# Sound Recipe - Psyche Flash Dub / Dub-Space Percussion

## Target

Slow, heavy, dub-space drums — *Psyche Flash* / Weatherall-adjacent: a **deep kick**, **dry dusty snare**, sparse hats, dark room, vinyl texture. Not a four-on-floor club groove (see [Weatherall Dubby Indie-Dance](../drums/weatherall-dubby-indie-dance-groove.md)) — half-time weight and **space between hits**.

The sound should feel:

- Slow and heavy (kick owns the sub)
- Dry and dusty (tape/vinyl, not glossy)
- Sparse (room to breathe)
- Dark reverb on snare only (kick stays dry)
- Hypnotic — repetition + dub throws

Follows the house method: **intention → source → preset/plugin start → routing → settings → automation → taste checks.**

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## Useful References

- Weatherall / dub-space indie-dance; slow breakbeat pressure
- Adjacent: [Weatherall Dubby Groove](weatherall-dubby-indie-dance-groove.md), [Mono Formica Blues](../synths-and-production/mono-formica-blues-cinematic-trip-hop.md), [One Dove Atmosphere](../synths-and-production/one-dove-dubby-dream-pop-atmosphere.md)

Steal the jobs: heavy kick, dry snare, filtered perc, dub delay throws, vinyl age.

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## Best For

Dub-space intros, slow electronic pop, cinematic breakdowns, psychedelic trip-hop beds.

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## Source + preset starting points

| Source | ⭐ | Start From | Going For |
|---|---|---|---|
| XLN XO / NI Battery 4 | ⭐ | Chopped break or custom one-shots | Dusty kick + snare cells |
| Logic Quick Sampler | | Sliced break, re-pitched | Off-grid human feel |
| Roland TR-808 | | Sub kick under sample kick | Sub weight |
| GForce IconDrum / DMX | | Vintage machine snare | Dry 80s snap optional |

Layer **one** sample kick identity + optional **808 sub** — not three kicks.

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## Insert chain (per element)

**Kick:** Pro-Q HPF ~30 Hz → light transient → **mono** → **dry**

**Snare:** Pro-Q → **UAD 1176** light → **Eventide SP2016** or dark plate **send** (not long hall on kick)

**Hats/perc:** HPF ~400 Hz; **iZotope Vinyl** or **RC-20** light; keep sparse

**Bus:** **UAD Oxide / Studer** gentle → **NI Solid Bus Comp** 2–3 dB GR

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## Dub throws

- **UAD Galaxy / RE-201 / Cascadia** on snare or perc **hits only** — automate send
- Filter delay returns ~2–5 kHz
- One throw per 4–8 bars — arrangement, not constant clutter

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## Settings anchors (taste-check)

- Tempo: slow (70–95 BPM feel even if project BPM differs)
- Kick: long sub tail OR tight thud — pick one identity
- Snare: **dry attack**, plate tail on send
- Hats: 1/8 or offbeat sparse; mute before adding more perc

Taste knobs: **vinyl amount**, **delay throw level**.

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## Automation

- Open snare plate + delay throws into sections
- Strip to kick + sub only for breakdowns

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## Adjustment Rules

| Problem | Try |
|---|---|
| Too clubby | Slow hat rate; remove four-on-floor; darker room |
| Too clean | More Oxide/Vinyl; break sample instead of machine kit |
| Muddy | HPF kick; shorter snare reverb; less perc |
| Not dubby enough | Filtered delay throws; mute hats 1 bar; ride reverb automation |

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## Common Mistakes

- Bright EDM processing
- Reverb on kick
- Busy percussion (one idea per section)
- Same groove as [808/909 Foundation](electronic-pop-808-909-foundation.md)

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## Closest Tools I Own

Drums: XLN XO, NI Battery 4, Logic Quick Sampler, Roland TR-808, GForce IconDrum / DMX
Texture: iZotope Vinyl, XLN RC-20, UAD Oxide / Studer A800
Space/delay: Eventide SP2016, UAD Galaxy Tape Echo, iZotope Cascadia, Lexicon PCM
Dynamics: UAD 1176, NI Solid Bus Comp, FabFilter Pro-Q 4

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## Related Pages

- [10 - Drums and Percussion](../../instruments/10-drums-and-percussion.md)
- [Sound Recipe - Weatherall / Dubby Indie-Dance Groove](weatherall-dubby-indie-dance-groove.md)
- [Sound Recipe - Effect-as-Arrangement](../effects/effect-as-arrangement.md)

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## Practical Summary

Slow heavy kick (dry), dusty dry snare into **dark plate**, sparse hats with **vinyl/tape**, bus glue light. Use **filtered dub delay throws** as the main arrangement move. Hypnotic and heavy — space is part of the groove.