[ARCHIVED] Music Production Hacks (50 Quick Tips)

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[@MinoWaves]

[0:16] 1. Use reverses [0:31] 2. Use pitch bends [0:43] 3. Use short delays with heavy feedback [0:53] 4. Use low ambient sounds in the background [1:12] 5. For build-ups: Stay on the last chord/note before [1:27] 6. EQ out everything thats unnecessary [1:43] 7. Solid/Catchy vocal sample or melody in the break (if you‘re creating hard drops) [2:04] 8. Find a specific niche for your track (be unique) [2:19] 9. Sub note not an a C (if your track is meant to be for festivals/clubs) [2:30] 10. DIVA (synthesizer plugin) [2:37] 11. Distort everything a little (if you want a heavy squashed mix) [2:55] 12. Put white noise before kick (so it punches trough better) [3:09] 13. Put a cowbell on kick (so it punches trough better) [3:18] 14. Bounce samples from finished songs (for a better workflow) [3:25] 15. Save favourite presets (for a better workflow) [3:33] 16. Download Jonas Aden samplepacks (free) [3:40] 17. Use same sidechaining curves for everything [3:51] 18. Bitcrushing things a bit too much [4:00] 19. Introduce main drop lead with filter automation [4:14] 20. Use reference songs [4:26] 21. Learn an instrument [4:31] 22. Collaborate with many people [4:37] 23. Experiment [4:52] 24. Study the arrangement of other songs [5:07] 25. Check out what other DJ's playing (and how the crowd is reacting) [5:14] 26. Put a recognizable sound in every track [5:31] 27. Vocal Mixing: Use a transient master [5:50] 28. EQ out nasty resonances [6:06] 29. Start the song with something catchy [6:24] 30. Put samples a little off timing (e.g. claps) [6:41] 31. Make delays unregular [6:52] 32. Use distorted noise [7:05] 33. Put crowd noise in the background [7:20] 34. Reverb: Use same space and decay time on your elements [7:32] 35. Compress elements in buses [7:46] 36. Put something that pitches up at the end of parts [8:08] 37. Have saperate A and B parts (e.g. additional drums) [8:32] 38. Be creative with what you use (recording things) [8:51] 39. Add additional things at second chorus/drop [9:10] 40. Again: DIVA [9:14] 41. White Noises in combination with distorted noises (+ haas effect) [9:34] 42. & 43. Produce on low volume [9:52] 44. Use a plugin thats meant for one thing for an other thing (e.g. VocalSynth) [10:08] 45. Use/Recording your own voice [10:23] 46. Pan things & automate it [10:48] 47. Start melodies unusually [11:11] 48. Add a little counter melody at the second half of the chorus/drop [11:30] 49. Bounce out the lead and put it one octave up at the second party of the drop [11:49] 50. Think of the mix as a box [12:35] 51. Cowbells can also used for other things to punch through better [12:58] 52. Put a limiter on master chain to check how everything is sounding Was a bit of work, but I thought this would help a lot of people ✌️

[@Azureconnoisseur]

Thanks a lot, it definitely helped me haha

[@AdenFoyer]

Wow thankyou!!!

[@adoaqmusic]

damn

[@masy2746]

Wow... 😮

[@Erialmv]

👊🏻🔥

[@blindeyezmusic9297]

Another tip: title and colour EVERYTHING

[@IllumiMusic]

Who noticed the doggo on the sofa? Cuuutiee ❤️

[@josephscott7597]

He sleep!

[@erikahkrogstad]

Yeah

[@zen._music]

Illumi music you are litterally in every comment section of musical videos. I see you everywhere.

[@J0hnnyEngl15h]

He is learning how to make music

[@vaudemu2263]

I noticed. I dont think I'm very cute but thanks. Lmao

[@Hezoyam10]

Your distortion sounds so smooth. When I add distortion, it sounds like 100 crows being killed at the same time

[@-RXB-]

Use less. Routing to a different track, put dist there, then starting from 0 increase volume until it sounds ok.

[@tuomasvuorinen7570]

More fitting title would be " TOP 50 LIFE CHANGING HACKS NO ONE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY WANTS YOU TO KNOW ABOUT (WhAtCh BeFoRe tHiS GeTs DELETED) Jokes aside, thanks Jonas for the ever helping videos you're spoiling us with every week! Can't even describe how incredibly helpful they've been!🔥❤️

[@AdenFoyer]

Hahahhaha I considered it !! and thankyou man means the world to hear

[@akeeb8611]

Your Ritual remix is INSANE man, holy crap. Hits like a truck.

[@AdenFoyer]

Thankyou bro

[@NystektVaffel]

The best in my opinion

[@Waroxe]

JONAS ADEN , best discovery of the year for me, sincerely!!

[@AdenFoyer]

[@asantori6273]

The same

[@GUGUBOR]

I was thinking the same today after I listened to his new remix of Tiësto - Ritual

[@Caroline.79]

Totally

[@maws420]

Same

[@LilMaharaja]

Watch at 0.75x for better understanding !

[@AdenFoyer]

Which tips did you like the most? Hope u guys enjoy this video!! 🎉

[@JS-vo3ll]

Collab with Marshmello . or a Afro Beat Song

[@Aarbaslin]

❤❤❤

[@lazor2936]

I think all of them :D

[@АнтонКоролёв-к8ч]

Liked before it even started. Btw. That ritual remix is straight up fire. My personal favorite out of all. The flute nailed it. I hope you will show us how it was done, as you did with other songs. Cheers from Russia

[@akeeb8611]

OK this video is gonna be sick

[@Chrissy-xo]

Another couple quick tips for producers and musicians: 1) Listen to your music on multiple platforms. Don't just listen to your music on 1 device/platform. These days it's really easy to use USB devices to listen to music on everything from cell phones to car stereos. Listen to your mix on everything available to you(or your friends.. yes commandeer the stereo in their car next time you go somewhere with them!). 2) Learn to master your audio! It takes some time and practice but it's well worth the time and effort to have tracks that you've already mastered yourself hit a mastering engineer's office. It'll mean less time going back to the mix to fix things later! 3) Listen to your mix/song on Mono. With all the delays, reverb, offsets, panning, and compression these days it can be hard to tell how your mix is filling the audio spectrum. The best way to see how well a mix fills up the spectrum, is to set the audio to mono to get a better idea of how the different effects and instruments fill the space. This can help point out areas where it's too crowded or lacking in the spectrum that an analyzer can't really portray even with it's fancy graphics.

[@AdenFoyer]

this is great!

[@cameronjeffcoat4320]

Thank you

[@siddharthrathore3890]

Did anybody noticed that cute dog sleeping in the background

[@sreerekhaajit8429]

I dId 🐶 ♥

[@riktascale4]

It's in the snowball position 😃😃

[@adoaqmusic]

@@riktascale4 he indeed has a cute dog

[@ScenicSkyViews]

Na I didn't notice. Really??

[@romulus_music]

Yesss the doggo

[@rae2996]

When u said ‘download my sample packs’ I was just like great... self promo... *But then I heard free so imma go get them*

[@rellim1031]

im using cakewalk to produce and when i got to use them theyre never there.. Any help?

[@rae2996]

Rellim I’ve never used cakewalk before... but there should be an add or file button that can get you to add the folder. If not, you should be able to drag samples (not the whole folder) into the playlist of your daw

[@rae2996]

Rellim there’s probably a tutorial on KZbin for it

[@rellim1031]

RAE ive tried everything 😂

[@rellim1031]

What daw does everyone else use?

[@dominicconti2357]

shoutout to your dog coming in at tip 3, and then just completely minding his own business sleeping throughout the whole video that's a good boy

[@ArcticWolfOfficial]

I can see you were able to pick up a keyboard and mouse from Area 51

[@technohack4222]

It's the Logitech ergonomic keyboard and the Unker vertical mouse

[@BALTAOFC]

Treex Records KZbin for artist

[@BALTAOFC]

Treex Records you need release at least 3 songs via a distributor ( if I remember well) google it and see KZbin faq for more precisely

[@veromity8519]

Treex Records its an Official artist page on KZbin, distribute your songs and you’ll receive one ☝️

[@markfontane1298]

The bounce samples of your track tip is huge. It saves so much time for future tracks and you develop your own signature sound.

[@richardstylez1950]

We don't deserve dog... I mean we don't deserve Jonas Aden. Most genuine guy.

[@Pw614]

It is clear you put a lot of effort into having high production values in your videos, and boy does it pay off! Thank you for the consistently fantastic quality and excellent tutorial!

[@AdenFoyer]

thank you for watching ❤️

[@loukes116]

Jonas. This is gold. Seriously man you're knowledge is vast and you're helping us producers SO, SO much. Thank you man, you're a legend.

[@takumihoffmann6903]

Unbelievable. I cannot comprehend how you keep up with all of the work you do for the edm community. Literally an angel for all aspiring producers. Thank you

[@AdenFoyer]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@In_love_with_music]

I came back after 3 years to check your old videos because im stuck in music production and weird is i finally understand everysingle bit of what you talk about production ,mixing, soundesign etc and its so weird .....then i am thinking i did learn bunch of shit and that is huge progrees...... just need inspiration now and here i am to gather some...thank you fella

[@doominator2229]

You have inspired me to start making EDM! Your videos are so awesome!!! Thank you

[@goodvibrationseverywhere]

Jonas Aden Is really Killing It this year!

[@zxrmbxz]

@LUCA CINTRA looolllll

[@lucasrmnd3721]

Jonas that insane I follow u when u have less than 5K followers and now u have 50K wp bro u deserve it !! Ps : Ritual remix sound very super dope !! 🔥🔥

[@meszomusic]

Jonas, your Ritual remix is Just NUTS, hits like an earthquake 🔥🔥🔥

[@seiiizicymphonic859]

This video is The best for Intermediate producers tbh ! THANK YOU JONAS

[@sw2050-l7v]

I like how some of the tips are like “add distortion” “do bitcrushing”, most of these are gold, a couple are kind of obvious

[@ChuckMorris1996]

These tips are perfect. I'm a hip rop/rap producer but I have dance and rock influences. It's always useful to get knowledge from outside my area of producing in order to 'create the niche' you mentioned!

[@seankelly3540]

Yo that's crazy I do electronic and rock with hip hop/rap influences

[@sethwilder4218]

Finding you was like finding gold, thank you so much for spending your precious time on helping small producers!

[@christianuvaag9403]

Can't wait for The Making Of Ritual!!! :D

[@john_dren]

4:50 - Look at how the dog is staring at us :O xD Love these comprehensive in-depth videos THANKS Jonas !

[@goku-mv2zk]

Jonas, Ritual is the best song you've ever made, Congratulation! 🔥

[@melazmusic]

Thanks for being so open minded about everything,it's such a generous gesture to make your packs free to use for everyone. We love you Jonas🌃❤

[@westonkenyonmusic]

"Show it to your cat, dog, and goldfish... oh, yeah, and your family, as an afterthought." 😂

[@AA-lq5pu]

Omg! Your dog is so precious. My heart skipped a beat when I noticed him.

[@bsn1552]

Next music production tips GREAT you are my master 🙏⚡🙏

[@briancase6180]

This is a very good video to watch every couple to few months, I find. The reason is that sometimes things make sense, but you're not really in a position to receive and assimilate some important things. You need to be ready to "get it." This video gives you a quick way to see if there is something you're ready for! I remember the first time I watched this: I nodded my head, "uh huh, I get it, that makes sense" to every tip, but I didn't really "get" (as in able to really make use of) the vast majority of them. Now, I sometimes think "oh, I do that now, I really get it." But most of these tips I'm still working on! Thanks for a great, useful video.

[@lifesucks2006]

Plz make some sound design tutorials plzzzzz

[@galour]

I watched one of your old videos recently and realized now how much more comfortable you’ve become in front of the camera

[@westonkenyonmusic]

My signature thing is a heavy tom fill before the drop.

[@LuisSD80]

One of best Tips Tutorials ever... Maybe this are tips for electronic music, but I love how this video spends just a few seconds to explain each tip (Usually every youtuber in the world expends as much time as they can (as KZbin seems to pay more if videos are longer I guess XD ) Great Job !

[@Reav.]

No one: Jonas: I'll shut up now Me: plz no I want to hear you :(

[@Tiogar60]

Good thing he never does it

[@musicbyolb]

Just got in love with the 'Reverb-Automation-Trick' a few weeks ago! Thanks a lot for imporving my productionskills week by week Jonas!

[@TetoArusu]

Jonas Aden never shuts up when he says he will.

[@AdenFoyer]

pathological liar

[@rkxd1337]

@@AdenFoyer *impressive move*

[@JoshuaMolotov]

Thanks for the awesome and to the point video! Here's a personal short list I made myself with the hacks I found particularily intersting: ⁃ low ambient noise in the back of the track ⁃ EQ out everything thats unnecessary ⁃ Club: no sub note C. Better D#-A ⁃ add distortion in mix and master for squeezed track ⁃ layer short white noise on kick. Bonus: very short cowbell pitched to same note as kick ⁃ download Jonas Ayden sample packs ⁃ use same slopes on every sidechain ⁃ bitcrush for extra weirdness ⁃ use reference tracks, load into daw project ⁃ study arrangement and production of tracks you like ⁃ cut sustain on vocal: basically compress with slow attack ⁃ EQ out resonant parts. boost to find harsh parts, then cut those ⁃ ‘starting the song off right away with something catchy, recognizable for the listener’ ⁃ JA put a clap and a snare on top of each other, clap a little bit earlier in timing ⁃ layer distorted noises on top of vocal ⁃ crowd noise in the background. Maybe sidechain compress crowd noise with vocal ⁃ all reverbs same space, or same decay ⁃ compress things together in buses ⁃ some noise being pitched up towards the drop, even in the background ⁃ slowly pan around background noises or pads ⁃ consider near, mid and far space in mix. Fill up the back of the box as well. Anyway, picture the mix like a box

[@RayanKhan]

10:15 - I felt that

[@MrStijnoo]

Damn, this Guy is seriously the best producer that makes things like this on the internet

[@Rissper.]

Keep up the good work!

[@ryanfrost1761]

also love how the dogs always just chillin in the back ahahah

[@noahlaiandersen75]

Nobody: Jonas Adens dog: *sclheepy time*

[@hover6662]

3:33 probably the best tip on this video ngl, they are so good!

[@djkanels2311]

46: pancake - I haven't not used it on a track since finding it!

[@Majima_57]

With dope music and videos like this Jonas went from being a just some random producer to my favourite producer

[@tigerfisch157]

if you search "walking in tokyo" on youtube you will find a guy walking in tokyo (ik what a surprise) but with really nice quality in terms of sounds i love it for my backrounds

[@rkxd1337]

jonas is the first guy who makes fl tips, that actually help.

[@seankelly3540]

Jonas is so good, but also check out Vories. He's a little different, and it helps to learn from a variety of people

[@Woshios]

I always thought you said "oh when I met you" in the Strangers Do drop.

[@vzm4663]

Just barely starting the video, and I already wanna say thank you for putting this video together 🔥

[@G3438]

I was like “where is this guy going with 2 strings guitar” and then it falls apart 😂

[@KHANDEMIK]

these tips are G O L D E N! pretty much sums up everything you're gonna need if you're starting off music production. will save beginners a lot of time and learn from mistakes that he's made learning/making music over the years.

[@miscellaneous1276]

If you take a closer look at that paper jonas holds you can see one of the tips is Random stuff. LoL

[@marcobizzaro3526]

I learnt more in this one video than in 8 years of surfing the internet. Cowbells. I would have never even thought of that

[@ndr3647]

*Absolutely noone* Jonas : "ok I'll shut up "

[@Samuel8663]

This video is perfect to watch every time you‘re working on a project, to get inspired and dont forget those great tips and tricks (what happens often to me, after a while)...

[@meyer2534]

Secret Co-producer in the background?

[@seraabisaab638]

OH MY GOD!!! I'm starting to learn music production and watching videos. When you said strangers do my mind was blown. I first heard that song on the channel xKito Music back in 2018, they upload new music and I've always loved that song it's been in all of my playlists and I've always thought it was so beautiful and that the drop was so nice and satisfying and it's just a really good thing but I never connected the fact that YOU made that song and that you make tutorials!!!!! You are such an inspiration and I am so grateful for your videos. I will remember your name for sure now hahaha I look forward to hearing your music.

[@gonzaloruiz9665]

Yeah finally I win the mastering!! Where can I contact you? Amazing and very useful video!! Thank you Jonas ❤️

[@Billy-ot6es]

GONZALO RUIZ how did you know that you win?

[@AdenFoyer]

Eyyyyy congrats!!! the email on my insta

[@gonzaloruiz9665]

Jonas Aden Ok! I have send you an email 😊

[@gonzaloruiz9665]

Darek it’s in the description haha

[@RaviRomana]

@@gonzaloruiz9665 bro how did you know that you won?

[@noahlaiandersen75]

How can you only have 50k subs??? With that quality, you should at least have 1 mil :) Good job Jonas

[@DBayakFlRemake]

Best Tip : Add So many SOUNDGOODIZER!

[@shanehagan]

i love how fast and concise this video is

[@hub3rt269]

That's the video I was waitng for :D And definitely have to send you my latest track to your promo email

[@gamegeek734]

Can we just give him a round of applause for immediately starting the vid? Like, 👏👏👏

[@aelucif]

i think you accidentally folded your keyboard

[@aelucif]

and why do you have a spaceship on your mouse pad?

[@mattrutkowski5305]

Antonio Elua He did the same with his guitar...

[@aelucif]

@@mattrutkowski5305 jaja, looks OK for a viola, but makes for an ugly af guitar

[@ArmiNKEY]

quickest masterclass. Thanks Jonas 👍🙏👍

[@ANKAMmusic]

How many of you want ?? The chainsmokers,Illenium - Takeaway (JONAS ADEN REMIX)

[@blancmull3886]

ANKAM what are you talking about

[@ANKAMmusic]

@@blancmull3886 would you want Jonas Aden to remix the song Takeaway ?

[@masquerades4316]

I legit didn't notice the dog until 7:30. Great video man. Load of great stuff here.

[@wasax-battlelandsroyale7606]

Jonas Aden: 50 tips to become a better music producer What I see: 50 tips to become the next biggest music producer

[@alexandrspiridonov2054]

I've heard about almost all these tricks before, but thanks for combining it in one video. I'm gonna watch it every time I stuck.

[@adamwiseman2744]

who else was watching the dog the whole time

[@heinrichsmit7045]

I think the BOX thing you mentioned is the best tip I ever heard yet

[@blutbad5383]

Where is this music Making Music Without Hearing It release it now press like and jonas seeeeeeeeeeee

[@cryptout]

I like the dog sleeping on the couch tip!

[@losto718]

my goldfish liked it too

[@maricruz_sainz]

Live forever Jonas! Your tips are awesome!

[@Shaaan]

I showed this video to my goldfish and now its confused why you gave 52 tips while you said it in title 50 only..

[@aydinugur4532]

i admire you. because people are selling lessons on udemy and giving less than this video gives us. thank you

[@zxeal1]

WHO ALL SAW THE DOG SLEEPING BEHIND???? 🐕

[@mitrox1312]

That doggy on the background😍

[@SlicerMusic]

RIP Your Guitar 😂😂

[@saintmahd1287]

Wait holy shit, you only have 50k? I've been watching you for ages now and I've never realized you only 50K wuttttttt. Your video quality is wayyyy above what your subscribers show

[@watercolourmark]

Never wash your cowbell in the sink, it leaves a terrible ring.

[@b9dger563]

I'm all for the ambience!!!! :-)

[@freemusic8777]

Hi Jonas ..make a competition for us ..so the winner get a version of Fl studio ...I hope you read my comment 🙂... I'm here since 3k .. ☮️

[@scottcianw1473]

That would be a almost $200 give away, a bit crazy don't you think?

[@freemusic8777]

@@scottcianw1473 If I have abilities to help other ..why not ??!! For me ... it's nothing

[@freemusic8777]

Also he teaches lessons that " in my opinion " coasts hundreds dollar ..now days a few artists like jonas who explain their song tracks ...every details ...🙂

[@sindrethrons3340]

There are even tips between the tips😱Lots of insane content🔥 Our savior!

[@xavier2586]

how many of you noticed that dog behind him

[@keeganjackson6511]

Love the delay effects on your leads. Super sick!

[@indibiningingman6510]

If you master my track I'll give you this cookie🍪

[@beardedpike3881]

did he master it?

[@indibiningingman6510]

@@beardedpike3881 nope 😔

[@spikestarofficial9927]

You're actually the GOAT, thanks for the samples bro! Much appreciated

[@mrpingunoot8484]

er du norsk? høres sånn ut hvertfall. hvis ud ikke er nosk gir dette sikkert ikke noe mening da men

[@AdenFoyer]

jepp

[@butterflyj685]

You are now my new favorite fl studio producer! Thank you for the tips!

[@jameshal9871]

How many ppl clicked on this wondering, "How lame can a video named 'Music Production Hacks' be?'

[@AdenFoyer]

hahhaha!! what did u think tho

[@EMont-qe8qf]

Thank you !! ''100 Quick Tips'' soon? We wold love that.