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In this episode, John joins Nick Douwma, a.k.a. Sub Focus, to talk about how he wrote, recorded, and produced his latest album 'Evolve'.
Unable to stop John from dancing out of his chair, Nick ploughs on and talks us through the evolution of his most recent tracks. Sharing some of the first demos and samples that kick-started his process, we hear stories of late-night hotel room sessions and road-testing tracks live before settling into them.
As well as delving into some of the history and theory behind Drum & Bass, we're treated to a production masterclass, diving deep with tips on oscillators and tuning, harmonics, and things to bear in mind when you're having phase issues.
Listen to find out why you almost never double the speed of an a cappella, why the key of a track is so important, and how to constructively use your time outside of the studio.
Tracks discussed: Fine Day, Ready To Fly, Secrets
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Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
GEAR MENTIONS
Sonorous PaulXStretch
Oszillos Mega Scope
Xfer LFO Tool
Thermionic Culture Vulture Emulation
Clariphonic DSP MkII
Korg M1 Piano VST
Valhalla Shimmer
Celemony Melodyne
Akaizer
Spitfire Strings
Xfer Serum
ROMpler Instrument
Reese Bass
Roland Juno 60
Shure SM58
Neumann U87
Apple AirPods Max
Cubase
Ableton
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