Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
@martingarrix & @zedd style bass isn’t just about the sound, it’s also about movement.
A lot of producers get stuck searching for the perfect preset, but the reason pro producers’ basses feel alive is how they’re played and how they interact with the chords and rhythm.
The bass in Follow is a great example: varying note lengths and jumping to other octaves makes that bass line more than just a supporting element.
Another big one is how a subtle white noise layer inside your synth can add a lot more energy and presence to your bass synths.
So if your bass feels boring, don’t swap the sound yet. Change the pattern to something more rhythmic first, then try adding a subtle noise layer for extra energy. That’s often where the magic is.
Follow for more production tricks like this.
@martingarrix & @zedd style bass isn’t just about the sound, it’s also about movement.
A lot of producers get stuck searching for the perfect preset, but the reason pro producers’ basses feel alive is how they’re played and how they interact with the chords and rhythm.
The bass in Follow is a great example: varying note lengths and jumping to other octaves makes that bass line more than just a supporting element.
Another big one is how a subtle white noise layer inside your synth can add a lot more energy and presence to your bass synths.
So if your bass feels boring, don’t swap the sound yet. Change the pattern to something more rhythmic first, then try adding a subtle noise layer for extra energy. That’s often where the magic is.
Follow for more production tricks like this.
