How to Make Dubstep Music in Garageband

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Making dubstep music in Garageband is easy and fun! In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to create a dubstep track using only built-in Garageband instruments and effects.

Introduction

Learning how to make dubstep music in Garageband is a great way to get started in the world of electronic music production. Dubstep is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in the early 2000s in the United Kingdom. It is characterized by its heavy basslines and cinematic soundscapes.

Garageband is a digital audio workstation developed by Apple Inc. It is available for macOS and iOS devices. The latest version of Garageband, Garageband 10, was released in October 2013. It is a free download from the App Store.

This tutorial will show you how to make a basic dubstep track in Garageband 10. We will be using the Software Instruments and Drummer features of Garageband to create our track.

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What You Will Need

In order to make dubstep music in Garageband, you will need the following:
-A computer with Garageband installed
-An audio interface
-A MIDI keyboard
-Headphones

Once you have gathered all of the necessary equipment, you are ready to begin creating your own dubstep tracks in Garageband!

Setting Up Garageband

Now that you have Garageband open, it’s time to start setting up your project. The first thing you need to do is create a new project. To do this, go to the File menu at the top of the screen and select New > Project. Alternatively, you can press ⌘ + N on your keyboard.

Once you’ve done that, a new window will pop up asking you to choose a project template. For this tutorial, we’ll be using the Empty Project template, so make sure to select that one. Once you’ve done that, click on Choose and Garageband will create a new project for you.

The next thing you need to do is add a software instrument to your project. To do this, go to the Track menu at the top of the screen and select New > Software Instrument. Alternatively, you can press ⌘ + Option + S on your keyboard.

Once you’ve done that, a new window will pop up asking you to choose an instrument. For this tutorial, we’ll be using the Dubstep Wobble Bass instrument, so make sure to select that one. Once you’ve done that, click on Choose and Garageband will add a new software instrument track to your project.

Now that you have a software instrument track added to your project, it’s time to start adding some notes. To do this, first make sure that the track is selected by clicking on it in the tracks area. Once it’s selected, go to the View menu at the top of the screen and select ShowNote Editor. Alternatively, you can press ⌘ + E on your keyboard.

Once you’ve done that, a new window will appear with a piano roll in it. This is where you can add notes by clicking on them with your mouse or by pressing keys on your MIDI keyboard (if you have one connected). For this tutorial, we’ll be adding notes by clicking on them with our mouse

Creating the Dubstep Beat

In this section, we’ll create the basic dubstep beat using Garageband’s software instruments.

1. Start by creating a new project in Garageband. In the menu bar, go to File > New Project.

2. In the new project window, select ” Blank Project.”

3. Next, we’ll add a software instrument to our project. In the menu bar, go to Track > New Track > Software Instrument.

4. In the Add Software Instrument window, select ” Drums” and click ” Create.”

5. You should now see a new track with a drum machine interface. This is where we’ll create our dubstep beat.

6. Start by adding a kick drum on beat one of each measure. To do this, click on the kick drum square in the first column and then click on the ” Play” button at the top of the interface.

7. Next, add a snare drum on beats two and four of each measure. To do this, click on the snare drum square in the second column and then click on the ” Play” button at the top of the interface.

8. Now we’ll add some hi-hats on beats three and four of every other measure. To do this, click on the hi-hat square in the third column and then click on the ” Play” button at the top of the interface. Make sure that you only add hi-hats on every other measure so that they alternate with the snare drums .
If you want to hear what your beat sounds like so far, press spacebar to start playback or click on the ” Play” button at the bottom of garageband’s main window

Adding the Bass Line

In this section, you will learn how to add a bass line to your dubstep track using Garageband’s virtual instruments.

1. Choose the “Bass” instrument from the Virtual Instrument browser.

2. Draw in a bass note at each beat using the pencil tool.

3. Duplicate the bass line by selecting it and pressing cmd+d (ctrl+d on Windows).

4. Move the second copy of the bass line up an octave by selecting it and pressing cmd+u (ctrl+u on Windows).

5. Add some variation to the bass line by introducing different notes at different points in the measure. Experiment until you find a sound that you like!

Adding the Synth Lead

You will first want to add a software instrument to the mix. In Garageband, choose the “Smart Drums” option from the list of instruments. This will give you a basic drum beat to start with.

Next, add a synth lead by selecting the “Keyboard” option from the list of instruments. Choose a sound that you like and experiment with different rhythms and melodies.

Finally, add some bass by selecting the “Bass” option from the list of instruments. Again, choose a sound that you like and experiment with different rhythms and melodies.

Adding Effects

Now that you have your basic beat, it’s time to add some effects to make it sound more like dubstep. In Garageband, there are a few different ways to do this.

One way is to add an “Audio Unit” effect. To do this, click on the “Audio Unit” button in the lower left-hand corner of the screen. This will bring up a menu of different audio effects that you can add to your track. Scroll through the list and find the one that you want to use. Once you’ve found it, click on it and then click “OK.”

Another way to add effects is to use the “EQ” button. EQ stands for equalization, and it allows you to change the way that certain frequencies sound in your track. To use EQ, first click on the “EQ” button in the lower left-hand corner of the screen. This will bring up a menu of different EQ settings that you can choose from. Select the one that you want to use and then click “OK.”

You can also add effects by going to the “Track” menu and selecting “Add Effect.” This will bring up a menu of different effects that you can add to your track. Choose the one that you want to use and then click “OK.”

experiment with different combinations of effects until you find something that sounds good to you!

Exporting Your Track

Once you have your track laid out the way you want it, you need to export it so you can share it with the world. In Garageband, hit the Share button in the upper right corner and choose “Export Song to Disk.” You’ll be given the option to save it as an AIFF, MP3, or WAV file. Choose whichever format you want and hit “Export.”

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