EBM - Bass line

Most synth enthusiasts might argue that all available EBM bass lines are already made. Iconic bands like Front 242, Daf, Nitzer Ebb, Sturm Café, Spetznas have created many pumping bass lines over the last 45 years yes, but I would say that the possibles still are endless!

Here are a few golden tips:

• Start by doing a typical filled 8th/16th base line where octave jumping is almost mandatory.
• Then try to introduce random pauses in the bass rhythms to break it apart
• Random the order of the notes around until you have one version that matches no other bass line found in universe.
• Try doing abnormal octave adjustment 1-2 octaves up/down.
• To make it even more interesting is to introduce off-scale notes that are 1-3 semitone or so up or down in places where you do not expect them.
• Add drums, release, play it and see people dance!

Enjoy!