Clubby Boy’s self-titled LP on BOXX BANGERS is framed as the harder side of DJ Matpat’s production, and “ADD Eddie” sits right in the middle of that intent. The album dropped back on March 5, 2026 and moves away from the deeper and more soulful end of his catalog, pushing further into hard house, electro, and techno with a warehouse-first mindset.
That shift gives this How It Was Made edition a clear angle, because the record is built around pressure, grit, and the kind of direct energy that comes from someone who has spent a long time reading rooms as a DJ.
What is most impressive is how much of the album reflects his range behind the decks. He is pulling from different corners of club music, but still keeping the record tied to one central sound. “ADD Eddie” feels like a good example of that approach. The track leans on the classic tools that shaped a lot of house and techno in the first place, then drives them harder through distortion, sampling, and careful use of space.
For this How It Was Made feature, the interesting part is not trying to reinvent the formula. It is about how Clubby Boy uses proven gear to get exactly the tone and swing he wants.
The Roland TR-909, Decapitator, Logic’s EXS-24, and Lexicon reverbs all point to a workflow that values feel, weight, and speed. It is a practical setup, but it also says a lot about the kind of records he wants to make and the systems he expects them to hit.
Roland TR-909
The main piece of gear I used for this track is the classic Roland TR-909. There are allot of clones and remakes but the OG really just sounds gritty and the swing is like no other!
I used this really for the hi-hats on this track. There’s a shuffle section on the 909 that gives the classic house/techno music swing. The other aspect of the 909 is how the closed hat will cut off the open hi hat. It’s something that you need the actual drum machine for, a sampler won’t get the same effect.
I remember watching a Kerri Chandler interview where he talks about having the right gear for whatever genre you are trying to make and how it plays a huge roll. If you want to make classic house find the gear that was used originally. For example a 909 is the back bone of so much dance music.
Decapitator
I used the decapitator very heavily on the kick drums for this record. Giving the kick some over drive will do wonders. Even if used minimally it can give substance to a kick that feels thin.
The decapitator is pretty straight forward. There are a few style options and the distortion knob. Crank that thing!
If you are looking to make techno, hard house or really anything on the harder spectrum of sounds a good distortion plug-in is essential. I tried a few others but in my opinion the decapitator really gives the most rich full analogue sound I have found.
Logic’s Sampler EXS-24
This one’s obvious but I have over 300 dum machines sample kits, not to mention hits, samples, and packs organized in the EXS-24. This is less about the actual sampler, and more to do with organizing. To have everything you need at your finger tips makes producing so much more seamless. We all have to dig for sounds but the more you have on hand the better.
The best part about the sampler is being able to take one sound and run it all up and down a keyboard. In my track I used this for the ravey synth line.
For making music on the harder side of the spectrum a good sampler is essential. I use a mpc-2000xl as well and having the option for either makes things easier depending on the work flow.
Lexicon Reverbs
These reverbs are the best, so many options to choose from. Having the ability to really manipulate most all the aspects is where they shine.
A little reverb can go a long way. With this track I put the verb at about 20-30 percent enough to really make it sound full but not washed out.
The key for me with these reverbs is really finding the right balance between the verb mix and time. Over the years I’ve learned to go a little lighter than you’d think because once the track is mastered you can hear a lot more of the verb that was sitting in the background before the compression.
Quick Fire Tips For Making This Genre
Tip #1: The initial first 30min or so of making a track can be the real magic. Try to polish that first idea with out overworking it.
Tip #2: Get some kind of drum machine. The grit is worth it.
Tip #3: Always get another persons ear on it for mastering. They can hear things you can’t.
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