The most important skill for improving your music production

[@Xonarrate]

Dude when people ask me about Improving their production this is exactly what I want to tell them and you have explained it beautifully and in much more detail than me. A lot of these so-called production experts on KZbin are talking out of their asses, just trying to package the shit that everyone who's serious about music production already knows with click bait titles. It was refreshing to see someone actually doing it the way it's supposed to be done. Mad respect to you and I'm sure a lot of people will learn from your videos. Best of Luck.

[@fiko_music]

I appreciate your words xonarrate ❤️ thanks dude :)

[@byliamrichards]

One of the best production videos I've ever watched

[@byliamrichards]

gonna go watch the whole series

[@jordancharles6789]

My guy blazing up while dropping these gems. Respect bro

[@hacktivator7906]

"You can break every single rule" - Instructions unclear, making my sub stereo and putting sausage fattener on my master and my snare.

[@fiko_music]

if the end result sounds good nobody cares about the process my dude...

[@hacktivator7906]

@@fiko_music Haha obviously. going to high pass my sub now

[@beatsexuellwahr]

If you think its nice you can also let your master peak at -25

[@DarkMetaOFFICIAL]

stereo sub, reverb on kick, reverb on master. more reverb bussing. 12 ott. distortion on master.. getting close 🤏👍

[@DarkMetaOFFICIAL]

fattener + gross beat + drip , every channel, and master 😂

[@lostplayer9641]

goated vid bro

[@David_prod-eNGee]

Haven’t seen one of you videos before. Only 1:20 in and can already tell you have put a ton of thought and spent a lot of time learning music production.

[@silentxell0]

Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity. Great words. Reminds a Peacefull warrior. All your life is training for that. The right effort at the right time and the right place.

[@eli-shulga]

Oh man first 30 seconds sums exactly my most painful struggle in music production at the moment, haven't even watched the whole thing but Im all tuned in :) EDIT: Ok saw the whole.. Layering is definitely very powerful full to get origial and full sounds. Only lately I started to layer in a more deliberate way. Still need a lot of "ear mileage" for improve on that. Very helpful thank you

[@endlessflp]

This is amazing, I feel how you feel, telling people about how it just "sounds good" but not knowing how to explain how I do it, and having this to show people is literally perfect

[@alvagracia_]

Tbh sound selection has been lost on myself since I'm using same sounds just for ghost productions and my own sound. Whenever I feel lost, I'll turn back to this video and remind myself how important new sound selection is. Thank you so much, Fikardo!

[@polare801]

bro fucking same

[@ceetee110]

Whoa... This is the type of production advice I've been desperately looking for, only to keep getting the same 5 tips under different names. You're talented, man! Thanks for sharing that sauce.

[@chaitanyapatel5876]

SHORTCUT: If you wanna change the kick while playing the track you can just click the mid mouse wheel 😉

[@CodeProvider]

Love the video. Just thought I'd give you a little English tip, in case nobody's said it yet? "well" would be used as an adverb if it was modifying "sounds," but we say "It sounds good" because "sounds" is a linking verb, and it's really "it" that is being modified and therefore requires an adjective, "good." "It sounds good" is proper. You said it a lot in this video so just thought this might be helpful... thanks for the video. very very good. i already understood this general concept but seeing it explained so clearly makes me think about some of my unfinished tracks and how i should go back and analyze them based on the frequency spectrum.

[@snowjade]

bro is giving away free actually important knowledge

[@fiko_music]

🫡🙏🏻

[@rocknets]

Totally agree about choosing the right sounds. The right ones can completly transform a track to a whole new level. I've had tracks that are going nowhere then swapped a sound and hey presto!

[@yourmusicdesign]

Love the shortcuts! Thank you!

[@EyesOfIo]

This is very underrated. Beautiful explanation of the frequency spectrum 👌

[@thetylersherman]

Never seen any of your videos or content (guess the algorithm's working) - but damn dude the sound design on these examples sold me on your content immediately. Awesome stuff, and good tips.

[@chengmichael6815]

Hands down one of the best sound selection vid on YT!! The frequency spectrum method is definitely a key to bring more original sound. Definitely will rewatch it from time to time. Thank you for the great video !!

[@justblayne4533]

First video of yours I’ve seen. By far one of the best sound selection vids I’ve watched. You spend a good amount of time discussing different options and provide very professional examples of each, all while keeping things real and not over complicating things. Earned a sub!

[@fiko_music]

appreciate it , welcome to this channel man :)

[@devam2288]

Same here! Subbed broski!

[@SandNigah]

You have no idea how long I’ve been searching for a video like this, thank you!

[@youngkizzi9944]

Another insane video of this series! Love it sooo much my bro!

[@fiko_music]

♥♥

[@cloudfilter456]

As always epic bro ☁️

[@3trakman3]

Every time i think im the man on FL, i run across a vid that humbles me with a tip like the one starting at 15:25. Great vid.

[@coober0_0]

Dude u have no idea how long I've been trying find an answer for this. Thank youuu

[@glitchfinn]

love the sound he makes, the sense that led him to choose or modify the sound, but mostly, the explanation he says is simple and accurate. He knows what he's doing. Fanscinating. 💪

[@patrikjamesmusic]

im glad your showing it on many examples and not only on one just made track sample

[@Sangarang]

yo this was an insanely informative video. I like how you asked yourself questions to discover what you wanted to do in the sound selections, and how it all relates back to songwriting and creating that tension/release. Much appreciated fiko!

[@fiko_music]

thanks man, without asking questions you ain't gettin answers :)

[@youngzproduction7498]

Hell yeah. Your vid opens more possibilities for me. Thanks a lot for sharing this.

[@DubTherapyMusic]

just gained a new subscriber!!😎

[@FrenziedLunatic]

this is so good at clearing, as you said, the real core foundation, great work

[@SavBeatz97]

Great video. When making any beat, I always make sure the drums and melodies support the idea of the song/idea.

[@TaylrDNoise]

BROOOOO THIS VIDEO IS GOATED!!! IM AMAZED!!

[@stefan3679]

Mad good video my dude. Such good insight and techniques in this one. ❤️🔥 Producers should know, there's a wealth of info on the web about music production, but not everyone will teach you useful things. Fiko, you're a beautiful example of someone who constantly provides useful and tangible value.

[@fiko_music]

thanks africk :) lvy bro ❤️

[@rizzbod]

Honestly, this place you're creating is heaven. Not just giving random tips but also showing how it can be done! ❤️

[@XxsaintsblackxX]

First video of yours that I’ve ever seen and I already know this channel is worth subbing to. Sound selection & sound design are my favorite part of making music. This helped a lot

[@jrzy_rock]

ur the only person i understand when watching fl studio videos… literally i love you

[@elianvargas51]

top tier teaching over here. watching your other stuff right now.

[@Bormeth]

Great tips! Layering sounds is always a good idea to get something that sounds familiar, but new. A few tricks I personally regular use is adding heads and tails to my sounds using some lush pads. For example working from MIDI move it forward or back and add violin, choir, drones etc. for easy mixing add some low/high pass depending on your need.

[@fifajesus7784]

This is the single greatest KZbin video for music I’ve ever seen. And lemme tell yuh, I’ve seen a lottttt! Great job explaining sound selection bruv

[@jamalinho0]

that's what i was waiting for, muchos gracias fikardo ily ❤️

[@iFeelFancy]

Love this video. Talked about some concepts that I have never thought of before.

[@alinbeats]

The change of sounds got me crazy!! keep this going bro!

[@merlinsky5287]

super awesome video. thank you so much. so simply highlighted the problems ive been facing in my production and what I need to fix

[@ginozucottimusic]

Great video brother!

[@6rlock170]

man. really awesome video. thx. stay tuned

[@Mavesound]

10/10 for the thumbnail

[@fiko_music]

minecraft thumbnails go dummy hard

[@ashutoshswami4767]

KZbin suggested me the best thing in 2022 this is the real sauce!! 😤

[@Abi_51.]

The whiteboard in the background adds a nice touch to the video info.

[@300beats]

Great one my guy, much success to you!

[@jeremy6472]

fiko great video merhhhnnnn!!! im not done watching but im already loving this...soooo so insightful

[@chalbio]

You are literally the best at explaining stuff bro. I appreciate your videos

[@MARAASIM]

Goated thumbnail

[@larrybrownmusic]

You're one hell of a producer and a great teacher! Awesome video dude, this channel is gonna blow up in a couple of months. Keep it up!

[@turboankan90]

Absolutely massive video for me. Thank you so much!

[@2NDBEATS]

Best video i've seen in a while

[@kwamebarning1820]

First drum loop blending better with the second sound…it was more contrasted..but it did go with the first drumloop… Second drum loops matched perfectly with the more aggressive sound

[@mgmthegrand]

This video alone got me to subscribed. Excellent presentation. I'll be watching the first 2 next.

[@fishnets2]

Legit liked and subbed after hearing the loop at 4:01. Rarely hear anything this cool during tutorial vids, great work!

[@illusiondeluxe]

Dropping gems👏🏻💕

[@_sunchan_3]

fisrt usefull video i see as a beginner , thx for explaining so clearly and simply 🙏🙏

[@Jemuzu1996]

Oh man you got the right idea i was movin when you changed the drum sounds

[@jesusandresjimenezduran4992]

All the best for you bro!! High quality content!!

[@redhandedninjastar]

Thanks for teaching me about frequencies!

[@heyabox]

great content man! hope you'll get more subscribers👑👑👑👑👑👑

[@fuiiprod]

so sick❤

[@jovantomic6267]

really nice video, a lot of people don't get the small things that make you a better producer

[@dezolatestation]

for me "especially a tech house track which heavily sample base repetitive music, sound selection took me for a months even years to get satisfied with my music production journey, some of folks on the internet was right, get better at sound selection first until it sound good, and then the mixing phase will be smooth,

[@victorsiwaphiwe1422]

Thank God for the KZbin algorithm I stumbled across probably the best music production tips channel that will help me improve my production skills, thank you very much for these informative videos sir🙏🏼

[@youngkal]

Liked the video before watching it, cause I know Fiko's content is always quality ! ❤❤

[@fiko_music]

🥹🥹🥹

[@dalamabeat5865]

I had a realization that some sounds are alway together in our favourite songs The classic Boombap drums + Piano, or the Guitar+Flute+808 thing are an example My personal favourites are the soft sine/saw synths with portamento + r&b drums Big Far Reverb guitars + in your face fuzzy Bass(like those arctic monkeys records) Or the Dub delay melodica + very deep sub Bass I think contrast always work: Clean vs Dirty, Wet vs Dry, instruments with fast atack plus some soft ones, etc. Which sound combinations are your go to? And why do you think they work?

[@losingpa7ience]

Exactly what I was thinking! My personal favorite - 808s + bells. You can make some real addictive bounce with those. Great example of this: Bad Meets Evil - A Kiss

[@Domdoenbaby]

such a great video bro u gonna grow fast af if u keep this quality up

[@HaterzOfficial]

High quality videos hella refreshing to see. am i the only one who liked second example in the vibe section more x)

[@sadge3594]

This is an amazing video cheers dude!

[@regurgmusic8946]

This vid is a gem

[@metin1504]

Mid End Love that Term

[@reevzie_]

Really enjoyed the video! Underrated channel imo

[@Befffy]

Holy shit Frodo gives some great producing tips!

[@adamsh5391]

Such an amazing video fiko, keep it up bro!

[@darvisg.sonyah2055]

This is one of my favorites topic

[@9thaudioBeats]

Great tutorial! Really helpful approach for all kinds of music.

[@valestuffs]

Pressing the mouse wheel (15:45) would be an easier shortcut to replace the samples.Apart from that, this video is quite enjoyable.

[@rapture_Ofc]

The only sound selection vedio i needed.. Good one bro🙏👍🔥

[@gelailoh]

Beautiful setup! And great vid

[@nutokan1060]

Dude you've helped me so much with producing progress. I dont even use fl, i use ableton, and yet you are better than everyone else on explaining for us humans that have not mastered any DAW. I dont really like the 300 ads in one vid but keep up the tremendous work my friend. Subscribed.

[@waltermontoya1508]

Great video on a subject that is not talked about too often

[@feedbackart]

Loving your conscious application of your skillset, to your craft. Thanks for sharing. You know your craft very well.

[@greenxblood]

Yeooo great tips! Will definitely come in handy for the next beat i make 🔥 💡

[@em8969]

Excellent video bro👏🏾

[@alejosandu]

Wow man, this explain a lot and super well, i mean i never thought on that manner. this is a really good explanation of how music works and it's awesome!

[@EliottRaveau]

This video was so helpful ! Thanks a lot for making it

[@SFRNGmusic]

I love the concept ''KISS'' it stands for = Keep it simple and stupid. This is basicly the rule of what u just did! Such important message here fiko! Im extremly proud of you! Every video is like a breaking bad episode

[@fiko_music]

you always keep it simple and stupid haha , thanks broski

[@beenscxrin]

wouldn’t that be kisas

[@axelfernandez6819]

@@beenscxrin yes, KISS means keep it simple, stupid

[@synthfreak291]

No, KISS stands for "Keep it simple, stupid". The word stupid after the comma is meant as a call out to the reader/person advised.

[@DaCashRap]

Dude, I'm so glad I bumped into your channel. Those beats you showed as an example are neck-breakers for sure. Keep doing your thing!

[@oddoddly]

this was worth the sub man, very nice insights and information!!

[@rizzbod]

Insane man, thank you so much

[@PsiStar]

Great vid! Since sound selection is what's gonna make the sound, what will blend together and sound good, I think it is part of mixing actually.

[@augstsh]

thats like saying arrangement is a part of mastering because arrangement would affect how you master

[@neezybeatz508]

Bro you’re a beast🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MaisonLexBeatz]

Yo man, thanks for the video! You're doin a great job!

[@hanadasongs9142]

Nice explanation of everything, Now I will test the things :3 , I love about the ''vibe'' part, and how the sound changes a lot just with a reverb that you put like the raum, love this vídeo (liked and subscribed

Luniz - I Got 5 on it nicely "replaced" the kick with that iconic bass sample