What Dillinja’s Acid Trak Taught Me About DnB | DnB Tutorial

[@STRANJAH]

𝗚𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗬 𝗩𝗢𝗟. 𝟮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝟭𝟴𝟬+ 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗻𝗕. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 → dvnt.to/gnarly-vol-2 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 → dvnt.to/free-breaks 𝗩𝗔𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦 𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁 → dvnt.to/vaults-info

[@Flux_One]

I'm 47 and going to a Valve gig in Dec. So excited. OG Junglist ✌️

[@SeymourScagnetti]

I’m going to the prodigy gig the day after, otherwise I might have gone to that. Need to hear it one last time.

[@Positive_Tea]

Never too old for this!!🤗

[@chrisshaw9836]

47 junglist here

[@ASH-ou4cg]

Yes! Another one of your classic videos, where you breakdown how a track is made and show us all your tips and techniques in the process. I thoroughly enjoyed this one, as I did the original trak back in the day! Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@STRANJAH]

You are most welcome and thanks for sticking around over all these years! Since you like these kinds of videos, is there any other tracks you would like to have dissected and explored?

[@ASH-ou4cg]

@@STRANJAH Actually, I wouldn't mind learning more about one of your personal tracks! I always loved 4 Horsemen of the Apocalyspe on Renegade Hardware and would like to learn more about how you made that, since it was in the early 2000's when all this stuff was fresh!

[@STRANJAH]

Now that is an oldie of mine! I will look into getting that one back into mind and share all I can remember on how it was made. Thinking off the top of my head, I believe the choir sample was taken from Jungle Warfare Vol. 2!

[@ollieduracell]

One of the sickest tunes ever made! Always got the rewind

[@STRANJAH]

Fully agree, so much to learn in one track alone! What track do you want to see me do next?

[@VKNGofficial]

I know you have just done a Dillinja one but.... Silver blade

[@STRANJAH]

Another amazing track of his! I will see what I can do!

[@VKNGofficial]

The switch of the amens is just epic. Big ups stranjah for another quality educational video 👊🏼

[@STRANJAH]

Your most welcome, the reverb trick for the amen is what really does it for me - pure TEST RECORDINGS 1998 style

[@ASH-ou4cg]

Ya, this was very popular back in the day. I believe some of Stranjah's tracks from back then did a similar thing.

[@QWLMusic]

Glad you're back! Seems like it's been a minute.

[@STRANJAH]

Ya, been really busy focusing on other areas of my life and taking a small break from the videos. It took some time putting together Gnarly Vol. 2 as well, which I hope you will all lilke!

[@AmenJunglist1973]

I wish Dillinja still made tunes, Cybotron what an album

[@STRANJAH]

I've been following Dillinja since his earliest days and he has always been a cut above the rest. Check Digital Cloning on Tough Toonz! That was some top stuff!

[@Battledrone]

The second drop of Acid Track is what makes the track to the masterpiece it is.

[@KerfuffleDNB]

Stranjah comin at us yet again with his sick dance moves! Instant like.

[@MrBirchieBirch]

Nearly 30 years (yeah...30 years!) Later, and this track still hits hard! One of Dilly's best.

[@darthraver7007]

So pissed off i can only like this video once! I miss these videos! i went to a valve night in bristol in February in Bristol. Rolling back the years!

[@STRANJAH]

It's okay, the comment itself sends the message that I should make more of these videos, and I got that sense recently as well... I needed to take a break from doing tutorials for the last bit because I was getting tired of doing the same thing for 4 years... but I realize now I'm here not only to do the things I want, but also be of service to people like you, so I will be doubling-down on giving what the community wants this year and forward

[@darthraver7007]

@@STRANJAH mate you should always do what you want to do. i was just saying i love these videos. 1997 - 2000 was a special time for me. when i knew nothing other than i loved dnb! im still here now. loving dnb! and your videos. me and my daughter watched this one. she is 8. she is loving dnb now to. 🥺

[@darthraver7007]

@@STRANJAH cant believe i said in bristol twice. to much beer 🤣

[@STRANJAH]

@@darthraver7007 I'm glad to hear your daughter can appreciate the music with you! Is she musically inclined?

[@darthraver7007]

@@STRANJAH yes my friend. She is 8 and knows what the amen break is. She loves the prodigy and her favourite tune ever is blood sugar. I quite often take her to raver tots and we have done a few festivals. She loves it. I just dug out a tune of yours on vinyl that d minds remixed. She thinks I am lying when I said you replied 😂.

[@Knickelos-yu3du]

Junglist for life just got some monitors and a sub Yamaha! with Abelton!! found your videos and I will be learning from your stuff!!! cant wait. Love the Rufige style you call it. I use to Dj back in the early 2000's. Dillinjah probably one of the few first producers I heard! First CD i ever bought that got me into DnB was Dieselboy Sixth Session. Thank you for the tutorials!

[@ultrafex1]

Amazing! Love this! Thank you, always loved this track so it’s good to see this video pop up ❤

[@richgreenmusic2211]

Cool vid, theres another top amen tune by Dillinja on Test recordings called Static/Rapture, cant recall which one was which on that release both top. I went to Valve at Motion in Bristol in Feb, was 0hat, looking fwd to the next one at ' the underground' a new venue without sound restrictions at all as its completely subterranean.

[@pdubz1392]

bloody genius keep doing what your doing Alan

[@bartleyrob]

good job i got my access back out the other day in light of your deep dive

[@STRANJAH]

Nice! Which Virus version do you have?

[@darthcheeseburger]

One of the all-time smasher tunes! Also Stranjah, your video production is amazing on these videos. Top drawer mate.

[@STRANJAH]

Thank you for the kind words! I really try hard to deliver and I am glad it shows!

[@SeymourScagnetti]

Followed the valve round the country between 2004-2012 ish. Need to feel it again.

[@DiBBs277]

Definitely sounds closer with the access virus. This is a hell of a remake, great work!!!

[@STRANJAH]

Thank you and I am glad you could appreciate what I was able to come up with using the Virus emulator.

[@AirArtStudiosOfficial]

Dillinja is the man - met him and Goldie at the Blue Note for dub plate night. basement Phil took me - it was a night to remember ❤

[@STRANJAH]

Damn! Now those are some HUGE names you got to meet and all at the same time! Lucky! Basement Phil is a great guy too, love what he did with the Basement label.

[@orientalflux]

You're cool bro. Thank you for sharing this

[@DirtyJokesFan]

Great video! Acid Trak rattles anything that moves.🔥 Dillinja and Lemon D brought the Valve system to the University of Reading student union while I was in my last year. There’s no hyperbole about the deep bass production; it shakes your organs. Definitely use the ear plugs provided to anyone attending the latest tour shows.

[@STRANJAH]

Yes, if they are recommending ear plugs, you should definitely protect your hearing. We only have one set of ears and they are vital to be in top working order when listening to, or producing music. As for the low end, Dillinja has always been a master of this. His bass and drums are always so warm, thick and full.

[@DirtyJokesFan]

@@STRANJAH Yes, yes and yes. If you’re taking requests for tune breakdowns, I would kindly ask for B-Complex/Beautiful Lies. Thank you.

[@ASH-ou4cg]

Now this Vaults pack is sounding extremely interesting! You mean you are going to allow us all to own the very sounds that you built up, created, collected and used from your long career of making DnB?! Sign me up, especially for those original Virus recordings!!!

[@STRANJAH]

😎👌 You got it! I have been created and storing samples for MANY years now and I have lots of gems that I have been hoarding over all this time. I believe it is time to let them free for you all to enjoy and I would love to hear what you guys come up with, using them! (The Virus bank is a special one to me!)

[@Szeeto]

Such an iconic tune

[@benny_dryl]

Watching the process is great

[@slipper-uk9878]

I remember when i first bought this in blackmarket records soho. Still got and play it of today .

[@lastsonofktn]

All very interesting! I'm learning alot! awesome stuff :)

[@honigtamara]

Fantastic tutorial. Thanks so much Stranjah

[@nathanmattacola]

Yeah love these classic track recreations you do please do more 🙏 Valve sound done both London events Birmingham next December can't come quick enough 🔊🔊🔊🔥🔥🔥

[@arnolddawson5747]

Very cool tip about the filter sweep.

[@ianchattam9368]

I thoroughly enjoyed this. Thanks.

[@AmenJunglist1973]

Your vids are so informative, helped me so much in my production 👍

[@STRANJAH]

Really glad to hear that. Thank you for sharing and is there anything else you would like to learn about, that perhaps I can help with?

[@AmenJunglist1973]

@@STRANJAH something boymerang Ish like soul beat runna, much appreciated, respect for the tutorials

[@hiddentechno8266]

Seeing The Valve Soundsystem is the only time I've seen people scrambling to find ear plugs because it was so loud, but they still wanted to be on the dancefloor as the bass was physically moving your body. And this was a time when earplugs weren't a thing in nightclubs, but they were part of the package when you got a ticket. Acid Track was one of my favourite tracks of his, he more or less stopped producing due to the ease of money DJ gigs were compared to producing.

[@STRANJAH]

Man, that system sounds incredible! I can only imagine how many poor attendees acquired tinnitus after going to one of those events! 😢

[@Zaynatsa]

1:03 is my new favourite sound

[@STRANJAH]

Only a TRUE producer can appreciate that sound because it shows you understand the STRUGGLE

[@Zaynatsa]

​@STRANJAH everything all at once with your comedic timing 😂

[@mattydoble]

Sounds Awesome! Love it..

[@djkrptdnb]

This was my favourite tune for such a long time - you’ve definitely done it justice man 😎🥁🔊

[@STRANJAH]

😜

[@Woopants]

Dude great tutorial! And thank u for the free breaks ya legend

[@STRANJAH]

😎

[@aaronwfrisch]

Nice breakdown! Love the sound of that that Virus B plugin!

[@1disturbedjunglist]

So sick. Test recordings?

[@taaltheeruptor526]

Hi i was at boomtown and i heard the valve soundsystem in the flesh. One thing id say about it is i was at the back, and the sound didn't carry well outside up the hill. But ofc the music was incredible. But if you're going to see valve find an inside show the sound will be lots better!!! Have loved dillinja for time ❤

[@paule7000]

Nice! Love 2 instances- Second one with more punch and trash!

[@b1nary_f1nary]

God I have to update my Ableton. I'm missing out on so much with version 9. Another belter useful video Stranjah.

[@STRANJAH]

Ya, the software side of things update so quickly, don't they? There is tons added and refined over the versions. You certainly don't need the latest to make great tracks, but if you want all the useful tools and utilities, it is nice to upgrade if you get the chance!

[@ASH-ou4cg]

Oh, I really liked what the Virus emulator produced. It may not sound exactly like the original track, but it is a great sound in its own right!

[@STRANJAH]

You're right. It wasn't about trying to create the EXACT sound (though I did try to get close!), it was about seeing what could be had from a different synth, other than Serum and I think the results still came up pretty good and the created sound holds its own, as usable!

[@TheMrChugger]

Dead on, this 👏

[@LDPBreaks]

i love this kind of videos

[@neurokinetik]

11:09 interesting that you are using a filter sweep, I normally use a turntable stop effect for this.

[@STRANJAH]

It’s a different sound but similar idea

[@keety1X]

Best Valve I went was at Mass Brixton, Roni, Krust, Die, Andy C, obscenity, I remember Lemon D was kitted out in full Burberry, top, hat, jacket, scarf, such a G🇬🇧

[@lastsonofktn]

Sounding great

[@Alex_Evil]

Ohh yeah !!! Thanks, 🤩 man!!! 😮

[@kcat80]

if you're struggling to get it sounding authentic you can use a 303 emulator and boost the low end ,you'll get very close the acid sound using a plugin emulating the old Roland box.

[@STRANJAH]

This is something I could definitely try out, but I was trying to think outside of the usual and see what I could come up with, outside of the 303. Not sure if the rumour is true or not, but I heard the original sound was actually made on a Nord Lead?

[@kcat80]

​@@STRANJAH interesting, I would have assumed he used a 303 and had a technique to boost the lows. the clones I've used do have a bit of weight in the low end, enough to give me room to process it for different types of music. it seems the most obvious way too ,but then dillinja was a bit of a scientist. I think the main thing could be the filter type which gives it more of a unique flavour? the original 303 used a specific filter but there's probably a way to get close in a wavetable plugin. great tutorial btw and its a great idea to try to get there with tools people may already have. thats an awesome acid style patch.

[@STRANJAH]

Hey, he very well could have used a 303 and did some of his usual processing in the EMU Sampler, his Mackie desk etc. No one really knows for sure, as I don't believe it was ever stated how he made it. The rumour I heard about it being from the Nord Lead, could very well be wrong, but I thought it was interesting to mention, in case it was accurate! Dillinja definitely was a bit of a tinkerer in the studio and absolutely pushed the boundaries of the equipment available at the time and to all of our benefits! Thank you for the kind words as well, you are most welcome for the video!

[@craigburton4447]

Decay doesn't do anything on non linear reverb, the length is controlled by the size knob, but as it's non linear, it doesn't lessen in volume (decay) over the given length, it's commonly used for getting that 80s gated drum verb sound

[@STRANJAH]

Thanks for this explanation. Definitely comes in handy to know these details on how things work!

[@craigburton4447]

@@STRANJAH Seems only fair when I learn so much from your videos. I've been a junglist since 92 and I still find out new things from you. You're doing God's work mate :)

[@Ezi83]

Hopefully Dillinja starts making some decent tunes again now him and Lemon D got the sound system back out again. That night in Motion, Bristol this year was EPIC!

[@STRANJAH]

I would love to hear them make tunes like they did 25 years ago! That would definitely be epic and probably sound pretty fresh compared to the newer, modern sound that is out now.

[@ChrisTerrorCell]

the difference is he uses a soundtrax desk to do some hardware clipping

[@STRANJAH]

Oh, I always thought it was a Mackie, but yes, those Soundcraft desks were qutie popular back in the day too!

[@arnolddawson5747]

Cheers

[@analog_ape]

Sick moves

[@MatthewWilliams-kh4ww]

Cut me off a slice of that amen brotha!

[@andrewkeller2842]

You have the best dance moves in the fucking jungle game STRANJAH!!!

[@STRANJAH]

😇

[@Privatecitizen157]

At around 7min he encourages us to play with the size 😮😂

[@Ry6ar]

Did Dillinja swipe the crash sweep from J Majik 🤔

[@STRANJAH]

Do you have an example where we can hear J Majik doing something similar?

[@Ry6ar]

Arabian Nights

[@ghfjfghjasdfasdf]

Take a shot every time he says, “Aaaaaaamen Break”. 😬😆

[@1disturbedjunglist]

Good to see you back on the old skool flex.

[@STRANJAH]

Yes I'm doubling down on this going forward

[@1disturbedjunglist]

@STRANJAH can't speak for everyone else. But this is where your wanted and where you shine.

[@teamcosmicseeds]

Null DnB to open 4 pendulum 😮🎉❤🍀 lucky!

[@STRANJAH]

Let's cheer this guy on!

[@jeraimee]

The indigenous would like their land to be less radioactive.

[@vadimtsybulka9967]

Cool

[@-pauI-]

could you make some more intelligent dnb tutorials please boss

[@HouseGhost1]

why do you say valve like "volve"

[@STRANJAH]

Maybe I have a bit of a pronunciation accent? Thanks for correcting me though, glad that is what you were able to get out of this video!

[@jvkebox1204]

doodooberg

[@GrazCore]

Get out of that room its made of acid!

[@STRANJAH]

I’m happy someone got the idea 😂😂😂

[@sportsman2103]

Not even close in terms of sounds. Dillinja sound is far to difficult to emulate

[@STRANJAH]

Fair enough, but I don't think the purpose of the video was to replicate it exactly, but to show you various things that can be learnt from this track

[@end2endburners635]

It’s as if you didn’t listen to the words in the video.

[@norko7422]

I have the first press of the vinyl 😁, the flipside is awesome too