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What is dubstep music?

What is the minimum requirement for producing dubstep music?

  • Given that I'm a geek, not a music producer of any kind, yet I have good ears for music in general, what is the minimum/basic technical requirement for me to produce dubstep music? What are the tools I have to use, both the hardware and the software?

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    Hardware is not always necessary for the production of any EDM, dubstep included. Deadmau5 for example is a hardware junky, while many other producers use primarily or all software. As software goes, some of the biggest and most serious names are Ableton Live and FL Studio. It's all about personal preference, most likely you will have to try a couple different programs and hardware setups before deciding on one to focus on. Another inherent requirement is time. Any kind of serious EDM production takes a massive amount of time and there is a huge learning curve for both software and hardware production. It is akin to learning an instrument such as guitar, piano, etc. Good production can't be learned quickly, but if you're willing to put in time (and money to purchase the software/hardware) then there's no reason you can't succeed. Source: I have many friends who have gone through this process of becoming EDM producers

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First, start with a good digital audio workstation like Reason or Live (downloaded to your computer.) I do most of my recording in Ableton Live, which is very popular with electronic/dubstep musicians and producers. A simple midi keyboard controller will do the trick, coupled with some software instruments. For a selection of free software instruments, visit http://musicradar.com. Their flagship magazine, Computer Music has great articles on dubstep, featuring input from producers in the field, along with step-by-step (no pun intended) tutorials. Try getting ahold of back issue CM159 - their cover story is on drums'n'bass vs. dubstep, with tons of secrets, plus (get this) a free DVD with samples and three-hours of video tuition.

David Gerard

The ability to produce sound An understanding of both 4/4 and 7/8 time signatures Control of an LFO A deep understanding of sub-bass, especially sub-bass that harmonizes An ear for quality (the big systems will uncover most 'low quality' issues like bad compression, muddy stereo imaging, etc) All else is personal taste (what software, what sounds/sound packs, type of interface, etc)

Joshua Buxton

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