mean that any producer should eschew any other sounds. I think sub bass has to be used intelligently.

ehbes · Post by **ehbes** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:37 am

DJPontificate wrote:
madmeesh wrote:Sounds like a heretical question, I know.

BUT.

Was listening to some Demon, and District, and all the other dungeoneers lately, and couldn't help but think that nearly everything else in the mix was being overtaken by this loud droning sub. Doesn't help matters that these guys rarely actually change the note of the sub either...

In other words, when listening on an inbalanced system with a large subwoofer (like any other basshead), I can't help but think we're starting to overdo it on the sub at the expense of the clarity of the drums. If you listen to other mixdowns by veteran dnb artists, the sub sounds either compressed, or just mixed a bit quieter, and the details in the high frequencies are much more present as a result.

Bit of a subjective opinion, but I'd like to hear yours.
Some would say that dubstep is all about the sub, but I disagree. I know the unifying aspect of dubstep is sub bass, but that does not mean that any producer should eschew any other sounds. I think sub bass has to be used intelligently.

It appears heijspunk is back from his vacation

DJPontificate · Post by **DJPontificate** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:39 am

ehbrums1 wrote:
DJPontificate wrote:
madmeesh wrote:Sounds like a heretical question, I know.

BUT.

Was listening to some Demon, and District, and all the other dungeoneers lately, and couldn't help but think that nearly everything else in the mix was being overtaken by this loud droning sub. Doesn't help matters that these guys rarely actually change the note of the sub either...

In other words, when listening on an inbalanced system with a large subwoofer (like any other basshead), I can't help but think we're starting to overdo it on the sub at the expense of the clarity of the drums. If you listen to other mixdowns by veteran dnb artists, the sub sounds either compressed, or just mixed a bit quieter, and the details in the high frequencies are much more present as a result.

Bit of a subjective opinion, but I'd like to hear yours.
Some would say that dubstep is all about the sub, but I disagree. I know the unifying aspect of dubstep is sub bass, but that does not mean that any producer should eschew any other sounds. I think sub bass has to be used intelligently.
It appears heijspunk is back from his vacation

No, this is DJPontificate, and I'm into music software.

ehbes · Post by **ehbes** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:42 am

Nice try

Sexual_Chocolate · Post by **Sexual_Chocolate** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:44 am

mods seriously... can you get a fucking IP ban or summat?

ehbes · Post by **ehbes** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 12:45 am

Nevalo wrote:

mods seriously... can you get a fucking IP ban or summat?

No mods are online right now tho

didi · Post by **didi** » Mon Jul 16, 2012 1:32 am

ehbrums1 wrote:
Nevalo wrote:

mods seriously... can you get a fucking IP ban or summat?

No mods are online right now tho

Alas.

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