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by turtle456
Tue May 18, 2010 7:41 pm
Forum: Mixes
Topic: CyreX DUBSTEP mix 2010 [Datsik & Borgore & Tomba & Excision]
Replies: 3
Views: 1090

Re: CyreX DUBSTEP mix 2010 [Datsik & Borgore & Tomba & Excision]

- Host your mix on soundcloud so people don't have to download it
- Make it longer than 6 tracks

I didn't listen to it because I can't download at work (thus the soundcloud comment)
by turtle456
Wed Apr 28, 2010 8:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mixing dubstep 101? A basics discussion
Replies: 48
Views: 5101

Re: Mixing dubstep 101? A basics discussion

record what you do and listen back to it. if you nod your head as much as you do during a mix by your favorite DJ, than chances are you are headed in the right direction. many times what sounds good in your bedroom through the headphones doesn't translate in a different space and time, say 'pon the ...
by turtle456
Wed Apr 28, 2010 8:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mixing dubstep 101? A basics discussion
Replies: 48
Views: 5101

Re: Mixing dubstep 101? A basics discussion

So many different techniques and ideas to consider, thanks for the constructive replies

Alot to practice and consider.

I think most importantly is to not mix using the same techniques everytime, beatmatch in a variety of ways (kicks, snares and high hats), and to include the intro when possible ...
by turtle456
Mon Apr 26, 2010 9:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mixing dubstep 101? A basics discussion
Replies: 48
Views: 5101

Re: Mixing dubstep 101? A basics discussion

with very few exceptions I cue from the edge everytime


that intro is there to get the tracks tempo matched rolling up to the drop

Yeah I hear what you are saying...
So you make sure your track is perfectly beatmatched first, then cue back to the very beginning of the track and play from there ...
by turtle456
Mon Apr 26, 2010 8:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mixing dubstep 101? A basics discussion
Replies: 48
Views: 5101

Re: Mixing dubstep 101? A basics discussion

I'm still dropping the track on the first beat but what im doing is matching the snares to get my track beatmatched.

As for what tunes i'm trying to mix is a really broad question because im just trying to mix any dubstep tunes. I'm just trying to figure out what the general technique most people ...
by turtle456
Mon Apr 26, 2010 5:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mixing dubstep 101? A basics discussion
Replies: 48
Views: 5101

Mixing dubstep 101? A basics discussion

Hi everyone, im new to dubstep and would like to learn how to mix it better.

I've been mixing house music mostly for a while now which seems really basic and easy compared to the crazy beats of dubstep. I'm just wondering what are some techniques everyone uses and if I am doing the right thing ...