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BEHIND THE CONSOLE: HOW STRUK CRAFTS HIS SIGNATURE BASSLINES

The low-end frequencies that define modern dark pop.

BY STUDIO ARCHIVE • SEPTEMBER 2024
BEHIND THE CONSOLE: HOW STRUK CRAFTS HIS SIGNATURE BASSLINES

Analysis of the analog saturation, sub-harmonic processors, and vocal chain Struk employs to create dense, suffocating atmospheres.

While modern pop leans on crystal-clear digital clarity, Brian Struk's productions are defined by deliberate grime and analog distortion.

By layering mono synth bass under organic acoustic vibrations, tracks like 'Pain Sneaks In' create a sensation of sonic pressure that is felt physically through subwoofers rather than merely heard.

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