This is without a doubt the most well-executed walkthrough of a production I have ever seen (and I watch a lot of them...) Big fan of your videos anyway, but this was super impressive and enjoyable to watch. Really great job Forest!
Sorry to all the other UA-cam recording/mixing/mastering/production artists out there, but this is what you need to aspire to. This is, without a doubt, the most helpful and well-explained channel on the subject there is. Forest, you da man brother. I always leave with something worthwhile stuck in my head. Props!!!
@@forestwhitehead My biggest takeaway.? Hmmm? Well it's not just one thing but more your style, genre, and accolades. I mean you're working in Nashville for crying out loud, with big names that I'm familiar with. That's for starters. As for this video, i like how you set things up for a bpm after the fact. You're not restrained to the bpm initially but figure it out after the rough draft is partially recorded. I like how you quantitize lightly to preserve humanism, record the foundational pad sound for the initial re-record, how you double tracks to broaden the sound, and add distortion to drums of all things. Honestly a lot of this stuff has probably been discussed in other channels' videos but with you I don't go into a trance and lose interest. I've been watching ever since you and another youtuber both produced a version of the same tune and yours really sounded like what i had been trying to accomplish. Overall, I think it's your way of not overexplaining everything. You're walking us through the steps but geared more towards a general overview. AND you're a multi instrumentalist. Ugh, I feel like I'm blabbering. I'll try to gather my thoughts a little better and get back, but for now, I sure hope you keep at it. You're really helping me out. Many thanks 🙏
Its been an age since I watched this. Great to watch it again. Still cant afford a resonator though. Maybe next year. You're a bottomless well of talent Forest. Great job my brother. Xave
Man - your video production quality has gone up SO MUCH since we started talking. So happy for ya man - sick, and I love how you broke this down. Keeping it interesting without skipping a ton of stuff.
@@forestwhitehead @NathanJamesLarsen both of your channels are incredible for me. I learn a lot from them. Thanks guys. I wish I can some day do challange songs as you did. Greatings from Poland.
Not only is this video amazing because of the way you show how you produce a new country pop tune from start to finish, but it is also the ONLY video I have found that shows how someone could use Kontakt and Native Instuments plug ins in a country production. Good stuff. Thank you!
Man, I've watched a LOT of production and arrangement videos trying to nail down this style, and this is probably the most concise and easy-to-follow tutorial I've seen. Thanks for this, excited to try this method on demos that have been stuck gathering dust in my "to finish" folder.
You seem so relaxed working in studio One and that is the same vibe I get when working in it. It just feels comfortable and enjoyable to mix lay down a track, backing vocals. It just feels right.
This is the one video I watch over and over ,best one out there you lay it all out there thank you Forest whitehead I think I watch all your videos were can I get more and thank again
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If you ask me, this channel is one of the best music and education channels on youtube. I just discovered it. Please continue with your content. This channel will have Million subscribers. thank you.
@@forestwhitehead Really looking forward to it! I usually feel overwhelmed and lost when it comes to the digital production part of music but after this watch I feel somehow motivated and inspired to just start and enjoy the process. Cheers!
Man you inspired me so much... I love your videos, im a musician and I can't afford going to the studio for a record so I invested the last 5 years in equipment and im trying to learn how to record myself for at least a good demos... I bet you're such a humble and nice guy to hang around with. Keep it up bud, I love your videos.
It's your musicality that shines here... it's not about the plug-ins, but what is being played. this video will inspire people to create with REAL instruments. along with the DAW tools. very informative! great job thank you!
You are such a nice and talented guy, sharing all your craftsmanship for free. The sound you produce is so satisfying, polished, rich and clean. Thank you!
I love it when people ask me if producers need to know how to do everything. The answer is, we have to know as much as possible. We definitely need to know and understand to create what we hear in our own head. This is a great video. I look forward to what you have next.
Can't emphasize enough how thankful I am to have found your channel a few months ago. I've been looking for something like this channel for a LONG time. Just an excellent job! I'll probably watch this one several times, just like most of your other videos. Thank you for creating these videos for us!
@@forestwhitehead I have been doing that too with acoustic guitar. I lay down midi acoustic from Native Instruments, then layer on my real acoustic after. It helps me stay more in the pocket with my strumming, and it sounds nice and full when they are layered.
Great production man! Enjoyed the way you put this together with an educational purpose. I'll definitely take care of the transitions in the very first part of the process now. Thank you!
I just finished this course and its awesome! If you are looking on how the pro's produce a hit, how to increase your work flow and be more productive in the studio its well worth the investment! Another great one Forest!
Now THAT was what I needed to see and hear Forest! Now I've just got to work out if I have enough gear to do it! I've got the latest Logic Pro, Reason etc and a huge back catalogue to get started on... BUT you have definitely pulled some cobwebs back here to reveal how knowing what you are doing on the technical side is a huge percentage of headache removal! Respect! Jules
Since I've found this channel, I've binged most of it and started rewatching some of again. This is exactly what I've been needing for my own music. And after much searching for the "right" DAW for me, I've subbed to Studio One 6 and Sphere. It makes the most sense to me. Thanks Forest for all you do!
i made an amazing instrumental using this tutorial though i don't sing it doesn't have vocals but its good thanks to this video , thak you mr whitehead for the content
Wow. This was such an amazing production walk through! You REALLY showed the before and after; from bare bones to top end radio song. Amazing. You make it look do easy, man! Obviously that comes from years of going through the process. Thanks so much for putting this out! It also opened my eyes to what can be used for drums. Maybe that could be something I can invest in when I get hired for drums moving forward, if I am offering my services from home. I think there are a lot of questions I'd want to ask you when it comes to that.
Wow! I was keep on clicking on the like button thinking I could double that up! Lol! THanks so much for this invaluable video you shared! I loved it! I second David Smith. I watched a lot of these videos and this beat them all so far! THanks again Forest!
Dude, thank you so much. This is the video I've been looking for, for the last few years. I would highly recommend this video to anyone who is recording their own music at home! Thanks again man!
I've been playing and singing vocals in country music since mid 90s.. I'm writing and original stuff and learning to use Studio one. 6 and I'm lost as to where to start. This video SAVED MY BUTT. best video I've seen on the process. Thank you!! Side Note: I'm pretty picky Hitting that subscribe button, But you sir have earned it.
Only today I was saying to a friend that sooo many youtube production videos out there are all about creating "beats" for EDM and similar music etc and I was moaning about the lack of channels just like this, for songwriters who play guitar etc and dabble with midi. I enjoy Nathan James Larsen and 93 Acres and I loved your producer battle with Nathan James Larsen and what you did, hence why I'm here. I am NOT disappointed. Great walk-though in a DAW that I don't even use but your tutorial was magnificently educating, useful insightful and actually enjoyable start to finish. You have a wonderfully affable way of communicating and more people need to see this channel. I'd love you to produce a track for me. Will try and DM you. Thank you Forest. I will watch ALL your videos and share and like, Keith, Belfast, N Ireland
Thanks so much for this, Forest. Your production videos are the best. Chockfull of content and to the point. I also love that you're using Studio One, my DAW of choice too. It's great to see your workflow as I tend to use something similar but have picked up so many tips and tricks from yours that helps to refine my own. As primarily a songwriter, my interest in music production was to produce the best sounding demos I could and when I get good enough, to produce and relase some of my own music. My favourite part of this video is that you've clearly laid it out in STEPS (and labelled it as such), so I'm able to create my own checklist from it. BTW I've been in some of your very, very early online workshops. Thank you so much for creating and sharing all your learning content online (and all your emails too). Hopefully the next time I'm in Nashville I can take you out for lunch or dinner. Wishing you much success in everything you do! 🙏
Dude… I love all your videos I am in your song master class and now you’re mixing class. Worth every penny. Everyone should pay for your classes you will learn so much if you do and the level of your demos will skyrocket! Promise!!!
This is absolutely amazing! Exactly what I have been looking for in production advice for home recording. I am so glad I have found your channel. Look forward to all your videos. #1 in my watch list.
I'm a hip-hop producer and I don't really listen to country music. I have to say, this video is absolutely amazing. Great song and a great tutorial. It's cool to see that many of the elements necessary to make a great country song are similar to the elements it takes to make a great hip-hop song.
Really great video. Out of nowhere, I got this recommended. No idea why I didn't come across your channel sooner, since I'm interested in pop/rock/country production. (Big fan of Keith Urban!) I'm gonna check out your other videos too.
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This is without a doubt the most well-executed walkthrough of a production I have ever seen (and I watch a lot of them...) Big fan of your videos anyway, but this was super impressive and enjoyable to watch. Really great job Forest!
David I appreciate you checking it out!
Presonus should definitely hire him! Great all around break down!
The subscriber count is deserving of another three zeros, at least. Manifesting this for you.
Wow , you are very talented brother , I wish I could learn more from you
Agreed this is a great video defo the best I’ve seen
Sorry to all the other UA-cam recording/mixing/mastering/production artists out there, but this is what you need to aspire to. This is, without a doubt, the most helpful and well-explained channel on the subject there is. Forest, you da man brother. I always leave with something worthwhile stuck in my head. Props!!!
I appreciate this very much. What was your biggest takeaway?
@@forestwhitehead My biggest takeaway.? Hmmm? Well it's not just one thing but more your style, genre, and accolades. I mean you're working in Nashville for crying out loud, with big names that I'm familiar with. That's for starters.
As for this video, i like how you set things up for a bpm after the fact. You're not restrained to the bpm initially but figure it out after the rough draft is partially recorded. I like how you quantitize lightly to preserve humanism, record the foundational pad sound for the initial re-record, how you double tracks to broaden the sound, and add distortion to drums of all things. Honestly a lot of this stuff has probably been discussed in other channels' videos but with you I don't go into a trance and lose interest. I've been watching ever since you and another youtuber both produced a version of the same tune and yours really sounded like what i had been trying to accomplish.
Overall, I think it's your way of not overexplaining everything. You're walking us through the steps but geared more towards a general overview. AND you're a multi instrumentalist. Ugh, I feel like I'm blabbering. I'll try to gather my thoughts a little better and get back, but for now, I sure hope you keep at it. You're really helping me out. Many thanks 🙏
I don't know how many tutorial videos I've watched over 20 years, but this one ranks in the Top 3.
Its been an age since I watched this. Great to watch it again. Still cant afford a resonator though. Maybe next year. You're a bottomless well of talent Forest. Great job my brother. Xave
Man - your video production quality has gone up SO MUCH since we started talking. So happy for ya man - sick, and I love how you broke this down. Keeping it interesting without skipping a ton of stuff.
Learning from the best you set the bar high man
@@forestwhitehead @NathanJamesLarsen both of your channels are incredible for me. I learn a lot from them. Thanks guys. I wish I can some day do challange songs as you did. Greatings from Poland.
Not only is this video amazing because of the way you show how you produce a new country pop tune from start to finish, but it is also the ONLY video I have found that shows how someone could use Kontakt and Native Instuments plug ins in a country production. Good stuff. Thank you!
Man, I've watched a LOT of production and arrangement videos trying to nail down this style, and this is probably the most concise and easy-to-follow tutorial I've seen. Thanks for this, excited to try this method on demos that have been stuck gathering dust in my "to finish" folder.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
Not only the production side in these videos Rock but your melodies are off the hook 💥
Thanks so much!
amazing video. i wish to see more videos in this concept.
Just started watching, but thanks for sharing your knowledge, I subscribed.
Absolutely incredible dude! You are setting industry standards here my friend; invaluable content to be sharing on UA-cam!
Thanks so much for your continued support Connor. It’s been awesome hearing your tracks get even better.
That finished demo sounds INCREDIBLE! And in Studio One 6!! 🔥🔥🔥
Your work is incredible!
Good Job - Got that nice Brothers Osborne feel.
Glad you enjoyed it!
You seem so relaxed working in studio One and that is the same vibe I get when working in it. It just feels comfortable and enjoyable to mix lay down a track, backing vocals. It just feels right.
agree 1000%
This was amazing. I loved how you use non conventional pads and sounds as a secret sauce to make everything sound big
This is the one video I watch over and over ,best one out there you lay it all out there thank you Forest whitehead I think I watch all your videos were can I get more and thank again
If you ask me, this channel is one of the best music and education channels on youtube. I just discovered it. Please continue with your content. This channel will have Million subscribers. thank you.
The best notification I’ve gotten in months! So exited 🍿
I’ll be uploading more!
@@forestwhitehead Really looking forward to it! I usually feel overwhelmed and lost when it comes to the digital production part of music but after this watch I feel somehow motivated and inspired to just start and enjoy the process. Cheers!
I understand why you have so many Grammys on your walls...this is so epic! Thank you for sharing your process, truly inspiring! 🙏
It is epic indeed
They aren’t Grammys, they’re god records.
Was eagerly waiting for your video for a while. Thk u
Thanks for watching!
Man you inspired me so much... I love your videos, im a musician and I can't afford going to the studio for a record so I invested the last 5 years in equipment and im trying to learn how to record myself for at least a good demos... I bet you're such a humble and nice guy to hang around with. Keep it up bud, I love your videos.
It's your musicality that shines here... it's not about the plug-ins, but what is being played. this video will inspire people to create with REAL instruments. along with the DAW tools. very informative! great job thank you!
Awesome job man!!! I love this!!!
Loved this video. Also great that you're using Studio One and not Pro Tools like we're told we all need.
You are such a nice and talented guy, sharing all your craftsmanship for free. The sound you produce is so satisfying, polished, rich and clean. Thank you!
Another key importance is setting up your studio to be writing ready. Have your microphone and all of your stuff readily available at all times.
This is fantastic sir.
Thank you for your comment.
Bruh 😎 awesome Forest! A lot to learn here! Saved to my favorites to go back a rewatch
Awesome. Glad you enjoyed it!
So good. Please make more of these. Watching you work is a great education.
I love it when people ask me if producers need to know how to do everything. The answer is, we have to know as much as possible. We definitely need to know and understand to create what we hear in our own head.
This is a great video. I look forward to what you have next.
Thanks for watching!
@@forestwhitehead Thank you for the time you give in helping many, many others with the knowledge you have. Amazing work as always.
Masterclass and it also shows control in the voice doesn't mean it has to be belted out. This has been a joy to watch!
This is the first video of yours that I've watched ...... EXCELLENT ! THANK YOU !
This is brilliant! Learned lots in 45 minutes. Much thanks for sharing all your knowledge!
Can't emphasize enough how thankful I am to have found your channel a few months ago. I've been looking for something like this channel for a LONG time. Just an excellent job! I'll probably watch this one several times, just like most of your other videos. Thank you for creating these videos for us!
I’m grateful to have loyal subscribers. Thanks for your comment!
Great video, please more of this quality content, thanks mate from Europe to Nashville
More coming!
Great stuff
Thanks!
That’s great walkthrough !!!Excellent mix!!! Song is also cool 🎉👏👏👏👏
You are such an amazing teacher Forest! I love to see that you track real shaker. I will need to try that too.
Appreciate that man! Real shaker brings a different vibe than perfect midi
@@forestwhitehead I have been doing that too with acoustic guitar. I lay down midi acoustic from Native Instruments, then layer on my real acoustic after. It helps me stay more in the pocket with my strumming, and it sounds nice and full when they are layered.
Just wow!! This is the greatest video on the internet. God bless you for this 👌
Really appreciate your content forest👍
I appreciate your comment and glad you enjoyed the video.
i love this channel
Love your videos man!
Thanks for watching!
Great production man! Enjoyed the way you put this together with an educational purpose. I'll definitely take care of the transitions in the very first part of the process now. Thank you!
I just finished this course and its awesome! If you are looking on how the pro's produce a hit, how to increase your work flow and be more productive in the studio its well worth the investment! Another great one Forest!
So glad you enjoyed the course!
This is simply amazing! Thank you for your work!
Grest work man
Love your channel Forest!! Best helpful info out there… And in Studio One. Sweet
I feel like alot of people are bummed when they see its not in Logic but I love Studio One!
Doing excellent work there Forest. Keep it going,. All the best from Across the pond in Scotland.
Now THAT was what I needed to see and hear Forest! Now I've just got to work out if I have enough gear to do it! I've got the latest Logic Pro, Reason etc and a huge back catalogue to get started on... BUT you have definitely pulled some cobwebs back here to reveal how knowing what you are doing on the technical side is a huge percentage of headache removal!
Respect! Jules
Nice work, very nice and helpful.👍🏻
Glad you enjoy it!
This song is fire!!
Great video
Congrats!
Maaan your groove on the bass is underrated! 18:12
Appreciate that man, bass is my favorite part of the session
what a class!!! Thank you so much
👌
Thanks for easy and great advices to make better productions, like your videos a lot👍🎶😎
2. vid of yours, allready in big time love, thanks for your videos, lets use some time to lern, straight up big thanks
Welcome!
@@forestwhitehead yeah man, your skills are awesome
Man you're like my unofficial mentor! Always love your material.
❤❤❤❤ awesome 😎
Since I've found this channel, I've binged most of it and started rewatching some of again. This is exactly what I've been needing for my own music. And after much searching for the "right" DAW for me, I've subbed to Studio One 6 and Sphere. It makes the most sense to me. Thanks Forest for all you do!
Sooo glad you did this Forest!
Oh we did it on this one!
Sir, thank you this and you got a new subscriber! Awesome!!!!
Nice workflow. Greetings from Kigali, Rwanda.
Like all the other comments a thousand thanks to share your knowledge with us blessings brother.
i made an amazing instrumental using this tutorial though i don't sing it doesn't have vocals but its good thanks to this video , thak you mr whitehead for the content
This man is a real teacher.
Really awesome production! You did it so seemingly effortless, not so, but you got the touch! Souds fantastic and great help for us loggers! My best..
Thanks for watching!
I wish i watched your videos before i bought so many plugins.. so informative ❤ learning lots! Thank you 🙏
Wow. This was such an amazing production walk through! You REALLY showed the before and after; from bare bones to top end radio song. Amazing. You make it look do easy, man! Obviously that comes from years of going through the process. Thanks so much for putting this out! It also opened my eyes to what can be used for drums. Maybe that could be something I can invest in when I get hired for drums moving forward, if I am offering my services from home. I think there are a lot of questions I'd want to ask you when it comes to that.
You are the man Forest! Best production ideas out there and very informative!
Wow! I was keep on clicking on the like button thinking I could double that up! Lol! THanks so much for this invaluable video you shared! I loved it! I second David Smith. I watched a lot of these videos and this beat them all so far! THanks again Forest!
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fantastic song tutorial
Glad you enjoyed!
Dude, thank you so much. This is the video I've been looking for, for the last few years. I would highly recommend this video to anyone who is recording their own music at home! Thanks again man!
agreed… this is the best video hands down of the process. Sounds is amazing
Thanks dude!
I've been playing and singing vocals in country music since mid 90s.. I'm writing and original stuff and learning to use Studio one. 6 and I'm lost as to where to start. This video SAVED MY BUTT. best video I've seen on the process. Thank you!!
Side Note:
I'm pretty picky Hitting that subscribe button, But you sir have earned it.
That’s some great stuff right there! Thank you for sharing this!
Appreciate you watching!
Awesome!!! I'll 100% be so inspired in 45 mins :)
If you are one of the ones that enjoy the edit instead of skipping ahead, all of us here in my basement creating this applaud you sir.
Just so you know, @Forest… I’ve been subscribed to your Channel since I was born!
Fantastic Forrest! Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge!
Thanks for watching!
THANK YOU BROTHER, YOU ALWAYS MY IDOL FROM THE EPIC PRODUCER BATTLE - 1 Song 2 Producers! From Nathans channel to this Day, I'm a Big fan💪🤟🤟
Only today I was saying to a friend that sooo many youtube production videos out there are all about creating "beats" for EDM and similar music etc and I was moaning about the lack of channels just like this, for songwriters who play guitar etc and dabble with midi. I enjoy Nathan James Larsen and 93 Acres and I loved your producer battle with Nathan James Larsen and what you did, hence why I'm here. I am NOT disappointed. Great walk-though in a DAW that I don't even use but your tutorial was magnificently educating, useful insightful and actually enjoyable start to finish. You have a wonderfully affable way of communicating and more people need to see this channel. I'd love you to produce a track for me. Will try and DM you. Thank you Forest. I will watch ALL your videos and share and like, Keith, Belfast, N Ireland
so bright composition simple and beautiful there is no need to add alot music in terms of music arrangements loved it hope to see more sessions
I just wanted to thank you sir for taking out time to create such a thorough tutorial. This video is a pure gem for starters like us
Dude, you are really talented..great video.
Thanks so much for this, Forest. Your production videos are the best. Chockfull of content and to the point. I also love that you're using Studio One, my DAW of choice too. It's great to see your workflow as I tend to use something similar but have picked up so many tips and tricks from yours that helps to refine my own. As primarily a songwriter, my interest in music production was to produce the best sounding demos I could and when I get good enough, to produce and relase some of my own music. My favourite part of this video is that you've clearly laid it out in STEPS (and labelled it as such), so I'm able to create my own checklist from it. BTW I've been in some of your very, very early online workshops. Thank you so much for creating and sharing all your learning content online (and all your emails too). Hopefully the next time I'm in Nashville I can take you out for lunch or dinner. Wishing you much success in everything you do! 🙏
Made a demo right after watching this video using some of these techniques. It’s amazing how full it sounds compared to some older stuff!
Pretty awesome content here, Forest! Thank you for this.
Dude… I love all your videos I am in your song master class and now you’re mixing class. Worth every penny. Everyone should pay for your classes you will learn so much if you do and the level of your demos will skyrocket! Promise!!!
Hey man, so glad you are enjoying the courses. I love when people find out that the UA-cam videos are just a preview! Glad to hear about your results.
Best chanel for pop country production out there! Thanks a lot
Great voice!
Nice bro! Hugs from Brazil!
incredible work thanks for sharing greetings from argentina
Wow.... amazing video tutorial!
yessssssssss
Thanks for being here!
amazing stuff Forest!!
Glad to see you here man.
Thank you very very much for this video. We need more people like you who are ready to share with open heart
This is absolutely amazing! Exactly what I have been looking for in production advice for home recording. I am so glad I have found your channel.
Look forward to all your videos. #1 in my watch list.
Glad you stopped by!
I'm a hip-hop producer and I don't really listen to country music. I have to say, this video is absolutely amazing. Great song and a great tutorial. It's cool to see that many of the elements necessary to make a great country song are similar to the elements it takes to make a great hip-hop song.
Dude. You Are The MAN.
You make it look so easy!
Really great video. Out of nowhere, I got this recommended. No idea why I didn't come across your channel sooner, since I'm interested in pop/rock/country production. (Big fan of Keith Urban!) I'm gonna check out your other videos too.
Welcome! Thanks for stopping by.