A Dubstep: Maker

: Place your "paper snare" on the 3rd beat of every bar for that classic half-time feel. Paper-Based Dubstep Alternatives

While professional dubstep is typically made using Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) like Ableton Live or FL Studio , the "paper challenge" is a popular creative exercise for music producers. A Dubstep Maker

: Use a microphone to record different "paper sounds" that mimic traditional dubstep elements: Kick Drum : A heavy "thump" on a stack of paper or a desk. Snare/Clap : A sharp flick or a loud paper rip. : Place your "paper snare" on the 3rd

: Once recorded, you must use software to turn these raw sounds into electronic ones. Pitching sounds down creates deep bass, while adding heavy distortion and compression gives them the "aggressive" dubstep edge. Structuring the Track : Tempo : Set your project to roughly 140 BPM . Snare/Clap : A sharp flick or a loud paper rip

: The sound of wobbling or flapping a large, stiff sheet of paper. Hi-Hats : Lightly crinkling or tapping the paper.

If you aren't looking to record actual paper, there are other ways "paper" and "dubstep makers" intersect:

Yes, you can actually create dubstep music using just a sheet of paper and a microphone as your primary "instruments".