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One characteristic of certain strands of dubstep is the filter modulated bass, often referred to as the "wub", where an extended bass note is manipulated rhythmically. This style of bass is typically produced by using a low-frequency oscillator to manipulate certain parameters of a synthesiser such as volume, distortion or filter cutoff. The resulting sound is a timbre that is punctuated by rhythmic variations in volume, filter cutoff, or distortion. This style of bass is a driving factor in some variations of dubstep, particularly at the more club-friendly end of the spectrum.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubstep Wikipedia]</ref>
 
One characteristic of certain strands of dubstep is the filter modulated bass, often referred to as the "wub", where an extended bass note is manipulated rhythmically. This style of bass is typically produced by using a low-frequency oscillator to manipulate certain parameters of a synthesiser such as volume, distortion or filter cutoff. The resulting sound is a timbre that is punctuated by rhythmic variations in volume, filter cutoff, or distortion. This style of bass is a driving factor in some variations of dubstep, particularly at the more club-friendly end of the spectrum.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubstep Wikipedia]</ref>
   
Dubstep is associated with a purple/violet color on Monstercat. It is important to note that for labeling purposes, Monstercat also includes the following '''subgenres''' under the 'Dubstep' umbrella:
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Dubstep is associated with a purple/violet color on Monstercat. It is important to note that for labeling purposes, Monstercat also includes the following '''subgenres''' under the 'Dubstep' umbrella:
   
 
== Commonly Referenced Subgenres: ==
 
== Commonly Referenced Subgenres: ==
* '''Brostep: '''a subgenre of Dubstep pioneered / brought to popularity by the likes of Skrillex, Zomboy, ''[[Getter]]'', ''[[Kill The Noise]]'' and ''[[Eptic]]''; it features intricate, modulated basslines consisting of interlaced bass chains produced with characteristic, diverse, gritty, heavily processed (multiband compression being the order of the day - granting a widely known compressor of this type - "OTT" - (Over-the-top - originating from an Ableton Live compressor preset, turned into a standalone third party plugin by Xfer Records) - "meme" status) "growl"-styled synths, possessing formant quality (a vocal-styled timbre - hence the nickname "growl") , created with active filtering motion; this subgenre took off in the American scene and is still popular to this day; Heavy emphasis is placed on a deep sub bass; Heavy, sharp transient / attack, '''halftime '''(one snare per bar)''' '''drums establish a steady rhythm; the drum pattern can deviate from the standard "Kick on beat one, snare on beat 3" and can feature varying amounts of syncopation; the snares are usually designed with relatively long white noise / reverb tails, and sidechain ducking is an important factor in maintaining space for the drums and as a stylistical effect, to reinforce the aggression-factor of the subgenre; it transitioned from a 140-bpm dominant period into a 150 bpm one, speeding up in the process; simple triad supersaw chords can be used as fills, while off beat chants, accompanied by off beat chords (mainly supersaws, organs or guitars) could often be heard; the subgenre has also been heavily influenced by dub reggae at its beginnings, borrowing "ragga"-styled vocals; acoustic instruments can be heard, such as the guitar, piano and violin; another influence the subgenre took from is video game music / chiptune; iconic elements such the Reso bass, formant basses and high pitched, screechy Crookers / Pressure Cooker FM-styled synths were often heard; ample drop atmospheres are created with crowd chanting noises and background arps, designed to fill space. "Pre-drop" instigating vocal shouts are common.
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* '''Brostep: '''a subgenre of Dubstep pioneered / brought to popularity by the likes of Skrillex, Zomboy, ''[[Getter]]'', ''[[Kill The Noise]]'' and ''[[Eptic]]''; it features intricate, modulated basslines consisting of interlaced bass chains produced with characteristic, diverse, gritty, heavily processed (multiband compression being the order of the day - granting a widely known compressor of this type - "OTT" - (Over-the-top - originating from an Ableton Live compressor preset, turned into a standalone third party plugin by Xfer Records) - "meme" status) "growl"-styled synths, possessing formant quality (a vocal-styled timbre - hence the nickname "growl") , created with active filtering motion; this subgenre took off in the American scene and is still popular to this day; Heavy emphasis is placed on a deep sub bass; Heavy, sharp transient / attack, '''halftime '''(one snare per bar)''' '''drums establish a steady rhythm; the drum pattern can deviate from the standard "Kick on beat one, snare on beat 3" and can feature varying amounts of syncopation; the snares are usually designed with relatively long white noise / reverb tails, and sidechain ducking is an important factor in maintaining space for the drums and as a stylistical effect, to reinforce the aggression-factor of the subgenre; it transitioned from a 140-bpm dominant period into a 150 bpm one, speeding up in the process; simple triad supersaw chords can be used as fills, while off beat chants, accompanied by off beat chords (mainly supersaws, organs or guitars) could often be heard; the subgenre has also been heavily influenced by dub reggae at its beginnings, borrowing "ragga"-styled vocals; acoustic instruments can be heard, such as the guitar, piano and violin; another influence the subgenre took from is video game music / chiptune; iconic elements such the Reso bass, formant basses and high pitched, screechy Crookers / Pressure Cooker FM-styled synths were often heard; ample drop atmospheres are created with crowd chanting noises and background arps, designed to fill space. "Pre-drop" instigating vocal shouts are common.
 
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Examples:
   
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* ''[[Slippy]]'' - "''[[Metaphysical]]''"[[File:Slippy - Metaphysical -Monstercat Release-|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''[[Slippy]]'' - "''[[Metaphysical]]''"[[File:Slippy - Metaphysical -Monstercat Release-|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''[[Slippy]]'' - "''[[Haunted]]"'' (Original Mix)[[File:Slippy - Haunted -Monstercat Release-|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''[[Slippy]]'' - "''[[Haunted]]"'' (Original Mix)[[File:Slippy - Haunted -Monstercat Release-|none|thumb|480x480px]]
* '''Carnival (Dubstep)''': a relatively small (in terms of popularity and frequency of production) micro variation of Dubstep which features a steady, full-time four-on-the-floor kick pattern, like in [[House]] music, at Dubstep tempo. This style mostly gets applied to Brostep, and is often accompanied by the subgenre, in the same track.
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* '''Carnival (Dubstep)''': a relatively small (in terms of popularity and frequency of production) micro variation of Dubstep which features a steady, full-time four-on-the-floor kick pattern, like in [[House]] music, at Dubstep tempo. This style mostly gets applied to Brostep, and is often accompanied by the subgenre, in the same track.
 
Examples:
 
Examples:
* ''[[Pegboard Nerds]]'' - "''[[Purple People Eater]]''"[[File:Pegboard Nerds - Purple People Eater -Monstercat Release-|none|thumb|480x480px]]
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* ''[[Pegboard Nerds]]'' - "''[[Purple People Eater]]''"[[File:Pegboard Nerds - Purple People Eater -Monstercat Release-|none|thumb|480x480px]]
* ''[[Grabbitz]]'' - "''[[Turn Around]]''" (2:43 - 2:54)[[File:-Dubstep- - Grabbitz - Turn Around -Monstercat Release-|none|thumb|480x480px]]
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* ''[[Grabbitz]]'' - "''[[Turn Around]]''" (2:43 - 2:54)[[File:-Dubstep- - Grabbitz - Turn Around -Monstercat Release-|none|thumb|480x480px]]
* ''[[Dirty Audio]]'' & ''[[Slippy]]'' - "''[[Quake]]"'' (3:00 - 3:10)[[File:Dirty Audio & Slippy - Quake -Monstercat Release-|none|thumb|480x480px]]
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* ''[[Dirty Audio]]'' & ''[[Slippy]]'' - "''[[Quake]]"'' (3:00 - 3:10)[[File:Dirty Audio & Slippy - Quake -Monstercat Release-|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
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* '''Deathstep: '''the main characteristic of this genre are its very dark, ominous, evil, impending doom atmospheres which are established through very heavy distortion / saturation and significant amounts of compression; this goal is also accomplished through the use of ample choral sections, off beat minor choral chords, wide, dark orchestral sections accompanied by frightful vocal samples; a renowned feature of this genre are triplet, heavily percussive basslines that are usually not as intricate or diverse as in Brostep, supported by dissonant melodies; very heavy drums are sometimes layered to confer them a metallic / odd harmonic resonance; heavily processed growl fills are used, together with dark background elements; this subgenre is produced exclusively with a minor key in mind.
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* '''Deathstep: '''the main characteristic of this genre are its very dark, ominous, evil, impending doom atmospheres which are established through very heavy distortion / saturation and significant amounts of compression; this goal is also accomplished through the use of ample choral sections, off beat minor choral chords, wide, dark orchestral sections accompanied by frightful vocal samples; a renowned feature of this genre are triplet, heavily percussive basslines that are usually not as intricate or diverse as in Brostep, supported by dissonant melodies; very heavy drums are sometimes layered to confer them a metallic / odd harmonic resonance; heavily processed growl fills are used, together with dark background elements; this subgenre is produced exclusively with a minor key in mind.
Examples:
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Examples:
   
 
* ''D-Jahsta'' & ''Code: Pandorum'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TngnJcka3T8 Blasphemy]''"[[File:D-Jhasta & Code- Pandorum - Blasphemy|none|thumb|480x480px|D-Jahsta*]]
 
* ''D-Jahsta'' & ''Code: Pandorum'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TngnJcka3T8 Blasphemy]''"[[File:D-Jhasta & Code- Pandorum - Blasphemy|none|thumb|480x480px|D-Jahsta*]]
 
* ''Evilwave'' - "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG8AMNu10yc Wakanda]"[[File:Evilwave - Wakanda|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''Evilwave'' - "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG8AMNu10yc Wakanda]"[[File:Evilwave - Wakanda|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''Evilwave'' & ''Antima'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpndRjpmgVk Tinnitus]''"[[File:Evilwave & Antima - Tinnitus|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''Evilwave'' & ''Antima'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpndRjpmgVk Tinnitus]''"[[File:Evilwave & Antima - Tinnitus|none|thumb|480x480px]]
* ''Code: Pandorum'' - ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkwtq2uhbmU "Cthulhu" (God Complex VIP)]''[[File:Code- Pandorum - Cthulhu (God Complex VIP)|none|thumb|480x480px]]
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* ''Code: Pandorum'' - ''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fkwtq2uhbmU "Cthulhu" (God Complex VIP)]''
* '''Liquid Dubstep: '''the polar opposite of brostep, a lot more relaxed, calming, in its atmosphere, features liberal use of reverb and reverb fills; the subgenre takes a more minimalistic approach to its structures and places heavy emphasis on a deep sub bass layer, supported by wide, ethereal plucks and ample pads. This subgenre is envisioned as very atmospheric. Cinematic pulsing rhythms can be supported by orchestral, choral, vocal and acoustic layers to create a vast, euphoric soundscape. Filtered reese-styled basses can also be, occasionally, heard.
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* '''Liquid Dubstep: '''the polar opposite of brostep, a lot more relaxed, calming, in its atmosphere, features liberal use of reverb and reverb fills; the subgenre takes a more minimalistic approach to its structures and places heavy emphasis on a deep sub bass layer, supported by wide, ethereal plucks and ample pads. This subgenre is envisioned as very atmospheric. Cinematic pulsing rhythms can be supported by orchestral, choral, vocal and acoustic layers to create a vast, euphoric soundscape. Filtered reese-styled basses can also be, occasionally, heard.
 
Examples:
 
Examples:
   
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* ''[[Virtual Riot]]'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtrvz-N1taQ Minimalist]''" (except for the [[Glitch Hop|''Glitch Hop'']] transitional sections)[[File:Virtual Riot - Minimalist (Free Download)|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''[[Virtual Riot]]'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtrvz-N1taQ Minimalist]''" (except for the [[Glitch Hop|''Glitch Hop'']] transitional sections)[[File:Virtual Riot - Minimalist (Free Download)|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''[[Rezonate]]'' & ''[[Bijou]]'' - "''[[Lonely]]''"[[File:-Dubstep- - Rezonate - Lonely (feat Bijou). Bijou) -Monstercat Release-|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''[[Rezonate]]'' & ''[[Bijou]]'' - "''[[Lonely]]''"[[File:-Dubstep- - Rezonate - Lonely (feat Bijou). Bijou) -Monstercat Release-|none|thumb|480x480px]]
* '''Early Dubstep''' / '''"UK" Dubstep''' / '''Deep Dubstep''': as a descendant of ''[[Garage|2-Step Garage]]'' and Dub Reggae, this genre features less of an emphasis on abrasiveness and aggressiveness than the Brostep of today, instead focusing on very deep atmospheres. This subgenre can feature more off-kilter, syncopated rhythms. Intricate, varied bass chains are not the focus of this subgenre.
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* '''Early Dubstep''' / '''"UK" Dubstep''' / '''Deep Dubstep''': as a descendant of ''[[Garage|2-Step Garage]]'' and Dub Reggae, this genre features less of an emphasis on abrasiveness and aggressiveness than the Brostep of today, instead focusing on very deep atmospheres. This subgenre can feature more off-kilter, syncopated rhythms. Intricate, varied bass chains are not the focus of this subgenre.
 
Examples:
 
Examples:
   
* ''[[Direct]]'' - "''[[Parallax]]''"[[File:-Dubstep- - Direct - Parallax -Monstercat Release-|none|thumb|480x480px]]
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* ''[[Direct]]'' - "''[[Parallax]]''"[[File:-Dubstep- - Direct - Parallax -Monstercat Release-|none|thumb|480x480px]]
* ''Skream'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEmM6vVFrao Rutten]''"[[File:Skream - Rutten|none|thumb|480x480px]]
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* ''Skream'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEmM6vVFrao Rutten]''"[[File:Skream - Rutten|none|thumb|480x480px]]
* ''Benga'' & ''Coki'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvZAD2uraA Night]''"[[File:Night|none|thumb|480x480px]]
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* ''Benga'' & ''Coki'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dvZAD2uraA Night]''"[[File:Night|none|thumb|480x480px]]
* ''Benga'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKFGrg--Cc4 I Will Never Change"]''[[File:Benga - I Will Never Change|none|thumb|480x480px]]
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* ''Benga'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKFGrg--Cc4 I Will Never Change"]''[[File:Benga - I Will Never Change|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* '''Melodic Dubstep: '''as the name would imply, the subgenre heavily places emphasis and relies on melodic structures, such as wide layered chords, to create ample, euphoric atmospheres, "Sync" (from the "Sync" warp mode in Xfer Serum - gradually increasing in pitch then descending, through the use of an LFO) or otherwise styled leads, which can be the driving force of a Melodic Dubstep track and vocal chops, which can be commonly heard; the subgenre can borrow sound design from Brostep. Tracks in this genre can evoke many emotions, featuring a wide variety of styles, such as dramatic and uplifting.
 
* '''Melodic Dubstep: '''as the name would imply, the subgenre heavily places emphasis and relies on melodic structures, such as wide layered chords, to create ample, euphoric atmospheres, "Sync" (from the "Sync" warp mode in Xfer Serum - gradually increasing in pitch then descending, through the use of an LFO) or otherwise styled leads, which can be the driving force of a Melodic Dubstep track and vocal chops, which can be commonly heard; the subgenre can borrow sound design from Brostep. Tracks in this genre can evoke many emotions, featuring a wide variety of styles, such as dramatic and uplifting.
 
Examples:
 
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* Evoke & Bijou - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0Nb8yqtI90 Bittersweet]''" (Frequent Remix)[[File:Evoke & Bijou - Bittersweet (Frequent Remix)|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* Evoke & Bijou - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0Nb8yqtI90 Bittersweet]''" (Frequent Remix)[[File:Evoke & Bijou - Bittersweet (Frequent Remix)|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''Rawtekk'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XSinSw9YdY Here's To Them]''" (debatable - blurs genre lines)[[File:Rawtekk - Here's To Them (Official Video)|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''Rawtekk'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XSinSw9YdY Here's To Them]''" (debatable - blurs genre lines)[[File:Rawtekk - Here's To Them (Official Video)|none|thumb|480x480px]]
* ''Rawtekk'' & ''[[Audeka]]'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1FFTbPjjW4 Solar Grace]''"[[File:Solar Grace|none|thumb|480x480px]]
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* ''Rawtekk'' & ''[[Audeka]]'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1FFTbPjjW4 Solar Grace]''" (blurs genre lines)[[File:Solar Grace|none|thumb|480x480px]]
* ''[[Audeka]]'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QJ5W2AE588 Oracle]''" [[File:Audeka - Oracle|none|thumb|480x480px]]
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* Audeka - "''Shadow Walker''"[[File:Shadow Walker|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''[[Audeka]]'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QJ5W2AE588 Oracle]''"[[File:Audeka - Oracle|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''Frequent'' & ''[[Clockvice]]'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhcl4GKcfX4 Memory Den]''"[[File:Memory Den (feat. Clockvice)-0|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''Frequent'' & ''[[Clockvice]]'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhcl4GKcfX4 Memory Den]''"[[File:Memory Den (feat. Clockvice)-0|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''[[Clockvice]]'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZPKXYHwy8g Disgrace]''"[[File:Disgrace|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''[[Clockvice]]'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZPKXYHwy8g Disgrace]''"[[File:Disgrace|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''[[Clockvice]]'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXGcsq6iAfw Hideous]''"[[File:Hideous|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''[[Clockvice]]'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXGcsq6iAfw Hideous]''"[[File:Hideous|none|thumb|480x480px]]
* '''Riddim: '''a more minimalistic subgenre founded on simple, repetitive, two-sided "seesaw" / "swing" rhythms (although the patterns can become more varied) formed from usually wide, sometimes percussive, detuned, metallic-styled basses, designed with the use of "reverb" filters, phasers / phaser filters, flanger filters and comb filters; in the drum pattern region, it's very common for the snares on beat 3 to be replaced with a kick layered with a clap; with time, modern riddim has developed to intake influences from brostep, blurring the lines between the previously named genres and the fusion; the drum patterns are usually straight and feature little syncopation; it can feature a wide use of reverb, triplet bass patterns and off beat chants. The Riddim-Brostep hybrid has been nicknamed "Briddim" in the scene (coined by Wooli).
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* '''Riddim: '''a more minimalistic subgenre founded on simple, repetitive, two-sided "seesaw" / "swing" rhythms (although the patterns can become more varied) formed from usually wide, sometimes percussive, detuned, metallic-styled basses, designed with the use of "reverb" filters, phasers / phaser filters, flanger filters and comb filters; in the drum pattern region, it's very common for the snares on beat 3 to be replaced with a kick layered with a clap; with time, modern riddim has developed to intake influences from brostep, blurring the lines between the previously named genres and the fusion; the drum patterns are usually straight and feature little syncopation; it can feature a wide use of reverb, triplet bass patterns and off beat chants. The Riddim-Brostep hybrid has been nicknamed "Briddim" in the scene (coined by Wooli).
Examples:
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Examples:
   
 
* ''[[Virtual Riot]]'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XanmJI63mnk Dragons]''"[[File:Virtual Riot - Dragons|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''[[Virtual Riot]]'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XanmJI63mnk Dragons]''"[[File:Virtual Riot - Dragons|none|thumb|480x480px]]
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* ''Oolacile'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icDwiirDjK4 Weapon System]''" (more "conventional" Riddim)[[File:Oolacile - Weapon System|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''Oolacile'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icDwiirDjK4 Weapon System]''" (more "conventional" Riddim)[[File:Oolacile - Weapon System|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''INFEKT'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5AR1CkyO1s Score]''"[[File:INFEKT - Score|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''INFEKT'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5AR1CkyO1s Score]''"[[File:INFEKT - Score|none|thumb|480x480px]]
* ''[[Delta Heavy]]'' & ''[[Dirty Audio]]'' & ''[[HOLLY]]'' - "''[[Stay (PhaseOne Remix)|Stay]]''" (''[[PhaseOne]]'' Remix) ''(hybrid between Brostep and Riddim nicknamed "Briddim")''[[File:Delta Heavy & Dirty Audio - Stay ft. HOLLY (PhaseOne Remix)|none|thumb|480x480px]]
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* ''[[Delta Heavy]]'' & ''[[Dirty Audio]]'' & ''[[HOLLY]]'' - "''[[Stay (PhaseOne Remix)|Stay]]''" (''[[PhaseOne]]'' Remix) ''(hybrid between Brostep and Riddim nicknamed "Briddim", with melodic segments)''[[File:Delta Heavy & Dirty Audio - Stay ft. HOLLY (PhaseOne Remix)|none|thumb|480x480px]]
* '''Tearout: '''a''' '''dark, early, more bare / rudimentary, less intricate subgenre of dubstep; its main features are simple, very distorted (similar to industrial) basses created from standard waveforms (such as the sawtooth, triangle, square or sine wave) through processes such as frequency modulation; it is structured similarily to brostep within its rhythm sections and bass chains. The subgenre can be very violent / aggressive.
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* '''Tearout: '''a''' '''dark, early, more bare / rudimentary, less intricate subgenre of dubstep; its main features are more simplistic / minimalistic, very distorted basses (similar to industrial) created from basic waveforms (such as the sawtooth, triangle, square or sine wave) through processes such as FM (Frequency Modulation) synthesis; it is structured similarly to brostep within its rhythm sections and bass chains. The subgenre can be very violent / aggressive, placing high emphasis on rather harsh distortion used a stylistic effect, aiming to push "traditional" norms / boundaries.
 
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Examples:
   
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* ''[[Obsidia]]'' - "''[[Another World]]''"[[File:-Dubstep- - Obsidia - Another World -Monstercat Release-|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''[[Obsidia]]'' - "''[[Another World]]''"[[File:-Dubstep- - Obsidia - Another World -Monstercat Release-|none|thumb|480x480px]]
   
* '''Vomitstep: '''featuring guttural bass gurgles created by modulating the "rate" parameter on phasers, along with intense vocoding, formant filtering, compression and other diverse types of filtering on "growl" wavetables. The microgenre has been brought to popularity by bass music artist ''[[Snails]]''.
 
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* ''[[Snails]]'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X923xf8b_zI Frogbass]''"[[File:Snails - Frogbass|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''[[Snails]]'' & ''[[Pegboard Nerds]]'' - "''[[Deep In The Night]]''"[[File:Snails & Pegboard Nerds - Deep In The Night -Monstercat Release-|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
* ''[[Snails]]'' & ''Waka Flocka Flame'' - "''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOCHDRjQ02M WFSU]''" (fusion with ''[[Trap|Hybrid Trap]]'' sections)[[File:Snails x Waka Flocka Flame - WFSU|none|thumb|480x480px]]
 
 
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Dubstep is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in South London, England. It emerged in the late 1990s as a development within a lineage of related styles such as 2-Step Garage, Breakbeat, Drum and Bass, Jungle, Dub and Reggae. In the UK, the origins of the genre can be traced back to the growth of the Jamaican sound system party scene in the early 1980s The music generally features syncopated drum and percussion patterns with bass lines that contain prominent sub bass frequencies, as well as shuffled or incorporating tuplets. The tempo is nearly always in the range of 140–150 beats per minute (however, there can be exceptions, such as "Forever" by Reach [130 BPM] , "Dream In Color", by HALIENE [132 BPM], "PLAY" by Tokyo Machine [128 BPM - in a transition], "The Vale" by Trivecta, featuring Miyoki, in the last drop [100 BPM] ), with a clap or snare usually inserted every third beat in a bar, providing the characteristic half-time "feel", essentially halving the tempo of the drums only, inducing the sentiment that the songs are slower than they actually are.[1]

One characteristic of certain strands of dubstep is the filter modulated bass, often referred to as the "wub", where an extended bass note is manipulated rhythmically. This style of bass is typically produced by using a low-frequency oscillator to manipulate certain parameters of a synthesiser such as volume, distortion or filter cutoff. The resulting sound is a timbre that is punctuated by rhythmic variations in volume, filter cutoff, or distortion. This style of bass is a driving factor in some variations of dubstep, particularly at the more club-friendly end of the spectrum.[2]

Dubstep is associated with a purple/violet color on Monstercat. It is important to note that for labeling purposes, Monstercat also includes the following subgenres under the 'Dubstep' umbrella:

Commonly Referenced Subgenres:

  • Brostep: a subgenre of Dubstep pioneered / brought to popularity by the likes of Skrillex, Zomboy, Getter, Kill The Noise and Eptic; it features intricate, modulated basslines consisting of interlaced bass chains produced with characteristic, diverse, gritty, heavily processed (multiband compression being the order of the day - granting a widely known compressor of this type - "OTT" - (Over-the-top - originating from an Ableton Live compressor preset, turned into a standalone third party plugin by Xfer Records) - "meme" status) "growl"-styled synths, possessing formant quality (a vocal-styled timbre - hence the nickname "growl") , created with active filtering motion; this subgenre took off in the American scene and is still popular to this day; Heavy emphasis is placed on a deep sub bass; Heavy, sharp transient / attack, halftime (one snare per bar) drums establish a steady rhythm; the drum pattern can deviate from the standard "Kick on beat one, snare on beat 3" and can feature varying amounts of syncopation; the snares are usually designed with relatively long white noise / reverb tails, and sidechain ducking is an important factor in maintaining space for the drums and as a stylistical effect, to reinforce the aggression-factor of the subgenre; it transitioned from a 140-bpm dominant period into a 150 bpm one, speeding up in the process; simple triad supersaw chords can be used as fills, while off beat chants, accompanied by off beat chords (mainly supersaws, organs or guitars) could often be heard; the subgenre has also been heavily influenced by dub reggae at its beginnings, borrowing "ragga"-styled vocals; acoustic instruments can be heard, such as the guitar, piano and violin; another influence the subgenre took from is video game music / chiptune; iconic elements such the Reso bass, formant basses and high pitched, screechy Crookers / Pressure Cooker FM-styled synths were often heard; ample drop atmospheres are created with crowd chanting noises and background arps, designed to fill space. "Pre-drop" instigating vocal shouts are common.

Examples:

  • Zomboy - "Like A Bitch"
    Zomboy_-_Like_A_Bitch

    Zomboy - Like A Bitch

  • Skrillex & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley - "Make It Bun Dem"
    Skrillex_&_Damian_"Jr._Gong"_Marley_-_Make_It_Bun_Dem

    Skrillex & Damian "Jr. Gong" Marley - Make It Bun Dem

  • Skrillex - "Ruffneck Bass"
    Skrillex_-_Ruffneck_-_FULL_Flex_-Music_Video-

    Skrillex - Ruffneck - FULL Flex -Music Video-

  • Virtual Riot - "Preset Junkies"
    Virtual_Riot_-_Preset_Junkies_(FREE_DOWNLOAD)

    Virtual Riot - Preset Junkies (FREE DOWNLOAD)

  • Chime - "Experience Points"
    Chime_-_Experience_Points

    Chime - Experience Points

  • Barely Alive - "CA$H"
    Barely_Alive_-_CA$H_-Official_Audio-

    Barely Alive - CA$H -Official Audio-

  • Slippy - "Metaphysical"
    Slippy_-_Metaphysical_-Monstercat_Release-

    Slippy - Metaphysical -Monstercat Release-

  • Slippy - "Haunted" (Original Mix)
    Slippy_-_Haunted_-Monstercat_Release-

    Slippy - Haunted -Monstercat Release-

  • Carnival (Dubstep): a relatively small (in terms of popularity and frequency of production) micro variation of Dubstep which features a steady, full-time four-on-the-floor kick pattern, like in House music, at Dubstep tempo. This style mostly gets applied to Brostep, and is often accompanied by the subgenre, in the same track.

Examples:

  • Deathstep: the main characteristic of this genre are its very dark, ominous, evil, impending doom atmospheres which are established through very heavy distortion / saturation and significant amounts of compression; this goal is also accomplished through the use of ample choral sections, off beat minor choral chords, wide, dark orchestral sections accompanied by frightful vocal samples; a renowned feature of this genre are triplet, heavily percussive basslines that are usually not as intricate or diverse as in Brostep, supported by dissonant melodies; very heavy drums are sometimes layered to confer them a metallic / odd harmonic resonance; heavily processed growl fills are used, together with dark background elements; this subgenre is produced exclusively with a minor key in mind.

Examples:

  • D-Jahsta & Code: Pandorum - "Blasphemy"
    D-Jhasta_&_Code-_Pandorum_-_Blasphemy

    D-Jhasta & Code- Pandorum - Blasphemy

    D-Jahsta*

  • Evilwave - "Wakanda"
    Evilwave_-_Wakanda

    Evilwave - Wakanda

  • Evilwave & Antima - "Tinnitus"
    Evilwave_&_Antima_-_Tinnitus

    Evilwave & Antima - Tinnitus

  • Code: Pandorum - "Cthulhu" (God Complex VIP)
  • Liquid Dubstep: the polar opposite of brostep, a lot more relaxed, calming, in its atmosphere, features liberal use of reverb and reverb fills; the subgenre takes a more minimalistic approach to its structures and places heavy emphasis on a deep sub bass layer, supported by wide, ethereal plucks and ample pads. This subgenre is envisioned as very atmospheric. Cinematic pulsing rhythms can be supported by orchestral, choral, vocal and acoustic layers to create a vast, euphoric soundscape. Filtered reese-styled basses can also be, occasionally, heard.

Examples:

  • Rameses B & Laura Brehm - Transformations
    -Dubstep-_-_Rameses_B_-_Transformations_(feat_Laura_Brehm)._Laura_Brehm)_-Monstercat_Release-

    -Dubstep- - Rameses B - Transformations (feat Laura Brehm). Laura Brehm) -Monstercat Release-

  • Mr FijiWiji & Openwater - "Growing Up"
    -Electronic-_-_Mr_FijiWiji_-_Growing_Up_(feat_Openwater)._Openwater)_-Monstercat_EP_Release-

    -Electronic- - Mr FijiWiji - Growing Up (feat Openwater). Openwater) -Monstercat EP Release-

  • Xilent - "To Dust"
    Xilent_-_To_Dust

    Xilent - To Dust

  • Virtual Riot - "Minimalist" (except for the Glitch Hop transitional sections)
    Virtual_Riot_-_Minimalist_(Free_Download)

    Virtual Riot - Minimalist (Free Download)

  • Rezonate & Bijou - "Lonely"
    -Dubstep-_-_Rezonate_-_Lonely_(feat_Bijou)._Bijou)_-Monstercat_Release-

    -Dubstep- - Rezonate - Lonely (feat Bijou). Bijou) -Monstercat Release-

  • Early Dubstep / "UK" Dubstep / Deep Dubstep: as a descendant of 2-Step Garage and Dub Reggae, this genre features less of an emphasis on abrasiveness and aggressiveness than the Brostep of today, instead focusing on very deep atmospheres. This subgenre can feature more off-kilter, syncopated rhythms. Intricate, varied bass chains are not the focus of this subgenre.

Examples:

  • Direct - "Parallax"
    -Dubstep-_-_Direct_-_Parallax_-Monstercat_Release-

    -Dubstep- - Direct - Parallax -Monstercat Release-

  • Skream - "Rutten"
    Skream_-_Rutten

    Skream - Rutten

  • Benga & Coki - "Night"
    Night

    Night

  • Benga - "I Will Never Change"
    Benga_-_I_Will_Never_Change

    Benga - I Will Never Change

  • Melodic Dubstep: as the name would imply, the subgenre heavily places emphasis and relies on melodic structures, such as wide layered chords, to create ample, euphoric atmospheres, "Sync" (from the "Sync" warp mode in Xfer Serum - gradually increasing in pitch then descending, through the use of an LFO) or otherwise styled leads, which can be the driving force of a Melodic Dubstep track and vocal chops, which can be commonly heard; the subgenre can borrow sound design from Brostep. Tracks in this genre can evoke many emotions, featuring a wide variety of styles, such as dramatic and uplifting.

Examples:

  • Metalstep: As the name implies, this genre is a fusion of Metal and the varying styles of Dubstep (such as Brostep and Riddim).

Examples:

  • Neurostep: originated from the fusion of Neurofunk Drum and Bass and Dubstep; crunchy, distorted reeses (derived directly from Neurofunk), intensely filtered, "sine compression" basses are often employed; the atmospheres are often cold, robust, mechanical and dark in a different sense from Deathstep, featuring science-fiction influenced soundscapes and very deep sound design; cymbal patterns, which can be hectic, accompany the heavy drums which are occasionally very syncopated; every element closely interacts with each other, reverb and delay are used in a psychedelic manner and granular synthesis can play an important role in this subgenre. What can set Neurostep apart from Halftime could possibly be the amount of syncopation and swing in the drum region, Halftime being more influenced by Hip Hop.

Examples:

  • Xilent - "Particles" (first drop)
    Xilent_-_Particles_-Monstercat_NL_Remake-

    Xilent - Particles -Monstercat NL Remake-

  • Frequent - "The Search"
    Frequent_-_The_Search

    Frequent - The Search

  • Evoke & Bijou - "Bittersweet" (Frequent Remix)
    Evoke_&_Bijou_-_Bittersweet_(Frequent_Remix)

    Evoke & Bijou - Bittersweet (Frequent Remix)

  • Rawtekk - "Here's To Them" (debatable - blurs genre lines)
    Rawtekk_-_Here's_To_Them_(Official_Video)

    Rawtekk - Here's To Them (Official Video)

  • Rawtekk & Audeka - "Solar Grace" (blurs genre lines)
    Solar_Grace

    Solar Grace

  • Audeka - "Shadow Walker"
    Shadow_Walker

    Shadow Walker

  • Audeka - "Oracle"
    Audeka_-_Oracle

    Audeka - Oracle

  • Frequent & Clockvice - "Memory Den"
    Memory_Den_(feat._Clockvice)-0

    Memory Den (feat. Clockvice)-0

  • Clockvice - "Disgrace"
    Disgrace

    Disgrace

  • Clockvice - "Hideous"
    Hideous

    Hideous

  • Riddim: a more minimalistic subgenre founded on simple, repetitive, two-sided "seesaw" / "swing" rhythms (although the patterns can become more varied) formed from usually wide, sometimes percussive, detuned, metallic-styled basses, designed with the use of "reverb" filters, phasers / phaser filters, flanger filters and comb filters; in the drum pattern region, it's very common for the snares on beat 3 to be replaced with a kick layered with a clap; with time, modern riddim has developed to intake influences from brostep, blurring the lines between the previously named genres and the fusion; the drum patterns are usually straight and feature little syncopation; it can feature a wide use of reverb, triplet bass patterns and off beat chants. The Riddim-Brostep hybrid has been nicknamed "Briddim" in the scene (coined by Wooli).

Examples:

  • Virtual Riot - "Dragons"
    Virtual_Riot_-_Dragons

    Virtual Riot - Dragons

  • Virtual Riot - "Purple Dragons" (Dragons VIP)
    Virtual_Riot_-_Purple_Dragons_(VIP)

    Virtual Riot - Purple Dragons (VIP)

  • Virtual Riot - "One Two" (more experimental)
    Virtual_Riot_-_One_Two

    Virtual Riot - One Two

  • Subfiltronik - "Level Up" ("classic" Riddim)
    Subfiltronik_-_Level_Up

    Subfiltronik - Level Up

  • TroyBoi & Skrillex - "WARLORDZ"
    TroyBoi_-_WARLORDZ_(feat._Skrillex)

    TroyBoi - WARLORDZ (feat. Skrillex)

  • Subfiltronik - "Take That" ("classic" Riddim)
    Subfiltronik_-_Take_That!

    Subfiltronik - Take That!

  • Wooli & Kompany - "Thicc Boi" (hybrid between Brostep and Riddim nicknamed "Briddim")
    Wooli_&_Kompany_-_Thicc_Boi

    Wooli & Kompany - Thicc Boi

  • Wooli & Mastadon & Travis Richter - "Elephant March" (hybrid between Brostep and Riddim nicknamed "Briddim")
    Wooli_&_Mastadon_-_Elephant_March_(feat._Travis_Richter)

    Wooli & Mastadon - Elephant March (feat. Travis Richter)

  • PhaseOne & YOOKiE - "State Of Emergency"
    PhaseOne_&_YOOKiE_-_State_Of_Emergency

    PhaseOne & YOOKiE - State Of Emergency

  • Oolacile - "Defense System"
    Oolacile_-_Defense_System

    Oolacile - Defense System

  • Oolacile - "Weapon System" (more "conventional" Riddim)
    Oolacile_-_Weapon_System

    Oolacile - Weapon System

  • INFEKT - "Score"
    INFEKT_-_Score

    INFEKT - Score

  • Delta Heavy & Dirty Audio & HOLLY - "Stay" (PhaseOne Remix) (hybrid between Brostep and Riddim nicknamed "Briddim", with melodic segments)
    Delta_Heavy_&_Dirty_Audio_-_Stay_ft._HOLLY_(PhaseOne_Remix)

    Delta Heavy & Dirty Audio - Stay ft. HOLLY (PhaseOne Remix)

  • Tearout: a dark, early, more bare / rudimentary, less intricate subgenre of dubstep; its main features are more simplistic / minimalistic, very distorted basses (similar to industrial) created from basic waveforms (such as the sawtooth, triangle, square or sine wave) through processes such as FM (Frequency Modulation) synthesis; it is structured similarly to brostep within its rhythm sections and bass chains. The subgenre can be very violent / aggressive, placing high emphasis on rather harsh distortion used a stylistic effect, aiming to push "traditional" norms / boundaries.

Examples:


[ vte ] Alphabetical List of Dubstep Songs (Genre)
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Tips The word "The" doesn't mean it occurs mostly in the "T" section; rather, it is excluded so that the next word after the word "The" (e.g.: "The Alchemist's Nightmare") will occur in that specific letter (e.g: "A").
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call you outCalm DownCan You Feel It Now? (Bonus)Can't Let You GoCan't Let You Go (Ace Aura Remix)CarbonaraCard SharkCarouselChampion SoundChampions (Silverback Remix)Champions (Volant Remix)Cheat CodeCheat CodesCheat Codes VIPChroma (Pixel Terror)Chroma (Skybreak)ClaptrapCloak and DaggerClose EncounterClosure (ORIENTAL CRAVINGS Remix)code_bloodCoffee BlackColdCold GroundCold HeartedCold SkinCold Skin (INTERCOM Remix)Cold Skin (Koven Remix)Cold Skin (Mr FijiWiji Remix)Cold Skin (V!RTU Remix)Collapse (KUURO & hayve)Collapse (Pixel Terror & neverwaves)CollideCollide (Tut Tut Child Remix)Computa HakkaConsequence Of You (Deepstep Mix)ContactContraCosmic RayCosmology (Matt Fax Remix)Crashing HardCRAZYCrazy As YouCREATION OF DISGUSTCRY (Borgore Remix)
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DaisiesDancing With MyselfDark Roomthe_darknessDataDawnDawn Will Bring Us DeathDaybreakDaydreamerThe Dead MarchThe Dead March (Jessica Audiffred Remix)The Dead March (Vastive Remix)DeadlockDecimateDeep In The NightDeep In The Night (Dion Timmer Remix)DelusionDestinyDestroying My World 2Die By My HandDie By My Hand (LOUIEJAYXX Remix)dilationDing DongdiscardedDisco DancerDisconnectedDisconnected VIPDisorderDisorder (Rebirth)DivisionDo ThatDoesn't Feel Like ChristmasDon't Bring Me DownDon't Forget MeDon't Let Me DownDon't Need YouDon't Push MeDon't StopDoppelgängerDouble Tap (SNR Remix)Downhearted (MIU Remix)Downhearted (Quiet Disorder Remix)Downhearted (Topi Remix)Dragon PiratesDreadDream In ColorDream In Color (AMIDY Remix)Dream In Color (Jason Ross Remix)Dream In Color (Stonebank Remix)DreamsDreams CollideTHE DROPTHE DROP (Dubloadz Remix)THE DROP (Fransis Derelle Remix)THE DROP (Wooli Remix)DROP EMDrop That ChildDrowningDubstep Killed Rock 'n' RollDying Star (2013)DystopiaDystopia 2077
F
FairytalerFakeFall (VESK GREEN & Blosso)Fall ApartFall Apart (GHENGAR Remix)Fall Apart (LAYZ Remix)Falling (Crankdat)Falling (Trivecta & Wooli)Falling ApartFalling Apart (Crankdat Remix)Falling For YouFalse DawnFAR OUTFarewellFeel AgainFeel AliveFeel Alive (Direct Remix)Feel It ComingThe FeelingFell DownFire AwayFire VortexFirst PlaceFlamewarFlashbackFlorescenceFlyFollow Me (Grabbitz)Follow Me (Tristam)Follow The Firefly LanternsFollow YouFollow You (VIP Mix)Follow You (Virtual Riot Remix)Follow You (Volant Remix)FollowersFor A MinuteFor HerFor The StarsThe ForceForeverFormFree My WorldThe French Don't Cry (Abdomen Burst 'Softbit' Remix)FreshFrom Here VIPFull ForceFull GrizzlyFull SpeedFUNNYFACE
S
SadbotSagaSame MistakeSanctuary (Ephixa Remix)SandstormSave MeSaving LivesSaving Lives (if found Remix)SayonaraThe Scarlet DawnScorpion PitScorpion Pit (Audeka Remix)Scorpion Pit (Disprove Remix)Scorpion Pit (VIP Mix)SCREAMSecret WeaponSecretsSeductionSee The LightSEE YOU DROPSeeking of the TruthSelf DestructSell Your SoulSeven Days (Gridlocked Remix)ShadowShadow PeopleShaku (2012)ShiftShut My MouthSight of Your SoulSingularitySkySkybreakerSleeplessSlow MotionSmokeSmileSnowblindSo Far AwaySome WobblesSome Wobbles (Noisestorm Remix)SomedaySomeone ElseSomeone Else (Blanke Remix)Someone Else (Bossfight Remix)Someone To ForgetSomething RealSovereignSparks (Album Mix)Spazz OutSpeaking Through Smoke DetectorsSpitfire (Stonebank Remix)Stained GlassStand By MeStars (Oliverse Remix)Start AgainStart ShitThe State I'm InStay (PhaseOne Remix)StayStay TonightStay With MeStill WalkingStop PretendingStormThe Story Goes (Album Mix)Strong ArmSublimateSubliminal (Even the Ghosts are Laughing)SubstanceSupercellSuperhuman (Spag Heddy Remix)SuperstarSurroundedSwarmSynergySystem Failure
T
Take 2Take It BackTake Me With YouTaking Over (SirensCeol Remix)Talent Goes ByTalk About It (Virtual Riot Remix)Talking Of AxesTell MeTell Me WhyTelling MeTest MeThat's On YouThinks Of HerThis Is Not the EndThought PoliceThrone of RavensThundergunThe TideTill I Make ItTimbaleTime Is By Your Side (Schodt Remix)Time To Say GoodbyeThe Time Traveller's ThemeTo Another Worldto_dustTo the LimitTogetherTomorrowTonightTop of the WorldTormentaTornadoTotally RadicalToxicTranquilityTransformationsTriceracopsTrue NorthTrust IssuesTruth (Candyland Remix)Truth (Dabin Remix)Tumbling DownTurbo PenguinTurmoilTurn AroundTurn It UpTurn It Up (Slushii & Afinity VIP)
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The ValeValhallaVantablackVelvetVerminVertigoVexedViceVitamin RVoicesVoidwalkersVoyage