Music Production Tips

Introduction

• Objective: Provide 7 favorite music production tips.
• Proposal: After watching, experiment with at least one tip to expand music production knowledge.

Tip 1: Ghost Effect

• Example: Using splice vocals.
• Steps:
  1. Reverse the vocals.
  2. Apply Reverb with the mix or wet knob at 100%.
  3. Render the reversed vocals with Reverb.
  4. Reverse the rendered version again.
  5. Optionally, apply the same Reverb again.
• Usage: Can be applied to leads, drum loops, etc.
• Result: Adds a unique, ghostly effect enhancing the track’s appeal.

Tip 2: High-Quality Sounds

• Importance: Choosing high-quality sounds significantly impacts the track's success.
• Exercise: Compare a track with high-quality samples vs. low-quality samples (e.g., FL Studio default samples).
• Outcome: High-quality samples make the track sound more powerful, fitting the genre better.
• Advice: Avoid shiny object syndrome; develop an ear for good quality through practice.

Tip 3: Building Around a Theme

• Idea: Start with a predetermined idea or theme and build the track around it.
• Examples:
  • Track “Awaken” – inspired by the feeling of awakening during the drop.
  • Track “Submerge” – incorporated water sounds and sampled ice sounds.
• Note: Writing track titles can help spark theme ideas.

Tip 4: Enhancing Drop Power

• Technique: Utilize stereo properties in the mixer (FL Studio example).
• Steps:
  1. Create an automation clip for the knob controlling stereo width.
  2. Automate the build-up to become more mono.
  3. Reset to default stereo width when the drop hits.
• Result: Enhanced contrast between the build and the drop, making the drop feel more powerful.

Tip 5: Experiment & Be Weird

• Advice: Do the unexpected during production and sound design.
• Example: Randomly experiment with a percussion loop and render it out.
• Outcome: Leads to unique and original sounds not otherwise discovered.

Tip 6: Adding Ambient Sounds

• Purpose: Adds a natural, human feel to the track.
• Example: Including ambient sounds like night recordings or river sounds subtly in the background.
• Result: Enriches the track’s detail and overall atmosphere.

Tip 7: Overcoming Writer’s Block

• Belief: Writer’s block doesn’t exist; it’s an emotional state.
• Strategy: Maintain the mindset to create even without inspiration.
• Result: Higher consistency, more music production, and overall growth in skills.
• Suggestion: Ignore the “make music when you feel like it” advice; push to improve daily.
• Example: Applying this mindset allows for consistent content creation.

Closing

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