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Sound System Culture
Where sound systems come from, how they work as a crew and why the bass matters. The culture our drivers are built for.
Anatomy of a Sound SystemAnatomy of a sound system explained: sub, kick, mid and top boxes, 4-way rigs, amp racks, the preamp and control tower, crossovers and how a stack is built.
Dub and the Sound SystemDub and the sound system explained: how versions, dub mixes, dubplates and specials grew from Jamaican dances, and why echo and siren still define the sound.
Selector, Operator and MC: Who Does What in a Sound System CrewSelector, operator and MC explained: who does what in a sound system crew, from choosing tunes and riding the preamp to chatting on the mic and stacking boxes.
Sound Clash ExplainedSound clash explained: how sound systems battle, how a clash is judged, the role of dubplates and specials, typical rounds and what it means for the gear.
UK Sound System HistoryUK sound system history from Jamaican roots and Windrush-era blues parties to Notting Hill Carnival, roots and dub, jungle, drum and bass and the scene today.
What Is a Sound System?What is a sound system? The meaning of the term in reggae, dub and bass music culture, where it came from, who runs one and what makes a real sound.