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The amount of the info on the subject is tremendous but the problem is how to filter the actually useful info and leave the bollocks out. There are Youtube tutorials, 130+ pages Isratrance thread etc, but most of the advices and tutorials usually boil down to “I use these settings and it works for me”. If it works for someone else, it doesn’t automatically mean it will work for me since the tracks’ key, the bass pattern, the kick are just as important as the bass synth settings (huge thanks to Imba for sharing his bass patch, but I still haven’t even tried it cause I don’t expect it to change my world). So this thread should be more about the basic concepts rather than sharing settings and Youtube (which is also welcome though). So well, what may be important from my experience. - The synth choice. Some people say that every synth is fine as long as it has a saw oscillator and a 4 pole LP filter. This is not my experience, I think some synths do it much better than the others. Sylenth seems to be popular for a reason and I’ m getting the best results with it so far. - The key of the track. I’m writing most tracks in E minor because it’s easier for me to write the melodies in this key, but I guess it may be not the best key for the bass. What keys are commonly used? - The amount of oscillators or waves within one oscillator. Sometimes stacking several saws in one oscillator with locked phase and zero stereo spread sounds better than one saw, sometimes it doesn’t. Seems to work better for one note patterns like in progressive than for jumping full-on bass. - The starting phase of the oscillator – may make drastic change depending on the note length. - The suboscillator. I commonly use sine wave admixed to the saw one octave lower. The relative volume may depend on the key and the bass pattern, I think one note proggy patterns will sound fine with much louder sub than full-on basses jumping over one of two octaves, these usually require way less sub if any. - The filter and amp envelopes. This goes without saying that they are very important but I think they may be mostly set by ear. Highly depends on the bass pattern. - The external processing. All the tracks on my soundcloud have the bass decorated with various plugins like New Year’s tree, but I think none of these basses are especially good. Now I’m gravitating towards minimal processing, basically only an equalizer and a monoizer, al least it is easier to control. As for the eq settings, it was independently confirmed by two guys with very good ears that the harmonic frequencies can mask the fundamental bass tone making the bass muddy (e.g. if the bass is in E, 165 HZ may be a problematic area, where a wide cut may improve the clarity of the bass). What else may be important?

I've been listening to my father's old vinyl records that he left me after his passing and I've been getting into a progressive rock band that goes by the name of its 3 band members Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, and Carl Palmer (Emerson Lake & Palmer) also known as ELP... The Keyboardist (Keith Emerson) is unbelievable on the synthesizers. His use of the modular moog is second to none and is every bit as psychedelic as modern psytrance. Check out the song called "Tarkus".. the intro to that piece is ominous, foreboding, and beautiful... Its definitely not for everyone and it might not be of interest to anyone on this site but its definitely worth checking out.

Mindspring Music Presents: Psychoz - Alien Agent [MSM042] https://mindspringmusic.bandcamp.com/album/alien-agent Psychoz puts forth meticulous effort to produce deep and diverse electronica, experimental packages of boundary-pushing recordings across the psychedelic spectrum of underground sound. Now, 20 years into his auditory project, he has given birth to what could be considered the next stage in his artistic endeavors. Alien Agent is here to blow our minds and tickle our ear drums with an atmospheric voyage through gentle psydub and melodic glitch. This downtempo collection stays true to his ever-changing visions, unlocking the far reaching bounds of his imagination through the creation of soulful, energetic tracks. With an array of eastern drums and tribal synthscapes, this meditative adventure is ready for dance floors all around the globe. The 8-track album is a smooth ride into an archaic galaxy, intertwined in the mysticism of Psychoz’s orchestral intricacies. Get ready for bass heaven.

Sly - Why? by Pistolero Recordings 1.Sly - A Poe's Trophy 04:45 2.Sly - Kahnfused 02:00 3.Sly - Sneaky Ways 03:48 4.Sly - Storm In A Glass Of Water 04:38 5.Sly - Pop For Kids 03:04 6.Sly - Rats 02:45 7.Sly - Let Go 02:54 8.Sly - Dental Cannon 03:48 9.Sly - What's Your Major Malfunction 02:41 Label: Pistolero Recordings Cat #: PISTOLERO.017 Format: FLAC, Album Released: April 2017 Style: Trip-Hop / Hip-Hop / Breaks / Instrumental / Bass / Psychedelic Mastering: Robert Hundt @ Anti-Logic Studio (Berlin) Artwork: Katarina @ Pistolero Rec design “Groovy organic beats with psychedelic edge and excellent first album from Canadian artist Sly.” www.soundcloud.com/njinears

Hey guys, thought I'd share my first release "Nonlocality" with all you psy fans! Enjoy the vibes! https://ichomancer.bandcamp.com/releases https://soundcloud.com/ichomancer/sets/nonlocality https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL131QEaElzensntofTnvNMUkudvYgfmYF

What is the Killargh bass? Any examples and best vst to achieve it?

You can now download our latest album Metaphysics 101 for free from our website. http://renegadesofbass.com/album/342739/metaphysics-101?autostart=true

Hey guys, i've just uploaded a new track! Enjoy https://soundcloud.com/psyberart/psyberart-soundkeule-premaster-preview

Hey, i've just published a new track ! https://soundcloud.com/psyberart/psyberart-power-of-perc-unmastered-preview

Hi guys! I falled in love with Goa/ Psytrance. The music and all the beautiful people just inspiring me and my soul! Then I've decided to produce some tracks in these genres. So, 2 Weeks later and here they are! I really hope you like it. Please leave a feedback, if you think I need help or something. Every view and feedback is really important to me! :> 'Snow Odyssey': https://soundcloud.com/agonyx/snow-odyssey 'T.M.P. (Trance - Scendental - Motherload - Pounder)': https://soundcloud.com/agonyx/tmp-trance-scendental-motherload-pounder PS: Sorry for my english, It isn't my first language. Best greetings! Agonyx

VA Ethneomystica Vol. 2 compiled by Maiia released by Mystic Sound Records! Preview with tracks tags: https://soundcloud.com/mystic-sound-records/va-ethneomystica-vol-2-preview Available at the Bandcamp Tracklist: 1. Bioscape – One With Nature 2. Yechidah – Winter Dub Shelter 3. Naturelement – Diviner’s Sage 4. Supersillyus – Touchy Subject 5. Narcose – They Always Come At Night 6. Wolfen Technologies feat. SuKhush – Deep Tone 7. Globular – Initial Conditions 8. Harmonic Frequency – Sun Makes Everything More Beautiful 9. Chronos – Leelah 10.Perpetual Loop – Too Long At The Sun Release info: Mystic Sound Records presents a new amazing PsyDub compilation, the second chapter of the long-awaited story – Ethneomystica, which is carefully selected by Maiia! Eleven talented producers from around the world have joined together to create incredible music for your pleasure. You can find a new musical vision of the Ethneomystica world from such well known masters of sound as Supersillyus, Globular, Yechidah, Chronos, Bioscape, Naturelement, Narcose, Wolfen Technologies, Harmonic Frequency, Perpetual Loop, and SuKhush. Ethneomystica gives a mind-blasting view on modern electronic music which totally is a fusion of styles combining breakbeat with psychedelic, dub and live instruments, glitch and fat basslines. This is must hear! Prepare yourself for a journey through the ethno mystical world full of enchanting melodies, groovy rhythms and deep bass. Comes with high quality analog mastering by Manifold Studio http://manifold-studio.com/eng/ and cover art by Art group Line https://www.facebook.com/groups/325430850881320 Beatport Juno Amazon Google Play iTunes

Well, the summer is nearly over and that means its time for more psybreaks! Keeping with the robot theme, this mix is about a mech assassin. Stealthily, he infiltrates the mech compound and blasts them all with his gigantic fucking gun. Look at that thing. That thing could blow up entire planets. Anyway, this mix starts off nice and slow, and I keep it funky, chunky, and dark. I never break 128 BPM. It gets seriously intense though, so don't think you're in for an easy ride. This is a war against the machines! Neurodriver - Man Made (Hedflux Remix) [broken Robot] Colombo - We Are Back [iBreaks] Boson - Blackout (Retroid Remix) [Ego Shot] MartOpetEr - Homegrown Disaster (Roboteknic Remix) [Divergence] Retroid - Last Seraphim (Fisso & Spark Remix) [Ego Shot] Ghettface & Yanix - Blackout [Ridiculoud] Too Dusty - Stardust [Tek] Ogza - Quasar [Progrezo] Isolate - Sadhana (MDK Remix) [in Bloom] Blazer - Low Gravity [Ayra] Feuerhake - Under Pressure (Kiwa Remix) [Logariddim] Elite Force - We Are Distrikt [u&A] The Riddler - Debeli Gmaz [Logariddim] Far Too Loud - We Want To Dance [Funkatech] Aggresivenes - Into Oblivion (Affective Remix) [Elektroshok] Ziptnf - Mech Assassin (1:17:36) 178MB ~320kbps Image credit to GeorgeLovesyart Enjoy!

I've posted some preview clips of tracks from my forthcoming album "Photon Grimoires" Don't forget to leave comments if you dig the sounds.... --

Hey guys !!! Long time no topic started so. I'm back at making music again Well , I am looking for that Sub6 style in terms of the nice basslines sounding like a saw+sine ? Am I right ? And second , how do I make this ? Any tips guys ? Let me know if there is any good tutorials or something covering the Circle synth too ? I have a couple other vst's as well... Have a nice day !

Hey Guys, I am currently creating loads of free U-He`s Zebra tutorials, one a day pretty much. Please go check out the site, subscribe for even more free videos to your inbox and check out the Facebook pages also. thanks Mark Zebra Tutorial Site - Zebra Tutorials Zebra Tutorials & Instruments Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/ZebraTutorials

Incredible lakeside location. Dancing all night till sunrise. Swimming in crystal clear waters. Sunrise and sunset views from lakeside. DANCEFLOORS • YOGA • INSPIRATIONAL SPEAKERS AND WORKSHOPS CIRQUE THEATRE AND COMEDY • SURREALIST BINGO • KIDS AREA MIND BLOWING ART INSTALLATIONS www.SymbiosisGathering.com 19-23 September 2013 The Autumnal Equinox Woodward Reservoir, Oakdale, CA FULL SG13 LINEUP: • Eclectic Bass: Mount Kimbie Poliça Hudson Mohawke (DJ Set) Emancipator IAMAMIWHOAMI (Debut US Performance) RL Grime Active Child Star Slinger Lunice Chet Faker Cashmere Cat Ryan Hemsworth AnTenNae Lapalux French Fries The Coup Saul Williams Moombahton Massive Body Language Phaeleh Odesza Djemba Djemba Mr. Carmack Love and Light Michal Menert Vibesquad Real Magic Russ Liquid G Jones Thriftworks BOGL vs DIALS Danny Corn El Papachango Sidecar Tommy Sabota JPOD Shawna DJ Laura Dov The Librarian Mihkal Kitty-D jupit3r Monkey Marc Staunch Mustard Tiger • House / Trance: Gesaffelstein Popof Brodinski Lee Foss Nick Warren Max Cooper Matias Aguayo (DJ Set) French Fries Adam Freeland D-Nox & Beckers T.Williams Mosca Thugfucker J.Phlip Matt Nordstrom Christian Martin South London Ordnance Locked Groove Ana Sia Valentin Stip KMLN DJ Sabo Shawna Eduardo Castillo Eegor Eitan Reiter Pumpkin Uone Worthy Ardalan Little John Max Ulis DJ Laura Closer Apart Evan Marc Jeno Garth Idiot Savant Tony Inorbit Anton Tumas Matt Xavier Bob Five Maxi Adnan Samo Sound Boy Perfect Stranger Laughing Buddha Zen Mechanics Avalon Tetrameth Shadow FX LOUD Burn in Noise Grouch Emok Phony Orphants Zentura (DJ Set) Merkaba Treavor Moontribe Kromagon Tom Cosm Stranger than YULI Eitan & Kobi Terrakroma Nikroma Sentient Gatto Matto Swami Harami • Global / Galactic: GAUDI Random Rab Rising Appalachia Dub Kirtan All Stars (DJ Set) Bluetech OTT Desert Dwellers Kalya Scintilla SUN:MONX (DJ Set) Dirtwire Cheb i Sabbah Gods Robots Bird of Prey Kaminanda KiloWatts Ganga Giri Birds of Paradise Liberation Movement Dunkelbunt Zeb Dragonfly Masaladosa Shamans Dream Rigzin Makyo Austero Sweet Anomoly Hopscotch Bass Mantra Human Experience Plantrae Anchor Hill Psy Fi Kyrstyn Pixton Griff LubDub Eric Oberthaler [eO] Wala Sasha Rose RhythmStar Radio Hiro Auditory Canvas Outersect Janover & reSunator Spoken Bird Electric Vardo Neptune sol Rising MArz Starz Becca Dakini Radio Free Clear Light Smokavich • Live / Sacred / Gypsy: Nahko & Medicine for the People Rising Appalachia He's My Brother, She's My Sister SORNE Fish Tank Ensemble El Radio Fantastique Blackbird Raum Lynx The Crux Beso Negro Metal Mother Mortar & Pestle LoCura Dgiin Campfire Songs w/ Micha & Leighton Honeybrew Trio Hobo Gobbelins Inspector Gadje Cello Joe Tarran The Tailor Madrone Brothers Bad Unkl Sista Fanna Fi Allah Suzanne Sterling Stellamara Mark Deutsch Kirtaniyas Saratone & the Earth Tribe Gospel Ananata Govinda • Edwardian Ball Roadshow: Rosin Coven & Vau de Vire Society Delauchaux El Radio Fantastique Dark Garden Shakti Bliss Fou Fou Ha Shovelman The Klown Korp • Academy Dance: Amy Secada Wren LaFeet Elana Jaroff Monique Trinity Rose Chantelle Devi Nikelle Khan Tyler Blank Jenna Anjali Fabiona Lopes Heather Craig Workshops: Slam Poetry - Saul Williams Mythological News - Caroline Casey Laughtivism - Andy Bichlbaum Improv & Sketch - Kill All Comedy Standup & Improv - Stranger Foodopoly - Wenonah Hunter Spoken Word - Climbing PoeTree Resource Extraction - Beehive Design Collective Palm Oil & Orangutans - Laurel Sutherlin Biological Diversity - Tim Ream Fracking Policy - Brendan Cummings Rad Dads & Hip Mamas - Tomas Moniz Mycorenewal - Megan & Katie Wild Things - Josiah Clark Stargazing - Stargazer Li The Alchemy of Cacao - Brian Wallace Economies & Communities - David Casey Cellist Beatboxing - CelloJoe Festival Evolution - Magenta Community Organizing - Morgan Fizgibbons Permaculture Songs - Formidable Vegetable Sound System Monkey Ascension - Bruce Damer Plastics Kill - Manuel Maqueda Transforming Spaces - Ryan Rising Vocal Alchemy - Wahkeena Sitka Yoga: Veeru Triphathi Noah Mckenna Eric Wallace Charanpal Kaur Sita Devi Wendy Faith Barbi Joffee Matthew Schmookler Danielle Rubio Marisa Weppner Brad Parker James Kapicka Dharam Deep Singh MORE INFO & TIX: www.SYMBIOSISGATHERING.com

Liquidseed recordings is coming again with another free,underground,top quality release . Meatsauce - Turtles 20 minutes of liquid ,deep ,dark crystal clear psyform Drum n Bass . Dimitris aka "Meatsauce" Perontsis was born in Thessaloniki in 1987, he is a sound engineer graduate while he is DJing in various bars and DIY raves along with his sound system - party team named "ΖΩΑ". He started producing drum and bass in 2009 and after a lot of experiments his first release comes with the Liquid Seed Recordings. Using hip hop sampling techniques, recording real instruments and messing around with LFOs and generators, his music is a deep dark liquid seed that wishes to drop upon all heads in and out of the dance floor. liquidseed.net/releases/lsd007-meatsauce-turtles facebook.com/Liquidseed facebook.com/zwarecords soundcloud.com/meatsaucezwa

This EP has been in the works for a few years, but never released, due to the seasonal nature of the content. However, I have recently re-themed the entire set (created with Reason 4 and Abelton Live 8.1) along the lines of Lovecraftian terror-tales, many of which were inspired by Edgar Allen Poe, whose work is featured in the first track. While these tracks are unmixed, they are in a particular order, representing part of an Ableton Live set which began as part of a soundtrack for a Halloween-themed circus/arial show produced by some of my friends in Arcata, CA. Please enjoy, download, share and comment! Your feedback is greatly appreciated! link: http://soundcloud.co...ts/halloween-ep player: <iframe width="100%" height="450" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fplaylists%2F2680749&auto_play=false&show_artwork=true&color=ff7700"></iframe>

Greetings to all eyes, ears and minds! Just a little something to share, Journey to Eros and Eschaton EP - brought to you by Space Lichens http://spacelichens....os-and-eschaton http://soundcloud.com/spacelichens REspect n oneness