6 key concepts for arranging techno

[@OscarUnderdog]

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[@LionHrodgari]

I think it would be cool to see you analyze your favourite techno track, visualize it(in the same manner) and talk about the structure and tricks used in the track :)

[@FinchAshwood-sb6jz]

this would be great

[@dansimco]

+1

[@OscarUnderdog]

Have you checked my patreon? 😄 i analyse loads of tracks there!

[@LionHrodgari]

@@OscarUnderdog I have not, thanks for the tip!

[@tvdeath]

+1

[@dlyutov]

This is probably the most exciting and apprehensive techno arrangement tutorial on YT! Much appreciation, great job, Oscar!

[@charlesotto6821]

ABSOLUTELY!!! keep em coming bro

[@Vingul]

Comprehensive, maybe ;)

[@dlyutov]

@@Vingul you’re right, my bad 😬

[@Vingul]

@@dlyutov no worries ^^

[@AnalogueRecall]

This video should have awards. Im sure this will change many creative's lives. Thank you Oscar. 🏆🎖🏅🥇

[@Ice55]

Switching from singer/songwriter style to more electronic music I was literally waiting for years for someone to make a video with explanation like this. Awesome job

[@rainbowphi6]

Same!! This makes so much sense. It was so hard to get out of verse/chorus mode, and I found myself doing “anti chorus” where the energy dropped… and now I see why!

[@DmitryInNz]

Another banger of a video, Oscar!! Would love to see a companion videos when the finished track is played with the diagram highlighting these elements

[@OscarUnderdog]

I was considering such a video but i feel the youtube algorithm wouldnt like it 😅

[@Hoihaufen]

Perfect inspiration cooked down to the point where I need it! I always find myself with a really nice 4 bar groove, but I'm unable to write a good story without either killing the groove or overdoing it with tons of layers. If you have more knowledge or inspiration about tomb and percussive heavy but minimal grooves that would be very welcomed. Keep up the good work ma man

[@josemalik1404]

Keep coming back to this video for inspiration. Thank you for your work

[@romi2910001]

I recently went to a rave party in a a small hall, I thought it was gonna be mediocre and boy was i wrong. I was so blown by how these guys were playing, . I never even in the past heard a dj keep the energy and momentum so perfectly balanced, no dull moments yea I'll say that again no dull moments not one, no one left the people that kept coming in staying and didn't leave everybody was dancing or moving. I could help to think very soon someone with big pockets is gonna pick these guys up and offer them a contract.

[@laurentbouchard6897]

When I see Oscar I’m sure it’s Monday and I know I’m going to have a good week. Thanks again to its great Foundation of Electric Music 1 & 2!!! I’m looking forward to the 3rd ;-)

[@Andrew-rz7qt]

I agree with this statement ☝️😁🤙

[@alvarosaura2574]

Oscar this video is gold. Thanks for being such a good teacher.

[@sr.rockefeller]

one of the best teachers online

[@nickwright210]

Thanks Oscar! It’s so important to have a plan to progress that loop! Loving your work x

[@God-Knows-I-Dont]

Makes sense when ya see it explained like that. Turn arounds are interesting, will experiment. Thank you.

[@ripperthecrooks6428]

I find your video very interesting. I have never actually thought about it this way, except to put my main good loop in the middle. This concept is very brilliant to avoid making boring tracks. I find that arrangement is crucial and it's the area I struggle the most. Thanks good work!

[@mikeaistrop3408]

Just love this approach, Oscar. Simple, but effective. I'm currently stuck in an arrangement avoidance cycle. I love making little loops and EQing it, but then i just cannot face arranging it!!! It's so frustrating, and i have a feeling this might have just helped me overcome that Peace, Love and Sweaty Raver Hugs Mike

[@donotopenhagen]

I just wanted to thank you for all of the work you do. I ran into your KZbin channel and then purchased the industrial techno course. I still feel like I can't produce shit, but I had virtually 0 experience before and you're one of a very few people out there that make complicated things sounds not overwhelming, which makes me feel like I'm getting there. Keep it on!

[@odin2969]

one of the most helpful videos I ever watched, i found myself multiple times struggling with how to do the arrangement and make it more structured thanks!! :)

[@flazay_da]

THANK YOU FOR THE VISUAL GUIDE!!! Arrangement is definitely my biggest weakness. I've watched tons of vids on it so most of these concepts aren't new but seeing the changes sketched out definitely helps. Will try the drawing method to make a 'rough draft' of clips and ideas

[@LukeAnnakin]

Reminds me of Jeff mills the bells I was listening too the track today trying too think of old but gold tunes so still very fresh in my mind love your videos bro your vids always inspire me such a pleasure always thankyou. ☮❤💪🙂

[@ceetronic]

Possibly one of your best videos Oscar. Got a lot from this, thank you

[@paulantoni1046]

actually writing it out is a good tip //// i haven't done that in a few years...would be good to get back into that habit

[@MaceOjala]

Great that the studio wall in the background looks like an arrangement. Techno forever 🔨🔨🔨🔨

[@tehcatakai]

For me whenever I get stuck on arrangement it usually tends to be because I haven't created enough parts for a song yet OR the parts that I have made for a song haven't been varied up enough. This plus working on fills between sections seems to help a lot

[@smashhead9728]

You do the best "how to do" videos on KZbin! Love it!

[@researchintospeed]

Such a masterclass. Bears repeated viewing, Thanks @OscarUnderdog!

[@user-bw2fw5nj3o]

Another excellent video!! Very usable arrangement info!! Thanks : )

[@CemeterySoulsMusic]

This is 100% the BEST video on this subject ever created! ❤❤❤❤

[@drydessert4198]

Oscar, you have a really great view on that brick wall. I'm jealous. ;-D

[@OscarUnderdog]

Gorgeous brussels urbanism ✨✨✨

[@jakemcfee6379]

I needed this

[@zenluiz]

Holy moly, I wish I had watched this video 10 years ago. Your didactics is awesome!

[@MrZardoz303]

Super helpful, for me this has come at the perfect time. Thanks again, Oscar!

[@CJMarsicanoPA]

This video came up for me at the right time, as I’ve been plotting out concepts for some tracks in a similar fashion (only sometimes I actually use staff paper since I’m comfortable with notation).

[@az1m3th]

Hell yeah! Excellent tips and tricks!

[@HPSHTofficial]

That’s great to get a better view on how to structure your track.

[@Einganzeralex]

This was so helpful do get something startet thank you so much for that

[@philesdaile8111]

Nice! Great tool for roadblocks

[@lefaurexavier1447]

great Oscar!!!1 Some things always need clarity...that was one of those...thanks again!

[@OlehSobolev]

God bless you, man! You are amazing!

[@ZeaZeaZeaMx]

Great video Oscar!

[@Artes.Antorcha]

oscar, i reaally wish you the best , you're great! beast master thxs! love from buenos aires ♥

[@hurricane6014]

Oscar, you have a gift to teach that goes well with your musical substance. Thanks for your time and effort.

[@dj_Davepz]

Agreed all. Youv explained this superbly. 👌

[@victornoagbodji]

This was a great tutorial! Thank you so much for doing and sharing it 😊🙏

[@tazsidney6910]

That grainy kick even sounds lush through my phone!!!

[@DeathOfGroovebox]

You really are a techno engineer! :D

[@crankcuffin7238]

Thanks for this great tutorial. Really helpful for a beginner such as me.

[@konzekuenze]

And again, Oscar delivers another bomb on the internet!!!

[@charlesbronson2806]

All of these techno videos have been super inspiring 🙌

[@ericyeschke4965]

Great guide!

[@d.d.70]

Damn Oscar!! Your such a great, inspiring and very skilled teacher!! Thanks a lot for this perfect lesson!!

[@Subscillator]

Can't give enough thumbs up for this. Great explanation as usual!

[@justinbraveheart26]

The most important thing that you need to remember is that if you make dance music, you track will be played only for certain amount of time. A dj uses around 3 minutes max from your track before another track is mixed in. So first for techno in particular, dj's want to smoothly mix a track in and out and that will leave you with approx 1.5 min mix in part en 1.5 min mix out part. Between those minutes that's the place where your main focus must be. Dj music is not music you listen often from the first second to the last but you mainly will hear it between mixes. A lot of djs who produce dance music do not much more in the first 1.5 minutes then just starting with almost full beat. Introducing hat loops and an upcoming sound and then a break with an introducing sound, low end cut and then come back with the beat and build it up again until the break and then just start over with rearrangend parts until the end. While producers try to keep the song in such a way that it's made so that you can listen to many variations and still keep.that format running.

[@TamlynRhodes]

Billions of streams on Spotify disagree with you on that.

[@justinbraveheart26]

Computer says no

[@professorscrim5303]

Not at all. Some dj's who use Traktor have 4 tracks running at once and one could be there for 7-8 mins.

[@MarketingVideos-q3q]

Thank you buddy

[@tazsidney6910]

Incredible video

[@ConsoleGlow]

Great tips. I never plan a electronic track this way, but it could be a good tool for me. Also for my rockband. I will use this. Thanks!

[@jasonogara207]

Awesome again dude

[@xlat808]

Thank you for putting the complete track up on SoundCloud. I can hear all the tools you applied. Super helpful. To my ear, it sounds like the tools and the structure are operating at a longer time scale (16 bars) than the groove (1 bar). Maybe that's the "hypnotic" vibe you are going for, but I wonder what it would feel like if your groove were a full 16 bars.

[@OscarUnderdog]

Yeah! The core of this track is a polymetered lead, i think 7/16th notes long, so the rhythmic cell is close to half a bar, and then other longer devices are put on top.

[@tehnofonaieraksti]

wery good advice. this would be realy helpfull back in days when i tried to figure out this by myself . keep up good job !

[@manmadeartists]

Why every video you put out is pure gold? I wish I would have more time to binge watch and then try out all your advices.

[@roytosseram3831]

Thanks for this inspirational video

[@DN4E]

The video this channel should (in my perfect imaginary world) have started with! Thank you so much for this ♥ A lot of different ideas might feel too much from a youtube creator perspective but for us who are trying to add as many tools as possible to our toolbox it's perfect!

[@Andrew-rz7qt]

Definitely saving this one in my bank of enlightenment ❤

[@zeridium9129]

Great content every time, keep up with the blast !

[@somedude9876]

Love your videos. Your awesome

[@easyday808]

Dynamic Range when the standard is to over limit to compete in loudness wars is tough. I think sound and element choice is essential

[@gnomescape]

Thank you very much Oscar. I think this will really help me structure stuff better. That is one area I really struggle.

[@nicogrubert]

Dear Oscar. Thanks a lot for this tutorial. I have not finished a single track during the last 3 years but I created around 150 track ideas during these 3 years where around 10%-15% of them could be real bangers. I produce music since 1998 but the older I become, the less tracks I finish. I don‘t know if there is a fear to fail with the arrangement or it is just boring to arrange the idea to a full track. I love creating new ideas so I never start arranging… is anyone in the same situation? Whenever I listen to techno tracks I often think, this arrangement is so simple. Why I don‘t finish my last track idea like this one?

[@jaki3885]

what a great video fr

[@toph_us]

This is gold dude!! Solid tutorial 🙌🏻

[@trevormalcolm4328]

Love your channel! After giving up on Ableton years back to simplify my setup this is pretty much the same way I arrange my tracks on my MPC!

[@benlewis6453]

Lovely to see arrangement explained so well. As always some great ideas I’m looking forward to putting into practice x

[@ikarus8811]

Your tutorials are really worth their weight in gold! Thank you very much!

[@TechnoPulse9]

Very nice workflow, thx

[@robtronik]

This is an excellent and concise description of techno arrangement. Very timely as I'm working on this very thing now for live construction of techno set. Super awesome. Thank you!

[@user-jz8fu8lm6e]

Exactly what i need in my musical development right now! Love the synchronicity Have a nice day Oscar!

[@andrewbrehaut]

Breaking the composition into ten and then positioning the break at the in the 6th block makes me really interested in the relationship of that particular dynamic shift with respect to the golden ration (which falls at about 61%) which is supposed to be very pleasing to our pattern loving brains, and how that setup for the break puts the drop on the second half of the section, whereas if you shifted it to the 7th block, starts the break on the section. I also wonder how that sort of perception of a golden ration is shifted when a track is mixed with other tracks.

[@CH-vk6zy]

I find your tutorials to be very helpful and always find an idea to implement immediately- thank you!!

[@EstebanVarelaPena]

VIDEO QUALITY

[@knightrider5021]

Once again excellent video! thanx!

[@simonseyz11]

Awesome information and insight. Dank je wel mijn vriend!👍🏻😃

[@Hermann-Audio]

You are such a good teacher and come up with many interesting topics. I love your style! Thanks a lot Oscar ❤

[@TheChurlishBoor]

That vid was a banger mate, nice one!

[@aaronjenkins385]

Fantastic video! Thank you for being so generous with your time and knowledge. You have succinctly captured such a breadth of information, absolute gold, keep up the great work!

[@joverlinden5713]

Nieuwe video van protscar!!!!

[@setscet]

Realized I was naturally doing the 16 bar thing. Being conscious of it will make me way better at it, definitely want to try literally drawing it and the specific process you show. Makes me think of the ableton live session view (or what I'd end up using which is the tracktion waveform launcher)

[@swgstrpby]

You're the greatest.

[@paolomatricardi9584]

thanks Oscar, always useful with your videos, i really like your training concept.

[@theauthor1000]

Amazing... Thank you so much )))

[@DARKal4500]

goated video

[@vacation_generation]

Excellent video.

[@bobbyrinehart1299]

Another great video! 🤘

[@jdstarek]

This is great. I love the diagram. Subscribed! I actually do this in my Live DAW. I color code each phrase up in the top of the project and add notes like (Cut Kick, Add chords, open ARP filter, etc). I'd love to see a follow up video where you show your project alongside the diagram (and any changes you made during execution). Bonus: if you show us the automations you use to create the variation/separation in those phrases.

[@jamisondonald384]

This is excellent. Also, you give off such good vibes

[@katerrumpel5118]

Always a treat, this Oscar :) Much appreciated!!

[@tomv2500]

Another great video Oscar, thank you

[@DetroitMicroSound]

Aux 88, rhymes with break. 😉

[@EscapeMCP]

Needs more cowbell

[@manuelrioslopez]

You are fucking amazing man, thanks so much

[@arneanders6306]

something nice 😎🤙