The "how To Achieve That Sound" Thread

Hey everyone,

https://youtu.be/KhOmBYp7Vi4?t=1m48s

I really like the sounds that this beat is constructed of in this piece.

My initial prediction is that this is some kind of breakbeat heavily processed and then layered with digital drums.

Starting at 1:48 is what I am talking about.

What is the higher pitched hit that comes after the kicks? Is that more of a hi-hat or more of a snare sound?

Why is the kick so…crunchy? Is has such a nice sound. I hear a lot of layers going on just in that one kick sound.

I appreciate it!

I’d say it’s FM percussion, but not sure how to make it. Maybe looking at the sounds/construction of some FM drumsynth would help.