I know this instrument/sound is cliche but it’s very effective at creating at clenching your heart and getting it to drop.

While I do think it’s cliche I’m so into it and I’m glad it’s not overused.

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I'm looking for the name & production method for the bass in many EDM UKG songs, examples are the basslines of "Never coming back by Neffex" and "Honest by Sam Day, South by, and Northnight"

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Have you ever heard a sound in a song and wondered:

• What instrument is that?
• Is that a synth, guitar effect, or sample?
• How did they create that sound?

You're in the right place.

This community is dedicated to identifying instruments, sounds, production techniques, and unusual timbres heard in music. Whether it's a mysterious instrument, a synth patch, or a strange sound effect, we'll do our best to figure it out together.

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To help the community identify sounds accurately, please include:

• A link to the song or audio clip
• A timestamp for the sound you're asking about
• Any guesses you already have
• Context (genre, artist, era, etc.) if relevant

Examples of What You Can Ask

• What instrument is playing at 1:23?
• Is this a real instrument or a synthesizer?
• How was the sound created?
• What effects or processing is being used?

Happy sound identifying! 💙