Dance music emerged as an outgrowth of Disco in the ’70s and became an industry in its own right during the ’80s, driven by MDMA (Ecstasy), an antidepressant drug which helped elevate audiences’ moods. Berlin served as an incubator of new rave culture that gave rise to breakbeat, Jungle, and Drum and Bass music genres …
Japan has a proud heritage in electronic music. From techno to J-pop, Japan has played an integral role in shaping this genre’s development. Techno can trace its roots back to Japanese electronics companies such as Roland Corporation, who invented the drum machines and synthesizers that became iconic with the genre. Furthermore, MIDI technology – which …
One of the iconic sounds in dubstep and drum’n’bass is the wobble synth bass, or “wub”. Thought to have originated from acid house, this sound has become increasingly popular within Dubstep over recent years. Create a wobbly bass by routing a soft synth’s LFO through filters and other parameters. This is an excellent opportunity to …