First dubstep tune, feedback & help appreciated

justin case · Post by **justin case** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 7:42 pm

http://www.rave.ca/?s=music_info&i=3291

Recently moved from producing strictly drum & bass to dabbling in dubstep, big up to Bowzer for the technical assistance!

My first fully completed tune, would appreciate structure and mixing tips from anyone. My jungle mixdowns are pristine, but I'm finding it odd to mix the drums & the bass in such a different kind of dynamic setup.

parson · Post by **parson** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:17 pm

take out that bouncey synth from the drop

would sound better coming in later

everything else is solid

justin case · Post by **justin case** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:19 pm

the lead, or the second bass sound that pulses?

parson · Post by **parson** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:21 pm

the bouncey high lead

if you pulled it outta the drop, shit would be way deeper

justin case · Post by **justin case** » Sat Dec 02, 2006 9:22 pm

You bet. I'll give it a try. Cheers !

promo · Post by **promo** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 12:55 am

Personally I found this a bit too musical to really fit into the dubstep sphere. Also the rhythm isn't that breaky and doesn't really make me want to dance. Its not to say its bad but I guess without my dubstep head on then I'd say it was a little dull. Dubstep is all about trippy funky vibes. This has more of an 80s industrial feel to it due to the straight up 4/4 5/13 snare hits. To me it doesn't feel very dubstep like. Reminds me a bit of Praxis and Bill Laswell etc.

lurk n' gully · Post by **lurk n' gully** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 1:53 am

'...without my dubstep head on'

cringer · Post by **cringer** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 2:53 am

Parson wrote:take out that bouncey synth from the drop

would sound better coming in later

everything else is solid

i concure...if that synth lead wasn't there, this would be a tight and dirty little ditty

ikarai · Post by **ikarai** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 2:15 pm

Promo wrote:Dubstep is all about trippy funky vibes.

betcha glad promos around to tell us what dubstep is all about

misk · Post by **misk** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:12 pm

well im on a shit internet connection, it'll take me a half hour to DL it from home, but what i WILL tell you is, welcome to dubstep, i too, am a rather recent convert from dnb. also, the only thing in dubstep that is formulaic, is that there is no formula. make what works. if your in south london, then theres already a style people dig there. If your somewhere else, create a new style, and see what peeps are feeling at shows.

find the line between expressing yourself, and entertaining others through sound

ill see if i can DL this at school on wednesday.

promo · Post by **promo** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:12 pm

Ikarai wrote:
Promo wrote:Dubstep is all about trippy funky vibes.
betcha glad promos around to tell us what dubstep is all about

Well I guess that depends how easily influenced you are doesn't it, 'cause I'm sure you've got your own mind.

ikarai · Post by **ikarai** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:41 pm

deathsquadkid · Post by **deathsquadkid** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:37 pm

===> The msg is NOT directed at any individual.

"Dubstep" is a word.

A series of symbols. English language letters.

Probably a retro term for a time past - even if only a matter of days, weeks, months.

If you want to throw down a a funky, psy, spoken word, dub-less creation - then do it.

In 5 years time Dubstep will - hopefully - have travelled forward / sideways / across / beneath.

East, west, north, south, London, Berlin, Altanta, Sydney, Beijing or your bedroom - it isn't important.

Dubstep is a term of convenience - not a dictation.

bowzer · Post by **bowzer** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:52 pm

well said!!

nice work on the production too - more Canadian dubstep producers the better

though it is kinda hard makin beats with tree bark, polar bear skin drums, and icicles in our igloos... eh?

First dubstep tune, feedback & help appreciated

First dubstep tune, feedback & help appreciated

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