Thesecretsofdancemusicproductiondavidfeltonepub Exclusive ((full)) Review

Felton himself noted in a 2023 interview that the digital shift was inevitable. "Paper is beautiful," he said, "but dance music is fluid. The EPUB exclusive allows me to update sidebars with new plugin recommendations without reprinting the entire encyclopedia."

© David Felton. This EPUB exclusive chapter is part of "The Secrets of Dance Music Production." For the full chapters on synthesis, arrangement, and mixing, refer to the printed edition or complete digital ebook.

Club sound systems are often mono (or have the bass frequencies summed to mono). If a producer uses too much stereo widening on the bass, the low end will disappear when played in a club. The rule is generally:

The difference between a demo and a release is not gear. It’s understanding that every element—even the click of a hi-hat—has a fundamental pitch. Train yourself to hear frequency as melody. Tune your cymbals. Tune your reverb tails. Tune the click of your sidechain compressor.

When it comes to getting started with production, David emphasizes the importance of experimentation. "Don't be afraid to try new things and make mistakes," he advises. "It's all about exploring different sounds and techniques until you find what works for you."

Felton provides a downloadable MIDI clip (embedded in the EPUB) that demonstrates "negative delay" for the mid-bass. By moving the mid-bass 5ms earlier than the kick, you trick the ear into hearing the bass as tighter, even though the sub arrives after the kick.

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