BASSLINE

Bassline music (also known as bass house) has been storming clubs and festivals worldwide over the last few years, with artists such as Holy Goof, Chris Lorenzo and Skepsis making music based on the classic sound of bassline tracks from the mid to late 2000s.

Their technique is to then add their own twist, taking influence from production methods and sounds used in styles ranging from rave, techno and grime through to jungle and DnB. Bassline tracks are produced with the dancefloor squarely in mind, boasting EDM-style drops, weighty sub bass, extreme mid-range and detuned mid synth leads, all creating a sound that can be intentionally abrasive but never fails to cut through in the rave. As the original bassline sound itself took inspiration from speed garage and uplifting vocal house there are strong influences in today’s bass tracks from those styles, both in terms of the tempo which usually sits between 128-140bpm, and the energetic 4/4 drum beat.

If you fancy making your own bassline track, then we’ve got your back with (under cm280). We’ll run through drum-making chops, mid-range bass synthesis, arrangement hacks and all the other cool stuff you need to make your own bassline track. Don’t forget, there’s a full set of tutorial files, audio examples and videos to help you follow along in your studio.