For those looking for more information around the "Arabic" and "Egyptian" scales, they are both derived from what is called the Double Harmonic Scale in Western Music Theory. With the "Arabic" scale being the Double Harmonic Scale, and the "Egyptian" scale being the 4 mode of the Double Harmonic Scale. So if you were to base this scale off the the degrees of Major, it would be (From C Major): 1 - b2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - b6 - 7 - 1 C - Db - E - F - G - Ab - B - C Then for the Egyptian Scale you take the intervals starting on 4 and apply them to C Major: 1 - 2 - b3 - #4 - 5 - b6 - 7 - 1 C - D - Eb - F# - G - Ab - B - C Just like Major has 7 modes, so does the Double Harmonic Scale, so you can get different flavor by using different intervals, as defined here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_harmonic_scale (Although, you may wanna stay away from the 7th - Locrian bb3 bb7)
How did you make the sustained bass that starts at the beginning of every bar? That is layered with the string instrument? :) Would love a tutorial on that type of bass :) Great video!
Great video Dowden,as usual! Would it be possible to put the focus on some videos for appropriate kicks, kick samples and kick processing for this kind of music?Thanks!🙏
It's not yet! But it will be soon. :) I'm going to expand on this project for something else, which will be a bigger and better project. That will be available on my Pareon.
The Arabic scale is available in Ableton’s built-in scales as the Bhairav scale. That would be easier to use instead of adding the disabled notes at the beginning of the clip!
I've just discovered Kamilo Sanclemente, who makes this kind of organic deep house (although more South American than Middle Eastern) and he is so cool. I've been trying to create similar grooves and failing dismally so this tutorial has come at just the right time! Thanks dude :)
I’m looking to produce some organic house and I’m so glad I found this channel because man you really know your stuff and it’s so helpful. I didn’t even think about tuning instruments like toms. I want to move away from analogue.
Well I'm glad you found it, too! Definitely check out the other videos on how to make Organic House. I think you'll enjoy them! Also keep in mind I do teach online lessons and courses! 😀
@@DowdenProductionAcademy I would love to do an online course however at this moment in time my funds are low but I’ll definitely keep it in mind for when I’m a bit more financially stable.
Great content man! Are you a Mac user or PC? If you use Mac what model would you recommend to buy if i want to do complex songs, with a lot of tracks (maybe 40-60), vst's , omnisphere, etc.
I switched over from Mac to PC a little while back. I just upgraded recently and for a bit under 1k I got a laptop that runs circles around an M1. The equivalent would be around 3k or more from Apple. I definitely prefer the user interface on Mac but the price just keeps getting more and more outrageous. And I use Ableton so the DAW interface is exactly the same user experience.
Should I do a part 2 video? Let me know by liking this post! 👍
I guess I will do a part 2! ;)
For those looking for more information around the "Arabic" and "Egyptian" scales, they are both derived from what is called the Double Harmonic Scale in Western Music Theory. With the "Arabic" scale being the Double Harmonic Scale, and the "Egyptian" scale being the 4 mode of the Double Harmonic Scale. So if you were to base this scale off the the degrees of Major, it would be (From C Major):
1 - b2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - b6 - 7 - 1
C - Db - E - F - G - Ab - B - C
Then for the Egyptian Scale you take the intervals starting on 4 and apply them to C Major:
1 - 2 - b3 - #4 - 5 - b6 - 7 - 1
C - D - Eb - F# - G - Ab - B - C
Just like Major has 7 modes, so does the Double Harmonic Scale, so you can get different flavor by using different intervals, as defined here:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_harmonic_scale
(Although, you may wanna stay away from the 7th - Locrian bb3 bb7)
Wow, thanks for the in depth breakdown! 🙏
@@DowdenProductionAcademy No sir, thank you for the amazing videos. You have a wonderful approach to how you teach.
@@TheEvilSoft Thank you so much! :) Means alot!
This is fantastic. As for templates, project files, so you use vst or au versions of plugins? Thanks
Thanks! I use VST.
@@Dowden_OfficialThanks for the info!
Part 2?? Yes please!!
On point as always. Yes, please make a part 2 👍👍👍
Thanks! Looks like I will :)
Thank you for such kind of techniques! Watching your videos with pleasure.
Thank you so much. Dowden, you’re super cool🔥
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Thanks Dowden. You are the best teacher!!!
I try to download the samples from this link but its not working at all .
Could you elaborate what issue you're having? I just tried and it worked for me.
Great tutorial. Part 2 would be great
How did you make the sustained bass that starts at the beginning of every bar? That is layered with the string instrument? :) Would love a tutorial on that type of bass :) Great video!
Thanks! I just used Wavetable and put a sawtooth with some filtering and ADSR. :)
Great video Dowden,as usual! Would it be possible to put the focus on some videos for appropriate kicks, kick samples and kick processing for this kind of music?Thanks!🙏
Thanks! For sure :) I have a kick video planned for some time down the road.
Wizard 🤙🏻🧙🏽♀️
very very thank you!
Is this project not available on your patreon portal?
It's not yet! But it will be soon. :) I'm going to expand on this project for something else, which will be a bigger and better project. That will be available on my Pareon.
are you releasing this track? sounds really good, nice tutorial btw
Thanks! You may see this track again, soon ;)
The Arabic scale is available in Ableton’s built-in scales as the Bhairav scale. That would be easier to use instead of adding the disabled notes at the beginning of the clip!
I've just discovered Kamilo Sanclemente, who makes this kind of organic deep house (although more South American than Middle Eastern) and he is so cool. I've been trying to create similar grooves and failing dismally so this tutorial has come at just the right time! Thanks dude :)
Oh nice! Kamilo is great! Glad you enjoyed
Check also out Sebastian Busto
@@ajez597 thanks - I just had a quick listen and you are right - I will certainly be checking his mixes out. Nice of you to suggest :)
I’m looking to produce some organic house and I’m so glad I found this channel because man you really know your stuff and it’s so helpful. I didn’t even think about tuning instruments like toms. I want to move away from analogue.
Well I'm glad you found it, too! Definitely check out the other videos on how to make Organic House. I think you'll enjoy them!
Also keep in mind I do teach online lessons and courses! 😀
@@DowdenProductionAcademy I would love to do an online course however at this moment in time my funds are low but I’ll definitely keep it in mind for when I’m a bit more financially stable.
@@lasearce Sounds good! Until then, enjoy the videos!
@@DowdenProductionAcademy I will for sure !
Always great to see your uploads and all the info you give out for free to us!
very useful as always ! thanks mate !
Hey man, youtube suggested me your channels, and I've been checking some of your vids. Just wanted to say I love the content you produce!
Thanks so much!
First time here, very impressed. Got urself a new sub and note bell here with me! :)
Glad to hear! :)
Thanks for this video. I found it easy to understand and nice. Thanks for the free samples as well 🥳🤗
You are welcome! Glad you enjoyed.
Great content man! Are you a Mac user or PC? If you use Mac what model would you recommend to buy if i want to do complex songs, with a lot of tracks (maybe 40-60), vst's , omnisphere, etc.
I'm on PC, personally. I'd suggest getting something with at least 16GB of Ram, but any more is preferred :)
I switched over from Mac to PC a little while back. I just upgraded recently and for a bit under 1k I got a laptop that runs circles around an M1. The equivalent would be around 3k or more from Apple. I definitely prefer the user interface on Mac but the price just keeps getting more and more outrageous. And I use Ableton so the DAW interface is exactly the same user experience.
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very nice tips thanks!
You are welcome! Big fan of your music, mate!