From Loop To Full Song (How to get unstuck)

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MY GEAR:
DAW (Music making software): Logic Pro and Ableton Live
Studio monitors (speakers): Yamaha HS8's
Headphones: Audeze LCD X (open back)
Camera: Canon 80d
Computer: Mac Studio with M2 Ultra chip and 2 TB hardrive
Midi controller (keyboard): Komplete Kontrol 61
Interface: Scarlett Clarett 2 pre
Desk: a cheap one from ikea
Chair: also a cheap one from ikea
My favorite plugins that I use the most:
XFER Serum
Sylenth 1
Nexus 3
Kontakt
RC 20
Valhalla Shimmer
Valhalla Vintage Verb
Shaperbox 3
XFER OTT
Fab Filter Saturn 2
Fab Filter Pro C 2
Arturia Pigments
Baby Audio Comeback Kid
Output Thermal and Portal
LABS Soft Piano
Hardware that I use behind the scenes but not in videos:
Elektron Octatrack (my fav)
Elektron Digitakt
Korg Minilogue XD

[@vladislovekarpov]

Amazing motivation. Like, if u dont finish 90% of your songs.

[@n_a_sbeats1997]

I'm Not An Expert But I've Made 2 Beats Out Of Loop And Made It Into A Song Using My Phone.

[@blackthornwhitethorn6679]

I literally searched "how to get unstuck making loops" lol I get a good loop and then run face first into a wall. But only when I'm actually on Logic. If I'm listening to music for inspiration I can plan out everything I want to do in my own work, until I sit down to put anything together

[@offlinebeatz1644]

90%? Those are rookie numbers, I dont finnish 98% 🤠🔫

[@jacksonulvila1614]

Make that 99%

[@abhilashbose6054]

@@n_a_sbeats1997 which app?

[@XavierSaer]

The love you have for music is contagious. Thank you for sharing that passion with the world Alex!

[@thomaskriegeer-hinck1778]

Absolutely!!!! Whenever he says that it bounces or slaps or whenever he gestures with his hands, you can just *FEEL* his passion!!

[@AyrixMusix]

That transition into the drop was smooth

[@PancakeJake]

You’re a great teacher as well as producer, your passion and teaching style is next level dude

[@Sisanf]

Great stuff Alex! Always love the energy you bring to your vids

[@feelsunbreeze]

I love how this dude gets to the point.

[@desperatecyclists5772]

Every new video is a splash of inspiration every time

[@markemerson98]

the drone is beautiful - what a difference that makes to the feel of the track - thats what id expect to hear, if i ever go to heaven - 🤗

[@nate4732]

I don't make dance music but i do make instrumental music and arrangement has always been the number one thing holding me back - this is by far the most clear and useful tutorial on arrangement ive seen. Thank you so much, and love the passion! Just subscribed.

[@ex_animo]

So happy I've found your channel, I've never watched such interesting music production content, it's so inspiring

[@metacortexvortex2131]

Nice work man your passion shows. I like what you did with your arrangement choices they sound good like they just sit right.

[@divfae2792]

I love your good vibes, you have amazing videos and you make it super easy for everyone to understand. ^_^

[@RhyceRecords]

It's incredible how simple you make automation look and feel as you teach... makes me realize I've been definitely underutilizing that in my tracks. Thanks Alex!

[@JTFuller]

Nice young man.. You have extremely well put together tracks.. Outstanding work bro..

[@Parallelwurlds]

I love this dude

[@Bittamin]

I’m trying to start a track today so I really appreciate this 🎉 of course I’ve watched tons of videos on this topic but a refreshing video on a good topic is a good motivation on get started today!

[@Roma-kp4qg]

Watching this process is so fun, I love these videos

[@steventhompson4359]

I always learn something new from your videos, and I've got to say, whenever I go apply it to my music, I react similar to how you do to yours. I watch you half for your knowledge and half for how much you enjoy crafting good-sounding music. Keep it up!

[@andreaswiesinger4364]

Very cool workflow. Super idea.

[@the666volleyball]

So good, love your creation and so helpful creatively.

[@Mind_Xpansion]

Best tutorial I've seen so far this is so incredibly helpful for complete beginners in music production like me!! Thank you. Other youtubers I see are not getting as in depth and its often more for advanced creators so this is helpful.

[@nd-sn6sm]

Literally insane I love it

[@aichi337]

awesome video! I love how you have a clear overwiew about this! thats a newfound clarity of arranging for me, also thats a solid track you wrote right there =)

[@mbrown6732]

Awesome walkthrough

[@MoonDeLaAxel]

Thank you! Been having trouble with this for some time now!

[@PrashantAH]

Wow, this is amazing to see every session from you related to production, pls make another video on balancing instruments or mixing.

[@zoraizchan]

This was so informative! Thank you, will definitely use these tips in my next track :D

[@chrisssmith92]

one of the only guys on YT i actually learn from. also glad you're using ableton now. would love an in depth video on bass, from creating/selecting the right sounds to processing and glueing it in with rest of track. that's where i'm getting stuck rn. thanks!

[@mikecarson7769]

another great video! thank you for sharing your good work and advice

[@PabloGomix]

Can I hear the full song?

[@MrBrownAlliance]

your headphones are massive!

[@C20XEMini]

Was about to say the same, wtf are they?!

[@DogiMetal]

Frying pans😂

[@thomaskriegeer-hinck1778]

You make great videos my guy. Whenever I see you made something new, I tune in just because the way you are (on cam) is so comforting. :) May the algorythm god be gracious to thee!

[@lano1492]

Incredible 👏👏

[@justinorozco720]

dude you are sick! thx

[@brianfareedamellorsebrahim4470]

By far the best tutorial in this category. Plus the song rocks. I would like to sign up with the edm boot camp please 🙏

[@WizardOfAuxDJ]

Don't have this particular program but this was truly helpful regardless. Thank you so much from all of us out here!! Absolutely awesome video my man!

[@ml5444]

Nice tune!

[@maximeblais2032]

You rock ! Very good instructive and funny teacher ! Love the dancing .

[@melchisedekj]

Dope pro producer. Massive huge saucepans.

[@AlexPolkovnikov]

Amazing! Thank you

[@Saddfoxx]

That drop was fucking SMOOTH

[@VentureNW]

Never thought about dropping a vocal sample into Pigments to make a drone... that is really cool! Thanks Alex

[@benbawden3348]

Sikk video dude, that looked so easy for you to create, 👏👏

[@benjones6625]

I got distracted part way through, lost my place so started again - worth it

[@sfb4154]

Mann this is what I was looking for I could not find anyone to actually show how to extend the music I’m glad I’m motivated to try this tonight on Logic Pro Definitely subscribed 🤟🏽

[@ambientzak1400]

Holy shit this was insanely helpful!! Thanks a lot!

[@BsesSlwlI]

Awesome ❤️

[@ZylerKade]

I love the way you explain things. Great tutorial, thanks! I wish we could have heard the entire track though haha, it sounded solid

[@ivanmarkelov9657]

Nice content, thx.

[@dj_Kzas]

Good stuff great tutorial

[@danyelsim]

the drop hits hard!

[@ruffark]

This was gold! thank you. Did you finish the song, would really love to hear it.

[@by_antony]

Dude! Every video of yours I watch gives me a new idea! Man...

[@explosivediarrhea7690]

this was a great video, as a beginner you gave a very simple, easy to understand explanation of how to break out of an 8 bar loop

[@pipapo52]

Nice!!!

[@yoryoryoryor]

I actually really liked the way you've done the drums here. Could you do a breakdown video on them?

[@KH-lo3mk]

Yeah this is hot, well done bro 👍😊

[@franpitcher]

chapter in a book metaphor was eliteeeee

[@blackefeltsch7459]

That was very helpful. One has to first create the tools and then bring them all together.

[@schqrr]

4:18 amazing genius honestly

[@thomasandrade27]

Holly shit man, you change my mind with this automation utilizing EQ. I use automation but never thought like this.

[@schqrr]

Same yeah

[@user-ng1oh8dy6l]

Ur amazing alex 🎉

[@vipex8105]

Alex you are the best There's two people on whole youtube who get most of EDM fundamental tutorials right One is Alex Rome and other is Big Z

[@Leo-oz3fr]

Track is quality!! if not released then you need to get on that bro love the vibe 👌

[@agmusics]

love u brother ...😍

[@desperatecyclists5772]

I love this story too

[@charcoalPanda]

Slightly weird look, enthusiastic, emotional about the thing he does and that is how to tell that you found a good blogger to binge watch.

[@jasonsong86]

This is pretty cool. Use sounds to tell a story.

[@solidsnake1449]

Very useful tips! For me personally it's after this part I get stuck with 99% of my songs. How to keep the track interesting enough the whole time. Which methods / elements, melody variation to add an interesting twist to surprise the listener etc.. Very nice track so far!

[@Xserey]

Always appreciate the videos. Do you by chance have a video on building a bit complex drum patterns ? I feel I struggle with percussion and the building blocks of what makes a good solid beat. Thanks again!

[@ripdoinksinamish]

Not Alex, but I recommend watching videos of drummers and drum covers to see how drummers add flavor and feel. They’ve already figured it out for us, go steal their shit

[@Unknown88851]

I want to here the full song so bad it's so good i wish he could release it

[@zanvintar5678]

damn, the drop though

[@user-qx5mn1bf9i]

Я с английским не в ладах, но этот дядя на практике так хорошо объясняет, что его и не обязательно знать. Спасибо большое за видосы ❤

[@SudarshanOfficial]

Dammm good 🔥🔥

[@damar1967]

after opening this video in new tab, then i just go back to my DAW without even watching this it works guys 🤣 actually do something (anything) to your loop works better than listening to it over and over

[@richardjcurley3]

I want this song now

[@beastwolf7]

Game over.

[@jefrinaga]

4:19 I love it!

[@djdazza2796]

Nicely arranged, Ableton all the way 👍🏼 Wish you would play the whole track though.

[@RayyanCovers]

Where can I listen to the full song dude it's so awesome ❤❤

[@bryanratcliffe3756]

Is there a full version of this song? I was vibing hardcore to that!

[@atom-ark]

Really cool tips and track Alex...thank you for sharing your approach. Say, what DAW are you using?

[@joshuakalani590]

Ableton live 11

[@NotEngmann]

I love the little dance 7:40

[@yeet_za]

Vibes

[@yomyoms3628]

Thanks for getting my ass back on track💯

[@prymexxxx]

Do release music? I love this track

[@baymax001]

Fred again Vibe 😸

[@visclo4782]

I get the process but I get the feeling that even tho the loop is unstuck, now the whole song is stuck inside one movement

[@marcu_spires]

Awwweeesoommee

[@prodbydro]

hard beat

[@samsungphone8891]

Dear sir I am from India from Delhi

[@gilbear2801]

❤❤❤

[@Cryptiiix]

How do you step up your production arranging a track by using different elements from the drop? As in songs that use completely different sounds from the build and the drop?

[@schqrr]

Hope you’re planning on finishing and releasing that bro lmao

[@lostblackat6362]

F*ing genius 🗿🙀

[@user-nd2hl1cl3p]

What music program do you use? Also, I don’t own many instruments. Is there a program that ,any have many instruments, especially drums? Thank you so much

[@Ellingcut]

is this on spotify Alex?

[@harvey28h]

Does someone know what DAW is he using? Good vibes

[@sfb4154]

I have a question with those four elements How do I know what to start first and what comes second and what comes third is there a list structure I can follow ????????

[@samsungphone8891]

Your tutorial is easy and unique also, and i am your subsriber now i like your tutorial so much so csn you please make a bollywood song remake or remix any bollywood song for me please sir humble request sir😢