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| WHAT IS DUB? HOW TO PRODUCE DUB-REGGAE: [1] [2] [3] |
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Dub-Reggae track (or version) is a heavily manipulated and re-arranged remix of a reggae-based song or instrumental composition with emphasis on rhythm section (riddim, combination of bass, drums, percussions and some extra rhythm instruments), typical drop-outs of instrumental leads or vocals and wide variety of sound effects, delay, reverb and other sound manipulation.
Applying specific effect(s), adjusting and manipulating parameters to the beat of the music in real time (DUBBING ON-THE-FLY) is in the heart of technical aspect of dubbing. The producer during dub-session acts pretty much like a musician using mixing board as "an instrument" (SEE: SETUP EXAMPLE 1).
A Good dub-version is one of a kind and unique 'performance'.
To produce dub-reggae tracks you need an original song or instrumental recording, recorded on multi-track tape or digital recorder, so you can separately manipulate bass line, drums, instrumentals and vocals.
Basic Production Equipment Setup:
analog or digital
multitrack recorder,
mixing board or desk console,
effect-processor(s)
(spring reverb,
digital reverb, digital or analog tape delay-echo, phaser, equalizer, compressor) and two-track mix-down recorder.
SEE DIY Projects: ZDL CTD-105 Analog Cassetee Tape Delay System
Dr. ZEE Workshop AMPEX 1260 Tube Analog Tape Recorder.
Dr. ZEE Workshop FISHER K-10 Spacexpander Custom Studio Vacuum Tube Spring Reverb / Preamplifier.
Dr. ZEE Workshop BOGEN MPR-6 MIXER with SPRING REVERB.
Computer technology and
music production software makes it possible
to "do it all" entirely on PC, however the day, when software will be able to
actually replace or accurately reproduce the sound of real instruments
and analog recording equipment is yet to be seen ... |
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| ENTER DR. ZEE WORKSHOP: Custom Musical Instruments. Vintage Instruments and Equipment Restoration. Do It Yourself (DIY) Projects. Technical Information Archive. |
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