Hi, i was wondering how Hardwell does his drums, bass and hi hats and stuff if you could help with a tutorial or guidance that would be sound i have tried everything and nearly did it hope someone who knows how to get that sound will reply.
Can you post a youtube of some examples please.
I would love a tutorial on this as well.
Here are some examples:
- YouTube
Ti‘sto & Hardwell - Zero 76 (Official Music Video) - YouTube
Not as good as a comprehensive tutorial so take this for what its worth…
It Definitely has a progressive vibe to it, I feel like the prog house tutorial would get you going in the right direction for this style.
A few notable differences with tutorial that immediately come to mind:
- Instead of the syncopated 16th note bassline he opts for a more subtle sine like subby bass that is held and sidechained when the main riff isn’t being played (during the main another bass is simply following the chords).
- To compensate for the above he has a much heavier kick and it sounds like he prioritized getting the kick and snares/claps working well together (very important when your trying to achievement this style of sound). Sounds like he may have some reverb from the clap/snare reversed into some of the hits as well.
I think the best way to approach a track like this would be to nail down the Kick / snares and claps and that held bass (this probably applies to most dance music). Then start adding syncopated rhythms with percussion and stabs a la progressive house tutorial.