How to Make Music Like Deadmau5 (IN UNDER 10 MINUTES!)

FREE SAMPLES! Deadmau5 Pluck, chords, drums, bass, mixing.
In this video, I show you how to make music like @deadmau5 in under 10 minutes. Easy to follow - even for beginners! Free samples : bit.ly/2CMpA8N
And here are my free 30 essential mixing tips: bit.ly/2rPZRDL
Let me know in the comments if you want me to make this into a full course, as I did for Don Diablo Future House (which you guys seem to love! 😊) bit.ly/2QFidpT
In this video we go through the 6 steps of making music like Deadmau5:
1. Writing the Chord Progression
2. Making the Pluck
3. The Bass
4. The Drums
5. The Vocals
6. Processing and Mixing
There you have it…Hope you enjoy!
Check out more at www.edmtips.com/how-to-make-music-like-deadmau5-in-under-10-minutes/
Should I make this into a full course? Let me know in the comments below :)
► How to Make Music for MAU5TRAP (i_o Tribute) 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5rLh2N8qZmemrc
► How to Make PROGRESSIVE HOUSE (like Eric Prydz) 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXjUe4Jjaq6YrKc
► How to Make HOUSE MUSIC (like CAMELPHAT) 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHrYcnhrndWsn7c
►► Here's what I used to make this video:
My Audio Gear:
Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 geni.us/AudioInterface
Monitors: Behringer Truth B2031A geni.us/Monitors
Headphones: Sennheiser HD 650 geni.us/MyHeadphones
Microphone: sE X1 S Studio Bundle geni.us/MicrophoneX1
Microphone: Rode NT-USB geni.us/MicrophoneRode
Computer: Macbook Pro geni.us/MacBookPro16GB
My Video Gear:
WebCam: Logitech Brio 4K geni.us/ProWebcam
Studio Lighting: Neewer Pack geni.us/NeewerLightStand2
My Plugins: bit.ly/2K4eFHZ
#deadmau5 #EDM #ableton

[@EDMTips]

New Vid: How to Make TECHNO! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6i4lmScg7t2qqs

[@AlienInManila]

the mossssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssst usefull video as its veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy simple and freaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaackingggggggggggggggggggg deeppppppppppppppppppppppppppp thanks idol

[@dominicread5261]

Hey Will, (I think that's your name mate) =D ! Is it possible to have the full version of this song? So I can listen to it in my music library from time to time. That would extremely appreciated, I've listened to this tutorial video so many times just in order to have a re-listen of "the complete parts of the whole song, but it's only like a sample of the entire song". cheers mate

[@andyfox7107]

This is the best/most useful video on the subject I’ve seen. Top marks, thanks.

[@EDMTips]

Wow! Thanks for support! Please share it if you like :)

[@bedtimeread]

" wofh! that is deademou5 as f!" 🤣🤣🤣 love it!

[@EDMTips]

😇

[@jamescoble9344]

Seriously lol 😂🔥 Love the content man, you got a subscribe from me bro

[@AmanBansil]

Sometimes, it's really helpful to see a great example of someone's process even to imitate another artist because it really helps you fix/fill in many of your own tendencies. I appreciate this video. 100% Subscribing right now.

[@EDMTips]

Cool...thanks for your support, man!

[@chrisaga6253]

1. Chord progression 1:15 2. Making the deadmau5 Pluck 3:38 3. Creating the bass 4:55 4. Drums 5:50 5. The Vocals 8:07 6 Effects and extras 10:52

[@RogerIElliott]

Nice one Will. I did the Deadmau5 Masterclass recently and you've definitely captured the essence.

[@EDMTips]

Thanks Rog! I haven't checked it out yet (the Armin one's pretty good, though)

[@javierolero]

Is it worth it !?

[@KHarm]

@@javierolero This video easily teaches WAY more than the entire deadmau5 masterclass. Not gonna lie.

[@javierolero]

@@KHarm bet thank you fam

[@diagonals792]

I can write chords and melodies all day. its the actually producer skills I lack. I love videos like this, thank you

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome! 🙂

[@ryanbent9368]

Yes, start to finish would be awesome!

[@fenixfenghuang8305]

Amazing stuff. Deadmau5 was my inspiration to start with music production, so im really grateful for this tutorial :)

[@EDMTips]

Glad I could help!

[@bitmau5]

I seriously loved this. A goal of mine is to be able to produce sound and feel like this. Amazing work and thanks for showing what you know.

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, and you're very welcome!

[@infinite-inspiration1111]

Honestly this is so beautiful you need more views

[@EDMTips]

Thanks man! I'm focussing on KZbin more this year :)

[@1onut]

the chords are written in A minor and they are VI-i-VII. but your approach to tweak a random chord progression in order to sound better is more efficient for a beginner who doesn't know any music theory. good job!

[@jnowyj]

I'm amazed this has so little views, amazing work. This has shown me tons. Thank you.

[@EDMTips]

You're very welcome!

[@colmcq]

lovely video. really to the point with the chord theory "just choose the 1,3,5,7". job done

[@EDMTips]

Glad you liked it!

[@Clupea101]

Great Stuff, Sounds amazing. The glue compressor on the D+B Bus and saturator makes huge difference

[@EDMTips]

Thanks!

[@yoyodunno]

I think I learned more useful music theory from a couple of your videos than I did in years of playing/learning before this. Most other vids I come across are just basic scales or intervals, but not how to apply them in a musical way. Thank you!!

[@EDMTips]

THat's awesome! Glad it helped :)

[@fabricioabreudj]

Will your lessons are amazing simple and clear, I used to spend thousand of euros buying courses and never been satisfied, Thank you very much for your help appreciated that.

[@EDMTips]

Thanks! They're not as good as my courses, though ;)

[@henryinnes11]

This is actually excellent. Very underrated channel!

[@EDMTips]

Appreciate that!

[@dansnofrills4824]

thank you so much for this!! is there a full version of this song?! its a banger! you captured that nostalgic feeling I get with deadmou5's music, great work!

[@EDMTips]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the support! 🙌🏻 Alas, I never for round to finishing it

[@dansnofrills4824]

@@EDMTips you should!! i'd even pay you if that helps lol!

[@cripz1436]

Hi Will! I missed your videos man :D Glad to see ya!

[@EDMTips]

Thanks! :D

[@jackthepiot]

I think this just became my number #1 tutorial channel, I am so addicted to these videos. Sorry "Zen World", I'll be here from now on.

[@EDMTips]

haha...thanks for the support!

[@dieauswandereruklondon2857]

Let me know in the comments if you want me to make this into a full course... Yes I want

[@Nucrise]

Amazing. Looks so easy for you. Highly appreciate for sharing your knowledge 🙏

[@EDMTips]

My pleasure 😊

[@Itsmeitscharles]

Really good tutorial! All aspects of the track come together really well :)

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, Charles!

[@tensorplex]

That look when the track played back! *yea I'm awesome* =] Nice tutorial!

[@EDMTips]

😎👍

[@kellyhouseholder6737]

Hey will, it would be cool for you to break down the synth set up a bit more. I paused the video and set up everything like I saw it but had no luck in reproducing the sound.

[@EDMTips]

Duly noted! I'll add it to my list :)

[@cer.6664]

yeah couldn't even get close to that pluck

[@lesliesummers7004]

That vocal fits perfectly 👌🏽

[@DadFeels]

Do you sell tracks?

[@EDMTips]

A little bit 😆 Not so much anymore, as I'm concentrating on EDMtips.

[@EDMTips]

I have one coming out on Sirup Records on the 6th Sept

[@haus_cat]

nice work man very insightful

[@EDMTips]

Glad you think so!

[@philipedesouzasantos1201]

Best tutorial for deadmau5 plucks that i've ever seen

[@EDMTips]

Thanks!

[@Buttersmoov]

I really like how this is more of a follow along style tutorial

[@alchemynd]

I like the way you explained this topic it, a lot. I am happy to watch longer videos if I get more information out of it😊 I am just starting 😆

[@EDMTips]

Glad you liked it!

[@CompetitiveWormsArmageddon]

You are so f**king good mate...

[@EDMTips]

Cheers! 😎

[@jessdixon6162]

EXACTLY what i needed, thank you, you nailed it

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome!

[@willievaughn6474]

I'm Will too... Awesome Great Video

[@EDMTips]

😎

[@willievaughn6474]

@@EDMTips I just put this out. I am working on different styles, I hope you like. Thanks for your help. I will continue to work on music. Awesome thanks again...kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHSllmxrh5yEd9k

[@jamesh.7418]

"That's Deadmau5 as FUCK!". Classic. Instant subscriber!

[@EDMTips]

Haha...cheers!

[@Gilang48341]

Deadmau5 is a legend

[@FranckBossi]

No way I just found about it. Exactly the one I wanted to learn ha ha ha 😂. Cool thankssssssss

[@EDMTips]

Glad I could help!

[@mattfeyer8476]

is there a final? this is sick!!!!

[@EDMTips]

Cheers, I am glad you enjoyed it! I am afraid this is the final version I have :)

[@musicbythenox]

Really awesome tutorial dude, channel is full of awesome resources! Dude btw i have a question if you dont mind please? When you were writing the chords you said you were going write in F major scale, But when you were correcting the "funny" chords you moved the 3rd an semitone up the note went from A# to A. Since A is not in the notes you wrote under the F major scale, is it considered as out of key? It obviously sounds really nice but I have that little doubt lingering in my head!

[@EDMTips]

It's fine to use chords from outside their key. The simplest way is to experiment with changing the third of a chord from major to minor (or vice versa)

[@musicbythenox]

@@EDMTips thankyou very much for the response dudee! Dought Cleared !

[@EDMTips]

@@musicbythenox No worries!

[@Protegido7]

I see that you love what you are doing, you are always very excited explaining the videos ... do you have your own tracks? sorry for the english i'm brazilian

[@EDMTips]

I do, but I don't produce that much of my own stuff at the moment as I focus on EDM Tips! I do have a track coming out on Applique Records very soon, though

[@ramoncarmona2805]

Damn deadmau5 wouldve been a fuckin king at drum and bass hes a fuckin legend i love him so much

[@werzzfdss]

I wish it was so easy for me, haha. I'm just starting and it takes me like a week just to get started on a song.

[@EDMTips]

Keep on practising!

[@MrJep1234]

On the masterclass now Wargod!!

[@samikalastaja]

Chord progression reminds me a lot of Talamanca & James Woods - Arrival.

[@EDMTips]

Ah yes, I can hear that now! 👌🏻

[@rjbush7955]

Excellent. Just one thing missing. The Deadmau5 ass clap

[@EDMTips]

😆

[@breezyxo98]

thanks for these amazing tips! did you ever release this track? or are you on apple music?

[@ProdORB]

It would for sure help me more if you used Fl studio instead! But great work it sound amazing at the end.

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, appreciate it!

[@alexcardoso4272]

Your face at 12:52 is priceless! Thank you for this amazing video.

[@EDMTips]

😁 haha...You're welcome!

[@MrGeorgewells12]

Top tutorial! Instant sub

[@EDMTips]

Awesome, thank you! Welcome aboard :)

[@123456789colton]

Is it a bad thing if I want to start making music similar to deadmau5? I absolutely love his EDM style. I like all sorts of EDM artists, but imo deadmau5 has that more real edm vibe. I dont want to mock him, or steal his work. If I were to create my own melodys, and progressions that sound like his style...is that ok?

[@EDMTips]

Great question. The best way to start out (in my opinion,) is trying to achieve a sound you like of an existing artist. You'll naturally add your own twist, and after a time, develop your own style. So....copy away, my friend!

[@123456789colton]

@@EDMTips thank you for answering!! Deadmau5 is the reason I got into edm music and why I wanted to create music. I just got a keyboard a few days ago, and finally watched along with your video last night. I've been able to put something neat together. I loved that video and will sub!

[@EDMTips]

@@123456789colton You're welcome!

[@Spineloro]

Well done !

[@EDMTips]

Thanks so much! You might check my latest video, we go into Deadmau5's style in detail today :)

[@skinnyTheCat]

Thanks man, Really great tutorial!

[@EDMTips]

Glad it helped!

[@idostuffyes]

helpful!

[@simonefedi2901]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ looooooooove this plucks!!!

[@EDMTips]

Cool!

[@noahcr17]

Yo do you have a full mix of the final song? It’s so good!

[@EDMTips]

Nope! But thanks....glad you like it! :)

[@jonasbachmalla3253]

Release PLz!!!! LOVE THIS SO MUCH

[@EDMTips]

Thanks!!

[@DeeJayBonk]

Nice work!

[@Chamilawarna]

Great tips.. Thnk you !! What is the tempo of this trck ?

[@EDMTips]

128 BPM

[@RawrXDMeowsticks]

Can you plsss finish this it sounds soooo good

[@EDMTips]

OK!

[@jacobgolden1453]

he just made a song in 15 minutes better than i will make in my whole life

[@EDMTips]

No way, man! Just practise and you'll get there :) 🙌

[@jacobgolden1453]

@@EDMTips Thank you, I’ve been working hard!

[@themoneyman1752]

For this build at 12:01 what’s is this effect called, the pitch of the chords going up or louder???? 🙏🏾

[@colinbrash]

Definitely appreciate this, but your other vids were more comprehensive and because of that more unique in this space (and better). This just felt rushed and I came away feeling like I was missing critical pieces. (I figure you also got that given this is a year old and I’m comparing it to your newer vids, but just wanted to leave some feedback... basically take this as positive feedback on your newer stuff! 😄)

[@JackEL]

Kick sounds nice and punchy

[@Colin_Lawlor_Audio]

Nice tutorial

[@EDMTips]

Cheers :)

[@kingritzanime7587]

would have been nice to see HOW you went and assigned the macro. Update: Found out how to create them out of curiosity

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@kingritzanime7587]

@@EDMTips dont wanna make it too simple, folks need to research

[@joachimmorrens1179]

Cool! Around 2.50 you made a triad within the correct key, yet still it sounds funny. Then you switched the middle note of the triad up to make it major... I've come across similar things myself, every now and then and thought I did something completely wrong... So this does seem to occur every now and then?

[@EDMTips]

Absolutely!...it's called a "borrowed chord"

[@90sJams]

Kudos!

[@EDMTips]

Cheers!

[@RotterStudios]

awesome

[@gordoburntoast1485]

Great video. Is the link to the free samples no longer valid?

[@EDMTips]

Just checked...you're right! I'll have to change that. Thanks for letting me know :)

[@gordoburntoast1485]

@@EDMTips what a guy 👏👏👏😁

[@lab8901]

Any chance of a part 2? xD (The sample pack was awesome btw!)

[@EDMTips]

I'll get on the case :)

[@lab8901]

@@EDMTips Any other sample packs you'd recommend?

[@EDMTips]

@@lab8901 The KSHMR packs on Splice are pretty sweet

[@MediaBrighton]

Great content thanks. Do you know how to setup a macro in Cubase?

[@aqua3418]

One word. Polymeters I didn't notice any polymeter use, but if you really want to get that hypnotic deadmau5 feeling, polymeters are a MUST

[@AFRoSHEENT3ARCMICHAEL69]

I downloaded his Midi pack off Splice and didn't notice that but did notice that when each chord is played it'll start in odd places. I know he uses them but you should get his midi pack and see because it definitely sounds like it's polymeter.

[@aqua3418]

@@AFRoSHEENT3ARCMICHAEL69 Oh yeah, I saw that before. If I ever get a Splice subscription that is definitely worth the download. Thanks for the tip :)

[@Twohunnidpercent]

Hey brotha I’m new to the game and wanted to know : is there specific gear like a mixing board/turn table set up or keyboard setup I need? Or any specific software? Thanks in advance!

[@ryantamoria3324]

Hey mate what instrument did you choose for the chords right off the bat when you started this? I know it’s F but what area in Live did you go to get the piano and that sound?Maybe I missed it! I”m new lol. Cheers

[@EDMTips]

Sylenth1!

[@GreatestSportsHighLights]

Great work!! Thank you!

[@EDMTips]

Thanks! You're welcome :)

[@MrAndyZhu]

Great video. Thanks!. How did you expand and collapse the mixer to full screen? Keyboard shortcut?

[@EDMTips]

Do you mean switching from arrangement view to session view (which includes the mixer)? That's the tab key.

[@ArtByJakob]

Hello Nice tutorial. The link for the free samples doesn´t seem to work?

[@EDMTips]

Thanks! Fixed now :) bit.ly/2CMpA8N

[@RotcodFox]

Okay, but this sounds like something he would make nowadays. What about the majority of oldschool electro house stuff he used to make 10 to 15 years ago? I wanna know how that's made, like A City In Florida, Maths, The Reward is Cheese, etc.

[@EDMTips]

I can't do every single song of every artist :)

[@dominicread5261]

hey do you have the full version of this song that you produced somewhere to listen too?

[@SAXOBEATZDJLiveSaxophone]

AGAIN amazing. I am curious could you explain the macro know: Assigning a macro knob to the filter frequency cutoff, and the amp sustain and release PLEASE :-) #thanks

[@EDMTips]

Yep..check this out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGrcg3ears94m9E

[@rafaelsa3086]

Very nice one. And I am wondering how much time it would be needed for someone without any knowledge of music production to be able to make similar sounds, like this "basic"s Deadmau5 or Dinka for example. I always wanted to try to make one, since I'm 20. I'm now 35.

[@AFRoSHEENT3ARCMICHAEL69]

Try a chord building program like Odesi or Captin Chords I use both and know music theory, it's just a tool. They have chord progression presets of common progressions and it'll teach you functional harmony in the process. I've at it for years and still suck at sound design so I buy presets for serum.

[@Emsi_Lordtemp]

I can't say that those chord tips are that good to make more complex chords... to really be able to do go good chord structure that continues to be interesting and not just major and minor chords with 7ths slapped at the end of them, you need to learn about how they work, and what works well.

[@AlienInManila]

uv got a fking huge LIKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE for this mate

[@EDMTips]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@Raz828]

Super stupid question, but I've downloaded the Cymatics samples but they're all in Audio format. Any way to get them into a MIDI channel format, like in your first two channels in the vid?

[@EDMTips]

Load them into a sampler

[@Raz828]

@@EDMTips Makes sense, thank you!!

[@kellyhouseholder6737]

incredible video.

[@EDMTips]

Thank you very much!

[@edmrepublic.]

Download links doesn't send anything to email brother

[@EDMTips]

Hmmm, that's weird. Can you email [e-mail] (mentions which video you want the download from) and I'll send it over manually?

[@TheSuboptimum]

Yo I didn't understand a thing but that's good cause that means there is a lot to learn

[@EDMTips]

You'll understand soon enough....just keep on practising!

[@javierolero]

Did he actually make the full song ?

[@ThatAwesomeUsername]

Full track please!!

[@EDMTips]

OK! Will keep you posted :)

[@ThatAwesomeUsername]

@@EDMTips Amazing, thanks!

[@DJLaciG]

Is the full track available now? :)

[@ThatAwesomeUsername]

@@EDMTips Any news?

[@wencesleon8823]

NEWS???

perfect follow up for the deadmau5 masterclass, do you know you have 2 number 6 ?

[@dieauswandereruklondon2857]

I like the style, I have a question. How u copyright this "idea". I mean any can come, copy this melody, sounds etc. and try to sell etc. ? best regards! Iam new in Ableton, i try follow all steps u show, in 2 days my first thing is done ^

[@EDMTips]

Well, that's true! It's a murky business, is copyright

[@Ryebread000]

That is Deadmau5 as F____...Best online comment ever mate!

[@ericcookson7211]

incredible.

[@EDMTips]

Glad you like :)

[@djgreyling7031]

What is the name of the app you're using to make this amazing music?

[@EDMTips]

Ableton Live

[@MrPinchOloaf]

are those free samples still a thing, the link dosent work

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for letting me know! I've fixed the link now

[@wolfie7964]

Ive been trying for 2 Hours with FL Studio and I cant even get close lol

[@andrewcorona1]

Well Done Using EDM Skills On Your Computer. Well Done.

[@EDMTips]

Thanks!

[@andrewcorona1]

Your Welcome.

[@scientism2968]

You're very good 🤟

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, appreciate it! 🙌🏻

[@GB3770]

Bloody hell that was good...nice one. aLSO CYMATICS SITES WONT DLOAD THOSE SAMPLES IN ANY BROWSER FOR ME - SIGH.

[@EDMTips]

Thanks! Sorry about Cymatics...not sure what to do about that. It's out of my control :(

[@GB3770]

@@EDMTips yes indeed - hesitated to mention it - it'll probably work later - please check out my strobe remix if you have time...:) soundcloud.com/stevehowlett/strobe-remix-v7

[@TerryTibbs596]

Just for anyone else wondering - didn't work for me either but they email you the download link (thanks to commenter below for info.)

[@paulsymon2921]

nice Theme