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Making a beat from scratch | Organic electronic vibes
For some time now myself and a bunch of mates have been taking part in a beat-a-day challenge. This year, I thought I’d film the process and take you along for the ride!
These videos are a rough and ready look at my workflow and techniques, thoughts and creative sparks, frustrations and breakthroughs. From first picking up an instrument and humming a melody, to deeper music production techniques, and finishing touches in Ableton, step into the studio with me as I lay it all bare!
Today's beat:
Soft percussion, warm bells, and experimental guitars. In the style of J.Views, Big Red Machine, Rhye, Maribou State, and Jai Paul.
Samples used:
Organic Electronics by J.Views on Splice
Listen to J.Views: ua-cam.com/users/ViewzOfficial
Plugins used:
Sketch Cassette by Aberrant DSP
Decapitator by Soundtoys
Virtual Tape Machines by Slate Digital
Black Box by Brainworx
bx_digital V3 by Brainworx
bx_townhouse Buss Compressor by Brainworx
Elysia Alpha Compressor by Plugin Alliance
L1 Limiter by Waves
A lot of Ableton stock including Simpler
Kontakt by Native Instruments | Handbells by Jon Meyer
Instruments used:
Martin Acoustic Guitar (Slide and EBow)
Burns Electric Guitar (Slide and EBow)
Yamaha Bass Guitar
Hand Bells
Moog Subsequent 37
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:42 Choosing drum samples
02:30 Acoustic guitar: Slides and EBow
07:08 Laying down bass
07:50 Layering guitars
09:09 Guitar percussion
10:30 Building the beat
11:50 Manipulating guitars
13:24 Building the arrangement
18:40 808s
20:56 Vibe check
22:20 Building the chorus
22:50 Bell textures
23:59 Even more guitar
26:50 Guitar textures
27:41 Countermelody
28:18 Resampling guitars with simpler
29:38 Refining and tidying
30:45 Automation
33:21 Quick mix
34:08 Outro
35:20 The end result
#musicproduction #ableton #beatmaking
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @mrcouch1
    @mrcouch1 5 місяців тому

    Do you do production for hire?

  • @PolymerJones
    @PolymerJones 10 місяців тому

    Antares doesn’t work in Mac Sonoma so I can’t use the stuff I paid $ for at the moment

  • @PolymerJones
    @PolymerJones 10 місяців тому

    That’s rad

  • @AlphasWorld017
    @AlphasWorld017 Рік тому

    How would one do this on FL Studio?

  • @danlermusic
    @danlermusic Рік тому

    Are you going to release this track?

    • @soursync
      @soursync Рік тому

      I just released it this week as part of my album 'Playtime', it's called 'Get Lost'

  • @killclub422
    @killclub422 Рік тому

    comment down beloowwwww

  • @hereonmars
    @hereonmars Рік тому

    Very cool, man.

  • @taybucksbeats3927
    @taybucksbeats3927 Рік тому

    Just scrolling through youtube and stumbled here, really dig your music.

  • @therealdjshok
    @therealdjshok Рік тому

    incredible , I see the work and thought that went into this. Unique and a great tune.

  • @onpoint1180
    @onpoint1180 Рік тому

    God bless you for sharing

  • @AKMautla
    @AKMautla Рік тому

    Subscribed and commenting down below

  • @rene.rodriguez
    @rene.rodriguez Рік тому

    That was amazing. Liked and sub’d. Thanks for sharing! And make more content!

  • @ilyouslug
    @ilyouslug Рік тому

    i think this is the plugin yeat uses

  • @itsreycoleman
    @itsreycoleman Рік тому

    forget tutorials bro do your own music your voice is angelic

  • @jamie7546
    @jamie7546 Рік тому

    You have skills! Need views? Check 'Promo SM'!

  • @charliecurtin2408
    @charliecurtin2408 Рік тому

    you need way more subs bro youre so ridiculously talented

  • @vonmarlon1103
    @vonmarlon1103 2 роки тому

    Love your production, this video was so insightful!

  • @therenjii3245
    @therenjii3245 2 роки тому

    Master, new sub

  • @JacobGindhart
    @JacobGindhart 2 роки тому

    Dude your voice sounds just like Tyler Joseph from twentyonepilots!

  • @puneet-404
    @puneet-404 2 роки тому

    I've been really enjoying your music and looking into your process is definitely inspiring. Thanks for making this video.

    • @soursync
      @soursync 2 роки тому

      Thanks so much, it means a lot! I’m glad it’s inspiring you!

  • @cyranoproducer
    @cyranoproducer 2 роки тому

    More of these please man, so good

    • @soursync
      @soursync 2 роки тому

      Thanks bro, many more where this one came from!

  • @theescvpe
    @theescvpe 2 роки тому

    You’re so cool.

  • @77mullac
    @77mullac 2 роки тому

    👍👍

  • @lucycrouchmusic4872
    @lucycrouchmusic4872 2 роки тому

    Love this! 🔥🔥🔥

  • @GahGoes
    @GahGoes 2 роки тому

    Great video, dude! Thank you for this!

  • @puneet-404
    @puneet-404 2 роки тому

    I mean the tutorial is great but i loved you singing more. 😊

  • @puneet-404
    @puneet-404 2 роки тому

    Beautiful..!

  • @celison10
    @celison10 2 роки тому

    Dope vid

  • @ruohorecords
    @ruohorecords 2 роки тому

    Excellent tutorial!

  • @BenDugdalebnnybywrx
    @BenDugdalebnnybywrx 2 роки тому

    thanks for this!

  • @ShayBurgman
    @ShayBurgman 2 роки тому

    that MacBook cant handle Ableton with all those effects but great vid

    • @soursync
      @soursync 2 роки тому

      Thanks, I’ve literally worked it into the ground since the day I got it 5 years ago, very much due a new one but will have to upgrade my interface too so I’m holding out until I really need to.

  • @modu2255
    @modu2255 2 роки тому

    Amazing!

  • @stevenspens6505
    @stevenspens6505 2 роки тому

    When I select my audio track as the output, the output channel below is grayed out and says 'track in.' I can't see the option to select little alter boy. how can I fix this?

    • @lmb0332
      @lmb0332 2 роки тому

      same here any ideas on how to fix it?

    • @camstanley
      @camstanley 2 роки тому

      @@lmb0332 you have to make sure there's no audio effects on the midi out track i had the same issue

    • @stevenspens6505
      @stevenspens6505 2 роки тому

      @@camstanley yes this was the issue

  • @kellystacksVevo
    @kellystacksVevo 3 роки тому

    i love thissss

  • @gregkrouse9015
    @gregkrouse9015 3 роки тому

    nice, needed harmonies other than tweaked stuff with other apps. Just finding alterboy and like what your doing. Good video too.

  • @DavidNotik
    @DavidNotik 3 роки тому

    Very different, very creative. A lot of really dope production here.

  • @DavidNotik
    @DavidNotik 3 роки тому

    Got an lol outta me there. "Robots don't breath... and that's true... or at least it is at the moment."

    • @soursync
      @soursync 3 роки тому

      It’s only a matter of time ;) lol

  • @francescofabris3183
    @francescofabris3183 3 роки тому

    Wow thank you! One of the first UA-cam tutorials that I actually used for my productions. Great. I was looking for that sound and I thought I should buy new Plug Ins, but after seeing this video I realised that I have every tool I need! (I never leave comments, I think this is the first one in years, thanks for sharing this video)

    • @soursync
      @soursync 3 роки тому

      Thank you Francesco! I’m so glad it’s been helpful! All the best with your productions.

  • @saaimabrar4904
    @saaimabrar4904 3 роки тому

    thanks for sharing your experience...

  • @Modred_
    @Modred_ 3 роки тому

    YOU ANOTHER JON BELLION

    • @soursync
      @soursync 3 роки тому

      If only! Job Bellion is wicked!

  • @KristoferProphet
    @KristoferProphet 3 роки тому

    What is the midi used for exactly?

    • @soursync
      @soursync 3 роки тому

      The midi is used to control the pitch parameter within all 3 instances of little alter boy in order to get changing harmonies.

  • @dystopia-0616
    @dystopia-0616 3 роки тому

    solid track bro

    • @soursync
      @soursync 3 роки тому

      Thank you bro!!

  • @floatly4946
    @floatly4946 3 роки тому

    this is awesome! new sub! could you do a tutorial for how you got that watery sound in your track?

  • @GourlieRecords
    @GourlieRecords 3 роки тому

    Your sound is super unique and fresh! This arrangement is wild! 🙌Also video is also super artistic. Vibes all around! ✌️

  • @GourlieRecords
    @GourlieRecords 3 роки тому

    That's a dope sound! I love stacking layers of Little Alter Boy. This gives me some Bon Iver vibes.

  • @theindustrymanagementteam
    @theindustrymanagementteam 3 роки тому

    Amazing man

  • @timmyarisa
    @timmyarisa 3 роки тому

    this track is crazy good

    • @soursync
      @soursync 3 роки тому

      Thank you man! It’s looking like it might be on my EP I’m releasing soon.

    • @timmyarisa
      @timmyarisa 3 роки тому

      @@soursync can’t wait to hear it!!

    • @soursync
      @soursync Рік тому

      @@timmyarisa Two years on and I finally released the track this week!

    • @timmyarisa
      @timmyarisa Рік тому

      ur a legend @@soursync

  • @Sagitarius0812
    @Sagitarius0812 3 роки тому

    I dig the Tannoys ;)

    • @soursync
      @soursync 3 роки тому

      Used them since day 1 and will keep using them until they die..

  • @MAJETONE
    @MAJETONE 3 роки тому

    This is great. I used to have a Bedford rascal, you could get 45mins to an hour of driving out of it before having to stop and let it cool down. I can't imagine driving it to Spain. Happy memories.