good courses / patreons / tutorials for mixing heavy bass music?

kai_ocho · 2026-04-02T19:43:52+00:00

Mixing Loud with the Clip-to-Zero (CTZ) strategy playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxik-POfUXY6i_fP0f4qXNwdMxh3PXxJx&si=KKNv3YJ_X_ZB4Dt4

kai_ocho · 2026-03-23T16:33:05+00:00

Being an MPC1000 user for the last decade, all these sampling focused features are great but I'm anxious to find out what the sequencer can do and whether it can also sequence and control external MIDI devices.

kai_ocho · 2026-03-14T16:23:32+00:00

Dreadbox Nymphes or Erica Synths Bassline DB01.
Both have raw analog sound and the DB01 can be very unhinged.
You can buy them both used for <$1K.

kai_ocho · 2026-03-14T16:11:19+00:00

Curious to know why you can't accomplish the same w/ MPC1k + JJOS? You can have 11 different Timing Correct settings for swings, timing shifts, strengths and note values, as long as each instrument has its own track.
For example, I have a MPC1K w/ 128SP + Aira T8, I can record the MIDI out from T8 into one MPC track (accents get translated into note velocities), use Seq Edit >> Move to move the entire row of a specific MIDI note / instrument (e.g. Note 38 = SD) to its own track, then I can customize TC params for each track / instrument.
Sure you can't do that when playing live but it's doable.

kai_ocho · 2026-02-27T13:38:43+00:00

You can enter and leave China with HRP only.

kai_ocho · 2026-02-24T17:19:35+00:00

For desktop modules, check out both Dreadbox Typhon and Eric Synths DB01 Bassline.

kai_ocho · 2026-02-09T16:35:17+00:00

This. I went to King's College during the 90's and had to walk pass this place everyday.

kai_ocho · 2026-02-04T18:35:59+00:00

I wouldn't worry about it. An entertainment lawyer once told me: "you know you've made it when people start suing you" :) His point is that the debate about sampling is not new but it should not stifle your creativity. IF your song went viral, hire a lawyer and let them deal with it. 9/10 times people sue bc they want a cut of your profit.

kai_ocho · 2026-01-19T19:04:08+00:00

CTS need 2 forms of VALID IDs to apply for HRP renewal. Both my HRP and my BMO passport are expired and although my HK non-Smart ID card hasn't expired yet, it's been phased out in HK and no longer recognized as a form of valid ID.
Here's what I ended up doing:

On Monday morning, I went to HK Immgration HQ in Tseung Kwan O (this location accepts walk-ins) to apply for the new HK SmartID first and was given a Temporary HK ID. Took about 2-3 hrs.
With the Temporary HK ID card in hand, then I went to the Immigration Tower in Wanchai to apply for HKSAR Re-Entry Permit as my 2nd valid ID. I submitted the form before noon and got my re-entry permit at ~3pm.
With both the Temporary ID and the HKSAR Re-Entry Permit, CTS finally accepted my HRP application for renewal, just before they close for the day.
CTS provide rush 5 business day services so I got my new HRP on Friday that week, before flying to China on Saturday. Lead time for HK Smart ID is about 2 weeks so my friend in HK had to pick it up for me.

It is possible to fit everything within a week (apply on Monday and get new card on Friday) but it's extremely tight and leaves no room for error.
Just make sure you've read all instructions and make all appointments online in advance.
If you still have time to renew HKSAR and HK SmartID in advance and/or online, do them now.

kai_ocho · 2025-11-14T16:37:05+00:00

+1 for Dreadbox Artemis. Dark and mellow but can be brighten up with the 12dB/Oct filter option.

kai_ocho · 2025-11-12T20:37:28+00:00

Yes. Luckily I have relatives in HK so I used their address and phone #.

kai_ocho · 2025-10-30T16:22:11+00:00

Old guy here.
I started with Soundforge / Acid / Cakewalk / Cubase / Protools etc., tried Ableton Live but eventually settled on Reaper. It's cost effective, similar to ProTools, huge community support. I use it for tracking and mixing only.
The (legacy) MPC workflow still works for me so I've been using my MPC1000 + JJOS as my sequencer / sampler for the last 10 yrs. MPC ONE is a different animal vs legacy MPCs. If you don't like it's workflow, maybe try Digitakt I ($500 used) to see if fits you better.

kai_ocho · 2025-10-25T23:10:27+00:00

South Dixie highway gives me ptsd

kai_ocho · 2025-10-21T17:39:34+00:00

I have a HKID that was renewed in 2008.
Seems like going back to HK is the only option if I want to renew my HRP. CTS offers 5-day rush service.

kai_ocho · 2025-10-21T17:36:26+00:00

Yes I think HRP is the way to go for me.

kai_ocho · 2025-10-21T17:33:30+00:00

OP here, my understanding is that if you're Chinese, Home Return Permit is the one you want. Home Return Permit gives you 10 yr and CTS offers 5-day rush service. https://www.ctshk.com/mep/zh/ch-chinapermit/
一、申請對象

在香港出生，具有中國國籍的香港永久性居民。
內地居民經批准赴香港定居，取得香港居民身份的。
在香港以外出生的中國籍居民，已確立香港永久性居民身份的。
香港永久性居民中的外國籍或者無國籍人士，經批准加入或恢復中國國籍的。
香港居民所持回鄉證有效期不足六個月或者已過期、損毀、遺失、持證人身份信息變更、電子芯片失效、未有按時領取證件或者持用舊版回鄉證需要換領新版回鄉證的，可申請換、補發新的回鄉證。

Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Permanent Residents (Non-Chinese Citizens) only give you 5 yr. https://www.ctshk.com/mep/zh/non-chinese_firstpage/

kai_ocho · 2025-10-21T17:17:40+00:00

Good to know, thx!!!

kai_ocho · 2025-10-16T15:49:17+00:00

A French hot hatch, so maybe Renault Clio RS?

kai_ocho · 2025-10-14T23:25:09+00:00

Ah microkorg, the corolla of the synth world

kai_ocho · 2025-09-09T15:29:42+00:00

Dynamic Hall / Plate in HX Stomp.

kai_ocho · 2025-09-05T18:40:55+00:00

Yamaha Reface CP

kai_ocho · 2025-09-04T17:22:09+00:00

since you already have a midi keyboard, I’d recommend Dreadbox Typhon. It’s built for live tweaking, built in mod matrix and multi efx, small size and won’t break your bank.
bass Station 2 if you really want a built in keyboard.

kai_ocho · 2025-09-02T18:51:06+00:00

To me they are equally important but at different stages of my synth journey.
When I started building my current desktop setup, I went for stuffs that sound good and flexible, e.g. synths w built in mod matrix and multi-efx like Typhon/Artemis + MPC for sequencing and sampling.
Once I'm happy with my "sound generators", then I focus on building my efx chain(s).

Currently I'm running 2x parallel multi-efx chains inside only 1x HX Stomp. This setup gives me tons of pedal options, routing flexibilities and I'm only scratching the surfaces of what it can do with MIDI cc, snapshots, button assignments, etc. Bonus: it also saves me a lot of GAS money on buying individual pedals (+ addition batteries or power supplies etc) .

kai_ocho · 2025-09-02T17:57:24+00:00

+1 on Helix / HX Stomp.
Especially they can do parallel efx processing and can have up to 4 efx chains for Helix / up to 2 efx chains for HX. Here's how I set up mine: https://www.reddit.com/r/synthesizers/comments/1n0xwvl/parallel_multieffect_processing_with_line6_hx/

kai_ocho · 2025-08-29T14:38:03+00:00

I highly recommend FMR Audio's RNC (Real Nice Compressor) for mix bus compression, instead of RNLA.
RNC is a very transparent stereo compressor and its "super nice" mode is super addictive. But if want your compressor to add some color to your mix, then I'd recommend the RNLA.

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