A — Dubstep Maker

: Once recorded, you must use software to turn these raw sounds into electronic ones. Pitching sounds down creates deep bass, while adding heavy distortion and compression gives them the "aggressive" dubstep edge. Structuring the Track : Tempo : Set your project to roughly 140 BPM .

: Use a microphone to record different "paper sounds" that mimic traditional dubstep elements: Kick Drum : A heavy "thump" on a stack of paper or a desk. Snare/Clap : A sharp flick or a loud paper rip. A Dubstep Maker

While professional dubstep is typically made using Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) like Ableton Live or FL Studio , the "paper challenge" is a popular creative exercise for music producers. : Once recorded, you must use software to