how do I create an 808 similar to this?

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  1. northcuttbeatz

    northcuttbeatz Ultrasonic

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    So, there is a specific 808 that ive been hearing on soundcloud of producers that I follow. I just think it hits so hard and sounds badass in my opinion. I've tried to recreate such an 808 by combining a number of methods (EQ, side-chain compression, expansion, saturation, ect.) with no avail, although I do get samples that sound similar. If anyone could give me their guess of how the producer created this 808 I would really appreciate that. Thanks.

    Here is a snippet using the sample:


    http://soundcloud.com/judobeatz/judo-plug-snippet
     
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  3. SillySausage

    SillySausage Producer

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    have a look at this, may help you

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15w2ULE0FLY#t=247
     
  4. Baxter

    Baxter Audiosexual

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    Layer a kick transient (808 or any kick) with a saturated/overdriven and lowpassed ("simple") FM bass.
    Make the FM bass monophonic. Adjust amp ADSR (decay/release length) to taste (maybe some attack time to let the transient come through alone). Boost some 50Hz if needed.
     
  5. Davey Jones

    Davey Jones Producer

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    Side chaining and expansion wouldn't help, but I can't knock trying. Sounds like good ol' saturation along with compression.

    808s also hit harder and are more pronounced in certain keys.
     
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