← KO IIhow to make drum & bass on the KO II
A fast chopped breakbeat over a deep sub. Chop a break, rearrange the slices, and keep a heavy bassline underneath.
170-175 BPM · Fast break, half-time-feeling sub bass, energetic.
1. Set DnB tempo.
Hold TEMPO around 174 BPM.
2. Chop a breakbeat.
Sample a break, then CHOP it across the pads and re-sequence the slices into a fast pattern.
3. Sequence the rearranged break.
Step-sequence or live-record the chopped hits in Group A.
4. Lay a deep sub.
Put a sub-bass on a pad and play it in KEYS mode.
5. Add weight and space.
Use the compressor on the break and reverb on accents.
tips
- Re-order break slices to make the groove your own.
- Keep the sub simple and mono.
Device steps reference the official KO II manual. Musical guidance is general production advice.