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According to one annoying pop singer, it’s all about the bass… and this is truer than ever for this special low-end-focused issue of ! No matter what subgenre you produce, or on what system your music is designed to be listened to, low-end weight and clarity are of paramount importance. So whether you’re after pure sine power to shake subwoofers, classic synthesised low-end for smoothness, or funky bass guitar to get toes tappin’, our 100% Bass guide (starting on p20) is for you!
Next up, we jump straight into a special three-part DnB artist special: across 16 pages and a trio of in-depth videos, you’ll discover next-level mastering tips from Bristol basshead Break; uncover creative strategies with neuro whizz InsideInfo; and see BCee and Villem (aka The Vanguard Project) team up to build a liquid DnB banger from scratch. Plus, we’ve got plenty of extra bass tips from Phace & Mefjus and Hugo Massien (page 56) – phew!
After that, learn how to wield your three new Audified effects – worth a sweet $49 – like a mixing master (p58); balance bottom-end like a pro in our Low-End Mixing Tactics feature (p63); and welcome Shogun Audio rising star Ed:it to the CM Experts hotseat (p74).
So, as we head off to rustle up some extra-special content for next month’s landmark 250th edition, I’ll leave you to… ENJOY THE ISSUE
“Weight and clarity are of paramount importance”