How to arrange DnB / Jungle in 2023

[@STRANJAH]

Updates on Massive X pack and FREE Ableton Live 11 arrangement templates: bit.ly/3h2vXJD

[@subkulturebeats]

@stranjah Can you make a video breaking down “Concentration”, that tune is 🔥🔥🔥

[@TaiBaSs40]

Hi Massive & Thx again for all your tips !! I can't find massive x presets in download to try it, is it normal? Thx again. Peace

[@Planetugm]

@stranjah do you have any on the Ableton live 10 arrangement templates please?

[@lcbuk6537]

Hi, just subbed... Great channel... I'm trying to replicate a break pattern from a jungle tune by speaker Louis called Junglist Crew & could do with some help. Happy to pay. I'm trying to learn it in audio not midi & without slicing as I'm new to aabelton & music production.. A video would be great, or an email with pattern diagrams & tips.. thanks.

[@UltraCodex66]

I write a lot aside from producing, so I don't get to get stuck as I always know 2-3 steps ahead what I actually want to to do, but this makes me feel like I'm 17 again, throwing my school work out of the window to immerse myself in jungle production, but this video significantly improves my thinking and efficiency when it comes to my production choices

[@Warped_view]

Bro im literally on FL right now and started you tubing tutorials to freshen up and seeing your post is such a relief and blessing. Thank you.

[@ASH-ou4cg]

What a track! What a vibe! Sounds like something straight out of the late 90s. This is one of your best videos to date! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@STRANJAH]

Glad you enjoyed

[@vexathebassinjector]

check my label Notorious Steppaz out, we wanna sign more stuff in that 97-98 styleeeee

[@aaronbazil]

Ur the 🐐 That call and response section is gonna save me a TON of time putting stuff together, bro, holy shit! 🤯

[@STRANJAH]

Much love my man glad that helps!

[@jessecampbell4580]

Videos like this are great, but I would also encourage anyone getting stuck to use reference tracks. Seeing your favourite tracks laid out in your daw can really help you figure out where you could go next.

[@resonatingergonomicsdnb2426]

Best playback yet with the ravers in the background. Enhances the experience. Glad you did the silly fun into as well. Essential lesson here.

[@ASH-ou4cg]

Big up to Crystl! Love all his stuff and still have many of his 12", from back in the day. His drums pack sounds REALLY good. Phat, full and crisp. Really liking the other pack too, having the original sounds from his archive, is a gold nugget! Those pads and atmospheres are something I need to strive in making better.

[@STRANJAH]

Yes lots of nuggets in this pack

[@IsotonikStudios]

Smashed it!! Those Dj Crystl packs are phenomenal, can’t wait to release the next one…

[@nickclarke8138]

Need to book a whole week off work, lock myself in a room and work through this video and some of your other recent ones. Such good content and I like how the sounds and presets are demo’s but not overly pushed on the viewer (the work and quality ultimately speak for themselves 👌🏻)

[@ASH-ou4cg]

Really nice to see a new preset pack coming out from you. Massive X is a huge synth, that doesn't get enough love. The sounds are sick, that you teased us with!

[@Richard-sk3vh]

This was really usefull. As a total newbie, I didn't realise you can paste loop scenes into the arrangment window like that. I'm in BItwig, but it works the same. Plus I'm using the AKAI APC key25, which is perfect for jamming simple chords and loops, it's affordable plus small on space and portable enough for a laptop bag. I elabourated on the drum aspect to be more personal. I made a drum bus with a variety of drum loops and precussion loops, some my own, some from sample packs, but still using same principle of scenes related to song sections.

[@eccogenesis7198]

I needed this because I struggle with song arrangement

[@STRANJAH]

Oh, don't worry, we all struggle. Some of us just hide it better than others. Keep going, you'll figure it out, probably... maybe. 😇

[@philip6252]

Honestly loved this track

[@alexmack416]

i was craving for that pad in the body. sick overlay footage at the end.

[@JDDavid]

This video and the ancillary materials are jam packed with useful stuff! Thanks Stranhjah!

[@angeliquekuen7497]

i grew up on this stuff...i feel that you done justice. Your track took me back to my childhood. Ive recently started dnb production to complement my djing and your vids are really helpful. thank you

[@ericduntley4259]

For those that remember the 90's this track would have been an anthem. Great job Stranjah. Love your tutorials. Back in the 90's we didn't have these amazing resources like youtube, ect.

[@STRANJAH]

Means alot Eric! Thank you 🙏

[@SOULJALOS]

I use FL studio but this video still helped me get an idea of how to arrange jungle/dnb, thank you bro

[@justin.johnson]

Nice articulation of your thought process

[@smeeh1007]

@STRANJAH, man, mad respect. you are 1 of the producers in the matrix that i always check out. i love how you break things down . thank you for all you do! you have been indispensable along with the cats over @DNBA throughout my learning process! im finally gonna put up a couple more tracks on SC b4 this year is over! 🙏🙏🙏

[@ASH-ou4cg]

Definitely looking forward to this one. It is always really easy to have tracks get stuck in 'loop mode', where you have a good 16 bars, but can't deconstruct and flesh it out, into a full track. Would love to get some pointers on this!

[@Fauxleroid]

The info you seek is literally at the start of this video. Write 4 different 16 bar loops and mash them up.

[@darkstranjahjunglebunny3667]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 That riddim is a Banger 💣💣💣💥💥💥💥

[@wallrider1538]

Thank you mate!

[@rvbd0tcom]

yo, another great video. u are my main guru on my quest to learn DnB production! i'm very new to it, but having a ton of fun with it already thanks to you excellant videos. do you mind if i link to your channel on my own youtube? i get most of my guidance from watching your channel and i want as many people as possible to find out about it.

[@STRANJAH]

Amazing to hear that and thank you so much I’m glad it’s helping!

[@JurgenKranz]

Yeah love this great tune abd arrangement

[@ASH-ou4cg]

Really liking the samples from the Crystl and OG Jungle sample packs. Hearing them in action and how they compliment each other, is really nice!

[@Sundji]

I never really understood the interface of ableton in performance view but this workflow really makes it make sense why you would produce like that. I gave up ableton because I didn't like the UI but after a few years of amateur production I finally get it.

[@SimonMcKechnie]

Awesome vid, will check out a few more but can’t wait to start jamming again. Thank you!

[@lukasungeitis9954]

Sounding very nostalgic! Love ur vids!

[@General_Dat_Loud_Recordings]

DJ CRYSTL!! An absolute legend!

[@arnaudbentoo4105]

Great !!! ♥♥♥

[@djpaulcfunkeddub3951]

Yes Alan, thank you man!

[@ASH-ou4cg]

Definitely sounds 97-98. Reminds me of Terminal Outkasts on Frontine.

[@StripperPingvin23]

The vox reminded me of thru the vibe by omni trio

[@SirTheoTheWhite]

Good Vibe on this one. Brings me back and makes me want to fire up the Technics and throw down some old vinyl.

[@NuclearcoreSkeletness]

Thank you for this video I really needed that help, it's not easy as arranging 90s boom bap hip-hop beats

[@waypoint4824]

thank you stranjah!

[@burn_after_reading]

Super nice vid, good stuff!

[@salvatorefanara482]

Amazingly awesomely best ive ever heard sample back❤

[@TheBizzyBScience]

Great vid dude, keep it going!

[@carllewis6745]

I was going to request a tutorial on switch-ups (I love them), but this is great! Thank you!

[@iLikeALiker]

awesome as usual

[@ASH-ou4cg]

6:48 definitely sounds like Goldie - Inner City Life

[@Jaws86]

Awesome 👌

[@paullawson6749]

Thanks bro those samples are dope

[@marioramongarcia3417]

Freaking massive video. Thanks!

[@willdobson79]

Class! 👊

[@phonkyfeel1]

Aspects of this “tune” give me Bug Nyne vibes. The brutal, crispy, metallic breaks. Big Nyne vibes definitely. Also some Future Forces vibes as well…

[@phonkyfeel1]

Hey, this video helped me. I have ADHD and I easily get distracted and off task. Thank you!

[@kingpin463]

you tha man👊🏾👊🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@1disturbedjunglist]

Great video. I think the amen switch up really needed to come 1st on the drop tho coz the intro had a nice fast busy build but fizzled out on the drop and threw me off the riddim. My personal taste obviously. Big up.

[@oc7858]

yeh feels like 2 different tunes

[@benmochrie7832]

Yes Then! Good stuff! The Crystl packs are sick! Massive X as audio for us MPC headz? 👊👊👊

[@STRANJAH]

Absolutely. Just got the audio pack done

[@Horrorgraphy]

Thanks for sharing a good vibrations

[@brendanlindsaywebb4932]

thanks for another great video. have you done a tutorial about creating pads? I'd like some tips on how to make complex pads similar to the sample you use/show in this project. This is something I need to put some time into.

[@Planetugm]

Yo Stranjah, big up on this. I love the videos!❤

[@deejayspillz]

This video is amazing!!

[@TommyGunOZ]

is this tune up for grabs? love it

[@intevolver]

Sick track, and a good reminder: if you find yourself doing the same thing a lot, make a template NOW.

[@ASH-ou4cg]

Very true. Doing so, will save you time in the future and that is time that can be better spent on the actual arrangement, or processing of your sounds.

[@johnsutphin9400]

future cut - dominator

[@J_Arthur_]

Big up Novation! I have the SL MK3 and I absolutely love it

[@lowpassparty]

you found my youtube channel 😁 that crystl 183 ep was one of the very first pieces of vinyl i ever owned!

[@ASH-ou4cg]

I just watched this again, I enjoyed it so much. If I had to have one bit of constructive criticism, it would be to have chopped up and edited the programming of the breaks. This is even mentioned in the description of the pack, from Crystl himself. I think everyone should be slicing and rearranging their breaks. This is the best way, to have tracks sounding original, fresh and unique, has this puts the personal touch on the track, from the artist. If everyone keeps using the loops as they come stock, it gets pretty dry, pretty quick, as everybody's track now sounds the same. I understand this was just a quick demo, so shortcuts had to be made, but I just thought I would make it known for those that are actually going to be making tracks, with the sample packs that they buy. Put some time and effort into your drums and processing. There is very little to worry about at this point, whether samples are cleared for you etc, because once you start using them in a different manner, they now become yours.

[@endosick3998]

in the fresh complex mierder work in progress ?

[@33wanwan]

excellent man. im at this stage now. bless from uk homes

[@efrasteps]

Nice colors Mr ST

[@futureclassdnbofficial6221]

banger. nice one

[@toma5324]

The final tracks is awsome, can we hear it in tne futur on your Soundcloud or buy it on the Deviant Audio bandcamp please ?

[@PrestonBaez]

dude flowanastasia is my fave d&b vocalist this is fantastic

[@a-a-rogov]

Nice work! Thank very much for you videos! 👊

[@aarons2632]

Is a 48 bar intro pretty typical? I’ve been trying to make mine 64. Idk Either way I’ll try this setup out.

[@STRANJAH]

Depends. The newer producers have 16 or 32 bar intros

[@mr.anderson7233]

yuh yuh yuh total jam

[@ZebbMassiv]

Eh Stranjah are you showing up to the Toronto Jungle 25 year party in a couple weekends?

[@STRANJAH]

Potentially

[@mark-nesterov]

Просто великолепное виде, вдохновляет!!!

[@ExtendoBassMusic]

Would love to see you do a comprehensive video on some 140/ old school dubstep!

[@ultrafex1]

Yes yes!!! ❤

[@darthcheeseburger]

Whoah can we download this track Stranjah?! Insane banger man.

[@GalaxyJ-wf3hq]

Easy bro, big fan of all your videos. Have you got any tips on bringing the intro back in at the halfway point? I cant find anyone else that gives info for this part of a track

[@abstractmeanings5014]

Banger!

[@AndySo2000]

Thank You! This is a badly needed tutorial on dnb production. When I started making dnb in 2008, there was really loosely put together tutorials out there and it was hard to find all the correct info on the subject matter you make videos on. Really dig the well put together tutorials, also clearly explained and high production value on the video quality itself. Btw is that Donald Glaude djing during that footage behind the DAW at the end?

[@paullawson6749]

Came back for a second watch one of my friends lent me a novation launch pad so triggering off loops but using the template thanks for the download ✌

[@aarons2632]

Stranjah when you mentioned that Future Cut track was it ‘Obsession’?

[@STRANJAH]

It might have been

[@OperculumAudio]

Sick break pack

[@RaverOperator]

Another great video, I love this type of content from you!

[@audioauracle-dsyswpwanl-]

Nice!!! 🔊🔥 🎶 ♾

[@PabloDeModeOfficial]

Excellent video, as always!

[@section23]

Go on! 🎉

[@justin7332]

crystl was a huge graff writer as well back when

[@EzBios]

Hi, how do you activate sample preview on massive X?

[@Patte88]

🤩🤩

[@hydrogxn]

Damn this track is really good

[@bass27check]

I followed the link but couldn't find your Massive X pack. Is it available?

[@ASH-ou4cg]

I believe he said it is coming soon. You can currently sign up for the mailing list, for a notification on its release. I'm looking forward to this preset pack as well!

[@bass27check]

@@ASH-ou4cg Understood. Thanks!

[@thelaw1984]

The Future Cut is Obsession, of course!

[@STRANJAH]

Good ear you got it!

[@FernandoMartinez-dn4se]

the Goldie.Co.Uk opening track! legendary!

[@romeisfallingagain]

10/10 for face intro. megalulz. you are awesome

[@sergoz123]

Can you tell me what Ableton Theme you're using please?

[@STRANJAH]

Dark with some edits

[@meansbadinthelatin]

Isn't it Tearing as in (rhymes with Pear?) Tearin' up the dancefloor? Love your work !!!

[@STRANJAH]

Yesh lol

[@MrMallum]

Fuck! Just brings me back to ‘96!!! Acid Track / Mothership vibes! Have you finished this? Or is it just for tuition?

[@Iirandomizexx]

Hey dude, I'm really struggling to get the sound you achieve whilst following along. Do you do anything mixing wise before you put these vids on youtube like a quick mix and master. I'd really like to know how to make my mixes more 3D. Is it possible you could do a run through of you mixing this track to be stream ready? I'd like to know how and if you use mid/side EQing and things like that to achieve your rounded mix downs or if this it's all to do with the initial samples you use along with your room sound being generally more accurate. Can't get away from the muddy 2D mixes and it's really ruining my motivation to complete songs. Much love Stranjah

[@leftmono1016]

Check out some of the mixing videos on KZbin. There are lots of ways to get a better sound, using reference tracks really helps.

[@dvslion327]

My Man STRANJAH turned into an advertising channel for various music products big up stranjah the tutorials were fun while they lasted LOL

[@bigupz6818]

Sshhh.. mans sharing knowledge. Mans also gotta eat bro

[@DisparityOfBeliefAndTruth]

Future Cut, Obsession (Ulterior Motive Remix).

[@opticalman6417]

it reminds me of ed rush and optical

[@embersandash]

Lots of Roland JV/XV/SRX sounds in that crystal pack.