: Following the first drop, the track transitions into an ambient atmosphere featuring a squeaky lead synth before building back up with supersaws. Production & "In the Style of" Guide
: Incorporate risers , sweep-ups, and "tape stop" automation before the drop hits to maximize impact.
: Harrison’s vocals act as a "pre-drop" summons, commanding listeners with the line, "Jump make the ground shake / Like an earthquake" . Hardwell feat. Harrison - Eartuake
: Use two separate bass sounds (plus a dedicated sub-bass) and apply heavy sidechaining to keep the kick drum clear.
: Use a "Super Saw" melody with at least four layered sounds, then route them to a single mixer channel with sidechaining , EQ, and reverb. : Following the first drop, the track transitions
: Classic big room house with futuristic synths and percussion-heavy builds. Musical Breakdown
For producers looking to emulate the "Earthquake" sound in software like FL Studio or Ableton, the following techniques are common to this style: : Use two separate bass sounds (plus a
: The track starts with a percussion-laden intro that quickly builds into a "hyped-up" riser.