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Ultimate DeathStep Bass Tutorial (Made in Serum)

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Ultimate DeathStep Bass Tutorial (Made in Serum)


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Deathstep, a challenging subgenre of dubstep, is demystified in a 7-video series by Dan Larsson. Using Serum and Ableton Live 11, he guides viewers through creating a sinister deathstep drop.

Video 1 – Drums

Dan kicks off the series by transforming ordinary drums into a potent mix of heavy, distorted, yet clean sounds.

Video 2 – Sine Compressed Bass

The sine-compressed bass, a staple in deathstep, is explored. Dan reveals techniques to make this bass sound distinctive.

Video 3 – Percussive Bass

This video focuses on crafting a groovy bass sequence using percussive bass elements that double as both bassline and percussion.

Video 4 – Rusty Bass

Dan introduces a new rhythmic element to the bass sequence, applying heavy distortion for an intensified effect.

Video 5 – Metallic Bass

A metallic layer is added to complete the menacing drop.

Video 6 – Glitch

Dan demonstrates creating a rhythmic filler percussion, ideal for use at the end of every 4 or 8 bars.

Video 7 – Second Part Changes

To add variety, Dan rearranges the first 4 bars, showing how to modify musical ideas for song progression.

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