
In this lesson, we'll explore sidechaining your rolling bassline to your kick—a fundamental technique in techno production. Sidechaining creates rhythmic dynamics by lowering the bassline's volume whenever the kick hits, allowing the kick to punch through the mix. We'll discuss setting up the sidechain compressor, adjusting parameters like threshold, ratio, and release to achieve the desired pumping effect. By properly sidechaining your bassline to your kick, you'll create a tight and cohesive groove that drives your track forward with intensity and clarity.