How to Understand Genres | What Is Dubstep, House vs Techno, etc..

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  • @snnrslnx
    @snnrslnx 5 років тому +137

    He's starting to play music at 6:06

    • @gavingranado2146
      @gavingranado2146 4 роки тому

      Tanginam*

    • @reichen609
      @reichen609 4 роки тому +9

      Thanks for saving my time....
      On to the next video that will actually give me a clear definition.

    • @geofrana5680
      @geofrana5680 4 роки тому

      :)))))

    • @zerocooljpn
      @zerocooljpn 4 роки тому +3

      you're a savior. I tried watching the first 20s but got too irritated

    • @Pkwanderer67
      @Pkwanderer67 3 роки тому

      Hehehehehehe

  • @jaisaqui
    @jaisaqui 7 років тому +332

    Instead of a long talk, you could provide us some examples... I notice that the language used to describe all those sub-genres are sometimes a little vague, so, learning by hearing an explanation is a little complicated.

    • @curtcrowley6659
      @curtcrowley6659 5 років тому +1

      Especially to those peeps that are not good at english like me 🤔

    • @jamesjross
      @jamesjross 5 років тому +1

      this was useless

    • @sarasfx
      @sarasfx 4 роки тому +5

      I just stopped watching when I read this comment. Was looking for audio examples.

    • @Art-bk6vv
      @Art-bk6vv 3 роки тому +1

      I mean it made perfect sense to me, maybe I just have more experience listening to and making electronic music and the differences between the genres, but if you approach the genres even just by the rhythms and the style of the bass (not vague terms, by the way) you should be able to pick out the differences if you hear enough of it. If you don't know how to count rhythms, learn; you're not going to reliably be able to make something good without that base level of music knowledge (not even saying you must learn music theory, just learn how to count music).
      Also, he didn't have to make this video for you guys for free , and it was not useless. I think it is all the more useful that he didn't use audio examples, because even within the same genre the sound can vary widely and you wouldn't want to pigeonhole the sound of entry level producers in that genre to one particular thing other than the loose constraints (rhythms, bass, crowd reaction) that define the genre (in other words, yall would try to imitate that particular sound rather than learning to determine the similarities similarities and differences on your own). The point of the video to was to be as broad and overarching as possible so that you understand how to figure it out.

    • @CalleJonte
      @CalleJonte 3 роки тому

      I do agree with Art in that to be as objective as possible it is good to not give too specific details but from a pedagogical perspective perhaps the vid could benefit from more concrete examples. Or not, since then you could end up defining a genre too much as stated.

  • @Tefixitafuckme
    @Tefixitafuckme 7 років тому +461

    I waited the whole video for you to actually PLAY music 😒

  • @LukesGamePage
    @LukesGamePage 6 років тому +118

    How can you make a video about music without playing any music

    • @MrJeffburgess
      @MrJeffburgess 5 років тому +5

      Skill

    • @thejake1337
      @thejake1337 5 років тому +3

      I'm not a producer or an artist, but this feels like a video for producers and artists. So maybe you and many others in the comments section just came in with the wrong expectations?

  • @rigslut
    @rigslut 7 років тому +62

    i think we've established people run into each other when dubstep is on, thank you

    • @spencexxx
      @spencexxx 6 років тому +6

      and we know he has no fucking idea what dubstep is.

    • @spencexxx
      @spencexxx 6 років тому

      Hey bro, you got your bro in my step

  • @maxtilman7160
    @maxtilman7160 8 років тому +170

    I'm a bartender at a Techno party tonight. Last time, they ordered lots of water. So is Techno about drinking water with a bunch of people or is it about liquid bass lines? Please tell me. Maybe I can get along with the hype tonight.

    • @voltbf4379
      @voltbf4379 8 років тому +22

      Max Tilman well water is a must with techno ( xtc ;) )

    • @apr2047
      @apr2047 7 років тому +74

      mdma, people have to stay hydrated

    • @astrocat8418
      @astrocat8418 7 років тому +4

      People tend to be highasf

    • @BooiVideos
      @BooiVideos 7 років тому +5

      Hahaha ik moest eerst lachen om deze trollolol comment en toen zag ik dat jij het was xD

    • @monthatiprakpan3714
      @monthatiprakpan3714 7 років тому

      Hahahaa
      Yess we need water as hell.

  • @Utomneian
    @Utomneian 8 років тому +19

    D&B and Dubstep doesn't have to be crazy and filthy though, there are sides to the genre that are not as wild and extreme. D&B has a subgenre called Liquid D&B, which tends to be more chill with atmospheric elements. then Dubstep, which is so loosely defined, has tracks which many would call like chillstep or progressive dubstep, but neither of those subgenres are fully agreed upon to be legitimate. but take like Bassnectar for example, he may delve into trap music a lot, but most of his music is dubstep, and while he has a few songs that represent like 2009-2010 stereotypical dubstep, otherwise he doesn't put emphasis on making crazy Skrillexy sounds.

    • @nielsf2704
      @nielsf2704 7 років тому +1

      Melodic dubstep is also part of dubstep. The most important thing about dubstep is wobble basslines with a half beat. Brostep is the most popular subgenre of Dubstep and that’s what comes in mind of most people when you say dubstep.

  • @OdinComposer
    @OdinComposer 8 років тому +3

    Good shit man. Wish I had this perspective when I started out. I was way too preoccupied with technical stuff and categories. Took me way to long to understand how genres really work.

  • @nanxia5434
    @nanxia5434 7 років тому +18

    That "Running into each other for 30s, and have a break, and do it for 2h" kills😂

  • @Dkzkdbfks
    @Dkzkdbfks 6 років тому +1

    Dubstep is not running into each other but headbanging

  • @6noteblues
    @6noteblues 7 років тому +3

    I was taught that in order to break the rules, we must first learn what the rules are. So, we learn the elements of a genre, and then go change 'em. with our own style/voice. Thanks for your viewpoint.

  • @ChamboUK
    @ChamboUK 6 років тому +2

    Real dubstep is nothing like the shit you see on tv and hear on radio. I see it as a strange mix between grime and techno

  • @mr_radio
    @mr_radio 6 років тому

    Great stuff... Loves it

  • @deadlinkofficialartst5592
    @deadlinkofficialartst5592 3 роки тому +1

    Dubstep is electronic reggae no joke

  • @Byronic19134
    @Byronic19134 6 років тому +74

    So basically...you dunno lol ... Thats how this made me feel.

    • @dylangrace1929
      @dylangrace1929 4 роки тому +3

      Well he dose know he just telling u to use Ur brain and make a track similar he's helping but not giving the full amount of info and his info is amazing and fully understandable

    • @raularaujostrw
      @raularaujostrw 3 роки тому +1

      Vincent, the video is titled “how to understand genres” and NOT “how to make this or that genre”. People only want the easiest way and often forget to understand these concepts/aspects that he’s talking about which are actually important.

  • @plopidrahtis7023
    @plopidrahtis7023 4 роки тому +1

    detroit techno
    it's a cross between early house and electro with futuristic sounds, no melody, more percussions, reverb and delay effects.
    notable artists: juan atkins, bellville three, kenny larkin, eddie flashin fowlkes, dan curtin, ben pest

  • @MrKarver1
    @MrKarver1 5 років тому +1

    you rock bro. Ive been following you forever. You are so awesome plz make more tutorials...

  • @alliezheng7684
    @alliezheng7684 2 роки тому

    thank u for emphasizing the natural feeling of different genre because that's how we fall in love with certain genre but easily forget it when start to learn production.

  • @paintb0x
    @paintb0x 4 роки тому +1

    I loved watching this dude's hands for 6 minutes

  • @the9thlime
    @the9thlime 7 років тому +5

    Multiplier Which speakers are there in your this video? Hope you reply soon!

  • @TribbleLPTV
    @TribbleLPTV 7 років тому +4

    Finally a guy who explains it

  • @RareTechniques
    @RareTechniques 5 років тому +5

    *MIGHTY FINE RHYTHM, MY BREDREN!*

  • @Itsallawesome
    @Itsallawesome 5 років тому

    Really great tips! thank you

  • @ChibiChubbyRobo
    @ChibiChubbyRobo 7 років тому +6

    Dubstep is sub-bass oriented, and energetic , "shakes you to your core in a visceral way" would be a good description of harsh noise. Dubstep almost always is atmospheric, and has a spacious low key sound.What you're talking about when you bring up clubs & dubstep is brostep, the extremely predictable song structures and mid range melodies.
    This is what happens when you use club talk(where people who just listen to singles and not albums and have no idea about albums or the progression of music in general and listen to 90's electronic dance genres) to get your info.
    Clubs are bullshit. The best electronic dance music, whether it's future garage, bubblegum bass, glitch pop, ambient dub, microhouse etc, functions best both in the club AND on private listens anyway.

  • @aura-audio
    @aura-audio 5 років тому +2

    I agree with you on how people dance to certain genres. It seems like there are more mosh pits with dubstep and heavy metal. If you think about it, dubstep is like electronic heavy metal with synthesizers and electronic drums instead of guitars and drumsets.

  • @frankbelin1590
    @frankbelin1590 8 місяців тому

    I know completely nothing about Electronic music, but I wanted to know how to recognize the different genres.
    I can see that you are trying to explain it as good as possible with words, but as a complete noob I don't even know how anything you described sounds like.
    So, I'll have to find another YT-video explaining the genres for me to be able to really understand what you were talking about.

  • @Soundsbadbro
    @Soundsbadbro 8 років тому +38

    WHAT SORT OF ALIEN MADE THAT NOISE????

  • @Herfouch
    @Herfouch 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for the info, Tim Roth

  • @therandomsocietyrecordings4025
    @therandomsocietyrecordings4025 7 років тому +1

    Pretty awesome stuff - TRS-Records

  • @Dakuta12
    @Dakuta12 6 років тому +1

    WHAT IS RIDDIM

  • @traxillia
    @traxillia 6 років тому

    What is about trance

  • @jesusneverexisted300
    @jesusneverexisted300 Рік тому

    So glad I found this vid because there are a few genres I don't quite understand or at least I can't really differentiate

  • @Tonydjjokerit
    @Tonydjjokerit 9 місяців тому

    How about Techno v Psytrance Multiplier?

  • @HelicopterRidesForCommunists

    Im glad people finally realized the difference between actual Dubstep and what is now more appropriately called Brostep

  • @upsalapoinofgi3452
    @upsalapoinofgi3452 5 років тому

    Wow this was so vague! You only gave (nice) questions to ask but did not answer them, which threw of my expectations a lot. Would be nice if you could make a guide to the genres based on them. I hoped for something like has and . With special focus on how to differentiate them. Does anybody here know a video or literature ressource like this?

  • @SoyRaulZepeda
    @SoyRaulZepeda 4 роки тому

    Man, you're good.

  • @FolkMetalProject
    @FolkMetalProject 6 років тому +1

    good video, but still left me wondering What Is Dubstep, House vs Techno, etc.?

  • @MIGHTNOTBEHSE390
    @MIGHTNOTBEHSE390 2 роки тому

    1:08
    if House is about the groove, then what about Bass House?

  • @nicblaze6428
    @nicblaze6428 8 років тому +6

    This is so convenient, thank you so much Multiplier!

  • @TheBroster1234
    @TheBroster1234 8 років тому

    respect bro loving your content

  • @bad_robot
    @bad_robot 2 роки тому

    solid vid. super difficult to distinguish or explain these for beginners lol

  • @club882
    @club882 3 роки тому

    Dubstep is a vibe. Not a run into each other.

  • @DASQOfficial
    @DASQOfficial 6 років тому

    Where's the Techno explanation?

  • @haydenlyon4534
    @haydenlyon4534 3 роки тому +3

    This was really useful! Thanks, people are saying they didn't like that it didn't have examples, but now I feel I have more direction of what I'm looking for! Thnks mate

  • @theinitialtopic9038
    @theinitialtopic9038 8 років тому +10

    "what sort off weird alien made that noise?" haha😂 haha had me in tears

  • @Ma.Mama.is.a.StreetDogg
    @Ma.Mama.is.a.StreetDogg 5 років тому

    This is like a scientist explaining a kid about blackholes

  • @retrobluemusic
    @retrobluemusic 8 років тому +13

    techno is the art of house.

    • @nielsf2704
      @nielsf2704 7 років тому +1

      Techno is a genre on its own but it comes from house just like trance

    • @laketuna
      @laketuna 7 років тому +3

      wrong. house is what you want. techno is what you need.

    • @zex450
      @zex450 6 років тому +1

      Techno has nothing to do with house.

    • @curtismills
      @curtismills 6 років тому +2

      ZeX of course techno has something to do with house what are you talking about

    • @zex450
      @zex450 6 років тому

      curtis mills Techno was undepended and was developed in Detroit as a seperate undepended genre.

  • @7dogguy
    @7dogguy 7 років тому +3

    what is the samurai jack rave song classified as i dont know i feel like its a type of hardcore?

    • @sonikku956
      @sonikku956 7 років тому

      Acid techno for the first one, some generic form of house for the 2017 season.

    • @lars38010
      @lars38010 7 років тому

      A combination of Acid Techno,Acid House,Acid Trance and Industrial music

  • @diegoprods7971
    @diegoprods7971 5 років тому

    this guy would explain a picture with 10 thousand words rather than just showing you the fucking picture...

  • @Melanholix
    @Melanholix 5 років тому

    Cool stuff.

  • @nyqa
    @nyqa 6 років тому +1

    Great talks does not need music. This was VERY descriptive and interesting. Awesome !

  • @Lightmaker5
    @Lightmaker5 4 роки тому +2

    I got into dubstep because of the deadpool video game 2013. Before that I mostly heard the reaction of the people that it sucks. So I never even tried it. But then it became my favorite genre quite fast actually. I had like 90% more songs of dubstep that I like in comparison to all other genres. Today I've got like 500 tracks of dubstep and perhaps only 50 tracks of other genres that I like. Other similar genre I liked was hardcore (hardstyle), but it kinda died after fearfm closed.

  • @catherinecarlin7768
    @catherinecarlin7768 4 роки тому +1

    sorry but im in love with you.. ahhah thanks for a good piece of advice!

  • @FORZZASICILIA
    @FORZZASICILIA 5 років тому

    Basicaly can some one tell me the diffence between casa genre music and techno genre music?

  • @sicfxmusic
    @sicfxmusic 2 роки тому

    Running into each other and smashing noses is exactly what dubstep sounds like lmao

  • @osphaarmusic2767
    @osphaarmusic2767 4 роки тому

    So I was not wrong afterall. I was questioning my self whether I was making Electric dance, or trap. I,m going to try Dubstep and Glitch hop together next time, Glitchstep :D

  • @bovinearrogance
    @bovinearrogance 7 років тому +10

    omg i found markipliers long lost brother XD

  • @luisgonzalez-hc4xu
    @luisgonzalez-hc4xu 6 років тому +1

    I love melodic dubstep

  • @bdsattern
    @bdsattern 4 роки тому +1

    Apparently, it never occurred to him to simply play music samples.

    • @Art-bk6vv
      @Art-bk6vv 3 роки тому

      Apparently it never occurred to you to listen to the different genres on your own lolz

    • @bdsattern
      @bdsattern 3 роки тому

      @@Art-bk6vv - Apparently, you don’t understand what makes good content vs gibberish.

  • @sonicfoxxmusic4281
    @sonicfoxxmusic4281 6 років тому

    What about lyrics for dubstep??.....anybody?

  • @anonymoususer2764
    @anonymoususer2764 5 років тому +1

    I love deathstep and frenchcore

  • @theCranesUS
    @theCranesUS 2 роки тому

    Drum & bass is self explanatory.

  • @HA11EYS_COM3T
    @HA11EYS_COM3T 9 місяців тому

    Uhh so about the running and jumping into each other thing the only dubstep shows I’ve seen moshing at were by very extreme metal-adjacent bands, so idk what dubstep shows you’re going to.

  • @brandonvillatuya9539
    @brandonvillatuya9539 3 роки тому

    Techno drops are evolving

  • @brendabarsallo9311
    @brendabarsallo9311 7 років тому

    I wish you would give examples

  • @andriyakarim5179
    @andriyakarim5179 6 років тому +1

    Downtempo
    Downbeat
    Downstep
    Ambient
    Chillout
    Chillhop
    Chillstep
    Chillwave
    Vaporwave
    Trip Hop
    Trap Hop
    Trop Hop
    New Age
    Space Music

  • @amalsatheesh2952
    @amalsatheesh2952 7 років тому +3

    It's really helpful and I find this video as an easy approach for understanding different genre music.

  • @unknowngaming1432
    @unknowngaming1432 6 років тому +2

    I feel dubstep is the Metal of edm, aggressive and unforgiving and House is like soft rock.

  • @LLoBBHa
    @LLoBBHa 6 років тому

    House is a feeling, techno a landscape

  • @oneworld9071
    @oneworld9071 4 роки тому

    Just a suggestion for future similar endeavors...... the GENRE is EDM. Take the *THREE most prominent example styles, dedicate a segment to each...... pretty much done in title as is. The classical essay-type term paper method fits presentations such as this perfectly. Many producers could really improve the organization and clarity in this type of show...... just an idea, man.
    One style's name that is really difficult to "get" is "trance". Originally, in the 60's and 70's, step sequencing made the foundation for entire album sides. The repetitive patterns of pitch and rhythm achieved the desired effect of a trance similar to African ritual dance accompaniment. The actual active ingredient in that phenomenon is clave, of course. That same trance effect is blatantly present in Latin jazz, salsa, merengue, cumbia and its forms, son montuno, guajira, etc. Early true trance is best exemplified by Tangerine Dream, among others. The curious issue with today's "trance"? Where's the trance? It's quite raucous, unlike the original "true" trance.
    Even "ambient" music these days has a raucous edge. It literally means a form of music played in the background in an environment for emotional effect, without those hearing it actually focusing on the music itself...... kinda like the ambient fragrance of eucalyptus trees, carob, and ocean on the winds in southern California. It also fit perfectly what was considered "trance" in the 60's into the 80's. What's called "ambient" style music now is pretty much point-blank hardcore.
    There's also, though, the sad fact people who don't care will label something and put it out for d/l......... not quite as bad as getting the performers' names wrong, but still.....
    * THREE is a magical number in design, from landscaping and architecture to logos and the standard essay. Give two examples, it feels unfinished. Give four examples, the attention wanders......

  • @Iearnwithme
    @Iearnwithme 5 років тому

    That intro made me know that I should go somewhere else

  • @agooddaytoplay3114
    @agooddaytoplay3114 6 років тому

    You must take a shot each time he says "particular genre"

  • @GiovanniS21
    @GiovanniS21 8 років тому +46

    I think u don't have to analyze music to make good music (it helps to get popular for shure). But if you do I think you will be too much influenced by it. Just do ur own thing, so you will be happy with it. Also I think without everybody analyzing the "specs" of specific genres there would be more diversity. Just my opinion.

    • @eceptamusic
      @eceptamusic 8 років тому +12

      I actually think it does help to analyze music if you want to be creative. But just approach it in a different way. For example, people use a specific kind of kick in progressive/future house and it gives the genre a bouncy and jumpy feeling. What will happen if you use that kick in a dubstep song? Or even drum & bass? The same goes for chill/dark genres like future garage, where a lot of producers use weird percussion samples as "snares". Maybe you really like the high pitched synth snares that are used a lot in modern drum & bass. Why not use those? If you know many things about different genres, you can combine the things you like the most and come up with something new. Of course, you can do this not only with drums, but with synth or bass sounds as well.
      Making something completely different is very difficult, but combining elements from different genres you like is a lot easier and also a very effective way to be original.

    • @therealjohnmyung
      @therealjohnmyung 8 років тому +11

      you just sound lazy.

    • @RandomHui
      @RandomHui 7 років тому

      Johann Ostertag 、,一

    • @DrFujitsu
      @DrFujitsu 7 років тому

      Diversity's choice of music is amazing

    • @RandomHui
      @RandomHui 7 років тому

      Johann Ostertag 、,一一一

  • @bencomeau3114
    @bencomeau3114 6 років тому

    This helps. Thnaks

  • @RyanRediger66
    @RyanRediger66 7 років тому

    You should do a podcast

  • @karl5428
    @karl5428 4 роки тому

    Visceral... aka Bassnectar shows 😍.

  • @lauraxyz5388
    @lauraxyz5388 6 років тому

    2:45-2:55 😂 ‘and it’s great!’

  • @chrisc6261
    @chrisc6261 6 років тому +1

    ok so where were the explanations.............

  • @localdude2979
    @localdude2979 5 років тому +1

    Robot music subgenres: ok actually I can separate n difference Techno from Dupstep... they just sound sooo dang different.. its kinds hard to describe, my friend over here's got a great explanation

  • @walltime1
    @walltime1 6 років тому +1

    lmfaooooooooooo that intro though were you trying to imitate ali g

  • @HelicopterRidesForCommunists

    And right off the bat this guy gets it wrong with what Dubstep is

  • @SuperTonyony
    @SuperTonyony 4 роки тому

    A man bun is the perfect way to make a man look like a little old lady from 1885.

  • @jankoch267
    @jankoch267 8 років тому +1

    amazing! like always!

  • @flowerpower9253
    @flowerpower9253 4 роки тому

    It's ok... He's pretty 🥺💕

  • @RareTechniques
    @RareTechniques 5 років тому

    Couldnt ask for a better guidance to understanding the genres tbh, idk what these brats in the section are about, really. Laying in bed past midnight, the last thing I want is loud obnoxious music in this video.
    Go multiplayah!

  • @aredguy2365
    @aredguy2365 5 років тому

    I swear he repeated the difference between dubstep and techno 6 times and then said “watch how people react to it” for 6 minutes

  • @HOLLASOUNDS
    @HOLLASOUNDS 3 роки тому

    Industrial Techno is now very much like Drum and Bass in terms of banging bassline mixed with the beat of Hard house.

  • @CHALLENGEDBYUS
    @CHALLENGEDBYUS 6 років тому

    This man said girldem, im crying

  • @christopherkessler4827
    @christopherkessler4827 5 років тому

    Three minutes in and the only thing you positively said is "figure it out for yourself."

  • @xerus7425
    @xerus7425 8 років тому

    and then people talk about chord progression and I ain't got any idea what that is XD
    probably something about chords and how they are arranged...

  • @SEEKAY2
    @SEEKAY2 8 років тому

    Great work doing love from india

  • @bebop_anoos
    @bebop_anoos 7 років тому

    What is the difference between dubstep and edm

    • @MrFlexvilla
      @MrFlexvilla 6 років тому

      Axel Lopez Hey dubstep is edm and so is house or trance. They are all sub genres of edm (electronic dance music).

  • @KonnieFuzeon
    @KonnieFuzeon 4 роки тому

    Trance : is mainly about those europhoric ( can’t spell ) vibes

  • @k1nnay23
    @k1nnay23 8 років тому +1

    so this is one of the most helpful things I've seen in a long time. (and i just watched deadmau5 masterclass :D)

  • @MichaelSeethaler
    @MichaelSeethaler 8 років тому +11

    Multiplier is mad whack! But in a good way.

  • @cian162
    @cian162 6 років тому +2

    I’ve never seen someone talk so much and say so little

  • @lukas_wb
    @lukas_wb 5 років тому

    EXAMPLES!

  • @chadvital9255
    @chadvital9255 6 років тому

    I don’t only make Trap I make dubstep hip hop and more

  • @Guilherme-md7vw
    @Guilherme-md7vw 8 років тому

    the comment stuff is massive! so obvious but it never crossed my mind

  • @comical9587
    @comical9587 6 років тому

    Every time he says "Drum and Bass" I hear "German Base"