Music tech case study: Creating a dubstep track with Subscape

Introduction

In this blog post, I will be going over how Subscape created one of his tracks (Nothing's wrong). The tutorial I will be referencing was created in 2010, just after the track was released.

Equipment List

• Mac with Logic Pro
• MAudio Keyboard
• Audio Interface
• Various plugins (software synths, reverb plugins and others)

Production Process

Subscape starts with the kick drums, adding extra layers to fill out the sound whilst removing some of the unnecessary low frequencies using the Logic EQ. He then moves on to working on all the other percussion elements (the snares with reverb and percussion, which is panned in the stereo spectrum to add depth and space.) After the drums and percussion, he then lays down the bassline layers, adding distortion and reverb for other textures. Other elements include the melodic hook and vocals, and a vinal effect to give it an "old school" feel.