Serum is the most popular wavetable synthesiser in bass music production. But knowing how to use it and actually getting great bass sounds out of it are two different things. After years of designing presets and producing bass music, here are my 10 essential tips for getting better bass sounds in Serum. 1. Use FM […]
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The reese bass is one of the most important sounds in drum and bass production. Named after Kevin Saunderson’s track “Just Want Another Chance” released under his Reese alias, this detuned, swirling bass sound has become the foundation of nearly every DnB subgenre. In this tutorial, I will walk you through how to create a
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If you are just getting into bass music production, you do not need to spend hundreds on plugins to get started. There are some genuinely brilliant free VST plugins out there that can hold their own against the big paid options. I have been producing for years and still use a few of these in
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What Makes a Bass House Drop Hit Hard? The drop is the most important moment in any bass house track. It is where all the energy lands, where the dance floor goes off, and where your production skills are on full display. A great bass house drop combines a fat kick, a heavy distorted bass,
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Why Layer Basses in Serum? A single bass patch, no matter how well-designed, can only cover so much of the frequency spectrum. Layering multiple bass sounds together creates a fuller, more impactful result that hits across the entire frequency range. The sub provides weight and power. The mid layer provides character and growl. The top
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Why Chord Progressions Matter in DnB Drum and bass might be known for its intense breakbeats and heavy basslines, but chord progressions are what give a DnB track its emotional core. Whether you are making liquid, neurofunk, or jump-up, the chords provide the harmonic foundation that everything else builds on. Getting your chord progressions right
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What Makes a Good Dubstep Wavetable? Wavetables are the raw material that Serum uses to generate sound. For dubstep production, you need wavetables with rich harmonic content, interesting variations across the table positions, and the right character for the type of dubstep you are making. The wavetable you choose is the single biggest factor in
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What Is a Reese Bass? The reese bass is one of the most iconic and widely used bass sounds in electronic music. Named after Kevin Saunderson, who released music under the alias Reese, this bass sound is characterised by its thick, swirling, detuned tone. It forms the backbone of drum and bass, dubstep, and many
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The Changing Landscape of Music Production Music production in 2026 is more accessible than ever. Anyone with a laptop and the right software can create professional-sounding tracks from their bedroom. But with that accessibility comes an overwhelming amount of choices. What do you actually need to start producing quality electronic music? This guide cuts through
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What Is Preset Drive? Preset Drive is a dedicated Serum preset shop built specifically for bass music producers. Unlike general-purpose preset stores that try to cover every genre from pop to ambient, Preset Drive focuses entirely on the sounds that bass music producers actually need. Dubstep, drum and bass, bass house, neurofunk, riddim, and everything
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