Breaks

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Breaks are built on the foundation of syncopated rhythms, creating a groove that feels less predictable than standard four-on-the-floor patterns. These tracks take that core breakbeat sound and push it forward with contemporary production, while some strip it back to the minimal essentials of just breaks and bass. Working with breaks is about using the natural pockets and stutters within the rhythm, creating a distinct swing and pull.

Some of these pieces build massive arrangements on that syncopated foundation, while others remain sparse to let the breaks carry the track. This is music that moves in a different way, generating groove patterns that create unexpected and compelling rhythms.

Releases

Typhoon, a electro breaks single by Karl D. Existential Funk, a electronic album by Karl D. Rock the Bells, a electronic EP by Karl D. El Dorado / Default Mode Network, a Psytrance single by Karl D. Evening / Things You'll Need to Know, a bass music single by Karl D. Into the Void, a breakbeat EP by Karl D. Dawn of the Dread, a Drum and Bass single by Karl D. life.remixed, a electronic album by Karl D. Free Download! FREE! Knighthood, a future garage maxi-single by Karl D. life.refactored, a electronic remix album by Karl D. Free Download! FREE! pseudorandom, a electronic collection by Karl D. Free Download! FREE! Abyss, a dubstep single by Karl D.