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DNB Cheat Sheet

The document provides a cheat sheet for producing DNB music, outlining key elements such as using sub-bass frequencies, designing sounds based on sub-genres, and incorporating various effects. It also details standards for BPM and key choices, along with a suggested arrangement structure. Additionally, it offers mixing and mastering tips to achieve a balanced sound and maximum loudness.

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DNB Cheat Sheet

The document provides a cheat sheet for producing DNB music, outlining key elements such as using sub-bass frequencies, designing sounds based on sub-genres, and incorporating various effects. It also details standards for BPM and key choices, along with a suggested arrangement structure. Additionally, it offers mixing and mastering tips to achieve a balanced sound and maximum loudness.

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BASS

DNB Production 1. Use sub-bass frequencies below 75-Hz


2. Design or use sounds with the sub-genre/energy level in mind
3. Reese Bass - detuned supersaws, filtering, distortion, chorus and

Cheat Sheet compresssion

INSTRUMENTS
1. Chop up existing samples
SUBGENRES 2. Write in a minor key for a moodier feel
Neurofunk
3. Vary the instruments for the genre - melodic for
Jump Up
liquid/dancefloor, spooky for neuro/jump up etc.
Dancefloor
Liquid
Minimal/Deep FX
Jungle 1. Use risers, downlifters and impacts to build tension and release
2. Use various FX to add texture and interest, particularly in
breakdowns
3. Play around with interesting sounds - spoken word samples,
STANDARDS random interviews and recordings from space etc.
170 -180BPM
Usually 174 - 175 BPM
ARRANGEMENT
Written in keys around E, F
Structure Example - DJ Intro (32 Bars) - Breakdown (16-32 Bars) -
and F# Minor (can be any)
Drop (16-32 Bars) - Drop Variation (16-32 Bars) - Breakdown (16-32
Bars) - Drop (16-32 Bars) - Outro (16-32 Bars)
Process
MIXING & MASTERING
DRUMS 1. Use the faders to get an even, balanced mix
a. Kick Snare and Bass loudest
1. Use a good kick and snare sample b. Percussion/breaks
2. Have an offbeat shuffle to add groove c. Instruments
3. Fill out the drums with percussion, hats and d. FX

sampled breakbeats 2. EQ to carve out space, and high-pass all things with bass rumble
Common Breakbeats: Amen Break , Think Break, Apache Break 3. Use a limiter to get maximum loudness and push things hard

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