Computer Music Magazine: Guide to Making Dubstep

incyde · Post by **incyde** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 5:43 am

http://www.computermusic.co.uk/page/com ... ge_dubstep

• The CM Guide To Dubstep
Master the deepest, darkest genre around with our massive step-by-step tutorial. We kick off with a crash course in dubstep history and tips on sourcing the right sounds before launching into a no-holds-barred series of walkthroughs detailing the stages involved in creating a complete track: building beats, making basslines, designing lead lines, FX, and mixing and mastering for maximum bass pressure!

Just saw this in the bookstore today, front cover bizness, a full in-depth background of dubstep and how to master it, with a lot of tips on production and techniques.

Thoughts?

skrewface · Post by **skrewface** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 5:47 am

Wikked mag, comes out in Spanish aswell... likkle bit overpricey in my taste :p

misk · Post by **misk** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 6:57 am

I'm more partial to the "misk guide to making dubstep", in my head.

seckle · Post by **seckle** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 7:27 am

inevitable and depressing on one level, but who really buys this rag anyway? it's not like people are running down the street trying to find computer music mag.

yong · Post by **yong** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 7:29 am

It's not depressing.

Good dub will still exist.

brockolio · Post by **brockolio** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 7:43 am

::runs down street to pick up nearest copy of computer music magazine::

I am kinda curious who can make the craziest tune strictly using those samples, though.

freqone · Post by **freqone** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:08 am

Why is it soo depressing for people to be aware of dubstep?????
Iv been on this dubstep stuff since like 2003 before it was even titled "dubstep.".....[like alot of ya on here im sure] and i find it refreshing that im no longer alone...
I buy CM and honestly good luck useing the samples that come included and they show the "tutorial" on Logic if you're useing logic you surely dont need a tutorial to make your tunes......also anyone can save some cash grab the right software and hardware[if preferred] and pump out track after track,.... but if they dont have the creative capacity, they're not gonna pump out anything but shit ....... no matter how well they've developed their skill....

skrewface · Post by **skrewface** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:15 am

Brockolio wrote: I am kinda curious who can make the craziest tune strictly using those samples, though.

Benga?

SHAFEY · Post by **SHAFEY** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:29 am

seckle wrote:inevitable and depressing on one level, but who really buys this rag anyway? it's not like people are running down the street trying to find computer music mag.

You'd be surprised. A lot of well known dubstep producers buy/read these rags, as well as people starting out.

Expect the 'Dubs' section to be inundated with loads more 320's for download

d-code · Post by **d-code** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:52 am

I buy this mag. It's got decent reviews on software and hardware, and now and again the samples are kinda cool. Not sure about that dubstep guide though lol, everyone works differently, so to try and write up a step by step manual to building a tune seems a bit silly.

I hear Ikea are now selling dubstep flatpacks, with step by step instructions on how to build your very own dubstep anthem! I bought one and it had a snare missing

skrewface · Post by **skrewface** » Sun Dec 21, 2008 10:15 am

D-Code wrote:I buy this mag. It's got decent reviews on software and hardware, and now and again the samples are kinda cool. Not sure about that dubstep guide though lol, everyone works differently, so to try and write up a step by step manual to building a tune seems a bit silly.

I hear Ikea are now selling dubstep flatpacks, with step by step instructions on how to build your very own dubstep anthem! I bought one and it had a snare missing

You're Ikea

neville bartos · Post by **neville bartos** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:40 am

Im going to buy this and make the biggest dubstep tune of 2009.

dj $hy · Post by **dj $hy** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:52 am

seckle wrote:inevitable and depressing on one level, but who really buys this rag anyway? it's not like people are running down the street trying to find computer music mag.

Are you joking! This happens to be one of the best music mags about, Future and Computer music have been bought every month since I can remember!

blackdown · Post by **blackdown** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:12 am

seckle wrote:inevitable and depressing on one level, but who really buys this rag anyway? it's not like people are running down the street trying to find computer music mag.

we used to read it when we were starting out, to get engineering info, it's much more useful to beginners than really high end magazines like sound on sound.

but i fully get your point: the idea that there is a formula or rules for the dubstep sound that can be condensed into a feature is depressing because what has got dubstep where it is today is the constant experimentation, evolution and erosion of any given thinking...

dj $hy · Post by **dj $hy** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:46 am

Beginners lol! Its one of two mags focusing on computer music! Clearly you dont read it otherwise you'd realise just how stupid that comment is!

And sound on sound.... If you play music its good but its not aimed at computer based producers so how you can compair the two is beyond me!

The tutorial is silly as its all down to the person and how they work but if it gets new producers into Dubstep then whats the problem? They do it with every style and I think its good that the have at least noted Dubstep!

d-code · Post by **d-code** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:58 am

Yeah, sound on sound isn't really that good, I used to buy it. But in all honesty it's not great.

blackdown · Post by **blackdown** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:58 am

DJ $hy wrote:Beginners lol! Its one of two mags focusing on computer music! Clearly you dont read it otherwise you'd realise just how stupid that comment is!

my point is it's accessible to people who want to learn to produce but dont have £10k to spend on hardware or high end Protools etc. Need me to draw pictures for you next time?

dubstee · Post by **dubstee** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:00 am

Sound on Sound includes a lot of stuff that won't be relevant for people making generic music with plug ins, but if you are actually serious about producion and recording techniques then it is the only choice.

dj $hy · Post by **dj $hy** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:09 am

Blackdown wrote:
DJ $hy wrote:Beginners lol! Its one of two mags focusing on computer music! Clearly you dont read it otherwise you'd realise just how stupid that comment is!
my point is it's accessible to people who want to learn to produce but dont have £10k to spend on hardware or high end Protools etc. Need me to draw pictures for you next time?

Its a stupid comment Black, I dont need a picture to explain that son! Yet again a classic comment by someone who claims to know but by making comments like that shows just how dumb he is!

Sound on sound is a studio mag, computer music is a mag based around producers who work on pc's..... Clue is in the name!

somatix · Post by **somatix** » Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:38 am

The mag is great, free plugins, synths and upto date music production.....get a grip, what else beats this mag?

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