Category:Acid House

Acid House is a subgenre of house music that emerged in the mid-1980s, primarily in Chicago. It is characterized by its distinctive squelchy basslines, created using the Roland TB-303 synthesizer, and its hypnotic, repetitive grooves. Acid house played a key role in the late 1980s rave movement, particularly in the UK and Europe, where it became synonymous with the rise of warehouse parties and electronic dance culture.

Characteristics

• Roland TB-303 basslines, featuring heavily modulated resonance and cutoff frequencies.
• Four-on-the-floor house beats, typically at tempos between 115-130 BPM.
• Minimalistic and repetitive structures, designed for extended dancefloor play.
• Psychedelic and trippy effects, often incorporating reverb, delay, and filtering.
• Connection to the late 1980s rave movement, particularly in the UK and Europe.

Artists and Labels

Acid House was pioneered by artists and labels such as:

• Trax Records
• DJax-Up-Beats
• Warp Records

Notable artists in the genre include:

• Phuture (credited with pioneering the acid house sound)
• DJ Pierre (a key figure in the development of acid house)
• Armando
• 808 State
• Josh Wink
• Luke Vibert (as part of his acid-influenced productions)