How to write a bassline for different genres (free MIDI and presets included)
Learn how to write a bassline across eight genres—from house and disco to trap and drum and bass—with free MIDI files and Serum presets included.
Harrison Shimazu is a composer, content strategist, and writer who’s passionate about democratizing music creation and education. He leads the Splice blog and produces vocaloid music as Namaboku.
Learn how to write a bassline across eight genres—from house and disco to trap and drum and bass—with free MIDI files and Serum presets included.
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