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by BenTheDrummer
Fri Dec 30, 2011 3:38 pm
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: The Great Vinyl vs. CDJ vs. Software Controller Debate
Replies: 73
Views: 15331

Re: The Great Vinyl vs. CDJ vs. Software Controller Debate

IMHO, one of the things that people don't seem to appreciate about controllers is that not everyone chooses to have the sync button lit up at all times. Personally, I think the biggest advantage of digital djing for me is the waveform. Even though I didn't get into DJing too long ago, I still enjoy ...
by BenTheDrummer
Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:39 am
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: Finished Tunes For Feedback - Nov/Dec 2011
Replies: 146
Views: 24830

Re: Finished Tunes For Feedback - Nov/Dec 2011

http://soundcloud.com/chromozone/morphing

Newish track. Defiantly more club-oriented. Feedback would be great.

@RoscoeMG I really like the drop. Some of the buildup seems a little bit busy/noisy though. Really enjoyed the vocals as well.

@JizzMan It may be just me, but the wobbles seem ...
by BenTheDrummer
Sat Aug 13, 2011 7:31 pm
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: Help Me Make That Sound - August 2011
Replies: 157
Views: 20503

Re: Help Me Make That Sound - August 2011

Ben, its a combination of detuning saws and automating notch filters. Takes some practice to be able to make neurofunk reeses like that

I assumed it was a reese, but I can't seem to figure out how to keep both the high end and the low end intact while keeping the modulation still noticeable. Do I ...
by BenTheDrummer
Sat Aug 13, 2011 6:49 pm
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: Help Me Make That Sound - August 2011
Replies: 157
Views: 20503

Re: Help Me Make That Sound - August 2011

http://www.looperman.com/loops_detail.php?lid=47110

How can I get this tone? I've been trying for a while, but the weird modulations keep throwing me off. Is it an envelope, or an automation, or some sort of detuning effect? I'm really stuck :dunce:
by BenTheDrummer
Tue Aug 09, 2011 6:20 am
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: musical theory to dubstep
Replies: 98
Views: 21915

Re: musical theory to dubstep

I think one of the most important parts of music theory is knowing when it's OK to just say fuck it and go nuts. For instance, normally the diminished 5th (b5) of a scale (3 whole steps up from the root) sounds dissonant. This on it's own can be useful for writing heavy lines. However, when the same ...
by BenTheDrummer
Sat Aug 06, 2011 3:28 am
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: Technical Knowledge vs Creativity
Replies: 18
Views: 1455

Re: Technical Knowledge vs Creativity

Thank you all for your incredible help! I've been away from my laptop for 2 weeks, but I can't wait to jump back in and try some new things. Since several people have mentioned it, I use Ableton for my stuff. One thing I've had a problem with in the past with Massive, though: Is there any way to ...
by BenTheDrummer
Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:30 pm
Forum: Secret Ninja Hideout
Topic: What kind of dubstep do you like the most?
Replies: 41
Views: 998

Re: What kind of dubstep do you like the most?

I like the kind of dubstep with a tempo of 140 at halftime, with loud basslines. I really like it when there's wobble bass or drops.
by BenTheDrummer
Sat Jul 23, 2011 9:05 pm
Forum: Secret Ninja Hideout
Topic: Best guitar riffs ever?
Replies: 111
Views: 3199

Re: Best guitar riffs ever?

by BenTheDrummer
Sat Jul 23, 2011 8:58 pm
Forum: Production, Hardware & Technical
Topic: Technical Knowledge vs Creativity
Replies: 18
Views: 1455

Technical Knowledge vs Creativity

I'm fairly new to serious dubstep production, and I've sort of hit a barrier with my production, mostly in the area of synths. I recently got Massive, and quite frankly, I hate it. It's confusing to no end, and the only way I've been able to come up with anything that sounds good is by following ...