Chillstep Music
3 videos • 123 views • by Ambient Architect Chillstep is a subgenre of dubstep dance music that tends to be more relaxed and less frantic than its parent musical genre. Chillstep combines the steady rhythms of deep house, the prominent basslines of dub and dubstep music, and the relaxed qualities of ambient music. 4 Characteristics of Chillstep Music: Chillstep music is best characterized as a mellower version of dubstep music. 1. Wobble bass: Dubstep is known for a particular synth bass sound called wobble or "the wub." It involves manipulating a sustained note with a low-frequency oscillator. This sound can also be heard in chillstep. 2. Sub-bass: In addition to normal basslines, dubstep and chillstep feature sub-bass, a very deep frequency that adds depth to the overall mix. 3. Slower tempos: Chillstep is usually played at slower tempos than dubstep—most commonly 120 to 140 beats per minute (bpm). 4. Simpler rhythms: While dubstep is filled with syncopated rhythms that keep dancers on their toes, chillstep is simpler and more repetitive. It often functions as ambient music, and it works just as well in a modern restaurant as it does at a rave.