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So I don't actually listen to dubstep that much, I just don't really like most of what I've heard. I really don't even know why I joined this specific forum... But I have been listening to some Liquid Dub/Chillstep lately and have actually been enjoying it. I like the idea of actually having different textures and instruments and stuff on top of the bass, instead of just having one huge bass and just drums under it. So, I was just wondering if you guys here could shoot me some general production techniques that are used for some of these basses. I'm not asking for like step by step instructions on sounds or anything, I know how to like basically build basses and stuff. Just like some general tips, like it sounds a lot more lowpassed than most dubstep basses that I've heard, and maybe resampled too? Like I said I don't really know a lot about bass music. Also, it seems like most dubstep is just trying to make the most filthy sound possible and then resampling it in different ways, while these basses seem like there is a little bit more thought put into it? I dont know, mabye not, but that's just how I've felt from what I've heard.

Anyway here is one track that I like a lot:


I also dig the new Koan Sound & Asa EP:


I'm sure you guys know what I'm talking about though. I'm basically just asking if there's like some sort of general stuff that I don't know about to make these basses, and if some one can shoot me some pointers that would be really cool. Thanks.

Most of dubstep isn't just making a filthy bass, and that's what I love about it. It tends to be layered by different bass styles to create a single overall sound that meshes together (though there are times where bases really ARE just simple, and then you have to worry about making it more full).

I haven't produced chillstep, but from what I can tell, it seems like it's heavy on low pass, but layering is pretty major in chillstep. Oh and side chaining like crazy, insane amounts. Definitely draw inspiration from MitiS, Blackmill, and Kill Paris if you can. Blackmill is the only "true" chillstep artist on that list, but they all have characteristics thereof in their basses

Sine wave.

http://www.dubstepforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=63&t=278433

Thanks for the help. I definately appreciate the advice. I realize you can't really get good at anything if people are telling you exactly what to do, you have to really get comfortable with making your own sounds. So I guess I'll just mess around and try and come up with something. This was a good place to start from though for sure.

Basically sine wave is your starting point
From there you want to add small bits of additional waves (triangle/square/formant) just experiment;)

For my subs atm I am really digging fm 8

For synths sidechaining to notes that you cant actually hear (because they are muted) is pretty common
especially in drum and bass... basically adds some extra flow to pads/chords pretty much anything