In commercial music, few relationships are as fundamental to the success of a track as the bass and kick drum. The bass, whether acoustic, electric or synthetic, provides a harmonic foundation, as well as a stylistic feel of funk, house, EDM, or good old rock 'n' roll! The kick drum (aka the bass drum) supplies pulse, impact, and completely reinforces the bass’s groove. Whether it’s 4-to-the-floor or IDM, arming yourself with a few simple tricks could reap enormous rewards.
This unique association reaches right back to ancient civilisation.
