808 Bass Lines: Super Neat Beat Cheat Sheet

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Take a listen to Hip Hop, Trap, Pop, EDM, or just about any other genre these days and you’ll hear the distinct tones of the “808 Bass” – a term used to describe tuned and pitched sub-bass lines whose origins come from a classic drum machine, not a bass synth. But as standard as the 808 Bass is, the way everyone makes them these days is not quite as standard. That’s one reason why 808 Bass sounds and bass lines are something of a mystery for aspiring producers and beat makers.

In part one of a two part series, we take a look at the origins of the 808 Bass and the philosophy that goes into creating custom patches and writing 808 bass lines.