Techno is a forever evolving genre due to its electronic nature and reliance on synthesisers, drum machines and hardware.

In this article Studio Slave are going to highlight some key production tips to keep up with this fast-paced and revolutionary genre.

SYNTHESISING AND LAYERING

Sourcing your own drum hits and percussion samples can help to make your track stand out amongst the rest. For the hardcore sound designers, this can be synthesising every precise sound. Or for those of you that don’t like the idea of spending hours modulating sine-waves then opt for layering individual sample hits together and applying some processing to them.

DELAY

Use delay to help add depth and dimension to sounds such as hats. This can really help the stereo imaging of your track as well as adding additional layers of interest.

Play around with the delay and feedback settings to create new rhythms and if your feeling really adventurous try nudging the delay slightly before or after the grid to give your programming some groove.