How I Made My Song BREAKSH!T

[@starrybook]

"When you walk into a room and there's no music its just silent. The best way to counter that is to play music." - Nathan (Eliminate) Merrill, 2022

[@Siedoro]

also like this "hey you wanna make some dubstep? go twist some knobs"

[@BVK.]

@@Siedoro and automate them

[@nerdexproject]

I will use that line in my next intro 😂

[@udianofficial7058]

Wisdom of the gods😎

[@gaminghub8108]

Wait a damn minute- 666 likes.

[@squids24]

eliminate: shows breakshit bass patch everyone: *aggressive note taking*

[@mashur4880]

EVERYONE uses virtual riot presets

[@turbmaister7488]

@@mashur4880 he legend

[@squids24]

@@mashur4880 still, he made pretty significant changes

[@mashur4880]

@@squids24 i can see that with my eyes yes

[@BrLxDub]

Most entertaining track breakdown Ive ever seen, I learned nothing, thank you

[@Fr3nkyn0]

was fun tho, would go to his lectures again :D

[@adamrozsavolgyi2947]

Yep, that's Nate alright and that's why we love him

[@EntropyMusicOfficial]

insane, he barely did any patches himself and yet he still managed to take every sound and make it absolutely unique, thats what i call real talent.

[@deadlyrobot5179]

Nah, it just called turning some nobs, and don't talk back to me or I'll turn your nob.

[@EntropyMusicOfficial]

@@deadlyrobot5179 okay I won't talk back to you

[@deadlyrobot5179]

@@EntropyMusicOfficial You just did, prepare your nob... you know what? I'll let it slide this time. Have a nice day.

[@juno_xoxo]

@@deadlyrobot5179 you'll let it SLIDE eh? i'll see myself out...

[@cescimes]

@@deadlyrobot5179 turn my nob instead then...

[@AceLeach]

7:34 "dog poo 1" followed up by "tinnitus packaged up nice and neat" had me laughing so hard

[@savaten]

> promises to show how's the song made > "it's all the same VR preset" > doesn't elaborate > leaves

[@yugen.9043]

proof that presets in a song don't matter as long as you've got talent

[@Pabloesc571]

He automated everything lol what about the fx chains too?

[@on3mii]

I always thought the production behind this was insane, now we get a looky loo 👀

[@sutton2582]

Thank you for reminding me to use the phrase “looky loo” more often lol

[@MorWaffles]

2:40 "I want my set intros to be epic, you know?" Also Nate: *uses cymatics impact #12 on an intro*

[@jackwyd1948]

Nothing wrong with cymatics impacts 👌

[@ARKAN_Music_]

Nothing wrong with Cymatics to be honest , they do have good packs , especially the Advent Calendar every year they release for free , I used a lot of Cymatics drums too

[@deadlyrobot5179]

110% of the listeners won't notice that, not even the dud that created the impact.

[@sadge3594]

This is what Virtual Riot meant when he yelled "You're all preset junkies" before an epic drop

[@Svyatoclav]

He actually simultaneously ruined and ascend my perception of this awesome track. Truly genius.

[@Chinballz]

I clicked this video saying "I swear if that lead is a Virtual Riot preset..."

[@dmitryrodionov2386]

Bro, Virtual Riot dropped this at Rampage, truly Eliminate's best friend!

[@TXPZ998]

he dropeed it again at open air and bootshaus

[@ShiroArctic]

This was the track that introduced me to Eliminate. It was right as I was really getting back into Excision, and this drop just hit me so hard. The main bass is just so brutal. I could totally see this being a super hype opening for a show.

[@gabrieldaughton4919]

lmao excision

[@MajorRag3r]

@@gabrieldaughton4919 dude super br00tal excision whew

[@BVK.]

I've already imagined on using this for an opening of my animation stuff, Quite a notch to visualize.

[@VYNYL_Music]

Excisions grown off on me, especially his recent work, not as good as he used to be compared to rising underground artists lately.

[@MommysGoodPuppy]

>listen to eliminate >look inside the project >its all virtual riot

[@broadbandtogod]

4:16 "This is actually a vocal!" "UUUUUUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"

[@wane113]

"I eliminate them" always sounded like "buy eliminate ham" to me

[@leevikamarainen1493]

Valid lyric.

[@ITGAlex]

I'm a lemonade stand

[@deifiedtitan]

Buying ham? With the meat bandits around? Dangerous game.

[@bounkayu6502]

I lemonade them?

[@dopeshotmusic]

@@ITGAlex oh that's precisely what I heard all this time . I was like why's Virus saying this shit yet it sounds so fucking dope.

[@DaShikuXI]

I learned more from watching this video, than that one time earlier when I wasn't doing anything at all. Probably the best music teacher in history. Also those reverse slinky sounds are really what makes these tracks feel like Eliminate tracks.

[@wilmartin2993]

The omnisphere bell preset is called "In Memorium," for anyone interested

[@Doggystyledaydream]

I love watching Nate explain his process, the way he says “I just did some shit here idk” really helps me with my music composition

[@muz.lifts69420]

I already knew BREAKSH!T took tons of work to turn out as an absolute banger, but this gives me newfound appreciation for it. I will now never skip it when it comes on :) well done nathan

[@chrispy_cb97]

i hope you do more streams like this, it was so much fun to see the production of this song :D

[@e-clips623]

Was just thinking about the sound design in this track Nice timing, Nate!

[@gamingwithoutaiming5150]

Dude, I cannot thank you enough for making this video! I was too shy to ask for this video, but now I'm just happy! Many thanks!

[@BVK.]

So you're G?

[@TheWaxiestEmu]

"It's like a dog peeing on a tree, and being like this is mine. It's basically me saying this is mine." Gave a thumb just because of this explanation!

[@Nebbz]

"you wanna make dubstep? go twist some knobs" -based nate

[@yura_585]

i dont know how a man can be this funny and this talented at the same time

[@PenMarkArt]

THIS was exactly what I was in mood for Nate. Been loving your videos as I learn to produce, and getting to see how you made this one was a treat. Highlight of my day dude, thanks again

[@deuone]

Wait, are you telling me Nate actually makes music?!?

[@DarkDisc1]

Yea innit...wonders never cease

[@Simrasil_]

Thanks for the breakdown! My biggest takeaway from this is, I need to do more layering..

[@JVGaming123]

This is my favorite song that youve made its so amazing, really nice to see how it was made. Honestly any song you spend a decent amount of time on the choirs, pianos and strings for some reason just enhances the bass drop so much.

[@davidriha]

man's best song breakdown yes please

[@BodyOfPlayMusic]

dopeness, always love that first part of the vr preset. 😍👂

[@BDxDylanxBD]

One of my favorite dubstep tracks of all time. The anxiety and anticipation I experienced when he opened with this at Bass Canyon was ridiculous!

[@Razrskarr]

I dropped the fuck out of this amazing track mid set on my dream stage and everyone lost their shit. Ty for making this

[@rileyevans6070]

Bro your videos have me floored 💀 good editing man!

[@JSkitt]

The sound design on those growls are from another dimension.

[@Svyatoclav]

Literally breakdown of BREAKSH!T. Amazing.

[@entrippyZ]

Biggest lesson I learned here was organization, I've ruined tracks from automating something important and forgetting about it. And clearly the answer isn't less automation like I thought, that's probably why my stuff sounds forced. Automate everything ever, don't be afraid of an ugly looking file

[@TheShadowQ]

That was super helpful also super funny please do more track breakdowns they are very inspiring

[@HEMi1995]

This 100% my favorite song of yours, so hyped for this

[@markpeterson4636]

Love the vids Nate! Please do more tutorials like this! I'm learning how to produce and this vid was insanely helpful in so many ways

[@olivia1769]

this is amazing, please do more!!

[@TheGoldenSwitch]

[Before I watched the video]: Without a doubt I know he used the vocals of Virus Syndicate from 'Them.' Edit: 3:00.

[@brendan5223]

seeing Excision play this at 1stbank on Sunday had me so hyped breakshit is a classic

[@thegodphreaker]

Thats such a beautiful and badass chord progression also the intro was amaaing i wasnt expecting that

[@davidw789]

Thank you for this! I loved learning from this

[@Spamdify]

Hilarious, inspiring and intimidating. Thank you.

[@lesser1086]

This is actually very informative, thanks

[@asquiddymay]

This is such an amazing track and you did a great breakdown. Both entertaining and educational. Thanks Nate! Keep them comin' please!

[@arquitectomegalul]

What a journey, the song and the breakdown itself

[@sixcarboncompound]

This was great, thank you so much for sharing!

[@zacharykunzer2823]

This is hilarious. Also up until I watched this video, I thought I had a decent idea of how FL works for an Ableton user… now I realize I have no f’n clue what you’re doing. Those automations are NUTZ.

[@KastlerOfficial]

Your analogies for each sound are perfect. "Like squashing an alien bug" haha

[@thegodphreaker]

Just heard this for the first time tonight. Immhooked youre on another level my brother this is sacred to me my new anthem for real

[@TheWallaB]

This is so sick! My favorite track from the EP and has a filthy drop. 🤙

[@231ZUR3]

You have rose my creativity levels to 10,100 percent

[@MattRanks]

HELL YEAH BEEN WAITING FOR MORE BREAKDOWNS FROM YOU NATE

[@bumwog]

YES BRO more of this type of content! Love the meme shit but this is the real sauce

[@BVK.]

Finally a breakdown I've been listening to this song long since it was released And still fricken jamming! And in my opinion, BreākCrap & Walk Away are the best track from the EP. And my least favourite is Elevator, I LOVE the second drop (Hybrid Trap), too bad the genre of that song is Bass House.

[@boydjeremy13]

Can't wait to see you in Denver! 💯

[@evilivemusic]

Really enjoyed this one. youre legend mannnnn Love from Nepal.

[@aletek205]

I love this song…and now I know how to make something similar to it…..thank you Nate

[@gozlin1774]

"stepping on a cockroach in space" - Nathaniel hackerton

[@Azatrix]

for the love of god please use more of this heavy sound

[@aldante7079]

its fun to see youre more serious and professional part

[@DJCosmicLatte]

The gazorp is mega underrated, glad to see another proper gazorpist using their powers for good(?)

[@frvmeprfct]

I think nate just prooved that virtual riot presets are indeed viable

[@triskits6757]

That’s freaky, I was literally bumping this song on repeat this morning and now there’s a vid on it 👀👀

[@Akatomi-]

Dude imma need this song in I few years ,Gods willing

[@Reksrat]

I feel like every time I watch a video like this I learn producers just kinda wing it until it sounds good and usually it works

[@wheniztheend]

I wish I could wing it. When I try winging it, everything sounds like shit.

[@22222Sandman22222]

when winging it, you always learn to wing it better

[@cyanyoshida2650]

Thank you, Eliminathanial, for breaking down my favorite track from the EP known as Cyber Whale 2.

[@thegodphreaker]

Chords are Angelic ❤

[@Dripment]

That was fire

[@ZefParisoto]

Could you please talk about your mixing and mastering as well on your next breakdown?

[@CursedMuse]

I definitely needed to figure out how to get that tightness, or spegunk in my songs Comb filter spegunk ftw

[@syrupwhnotvyrogssecondacco4338]

THANK YOU NATE!

[@benjamindebo9283]

Such a girthy song big hype

[@miztakenmusic]

Love the music nate, but damn dog. gotta organize everything a bit better xD "I Just gotta find where I did the automation" Are there no ways in fruity loops to group your tracks so you have all your shit separated? I'm sure there is. But workflow right? :P Love you bro keep killin it.

[@williamhunkeler8240]

When you watched him play his set with Modestep live on twitch after, cool too see our professional youtuber pop off.

[@DevKoDec]

all i hear is : "ay liminatah"

[@KahliberZero]

I always thought, in the intro before the drop, it said “disappointing disappointing disappointing, etc”. Even after hearing the words isolated, I go back and still hear it lol

[@Yilue]

3:47 these drums giving me some 80s vibes by themselves lmao

[@Kronos_XL]

Yooooo, is BREAKSH!T breakdown, yeeeeeeeeeees

[@timothyeverson1795]

that omnisphere musicbox patch is Memories 1 if I correctly recall

[@domish5]

ok but how was it not clipping? What god tier mastering chain was he using there wtf

[@frankyferris]

Elevator breakdown next please. Or we will inform walter

[@k1domusic397]

hey nate! please please please could you do a video on mastering music in FL studio (how you approach mastering?)!

[@thegodphreaker]

That drum solo is fire too haha ❤😂

[@kasai1018]

FL Crash+ Dial up connection + Reverbed fart.wav= Looking like a mad man at Panera as I try and keep my sides from entering the stratosphere

[@sethonator2079]

This is the best thing I have ever seen in my life. Thank you.

[@Auris-Music]

I have been waiting for this im not gonna lie.

[@jonwatte4293]

This is amazing. Most! Good song, too.

[@Ahurac]

Hell yeah BREAKSH!T breakdown

[@nerdexproject]

I wished he would teach dubstep at a university! 😂

[@Bravo6]

When the lyric goes "I eliminate them" I feel that

[@natetalley522]

so happy this video was made this songs an absolute shlanker

[@akrammohamed8374]

I fkn love this. U genius!

[@SimplCup]

What an amazing project. What is more impressive though, Eliminate remembers almost every little shit he did in this song and i guess in others songs too.

[@hamarmusic8203]

Hey man I know What I'm asking right now is out of topic but will you please teach us how you mix your tracks so well and how you made them really loud🙏🏼 Your music is so clean and they're real bangers🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Kerfuffledj]

SHOOP-DA-WHOOP! Ye, meow I can be liek Eliminiminiminiminimate 2! Hell fuck to the yes, this is a treasure trove of mindset-nate-hacks, and the humor is adequate. Much love ♥ from a space employee and his cat. ♥