How to Produce: Weeknd - Blinding Lights Tutorial

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  • Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
  • ►► Download this session file here free at - www.beatacademy.com/pack
    ill Factor is a Grammy-Nominated Producer and has been a professional music producer for over 18 years, working on projects with: Justin Timberlake, Sia, Kygo, Jason Derulo, Skylar Grey, Ginuwine, Kelly Rowland, Kevin Rudolf, Cher, Jessie J, Groove Armada, Calvin Harris, and many others.
    ill Factor is also the founder of Beat Academy - an online community that provides step-by-step tutorials on music production and an exciting community of artists and producers to collaborate with and give you feedback on your songs.
    Learn more: www.beatacademy.com
    #musicproduction #wekknd #ableton #blindinglights

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  • @BeatAcademy
    @BeatAcademy  4 роки тому +111

    ►► Enjoy this video? Download the project file as well as the sample pack here for FREE - www.beatacademy.com/pack

    • @BrayanRodriguez21
      @BrayanRodriguez21 4 роки тому

      Could you please share the drum samples you used?

    • @YanalPlays
      @YanalPlays 4 роки тому +1

      what software/application are you using ?

    • @BeatAcademy
      @BeatAcademy  4 роки тому +3

      @@BrayanRodriguez21 Click the link in the description box and check under the ableton live sessions folder for the sounds

    • @BrayanRodriguez21
      @BrayanRodriguez21 4 роки тому

      @@BeatAcademy Thank you so much, please continue with this how to produce series, Im learning a lot from this videos, really, thank you so much!!

    • @BrayanRodriguez21
      @BrayanRodriguez21 4 роки тому

      @@BeatAcademy Pleeeeeeease do this one: Khalid, Disclosure - Know Your Worth ua-cam.com/video/M-j159LFwGw/v-deo.html

  • @inthemix
    @inthemix 4 роки тому +321

    I've no idea how I didn't find your channel sooner but you are without doubt one of the best here on UA-cam teaching production. All the Whys, How's and When's behind every decision yet the videos still have an amazing pace! I'm happy to be learning from you :)

    • @BeatAcademy
      @BeatAcademy  4 роки тому +43

      My dude it is truly my pleasure big fan of what you got going on as well. Would love to link up sometime lets chat

    • @inthemix
      @inthemix 4 роки тому +18

      @@BeatAcademy absolutely! Drop me a message on Instagram? @michael.inthemix :)

    • @mainkordormawblei
      @mainkordormawblei 2 роки тому +6

      My two favorite teachers communicating. Awesome!!

    • @dejawilliams4683
      @dejawilliams4683 2 роки тому +4

      @@mainkordormawblei yes! feels like my two worlds crashing into each other lul

    • @frosty386
      @frosty386 2 роки тому

      @@dejawilliams4683 lol

  • @Meekismwisdom
    @Meekismwisdom 4 роки тому +337

    You did this using no omnisphere no nexus just straight up sound design as you went thru . Genius level . New Subbie

    • @BeatAcademy
      @BeatAcademy  4 роки тому +20

      Awesome! Glad to have you with us!

    • @RJFmedia
      @RJFmedia 4 роки тому +22

      its 80 synths lolll its super simple synths :P but ye. As an edm producer i think it's cute how hip hop producers are amazed at not using omnisphere or nexus xd. You should try it! I love using serum. Just watch a few tutorials on how to make certain sounds and copy what they do to learn

    • @Meekismwisdom
      @Meekismwisdom 4 роки тому +69

      LakeSnake this isn’t about u bro

    • @RJFmedia
      @RJFmedia 4 роки тому

      @@Meekismwisdom ?

    • @hemantakakati1103
      @hemantakakati1103 4 роки тому +14

      @@BeatAcademy please dont stop creating with stock plugins we beginners love that as we cant afford those and also it makes the software very lightweight.

  • @diond1333
    @diond1333 4 роки тому +65

    17:24 "So I'm gonna layer these two together." And BANG! The song springs into life!

  • @PyroRazz
    @PyroRazz 4 роки тому +135

    You know when you're messing around with synthesizer presets and you're like " That's a good sound but i hate how it has that minor issue ", this video thought me everything I needed to know to fix that. Thank you.

  • @xae8280
    @xae8280 4 роки тому +19

    Thanks ill factor for doing this recreation sound exactly like it in my ears.
    To every one watching this, recreation is the key to get good at production(in a short time) and not only watching this helps but recreating it yourself and getting stuck and figuring limitations and problems

  • @leonardosantana522
    @leonardosantana522 4 роки тому +2

    I really admire these redo’s. I learn so much about production. Thank you so much for being so detailed with these videos. Keep them coming 👌🏼

  • @LosantoBeats
    @LosantoBeats 4 роки тому +39

    I would love a part 2 for these videos. Focused on the arrangement. I struggle with loops a lot when it comes to turning them into full arrangements.

  • @OskolStalk
    @OskolStalk 4 роки тому +94

    This bass is a straight hotline miami shit!! Perfect work, man!)

  • @buildusarocket3410
    @buildusarocket3410 3 роки тому +2

    mate I have been producing music for about 13 years now. I wish I had a teacher like you! I had to go through so many tutorials back in the day, you on the other hand explain everything so perfectly. When I started off, everyone explained the science behind the plug ins but no one ever showed the results.

  • @Omido.official
    @Omido.official 4 роки тому +5

    I'm amazed by how these productions are so on point !!!

  • @nathangabrielmusician
    @nathangabrielmusician 4 роки тому +13

    You are honestly the best. I've learned so much over the years. Thank you for your dedication and time.....

  • @gabrielgavazzi
    @gabrielgavazzi 3 роки тому +13

    18:35
    "Go to the Matrix"
    "woah"
    😂😂😂 loved that

  • @Inflake
    @Inflake 4 роки тому +84

    I’m never gonna complain about not having presets ever again

  • @akashboinpally4389
    @akashboinpally4389 Рік тому +1

    God bless you for all this free knowledge and at the same time also using all stock plugins, your content is literally a blessing to the community, and I'm sure everyone watching this can agree with that.

  • @bloodsweattones
    @bloodsweattones 4 роки тому +1

    This was really great! One of my favorite songs and you got so close to the original I can't believe it. Step by step, I could follow along ang grasp what you did and what effect your changes made. Thanks!

  • @iammusicman79
    @iammusicman79 4 роки тому

    Been following this channel for a while but it's only recently I've started to really get stuck in with these tutorials. Absolutely amazing work bro, I'm learning a lot from you! Can't wait to watch more videos!

  • @PickOfDestiny89
    @PickOfDestiny89 2 роки тому

    This was absolutely awesome! Please make more of these! I learned more in this 25min video than after hours of other tutorials!

  • @ethanmoralesmusic
    @ethanmoralesmusic 4 роки тому

    Great way to start the morning! Loved learning how much of an effect detuning had on the 80's giant synth sound.

  • @danielkostov9489
    @danielkostov9489 4 роки тому +3

    amazing level of production tutorial

  • @samigoswrld
    @samigoswrld 2 роки тому

    your awesome tutorials makes me feeling high! thanks man

  • @RockstahRolln
    @RockstahRolln 3 роки тому

    This was absolutely smashing and brilliant!! Learned a lot of sound design. Thank you for the samples. Love your videos!!

  • @DadBodShang
    @DadBodShang 4 роки тому +8

    I just opened a DAW (ableton 10 live) for the first time 2 days ago and had no idea where to start. I watched your basics video and am now following along on all of these how to sound like X, and I'm learning SO MUCH! Thank you, Beat Academy for the content you've put out. Maybe one day I'll go from "aspiring music producer" to just "music producer." Cheers!

  • @pkkkk91
    @pkkkk91 4 роки тому

    maaaan this is gold.....god bless your sir for teaching us..

  • @LosantoBeats
    @LosantoBeats 4 роки тому +4

    Man I have so much to say about these videos! I love them! Watching this specific one (because the song has that retro vibe) makes me think that you should do a series where you recreate/produce classics. Lets say music from the 80s-00s.

  • @panaflex9632
    @panaflex9632 4 роки тому

    By far my favourite tutorial on UA-cam, thanks mate!

  • @jabi9484
    @jabi9484 4 роки тому

    You are the best at teaching bro!! Grateful for your channel!

  • @djdazza2796
    @djdazza2796 4 роки тому +2

    Great stuff!! Messed about with this and got some great results!!
    Play it at 100bpm and it's a nice chilled track,
    Thumbs up.

  • @chathu8036
    @chathu8036 4 роки тому +2

    Perfect!!! Love this beat dude!!!

  • @afaydilek
    @afaydilek 4 роки тому

    you nailed it!! 80's vibe is so strong with this one

  • @Falafaz
    @Falafaz 4 роки тому +3

    Nice work, it's helpful for all the home producers like me. Love on you brother

  • @devseb
    @devseb 4 роки тому +1

    What a great breakdown. Awesome videos.

  • @Douglas-gu4my
    @Douglas-gu4my 4 роки тому

    You're the best ill! Thank you for sharing.

  • @elymuff
    @elymuff 3 роки тому +1

    thanks so much for the bits and pieces... I have a few ideas for mashing up this song that I absolutely love, and you've just made the whole process a lot easier,

  • @Etcher
    @Etcher 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely, without a doubt, hands down the best Live video I've ever seen. Dope.

  • @PedroBlum
    @PedroBlum 4 роки тому

    Man... you are incredible. This channel is pure gold.

  • @bushtucker66
    @bushtucker66 2 роки тому

    Absolutely brilliant!! Learnt so much. Thanks.🤘

  • @alvinedwards434
    @alvinedwards434 2 роки тому

    I don't know if I've heard a remake sound so Identical! WOW! Nice work!

  • @chrisr1241
    @chrisr1241 4 роки тому +6

    Amazing all this with stock plugins ! And we all think that a new vst makes us a better producer... incredible! Also very nice song selection on your Tutorials...

  • @stasgavrylov
    @stasgavrylov 4 роки тому

    The bass is just wow, thanks for the great tutorial!

  • @frankgatsbybeats3999
    @frankgatsbybeats3999 4 роки тому +1

    Great tutorial. You just became one of my favourite tutorial channels.

  • @projectvibez5675
    @projectvibez5675 4 роки тому

    Very insightful tutorial. Thank you for taking the time to make this and share your knowledge, really inspired to make something with similar vibes

  • @Sroycroft
    @Sroycroft 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for this - It felt like I gained HOURS of knowledge in 26 minutes. You are a terrific instructor!

  • @chrisbutterley4648
    @chrisbutterley4648 4 роки тому +1

    So impressive thank you the work you’ve put into this!

  • @alaphay
    @alaphay 4 роки тому

    Thank you so much for that tutorial, you break it down so well and I was able to follow everything you were doing. I'm going to continue to follow and keep learning. God bless!

  • @ChrisLintonMusic
    @ChrisLintonMusic 4 роки тому +1

    Thankyou so much for doing this!

  • @IamHappyfellow
    @IamHappyfellow 4 роки тому

    Hey, thanks for this lovely tutorial. You are a very good teacher indeed as you inspired me a lot with your clear and straight to the point teaching style. Subscribed immediately..!

  • @thomasmurphy5170
    @thomasmurphy5170 4 роки тому +1

    One of the best tutorials ive seen, whopper!!

  • @DrSopenkus
    @DrSopenkus 4 роки тому +1

    This was really awesome! Only 5 tracks and it sounds awesome.

  • @kingcondornev
    @kingcondornev 3 роки тому +1

    I just bought your Indie Pop course - super excited!

  • @MarcBosserman
    @MarcBosserman 4 роки тому

    Dude, you are a ninja! Thanks for all the fantastic tutorials! Very inspirational!!

  • @TrueGritProductions
    @TrueGritProductions 3 роки тому

    I learn a lot from your videos. Thank you

  • @HellReyOfficial
    @HellReyOfficial 4 роки тому

    night vibes! Power Glove and Correale make really great synthwave music too 😍

  • @nerdrage4852
    @nerdrage4852 3 роки тому

    what a guru, hats of to you mate !

  • @diegofeliperinc
    @diegofeliperinc 4 роки тому

    Thankssss for the video!! Really appreciate it! Greetings from Colombia!

  • @walterarresse6598
    @walterarresse6598 3 роки тому

    This is awesome! Thanks for the class!

  • @zobelini
    @zobelini 3 роки тому

    This was incredible...I learned so much from one video! Thank you so much for this!!

  • @joeeeee8738
    @joeeeee8738 4 роки тому +4

    12:44 Your bob ross comment killed me!
    This is just the best quality channel ever

    • @beatweezl
      @beatweezl 3 роки тому

      All Ill needs is a big ass fro.

  • @contraspower6302
    @contraspower6302 4 роки тому +5

    Much love from india sir❤️❤️❤️🙏u're my teacher you taught me how to use ableton thanku🙏

  • @cherobeats
    @cherobeats 4 роки тому

    soo much respect for that sound design!

  • @tallynjonessimpson6526
    @tallynjonessimpson6526 4 роки тому

    I just started producing myself and Im obsessed with sound design. Amazing video 🤩🙌

  • @shawnlin9873
    @shawnlin9873 4 роки тому +1

    Can't help to notice the Assassin's creed logo on the wall. Then I recalled this sick piece of music for AC Syndicate, "Champion sound" I believe. So the producer is now sharing knowledge! Love what you're doing now and plz keep up the beautiful work.

  • @constanzainzunza9505
    @constanzainzunza9505 3 роки тому

    Thank you so much for all the cool content you are giving to us

  • @giannipulli
    @giannipulli 4 роки тому +1

    Damn!!! this is one the best tutorial I've ever seen before. You're so talented unbelievable .....thanks for your work, I really enjoyed so much

  • @AD-wd1xr
    @AD-wd1xr 4 роки тому

    Thank you for this❤️🏄🏼‍♀️

  • @toyokenstudio
    @toyokenstudio 4 роки тому

    Very useful tutorial! Thanks ill

  • @paulluffman4269
    @paulluffman4269 4 роки тому

    I learnt so much from this video. thank you for the lesson, the sample pack and the arrangement too. Legend

  • @adriangs8
    @adriangs8 3 роки тому

    I love the aggressiveness of the bass

  • @cjjmail
    @cjjmail 3 роки тому

    Great video. I like the way that you say what change and why before you make it. I like to pause, make the change myself and then see if we agree. Best tip, go extreme first and dial it back.

  • @pedro_a_martins
    @pedro_a_martins 4 роки тому

    Awesome video!!!
    I'm working on a synthwave track and this is very insightful!!!

  • @nellachavez98
    @nellachavez98 8 місяців тому

    Loved it !

  • @sanhong3143
    @sanhong3143 4 роки тому

    Just bought ableton to learn how to make music. Thank you for this awesome video!

  • @RicardoDiLago
    @RicardoDiLago 4 роки тому

    awasome! and many thanks for the clear and thorough tuto

  • @PrinceOfParthia74
    @PrinceOfParthia74 4 роки тому

    respect to your vast knowledge

  • @Shamannlivesmusic
    @Shamannlivesmusic 3 роки тому

    Amazing tutorial! Thanks a LOT 👌

  • @ralphyrocket5770
    @ralphyrocket5770 2 роки тому

    Absolutely love “teach a man to fish” thank you!!!!

  • @noisebynight119
    @noisebynight119 4 роки тому

    Excellent tutorial, great tips on sound design using only Ableton... cheers

  • @adam67bree
    @adam67bree 4 роки тому

    Great as always. Thanks!

  • @coolcoolcool1337
    @coolcoolcool1337 3 місяці тому

    Excellent vid, thanks!!!

  • @bazil5250
    @bazil5250 2 роки тому

    You are super talented buddy!
    Thank you

  • @SK8GABRIEL1
    @SK8GABRIEL1 4 роки тому

    Thank you thank you so much!!! You are amazing man!!

  • @chilphil
    @chilphil 4 роки тому +2

    Have to sub after watching this. Great example that it's not always what you have, but how you use it.

  • @divelostmind
    @divelostmind 3 роки тому

    dude this was amazing thank you for this I learned so much, easy to follow yet still gets down to the nitty gritty details

  • @stukedin
    @stukedin 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the tips and tricks

  • @anothervoyager9654
    @anothervoyager9654 4 роки тому +2

    I love two things about your tutorials. 1 that you only use ableton vsts and 2 how straight foward and simple you make them so they are so easy to watch and understand.

    • @BeatAcademy
      @BeatAcademy  4 роки тому +1

      It is truly my pleasure thanks for watching

  • @A_I
    @A_I 4 роки тому

    Gosh man! you are a genius!

  • @DcJay85
    @DcJay85 4 роки тому

    Amazing! Spot on!

  • @erickcastillo6929
    @erickcastillo6929 4 роки тому

    Stuff I can apply thank you for the tutorial 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @tcl017
    @tcl017 4 роки тому

    Thanks for your video! Although my English is not good, I can't understand many details in the video very well, and I can't express my thanks to you very accurately. Your video has made me learn a lot. Thank you again, Ivan. I like your video very much!

  • @outsider92
    @outsider92 4 роки тому +3

    wow increíble ¡! ¡!

  • @romnitorres9915
    @romnitorres9915 4 роки тому +2

    Legend mate

  • @ElmohanadKaroum
    @ElmohanadKaroum 4 роки тому

    Thank you for sharing this amazing video .. u always on the trend , and u know what’s going on on the music scene .

  • @RockstahRolln
    @RockstahRolln 4 роки тому

    THIS IS SICK!!! THANK YOU SIR!!

  • @sophia6809
    @sophia6809 4 роки тому +4

    I am so glad i found your channel. I'm learning so much it's scary lmao

  • @Prod.by_v111bz
    @Prod.by_v111bz 4 роки тому

    Thats so epic..and so simple :D Thank you for this nice tutorial!

  • @theacan565
    @theacan565 4 роки тому

    AMAZING!!!

  • @hasankhurram6711
    @hasankhurram6711 4 роки тому +3

    Love it

  • @nicolasscheyerle2465
    @nicolasscheyerle2465 4 роки тому

    Awesome, thank you!

  • @jimmyjohnson1790
    @jimmyjohnson1790 4 роки тому +15

    Can you please do a tuotorial of choosing sounds that blend well together in a track as well instruments/notes that do not colide with each other

  • @longjohnsonshagwell3377
    @longjohnsonshagwell3377 3 роки тому

    dude thank you so much for this video. getting that bass tone was driving me absolutely mad and I have something similar now, working with synths is really difficult when you are a beginner. I know the sound I want but dont know what to change to get it!