I spent $70 on an arrangement course while this is 10x the information and for free
@KiddRoss Жыл бұрын
Counter melody was really cool! You should do a melody tutorial how to make real melodies to chords and the difference between harmonies and melodies etc all great examples they are all great btw ❤️
@Judasz696 Жыл бұрын
Yes this would he cool.
@Pattarns_Music Жыл бұрын
Man, thank you so much for this content. There's no other channel like yours on KZbin right now, and just what I need at this point in my journey! Every video teaches me something unique that instantly improves my current track, it's insane.
@WaldemarBurg Жыл бұрын
SAME FOR ME!!!!! Thanks for being on point like no other!
@rondovk Жыл бұрын
I’ve been binging all your videos - incredible content, can clearly tell you’re a professional This video is an interesting one given my genre of choice is trance - lot of vertical arrangement and layers with trance, so nuanced to square with a less is more style I’d say you put forward here
@happytape307 Жыл бұрын
I started "producing" 2 yrs ago, without any prior knowledge about musical theory. My music sounds so 💩and now that I'm finally spending time on theory I can see where I am making all my millions of mistakes 😂😂 Thanks for this. I'm a bit behind but watching all your vids and learning a LOT.
@KiddRoss Жыл бұрын
That harmony technique bro 🙏🏼
@aqrs2692 ай бұрын
Would love to see more on this subject. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
@Bthelick2 ай бұрын
Why burning questions in particular? Or just more tips / tricks in this area?
@aqrs2692 ай бұрын
@@Bthelick I haven't finish watching all your videos. It's an ocean of knowledge. Will let you know if I miss something particular. But arrangement, or moving things forward, is the one thing I struggle the most.
@Bthelick2 ай бұрын
@@aqrs269 no worries. This video where I finish a loop should be helpful kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYvQhIKchLZ4nMksi=bDGCN_kOVtw0K381 Or I have a couple of start to finish videos on the live section. Also my "how to drop" might help with arrangement decisions too
@sashanvak Жыл бұрын
I have just been recommended your channel by the algorithm. EDM based only - unique and highly appreciated.
@San7hos Жыл бұрын
Even after years of being bedroom producer, this is very revealing. Thank you! Big up for your vods. Love 'Em!
@Bthelick Жыл бұрын
Thank you , glad I can help 👍🤘🙏
@San7hos Жыл бұрын
@@Bthelickhearing this again, I'm thinking if you would also do a vod on modulation, i.e. Modulating to another key or how to bridge between two keys.
@georgesprackling62108 ай бұрын
You talked about adding paceier shakers, what makes them sound quicker, thickness, envelope shape.
@Bthelick8 ай бұрын
That's all certainly part of it but at the heart it's the basic rhythm, 16ths Vs 8ths etc, and the accent/dynamics. A 16th shaker that only accents the off beat will sound groovier but less frantic than a 16th shaker that has hard consistent accents on every hit. There's definitely a balance in the shape too. If the hits are very short and snappy it gains clarity but loses energy overall, but if they're too long they blend into each other and lose the sense of pace. Someone's that's fine because you just need the extra 'fizz' at the top and not the actual rhythm, other times you need the rhythm. Hope that makes sense.
@lockkkpoppp50334 ай бұрын
really helpful. wanna watch your vid and opinion on horizontal arrangements as well!
@omphileleseyane1368 Жыл бұрын
Recently stumbled across your channel....your views have changed how i look at my production after taking a break from music production for more than a 10 year's 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@afrohawk Жыл бұрын
Fantastic brother! Can't believe you don't have more subs! High quality content here.
@Bthelick Жыл бұрын
Thanks Troy. It's probably because I just focus on information, and not on particularly viral subjects either. All good though 👊
@henry147289 ай бұрын
You're absolutely sick, man. Best tutorials on music production!
@nickwoltman6526 Жыл бұрын
keep up the good work!! I’m learning so much looking at you’re videos. 📈
@Bthelick Жыл бұрын
Thankyou Nick, very much appreciate the support 👊
@1funk_music Жыл бұрын
Sharing nothing but absolute gold! I will be buying you a pint or two, sir. Thanks for sharing mate 👍
@tofuprius3384 Жыл бұрын
Just popping in part way through the video to say that in music academia, horizontal arrangement, as you mentioned in the intro, is typically what the term “arrangement” refers to. I think the techniques you go over in this video would be described perfectly as “orchestration,” which refers to the process of selecting instruments and deciding how your musical ideas will be voiced on those instruments. Okay I’m gonna finish the video now! I’m learning lots already 😄
@Bthelick Жыл бұрын
Yeah orchestration is certainly an appropriate term. I deliberately avoid that language /terminology in an edm context though as I aim this channel at academics specifically djs and bedroom producers.
@ricosauve9076 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Example 6 & 7 had me running to listen to TXL by Chris Bekker. So smooth
@user-ir2mk8ct9d Жыл бұрын
Quality channel man, really digging your take on tutorials, you know clearly what you are talking about👌👌
@TheFactoryOfMusic Жыл бұрын
Thank you man, what an absolute gem of a channel you have.
@ALDORMUSIC Жыл бұрын
The only question left after watching this tutorial is why this video does not have millions of views. Great sounds used in the video. Do you have any plans to package them as a preset pack?
@Bthelick Жыл бұрын
thanks! I certainly can. The bass is already uploaded from the pluck video. If you'd like any other sounds like me know which and I'll put them up.
@ALDORMUSIC Жыл бұрын
@@Bthelick I found this house trance lead in another video tutorial and have been using it in my production. It sounds so good. Thank you!
@d05music17 Жыл бұрын
I'm your new biggest fan, the genre of music is bang on and delivery is awesome. Thanks mate
@tombishop89188 ай бұрын
I'm so glad I've stumbled across your channel. It's definitely my new goto! I hit a bit of a rut and haven't done anything with production for a few weeks. I'm definitely inspired to get back into my studio (garage) 😂 Thank you 🙏 😊
@Bthelick8 ай бұрын
Welcome back! And thankyou 👊
@vibecity89 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing these videos with us Bthelick.
@cryptout Жыл бұрын
This is gold, glad I found your channel.
@callousrascal Жыл бұрын
you make real g content. KEEP the good work!
@renanmelo4797 Жыл бұрын
Como foi dito nos comentários. Não tem conteúdo igual no KZbin. Descobri o seu canal hoje, e estou "maratonando". Parabéns!
@Bthelick Жыл бұрын
Thankyou Renan. Welcome 🙏🙌❤️
@ThePhantomJack Жыл бұрын
Another video, another gem ❤
@kvvnc2502 Жыл бұрын
damn this is gonna be a good one.. Thanks man!
@Ricardo18015 Жыл бұрын
I’m dubstep producer but i really love it your content ❤
@kevingillom1818 Жыл бұрын
Hi BTL, I am new to your channel, and I really enjoy your tutorials. You have a really good delivery. I understand that you feel that there are plenty of tutorials about what you refer to as, (Horizontal Arrangement/Structure), but I really struggle with that type of arranging and would like to see your prospective. Thanks, and keep up the good work!
@Bthelick Жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin thanks for the compliments. I can certainly do something on that, it's a tough one, it's quite genre, user, and production specific though. Techno Vs house, producer Vs DJ, Club Vs Spotify for example. Lots of variables. Not easy to put useful info into a video that covers all that as an overarching topic if that makes sense.
@suntanbear4763 Жыл бұрын
Hugely appreciate this video, very helpful
@angelgcastro18 ай бұрын
This sounds amazing!
@Q-T3K7 ай бұрын
Incredible tutorial as always - thank you!
@craiggybear18073 күн бұрын
Now, I'm fairly old but was I the only one who shouted "Aceeeeeeeeed" at the Rave Stab example? :D
@Bthelick3 күн бұрын
Haha surely not.
@mbvsza4647 Жыл бұрын
Please make a video on transitions next and make it the same style as this video 😭😭😭 you’re the best
@Bthelick Жыл бұрын
it's on the list 👊, in the mean time check my "how to drop" video if you haven't already there's some transition info in there
@GeorgeLocke Жыл бұрын
Fantastic advice as always. Thanks so much.
@giannipulli Жыл бұрын
Top video, as usual. Thanks for sharing this 🎉😊
@Bthelick Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Gianni thank you ❤️👊🙌
@westbeats3604 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks!
@astrokid_music Жыл бұрын
Love it!!
@JL-dk8se Жыл бұрын
Great video, learned so much over the last week watching loads of your stuff. Excellent channel. A video on how robert hood, floorplan makes his music would be good. I can't get into my head how he creates his bass lines and energy in his tracks especially never grow old replant edit.
@Bthelick Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'll add it to the list 👊❤️
@jonoaerts Жыл бұрын
very concise explanations. I would consider my downfall to be not giving enough focus to my main ideas. I will definitely start to think about this more. should give clarity to my master's. In the past, I have added more sounds playing the same lines, but this can create mud in the mix.
@Bthelick Жыл бұрын
Yes I've been asked many times to do a 'layers' video, but it is something that you less and less as your ear develops as it creates more problems than it solves in many cases!
@erolbrown Жыл бұрын
Hi - What monitor are you using and at what resolution? Cracking video as always. Cheers
@Bthelick Жыл бұрын
I have an LG 32GN600-B It's a 32 inch flat 1440p at 144hz.
@emadiskanderani4650 Жыл бұрын
Loved the content, really helpful. would be great if you drop this project file :)
@Bthelick Жыл бұрын
I'd love to but there's too many legal hurdles I'm afraid.
@damonkex10 ай бұрын
Will this be released anywhere? Great melody
@Bthelick10 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏 Yeah one of them is in the queue for sure, I just can't remember which! 🤣.
@rafikazmy3892 Жыл бұрын
dude am new to this and out of so many tutorials and yt-ers ur absolutely the best…clearly presenting ur ideas and ur music rocks..keep up the good work..so inspiring 🫨
@samuelhamilton52459 ай бұрын
Hey B. I noticed throughout many of your videos that you advocate for a simpler approach when it comes to mixing. I don't often see compressors on your instruments (very rarely if any). In this video however, I noticed compressors at: 7:44 on an individual lead, 25:22 on a Tom, and 26:24 on a lead group. May I please know the purpose of these compressors? At 26:24, the one on the lead group, is it to "glue" any of the leads together via compression? At 26:24, the one on the Tom, is it because you heavily boosted the highs so you wanted to compensate for that by compressing? If so, why wouldn't you just reduce volume? What about the individual lead at 7:44? You always advocate for finding better samples, but when do you think it would be appropriate to use a compressor, especially in the context of a whole mix, or a bus of sounds, rather than an individual sound? I know you don't touch on engineering issues much, but this would be appreciated. Thanks! - Sam
@Bthelick9 ай бұрын
These compressors here are all side chains. When I talk about/advise on compression I don't count side chain compression as that, is a groove decision not a sound dynamics decision. It's appropriate to use a compressor when you need one! Simple as that. A compressor's actual job is to reduce the dynamics of a sound so use one when the sound is too dynamic which can be the case with many acoustic sounds like untreated vocals. Like anything else in this field it requires ear training. Unfortunately newer producers who mostly listen to electronic music will have little ear for understanding dynamics. Compression can be applied as a flavor tool too if you are aware of how a compressor behaves tone wise like knowing how FET Vs VARI MU Vs Optical etc. Again, this requires air training and experience to utilize. I don't recommend to newcomers because these differences are extremely subtle and usually not appropriate in electronic music anyway and it's far easier to cause damage than not , so in general if you don't know if you need one, then leave well alone (especially in this type of genre). Compressing a whole mix or sub group for reasons like 'glue' largely comes from band mixing. I use it when I mix other genres like Rock etc but I don't advise trying it in electronic dance. Again there is just very little reason for it. Your drums shouldn't need gluing together like a real live drum kit from 16 microphones with hit volumes all over the place from a human player. if the sound is coming from an electronic source with consistent volume there are no or few dynamics to compress. Any compression you try to use without a keen ear will just rob the sound of what little dynamics is had and it's those dynamics that make your track punch out of the speakers and sound alive. There are groove considerations too. Grouping all drums and compressing will mean your hi hats / shakers etc will now be dictated by the kick and snare/clap. Is that what you want? is better for your audience? do you understand groove enough to know if the drive /pace of you track is crucial to needing a consistent or dynamic op drums or do you understand how it will effect how certain people dance? Then there's the tonal consideration. Ducking the hats/shakers on the kick etc via buss compression will make your track duller on average, because those instruments will be a large part of the tracks top end, so again is that something you want? I advise just leave it alone its completely unnecessary. The Tom high end is simply because I picked the wrong tom! Well, I picked the right tom for the low end groove but then I decided I wanted to hear its transient click (probably so it bounced with the kick better when all other sounds were in) and that's how much top end took to unmask it. Happens sometimes.
@samuelhamilton52459 ай бұрын
@@Bthelick Invaluable information! I have been aimlessly using compressors in my house tracks for 2-3 years now (with no real direction on how I was using them) and I always wondered what I was doing wrong. As you say, sample selection (kicks, hats, etc.) is vital and can help you avoid needing processing (like seen in your short "The secret to my drum sound" - yes, I am a super fan). Thanks again B! 🍻 - Sam
@Bthelick9 ай бұрын
Thanks Sam glad it makes sense 👊
@speakingcolors Жыл бұрын
Which Medusa videos are you talking about? I haven't write a bass and sound like this since 2006-2007... I'm a bit rusty lol
@Bthelick Жыл бұрын
The video was called "that house trance pluck sound" kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqG0dWaloMyYqMk Based on the meduza remix of power over me by Dermot Kennedy.
@3dPrintingEnthusiast Жыл бұрын
what kind of pluck would you say the Lead is? im trying to figure it out so i can learn to make it
@Bthelick Жыл бұрын
You mean the main lead at the start? It's the house trance pluck from my house trance pluck video! (I show how to make it there)
@satiso791 Жыл бұрын
@@Bthelick youre the man! these videos are the best out there. im not joking
@buzzandjim42659 ай бұрын
Comment for the algae riddim
@KiddRoss Жыл бұрын
I have a question 😊 the piano drop is in Cminor yet the track is is A minor. Have you just pitched it down so the midi isn’t relevant? And the notes we can see are playing 3 semitones down?
@Bthelick Жыл бұрын
Track is in A#. Everything is playing back at +1
@mrmick28788 ай бұрын
How to get sub bass sound at kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6mrpYqAhJh8b5o (3:36)?
@Bthelick8 ай бұрын
It's just a saw with a plucky envelope and a pitch spike. I've put the links in the description you can see how I made it there. I called it "pokey bass" (FYI You can just type "3:36" btw)