What Is Sidechain Compression? Sidechain compression is one of the most essential mixing techniques in bass music. It works by using the signal from one track to control the compressor on another track. In bass music, the most common application is using the kick drum to duck the bass, creating space for both elements to […]
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The DnB Bass Sound Palette Drum and bass has a rich variety of bass sounds, from deep rolling reese basses to aggressive neurofunk growls. Understanding the different types of DnB bass and how to create them in Serum is essential for any producer working in the genre. The beauty of DnB bass is that it
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What Makes a Growl Bass? Growl basses are those aggressive, throaty, almost vocal-like bass sounds that dominate modern dubstep, neurofunk, and heavy bass music. They sound organic and alive, constantly shifting and evolving in ways that simple subtractive synthesis cannot achieve. The “growl” quality comes from complex harmonic interactions, usually created through FM synthesis, wavetable
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What Is the Noise Oscillator in Serum? Serum noise oscillator is often overlooked, but it is one of the most versatile tools in the synth. Unlike the main wavetable oscillators that produce pitched, tonal sounds, the noise oscillator generates non-pitched or semi-pitched noise that adds texture, character, and realism to your patches. The noise oscillator
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Why Presets Are Worth Your Time Serum starter presets are a brilliant way to expand your sound palette, learn new sound design techniques, and test the quality of a preset designer before buying their premium packs. In 2026, there are more Serum starter presets available than ever before, but quality varies enormously. Some packs are
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Xfer Serum has become the most widely used software synthesiser in modern music production. If you produce electronic music of any kind, you have almost certainly encountered it. But Serum is a deep instrument with a lot to explore. This guide covers everything you need to know about Serum, from the basics to advanced techniques.
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Rave music is experiencing a massive resurgence. From warehouses to festivals, the sounds of the early 90s are being revived and modernised by a new generation of producers. Whether you are making classic breakbeat rave, hard dance, or modern rave-influenced bass music, there are certain sounds and techniques that define the genre. Here is everything
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Layering bass sounds is one of the most important techniques in modern bass music production. A single oscillator or synth patch rarely gives you everything you need. By splitting your bass into multiple layers, each handling a different frequency range, you can create massive, professional sounding bass that hits hard across the entire spectrum. Here
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The wavetable you choose in Serum determines the raw character of your sound before any processing is applied. For bass music production, some wavetables work much better than others. Here are the top 10 Serum wavetables for bass music, along with how to get the most out of each one. 1. Basic Shapes The Basic
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Bass house is one of the most exciting genres in electronic music right now. The combination of heavy bass, bouncy grooves, and festival energy makes it a favourite of producers and fans alike. In this tutorial, I will walk you through the entire process of making a bass house track from start to finish. Understanding
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