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Dub Deconstructed

Alpha Steppa 19:48

Join Alpha Steppa in the studio as he deconstructs one of his productions from the ground up. Explore his creative process in Ableton Live, from building rhythms and arrangements and creating tension and release to using texture, foley and subtle details to bring the music to life, before seeing how it all comes together in a full live dub mix.

Now it’s your turn!

Put what you’ve learned into practice. Download the resources, experiment with the techniques explored in this session and use the stems, acapella and Ableton template to create your own dub mix. Don’t be afraid to experiment, break the rules and develop your own sound.

We encourage you to share your creations with the Steppas Academy community, exchange ideas, get feedback and learn from each other. There’s no single right way to make dub!

Song: Alpha Steppa & Wellette Seyon – Balance

Video Production & Editing: Marc Alquiler

What you'll learn

  • Discover Alpha Steppa's creative process.
  • How to build a dub inspired track in Ableton Live.
  • Learn about the importance of tension and release.
  • Explore the use of texture and foley in music production.
  • Crafting detail to keep a production unique and interesting.
  • Watch a full live dub mix from Alpha Steppa.