Mixing Dubstep

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Hi guys, i was wondering where things should be dominant in the spectrum, Kick, Hats, Snair and the bass. I dont think it is the same as rock music as there are more tones going on. If someone could help me id appreciate it. My tracks are sounding over seperated and nothing is Sitting comortabley
 
I think you'd be better off posting a sample in the MP3 Clinic and let people comment on what they hear.
 
Or listen to Dubstep mixes and make yours sound like those. I always ask the musicians to give me 2 or 3 reference songs in the genre that they like the sound of...then you know.

I have no idea what dubstep is, lol.
 
arcadeko said:
its some wacky stuff - music for dope fiends I would guess
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I've done a lot of drugs, and I don't think I'd enjoy that on drugs. I think if I was in a leadership position in the military, I would make the men under my command listen to that before battle in order to put them into a murderous frenzy. Much like the bagpipes were used in centuries past.
 
LOL! Chrisharris... that's too funny.

I kind of like dubstep but much like any other genre of music, there is a lot of different styles and types. I prefer the more melodic and dynamic side of dubstep.
 
elbandito said:
I kind of like dubstep but much like any other genre of music, there is a lot of different styles and types. I prefer the more melodic and dynamic side of dubstep.
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Any examples? Maybe I'll snoop around YouTube.
 
Here's a good example, Chris. Personally, I dislike almost all music that is just loud and aggressive. No dynamics = No fun for Elban.

 
chrisharris said:
I've done a lot of drugs, and I don't think I'd enjoy that on drugs. I think if I was in a leadership position in the military, I would make the men under my command listen to that before battle in order to put them into a murderous frenzy. Much like the bagpipes were used in centuries past.
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Ecstasy makes you like everything. You could also pipe it in as an endless loop into the POW cells to make them talk.
 
I don't really have any good advice but I am guessing this style is tricky without an accurately treated room. The low end is out of control on most Dub Step. I love Flux Pavilion.
 
Mixing dubstep would be like any other mix. You try to get a clear mix of all the instruments and sounds present.
 
Just a quick tip i remember hearing in an interview with a drum and bass producer. if you listen to a lot of rhythm heavy electronic songs, the actual kick sample isn't producing any really low frequency's (it doesnt boom, it's more of a sharp hit), instead it's occupying the lower mids, leaving a lot of room for the bass and sub-bass.
 
i just finished another dubstep influenced track in the clinic...really it depends what sound you are going for...ive produced 4 or 5 dubstep type tracks so im far from an expert but the kick is not as predominant as in other electronic genres..the snare plays a more important role imo

same with the bass...it depends on the track..but the wub wub wub bass should definitely be dominant and the sub not so much, it should be filling in the cavities..
 
DaveCNewton said:
Just a quick tip i remember hearing in an interview with a drum and bass producer. if you listen to a lot of rhythm heavy electronic songs, the actual kick sample isn't producing any really low frequency's (it doesnt boom, it's more of a sharp hit), instead it's occupying the lower mids, leaving a lot of room for the bass and sub-bass.
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^^^this^^^

never read this...in D&B and Dubstep its not the beat that people dance to, but rather the groove or bassline...so unlike Trance or House etc the kick plays a less important role than the bass
 
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