Production Guide

Essential tips for producing techno and electronic music that works on real sound systems.

Start with a solid kick and bass relationship. The low end is the foundation of any track that will be played in a club.

Use tight, punchy samples
Layer kicks for weight and click
Avoid over-compressing the transients
Leave space for the groove

Build tension through arrangement, not just volume. Use filters, automation, and strategic drops to create movement.

High-pass non-bass elements
Use reference tracks
Check on multiple systems
Less is often more