Dub and Dubstep

How Dubstep affects into sound in new media

By. Seungcheol Oh211084282

Table of ContentsNew media and DubstepNew media technologies with DubstepFoundation of Dub and DubstepThe problems and solutionHow dubstep affected into the cultureConclusion

New media and DubstepDevelopment of new media technology allowed of found of Dubstep Definition of Dubstep

-Genre of electronic music-It originated in Southeast London in United Kingdom

Characteristics- Sound emphasis on bass frequencies- More like heavy sounds and dark notes with minimalized rhythms

New media technologies with Dubstep

Computer with sound edit softwareMidi Controller (keyboards)Dubplate (As know as now DJ sets)

Foundation of Dub

Dubstep is originated from music genre dub in Jamaica.With particular Jamaican sound system and culture has driven into revelation of dub

- Bad surroundings (poor – limitation of equipment; had to use existence music to remix)

Dub is based on abstract sound remix from original music.Dub producers used a method called ‘dub plate’These style of work is still following in these days.

Jah Shaka – Shaka the Warrior Dub Plate

Foundation of DubstepDubstep has found while many experiments in process of mixing different genres.Dubstep absorbed many typical music genres.- Drum ‘n’ Bass, Break-Beat, 2Step Garage, Trance, Electro, and GrimeThe word ‘Dubstep’ has started use in 2002.

The Widdler - Fire

ProblemsGenre itself, and the producers’ philosophy was not easily accessible to audiences.It is not well-known and only few of manias to follow.

SolutionDiversified of Dubstep types by producers.Try to appear more often in mediumUse famous pop music, as material to remix that Dubstep can be more accessible to the audiences.

Skrillex – Alejandro (Lady Ga Ga)

How Dubstep affects to the culture

It allows adolescents to embrace music and artist from across the globe.It allows one to come across different forms of music in a modern Western context.Had influenced to many countries in Asia and Africa.Made a new stage in the growth of the music business

ConclusionIn conclusion, the recent developments in electronic music and rise of Dubstep have enabled transnational works to be available on a more mainstream and accessible scale, marking a new stage in the growth of the music business.

Sourceshttp://www.allmusic.com/explore/style/d13813http://www.idmforums.com/showthread.php?t=47864http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/3655896/Put-a-bit-of-dub-in-your-step.html