Sub bass
Techno has branched out far from its roots in Detroit and has evolved into a wide array of sounds, including big room techno, main stage techno, soulful techno, purist techno, acid techno and lots more. One consistent element in all of these styles is that the kick is often the main focus of the track. With that in mind, it’s best to start production with the kick drum and build the rest of your track around the kick. To learn what type of kick sound is appropriate to use, use a reference track in the same style that you’d like to create. This will assist you to select or create an appropriate kick sound. You may want to choose the key of your track first and choose a kick that’s in the same key. There are many good quality sample packs available to use as a starting point. To really carve your own niche, why not spend half a day crafting kick drums so that there’s a custom-made library available for your personal use.