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Bass music is a term used for describing a sound that emerged in the UK in the early 2000's and was popularized by artists like Skream, Benga, and Rusko. Then, in the early 2010's, Sonny Moore (i.e. Skrillex) evolved bass music (and sound design in general) with his landmark EP Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites. Inspired by artists like Daft Punk, Justice, Autechre, and Aphex Twin, Skrillex and many other artists have continued to push the boundaries of dance music and sound design through many styles including bass-heavy music and the techniques they've developed have spread through countless genres. In this course, you'll get first hand experience learning bass music techniques by piecing a song together with talented electronic musician, Encanti. Lot's of useful techniques are covered here from synth and bass sound design to multi-band dynamics and automation, and much more. No matter what genre you naturally gravitate toward when creating music, the elements and techniques from these lessons can provide you with new insights and creative ideas for your own projects.
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Encanti is the artist name of Ben Cantil, half of audio/visual duo Zebbler Encanti Experience with VJ Peter ‘Zebbler’ Berdovsky (widely known for his work with Shpongle and EOTO over the years). ZEE releases music regularly on experimental electronic labels Wakaan and Gravitas Recordings; and has collaborated with artists such as Mr. Bill, Of The Trees, Au5, and acclaimed vocalist Ganavya Doraiswamy.
Cantil is also an Assistant Professor of Music Production, Technology, and Innovation at Berklee Valencia in Valencia, Spain, where he teaches electronic music production and sound design. As an educator, Ben approaches electronic music as a multidisciplinary art form that unifies traditional song writing with sound design, arranging, and audio engineering. By focusing primarily creative strategies and philosophy, his workshops are classes aim to enable and inspire musicians of all backgrounds and skill levels, regardless of what instruments or software they use.