MAKE INSANE SUBS!

Step-by-Step Tutorial: How to Make Insane Subs for Your Music

Step 1: Introduction to Sub Bass Technique

1. Watch the video tutorial by Mr. Bill to understand the concept of creating insane subs.
2. Learn about the importance of using an oscilloscope to visualize the waveform of your audio.

Step 2: Setting Up the Oscilloscope

1. Download and install an oscilloscope plugin like M Oscilloscope for free.
2. Place the oscilloscope after your sub-generating plugin (e.g., Operator).
3. Play a sine wave through the oscilloscope to observe the volume changes over time.

Step 3: Adding Harmonics to Enhance Sub Bass

1. Use the course control on your oscillator to add harmonics to the sub bass.
2. Adjust the harmonics to make the sub bass louder for an extended period without distorting the sound.
3. Experiment with phase rotation to change where the loudness occurs in the waveform.

Step 4: Refining the Sub Bass

1. Avoid excessive distortion that can turn the sub bass into a square wave.
2. Analyze the waveform of a reference sub bass (e.g., Copycat 808) to match its characteristics.
3. Add pitch envelopes to give the sub bass a punchy effect at the start.

Step 5: Post-Processing Techniques

1. Apply subtle distortion and amp effects to add crispiness to the sub bass.
2. Experiment with erosion effects for additional texture.
3. Use OTT (Over-the-Top) compression to shape the sub bass further.

Step 6: Adding Complexity to the Sub Bass

1. Consider adding more harmonics or detuning the oscillators slightly for a natural binaural beating effect.
2. Avoid overloading the sub bass with too many harmonics to maintain a balanced sound.

Step 7: Final Touches and Review

1. Listen to the refined sub bass and compare it to the initial hip hop sub bass patch.
2. Evaluate the perceived loudness and fullness of the sub bass in your music composition.

Step 8: Conclusion and Recommendations

1. Practice applying the technique to other elements in your music production, such as snares and kicks.
2. Consider signing up with DistroKid for music distribution services at a discounted rate using Mr. Bill's link provided in the video description.

By following these steps and experimenting with the techniques demonstrated in the video, you can create unique and powerful sub bass for your music productions.