Quick tip

How to Add Crunch to Hardcore Techno Kicks

Hardcore kicks are made by EQing and distorting, and these three things will help you out a lot to make them more crunchy and more powerful.

My notes from this Short

01

Symmetry mode for more crunch

In Misstortion 2, which is free, you'll find a symmetry mode, which asymmetrically distorts the kick. Asymmetrical distortion distorts one half of the waveform while the other half isn't being distorted.

You can add it in any of the distortions I have in this chain, and the more you add, the crunchier it gets.

Misstortion 2 on a hardcore techno kick in FL Studio: the symmetry knob at 90% for asymmetrical distortion
Misstortion 2 with the symmetry at 90%.
02

A light bit crusher

The second thing I add is a bit crusher, which is also in Misstortion. Don't overdo it.

03

Waveshaper on the Bitmunched preset

The final thing is a waveshaper with the Bitmunched preset. Put it anywhere in the chain and just move it around, because it has a really big effect. At the end is perfect.

Then tone down the mix a little bit.

What I use in this video

Misstortion 2·FL Studio

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