A Brief Tutorial On Dubstep Production (UKF Dubstep Tutorial)

By Dubba Jonny

On Dubstep Production for Dummies

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[Intro: NeoSpeech Paul]

Welcome to today's tutorial on dubstep production

Typically a tempo of 140 beats per minute is selected

First, we begin with a simple kick and snare pattern

Like so...

Next it's time to add some hi-hats and cymbals to fill those spaces

Add some modulated basslines

And be sure to make them heavy

Why not try adding a synth lead in the higher register

Perhaps some sound effects or pads

And now you are ready for the most important part of any filthy dubstep banger...

The drop


[Pre-Downbeat: NeoSpeech Kate]

For extra brutality

Try adding a beatdown section


[Pre-Second Drop: NeoSpeech Kate]

And if you really want to scare the living shit out of your audience

Try bringing the levels down and then take...

And taking them by surprise