hey everyone, I used two different daws in this video and believe I'm the only UA-camr using multiple daws in a single video haha. Here's some background about me. I am primarily a Logic user. I just like it the best for no other reason other than because of how long I've been using it. I've been making Logic videos for years on youtube and recently wanted to appeal to users of all DAWS. This is why I started using FL Studio in videos. In the future, I'll be using Ableton, Fl Studio, and Logic in videos. Don't worry though. I am really good a teaching in a way that users of different DAWS can understand me no matter what DAW I am teaching in. Just stay focused on one thing, and that is writing good music. It does not matter which tools we use. As long as we are focused on writing good music, our skills will continue to grow.
Honestly what "acting beginner" is mindlessly squeezing in more instruments in a drum beat, just to fit in to the notion of "more variety the better". There are some tracks some of which are better off even with only a kick and a snare, it depends on your own creativity and the feeling you want to get from the track, there is no such rule dictating how professional your music is depending on the number of samples you use for your drums.
I gotta agree with you here. I think he should have described the vid differently, maybe saying its a list of ways or ideas for beginners on how to vary up drum patterns, but doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be better
Especially the importance of sound selection is a great point, but I think presented like this we're kinda running the risk of presenting an idea that "more is better" or "more professional" while that is definitely not always the case. Sometimes emptier patterns with just good sound selection goes the long way, without all the extra flourishes.
I let the sounds deform themselves as they mix in with each other. I call it musical abuse, just layers on top of layers and shit starts cutting itself off, like bass kick snare together sounds different to bass snare hi-hat. Reverse a few samples, especially the cymbals sound like they get sucked into the beat. I'm a total noob, not sure how this is pro. Or maybe I am pro, since one of the DJs I know collabed with Tiesto, who is a very famous DJ... I think his stuff sucks though.
We all remember our n00b days... glad you got to pro though. Some people will always be pwned unfortunately since they don't watch enough of your videos 😂
@@nikokotoulasyour videos are even better. I can never thank u enough for teaching me the stuff that i always had trouble learning. Love your content bro.
People like you make the internet a better place. I'm just making beats for fun and as a way to blow off some steam, but you're helping me achieve sounds I didn't think I could ever hope to.
Love the video. It would be cool to see you mess around with triplets, swing, etc. I'm working on a track and just realized Logic won't quantize dot notes. They have triplets and all these swings but no dots, so I'm having to spend way more time using Serum with this particular beat.
I've never seen tutorials so clear and concise as Alex Rome's TBH. Personally, I think I've improved on this hobby cos just gets like what points to discuss, what emotions do we want to come out of our sound. And what's even more amazing is he can discuss every genre and his demos sound absolutely on point!
Your videos have been very helpful for me. You have outstanding content. It’s very clear and straightforward to the point. Keep up the great work. This one will definitely be very helpful for the exact help I’m Looking for!!
I think this guy makes the most useful videos n skills for those who make music at their home like me. It's pretty basic but it gives toms of details and what I should do and improve. Always Thank you bro 🔥🔥
I think it’s best to keep drums really simple. It’s easy to end up doing too much and it all become too busy. Some of my favourite songs have the most basic drum track
Love the ride on the kick technique. I've never tried that one. It adds a great accent. What do you think about laying snares/claps and shifting one off grid 1/2 beat to give the drums a bit of swing?
Just found you on yt and i just want to say thanks for the amazing content. Love your vids so much as a former edm producer that took 9 years off, im ready to jump back onto the ship and you’re helping grow in new ways honestly. You’re the best dude!
Great video! Quick FL tip for future videos to mute the tracks quicker. Right click or better Crtl/Cmd + left click on the mute lights to mute everything except the track. Also works in the mixer and channel rack.
Hey Alex I have a request for you for a future video. I've followed many of your chord progression tutorials and I'm at a point where I have a great chord that sounds good, can you do a tutorial on how to build a rolling bassline that will go with it and how to mix it? This is for an uplifting trance project 136-138bpm. Thanks in advance, hope you see my comment. You are appreciated.
Dude! So dope...I remember making patterns like the lame ones, thanks for sharing the dope way to do it! Also like how you're swinging those short hi hats...some pro moves right there.
Just wrote a song in a Dorian key and it led to different musical feels and discoveries. It was a pop dance tune but I can see it in the EDM world as well.
What is the name of the sample pack where you got the hi speed 130 loop from. I've been looking for/trying to recreate that type of sound and haven't been able to find it😭
brother how do I proceed my nexus on Mac book. I have downloaded refx cloud on my Mac but it too complicated to me please help me I cannot using nexus..😔
5:19 i really don't get what you mean. The begginer beat was not a begginer beat. It was a introductory beat. Later you can add more sounds to that beat in the song like the "pro" one to just make it more alive and let the song have some progression.
Is there a benefit to dragging everything into the drum designer versus just using the audio files? Wouldn’t it be harder to adjust things Like syncopation and velocity with Just audio files?
I liked the second example, altough I agree that sometimes simplicity is pro too. Now in the first example, I actually feel its more amateur after, lol. It sounds more pro, but also waay too generic for my taste. Anyway good video! This one and the others from the channel.. really learning here from them. Thank you man !
Yo Alex, do you accept PayPal for your EDM Bootcamp, and is the 6 month payment option available (in PayPal; apparently for certain purchase this option doesn't come up, I'm not sure if its a vendor setting or not)?
recently I watched a video of yours. Tricks for writing better melodies. You explained the concept of cadences And I think you did it in Fruity Loops. Do you know which one it is? I can't seem to find it anymore :( It was a really great video
I know there are no rules in music, but somewhere on Yt I saw that it would be better to put the drums in sepcific Busses before a in a whole bus, like all hats in a hat-bus, all snares and so on. And the kick never put in a drum bus, but here I saw another way to handle this. To my 20 % Gang, which way do you take your drums while processing? 😅 (For myself, I learn to produce deep house, in case it is necessary)
It's all fluff mate. Grammy hits have been produced with and without buses. It's totally up to you. Make an A and B session and see what results works better for you.
Hello alex.. I'm Pratik from India. Got stuck somewhere in step FX plugins of logic Pro X. I want to automate the RATE nobe of step modulator but getting no options how to do so Can you plz help me in finding the way or another to do so.. Or if any alternate options for doing the rate automation is there, can you plz help me to do so.
So do I need to purchase all those loops to make a FIRE beat? Cuz to be honest with you, I don't have a ton of fundage at the moment. By the way, good video BRO, keep em comin'
most DAW's will have loops and one-shots as stock samples. you can make something that sounds great like splice samples out of those, but that's a completely different kind of skillset. samples are just a time-saver; they are not required to make a good beat.
Alex, thank you for the tutorials I'll be doing an online course very soon. Can you help , please? I know this sounds simple but how can you make epic white noise sweeps and crashes that sound congruent with your track. Samples are just sounding so disjointed and also like they just don't fit. Very frustrating for something that seems so simple.
Love seeing how passionate you are about teaching. I can see it in your eyes that it makes you feel fulfilled
@@Kierant2010 facts
hey everyone, I used two different daws in this video and believe I'm the only UA-camr using multiple daws in a single video haha. Here's some background about me. I am primarily a Logic user. I just like it the best for no other reason other than because of how long I've been using it. I've been making Logic videos for years on youtube and recently wanted to appeal to users of all DAWS. This is why I started using FL Studio in videos. In the future, I'll be using Ableton, Fl Studio, and Logic in videos. Don't worry though. I am really good a teaching in a way that users of different DAWS can understand me no matter what DAW I am teaching in. Just stay focused on one thing, and that is writing good music. It does not matter which tools we use. As long as we are focused on writing good music, our skills will continue to grow.
We want to see you use Ableton ❤️
Logic
I understand why my post is gone. Thanks for your answer though. I appreciate it mate. Hf.
Can you make a video on the short hihats swing
You the man
Honestly what "acting beginner" is mindlessly squeezing in more instruments in a drum beat, just to fit in to the notion of "more variety the better". There are some tracks some of which are better off even with only a kick and a snare, it depends on your own creativity and the feeling you want to get from the track, there is no such rule dictating how professional your music is depending on the number of samples you use for your drums.
Based
Like Dynamite of BTS, having a simple beat and being the 1 place in billboard almost 7 weeks
!!!!!
I gotta agree with you here. I think he should have described the vid differently, maybe saying its a list of ways or ideas for beginners on how to vary up drum patterns, but doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be better
Music has no rules, that’s all!😏
It just keeps getting better and better the more in depth I go with each of these little snip lessons.
Alex, You can right click on the green dot of a track to make it solo sounding! ( FL studio short tip) 😎
ua-cam.com/video/RkgOpCWZzSw/v-deo.html
Hah
Or hold ctrl key and left click
Or hold ctrl key and left click
Or just hold ctrl + alt + FN + left click and turn the mouse by 90° degrees it's easy
Your reactions to these grooves are hilarious 😂 Great content
Best channel on UA-cam Alex, you touch some practical issues that producers face and ask questions about.
is it just me who gets inspiration to make music from this guy?
I'm the same :)
even if I'm making a different genre I kind of get ya
nope
me too
me
Nope
Especially the importance of sound selection is a great point, but I think presented like this we're kinda running the risk of presenting an idea that "more is better" or "more professional" while that is definitely not always the case.
Sometimes emptier patterns with just good sound selection goes the long way, without all the extra flourishes.
I let the sounds deform themselves as they mix in with each other. I call it musical abuse, just layers on top of layers and shit starts cutting itself off, like bass kick snare together sounds different to bass snare hi-hat. Reverse a few samples, especially the cymbals sound like they get sucked into the beat. I'm a total noob, not sure how this is pro. Or maybe I am pro, since one of the DJs I know collabed with Tiesto, who is a very famous DJ... I think his stuff sucks though.
We all remember our n00b days... glad you got to pro though. Some people will always be pwned unfortunately since they don't watch enough of your videos 😂
I hope I will get to pro level on day
@@veloi_official you will, keep watching them videos bro
@@nikokotoulasyour videos are even better. I can never thank u enough for teaching me the stuff that i always had trouble learning. Love your content bro.
Oh look it’s the guy in the midi pack ads I get all the time, Seriously tho your melodies are pretty dope, I’m gonna have to buy it soon!
@@nikokotoulas Thank you, i will keep practicing and learning new stuff
People like you make the internet a better place. I'm just making beats for fun and as a way to blow off some steam, but you're helping me achieve sounds I didn't think I could ever hope to.
Love the video. It would be cool to see you mess around with triplets, swing, etc. I'm working on a track and just realized Logic won't quantize dot notes. They have triplets and all these swings but no dots, so I'm having to spend way more time using Serum with this particular beat.
Did you find a way to quantize the dotted notes?
Great content. I appreciate the diplomatic way of effectively saying, "Making everything better so it doesn't suck so much, sounds better!"
I've never seen tutorials so clear and concise as Alex Rome's TBH. Personally, I think I've improved on this hobby cos just gets like what points to discuss, what emotions do we want to come out of our sound. And what's even more amazing is he can discuss every genre and his demos sound absolutely on point!
stare at the camera more as you play your music pleaaaase it cracks me up everytime
I'm not sure how old this guy is but I get the feeling he would pass out if someone presented him with a TR-606 or an 808.
Your videos have been very helpful for me. You have outstanding content. It’s very clear and straightforward to the point. Keep up the great work. This one will definitely be very helpful for the exact help I’m
Looking for!!
Every tutorials you create is a golden piece 🙌🌟
I think you've found the magic of keeping music fun Alex. Thanks for such a useful video tutorial!
I think this guy makes the most useful videos n skills for those who make music at their home like me.
It's pretty basic but it gives toms of details and what I should do and improve. Always Thank you bro 🔥🔥
Yes it's usefull but still simple. If u are musician ur gonna learn easely
Never Been this early to an Alex Rome VIDEO
i'VE BEEN STRUGGLING WITH SOUND SELECTION SO THIS HELPED ME OUT A LOT
sound selection is everything man!!
I think it’s best to keep drums really simple. It’s easy to end up doing too much and it all become too busy. Some of my favourite songs have the most basic drum track
Thank you master watching from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
Man your tutorials are so great. Super simplistic (in a good way)…all great advise!
Love the ride on the kick technique. I've never tried that one. It adds a great accent. What do you think about laying snares/claps and shifting one off grid 1/2 beat to give the drums a bit of swing?
I do that on some songs, and I will say only really do it if it really compliments the song
A lot of old school house had swing involved so that’s always a good way to go, swing usually is awesome
Bro I'm in love with this dude, he's like the best bloke ever.
So good and informative if I ever dip my hand Into eletronic/house music. Great patterns, love your work!👍👍🎶🎶
thank you for the tips. dope video 🔥
Hey Alex got a challenge for you can you make a reverse bass kick?
Just found you on yt and i just want to say thanks for the amazing content. Love your vids so much as a former edm producer that took 9 years off, im ready to jump back onto the ship and you’re helping grow in new ways honestly. You’re the best dude!
Great video! Quick FL tip for future videos to mute the tracks quicker. Right click or better Crtl/Cmd + left click on the mute lights to mute everything except the track. Also works in the mixer and channel rack.
ALEX ROME, AM AN FL STUDIO MOBILE PRODUCER AND I LOVE YOUR WORK
Dude you're the best, thank you for dropping these gems 🤞🏽🔥
Never thought of resolving a drum pattern, thank you!
This video was very insightful! Thank you!
Hey Alex I have a request for you for a future video. I've followed many of your chord progression tutorials and I'm at a point where I have a great chord that sounds good, can you do a tutorial on how to build a rolling bassline that will go with it and how to mix it? This is for an uplifting trance project 136-138bpm. Thanks in advance, hope you see my comment. You are appreciated.
Great work bro! Keep doing this.
Great video man, makes a lot of sense!
The best thing is that the song in the outro has the first beginner loop😂😂😂😂
Dude! So dope...I remember making patterns like the lame ones, thanks for sharing the dope way to do it! Also like how you're swinging those short hi hats...some pro moves right there.
Thanks 🙂
Would love to see a video about using different modes (such as Dorian or Mixolydian) in EDM
You make music?
Just wrote a song in a Dorian key and it led to different musical feels and discoveries. It was a pop dance tune but I can see it in the EDM world as well.
Very helpful video! Im relatively new to music production. Does anyone know where to find free drum kits and samples? Thank you!
Flume uses the drums in most unique possible ways!
Lmfao trueeee
Now I know how boring my drum pattern is, gonna learn from this! Thanks for the tutorial
What is the name of the sample pack where you got the hi speed 130 loop from. I've been looking for/trying to recreate that type of sound and haven't been able to find it😭
brother how do I proceed my nexus on Mac book. I have downloaded refx cloud on my Mac but it too complicated to me please help me I cannot using nexus..😔
Grea-t, Alex.
What is the amount to purchase Splice?
Hope it's friendly?
This is great!
Your vids help me a lot with fl studio thanks for the tips you earned a sub
Howd you do that copy paste of the loops on Logic? Everytime i C&P i have to move/adjust the placements
Your videos are always so helpful man
5:19 i really don't get what you mean. The begginer beat was not a begginer beat. It was a introductory beat. Later you can add more sounds to that beat in the song like the "pro" one to just make it more alive and let the song have some progression.
I enjoy all yah videos
Excelente video crack
Sigue así 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💯
Boii it was so relaxing 😀
ty for working in fl!!
Is there a benefit to dragging everything into the drum designer versus just using the audio files? Wouldn’t it be harder to adjust things Like syncopation and velocity with Just audio files?
Hey I’m new to music production and I’m really confused I use fl any tips
nice drums pattern! awesome job
It's only dipend on the perticular song
When you say the pattern are creat by noob
2:23 bro that side hat i FELT IT IN BOTH EARS EVEN OUT OF MY IPHONE SPEAKER BRUH
Thanks for all the pro content!
Great video.
Whats your headphone?
There is good or bad, it is a matter of taste
A huge difference!
Thank you man. You help me a lot
The Drums remember me on the Fashion Store music in my hood :D (like it)
Man...i like your work 🤩🤩
Nice Drum patternss ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I liked the second example, altough I agree that sometimes simplicity is pro too. Now in the first example, I actually feel its more amateur after, lol. It sounds more pro, but also waay too generic for my taste. Anyway good video! This one and the others from the channel.. really learning here from them. Thank you man !
Beginner drum pattern at the beginning actually sounds like an intro to Avicii banger 😂😂
Or a David Guetta intro he has bunch of that style drums too tbh
How can you make a pop song and implement vocals
"see that high hat just has no life" omfg that was a harsh roast lmao
Means a lot for me thanku so much ❤️
Yo Alex, do you accept PayPal for your EDM Bootcamp, and is the 6 month payment option available (in PayPal; apparently for certain purchase this option doesn't come up, I'm not sure if its a vendor setting or not)?
Yes for PayPal and no I dont currently do payment plans. However, I’m sure there are ways to self finance.
Can you do one for trap on fl studio I feel like I can learn more
recently I watched a video of yours. Tricks for writing better melodies. You explained the concept of cadences And I think you did it in Fruity Loops.
Do you know which one it is? I can't seem to find it anymore :(
It was a really great video
I know there are no rules in music, but somewhere on Yt I saw that it would be better to put the drums in sepcific Busses before a in a whole bus, like all hats in a hat-bus, all snares and so on. And the kick never put in a drum bus, but here I saw another way to handle this.
To my 20 % Gang, which way do you take your drums while processing? 😅
(For myself, I learn to produce deep house, in case it is necessary)
It's all fluff mate. Grammy hits have been produced with and without buses. It's totally up to you. Make an A and B session and see what results works better for you.
Thank you for this I have been wondering learning but still can’t figure to move up
What’s the app you are using on ur computer
Its called FL Studio from image line. Really dope music production daw. I use it as well 🔥🔥
but the first daw he opened is called logic pro
Hello alex..
I'm Pratik from India. Got stuck somewhere in step FX plugins of logic Pro X. I want to automate the RATE nobe of step modulator but getting no options how to do so
Can you plz help me in finding the way or another to do so..
Or if any alternate options for doing the rate automation is there, can you plz help me to do so.
Nice videos man 👏🏻👏🏻
It was great bro just like always,& can u do similar video on reggaton.
You are great ❤❤❤❤
So do I need to purchase all those loops to make a FIRE beat? Cuz to be honest with you, I don't have a ton of fundage at the moment. By the way, good video BRO, keep em comin'
most DAW's will have loops and one-shots as stock samples. you can make something that sounds great like splice samples out of those, but that's a completely different kind of skillset. samples are just a time-saver; they are not required to make a good beat.
there are free quality sample packs that you can find on the internet, Cymatics for example
Damn I wanna produce house now fire tutorial 🔥🔥🔥
Alex, thank you for the tutorials I'll be doing an online course very soon. Can you help , please? I know this sounds simple but how can you make epic white noise sweeps and crashes that sound congruent with your track. Samples are just sounding so disjointed and also like they just don't fit. Very frustrating for something that seems so simple.
Which software you used??
quick question why was this on Nathan Doan's channel?
None of us know. He must have added it by accident
Genius bro!!!
I’m trying to learn how to unnoob my drum patterns, then start lmao when you zoom into your facial expressions🤣
why is this on nathan doan's uploads playlist?
You use Ath m40x or 50x?
For some reason when I try to multiply kicks or hi hats they go off beat and I spend a lot of time putting them on point any help
Very interesting thank you for the video !
Yeah! Get your _A Night At The Roxbury_ head-flip on!
Cool stuff man.
Love it!!👍♥️