Knowledge / Archive
Drum & Bass
How to Get Useful Feedback on a Drum & Bass Track
Useful feedback identifies a listener’s experience and context; it does not require you to apply every suggested solution.
UK Music Royalties Explained for Drum & Bass Producers
One release can generate several distinct income streams. Separate the composition from the recording and keep registrations consistent.
Phase and Polarity in Drum & Bass Mixing
Two strong sounds can become weak when combined. Use repeatable tests to identify timing, polarity and stereo problems before processing further.
Drum & Bass Transitions, Risers and Fills
Transitions should explain where the arrangement is going. Build them from musical changes before piling on generic effects.
Automation for Energy and Movement in Drum & Bass
Automation turns static sounds into an arrangement, but every lane should support a clear musical change.
How to Export Drum & Bass Tracks, Premasters and Stems
A reliable export reproduces the approved mix, starts at the agreed boundary and includes enough information for the recipient to work safely.
How to Programme Drum & Bass Drums From Scratch
Build a complete drum-and-bass groove from an empty project, with clear roles for the kick, snare, percussion and break layers.
Gain Staging for Drum & Bass
Gain staging is the management of signal level throughout the session, not a single target number on every channel.
How to Chop and Process Drum Breaks in Ableton Live
Turn a sampled break into a flexible drum-and-bass rhythm without flattening the performance that made it useful.
Atmospheric Pads and Textures in Serum 2
Build an evolving patch from a restrained harmonic source, then place its width and movement around the main elements.