Originally Posted by neflyte

Whenever I read the gear some people have, it makes me want to cower in fear. I'm an amateur DJ (with some talent that no one knows about, apparently). I recently started experimenting with music production using whatever software I could find and my M-Audio Keystation 49e. I've got a large amount of unfinished ideas and experiments, with a few completed (albeit raw) works.

My productions are in the trance genre, but i've been trying to get into house more as thats what I spin primarily. My bassline is where I need serious help. The casual experimentation i've done isn't helping much. Anyone have any pointers?

Oh, I failed to mention that I have an extensive computer background...and practically no formal music background.