My work definitly became next level using a simple (kinda) but very effective method. 1. Find your absolute favorite reference track in the style and genre you are attempt to produce. 2. Use this for one thing only copy the arrangement layout every element introduced and try make this exact and name those tracks and make notes in the regions. 3. You would end up with a full silent arrangement. Filling up the regions makes you work faster, to the point and way more effective. 4. Once the regions are filled up you definitly are not having a banger yet but arrangement wise you are certain you do have something good. 5. One more thing you could destile from the reference is the energy/intensity progression (for certain tracks you sure can use that guide to stay on course). 6. When done you don't end up with a copy because you cannot reconize the arrangement but still it helped you being confident and skip the invention of the perfect arrangement. 7. Making good melodies and pouring these in a solid (working) molds makes life easier. You instantly know what does it's job of fullfills it's function and changing or improving is much more focused. 8. Once you laydown the empty arrangement and named all properly (introduction moments, function and type) don't listnen again to the reference and work with your ideas within the arrangement. Maybe save the empty arrangement for another time to get a fresh moment without the reference still ringing in your head. 9. The point of doing this fully relies on doing this accurate, specific and detailed (force yourself to identify the elements but also write down the function of that element in that part of the arrangement this will make you a pro and you feel like having super power only because you layout the specifics in time (normaly less would be more in the case of transcribing more defenitly is more it cuts you loose from the reference while containing enough usefull and functional information) I hope you producers can take the time to try this and experience the day/night differnce once finished. It will feel like you did the right things first and the first things right for the first time...... Take that in for a moment and decide which track would work for you. Arrangements sometimes appear to be straight forward but they are full of choices and having the structure and details mapped out is a fucking game changer. My tracks always sounded good, had good elements and still lacked the confidence of a good structure. Using this method gave me much more insight in the function, interaction and support of parts I hope this long read was worth it for you ;-)
@cekirdekci3210 ай бұрын
this could be the best arrangement video I have seen, these are very applicable tips. I watched arrangement videos entire 2023 this one is like cracking the code of it man. thank you genius one more time cracking the code for us.
@EmitFitZ10 ай бұрын
Ok so that was the best arrangement video I have ever seen, im going to arrange all my loops right now
@bitofthisandthat572710 ай бұрын
Loved this one, would love to see a continued video of this arrangement, adding the ear candy, unpredictability etc that you mentioned at the end
@TheRealBradster2249 ай бұрын
Not only does this guy just GET dance music, he manages to explain concepts in such a simple to understand way. Very hard to come across teachers in any field with that combination of knowledge and communication skills. Big up Zen!
@Ravenmusik10 ай бұрын
I do like the handy use of the arrangement of using abletone Thank you
@Lucas-ch3pv10 ай бұрын
The tutorial i never knew i needed, But I do...
@vestanpance9910 ай бұрын
The point about Reference tracks influencing your decisions is very, very true. Not even for just arrangement, but I find myself often influenced a little too much on style choices and other creative aspects of the track I’m trying to write by constant reference back to other tracks.
@MrJmhess777 ай бұрын
I just watched a Piero Purupa broke down his track and he lived off the grids. As a ux designer I live in 8px grids at work and can tell you it def changes the way you think when you're building something.
@deephouse26958 ай бұрын
This is the best arrangement video ever made
@ipodcollector7 ай бұрын
Your channel is a goldmine of info!!
@WezTuppeny7 ай бұрын
Zen that pack you sent me mate is amazing sound design and going very well in my assignment, took a few days off it as 43 on Thursday 4th of the 4th but just wanted to thank you again and say the thought you've put into the sound design is absolutely unbelievable mate easily a 19 out of 10 mate for sure. Its really fitted into my assignment and talk so spot on mate
@orbosphere10 ай бұрын
Certainly one of the best videos I have seen on the arrangement topic. Thank you!
@flakkemusic10 ай бұрын
this is gold bro
@jl920510 ай бұрын
Cool track, Zen. And some killer tips.
@ze2like9 ай бұрын
This track is genius! Simple yet so effective. You just made me realize how I tend to overcomplicate things! Thanks ! ❤
@jayR019110 ай бұрын
Just what I needed thank you Zen
@RolledInARaw10 ай бұрын
The intel is real thank you so much.
@ZenWorld10 ай бұрын
got you on the BETA
@icesomix10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this ❤
@wizzack7510 ай бұрын
perfect timing. thank you Zen!
@RePeterPod10 ай бұрын
Thanks Zen, you're a great teacher
@EvilSoundsDE10 ай бұрын
Great work! It's not like to arrange a 8 bar loop into a track by using some techniques heard and read somewhere (start with X and introduce Y, cut off C and blend A in),... its arranging by feel it!!!
@Gnosis155110 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I am learning a lot. Wow! I love you bro! You're the man!!!
@BrandonGonzalez-il9tk10 ай бұрын
You’re the best bro 🙏🏽
@wadet86910 ай бұрын
Great video
@kylrmusicofficial6 ай бұрын
Thank you bro🔥
@Fullmodulation10 ай бұрын
afterlifes extended mixes are so good as a guideline on how to arrange but again as you said ppl attention span is getting shorted or the listeners might be shorter so taking too long to get to the point might not be what you want depending on stuff
@tomweatherill930110 ай бұрын
Really good teacher man
@cekirdekci3210 ай бұрын
i swear this info shouldnt be free🤣
@GadiBar8 ай бұрын
Exactly my thoughts, this dude explains like no other, and i love his honesty and how he thinks. Smart guy with great knowledge
@Jabez00710 ай бұрын
Mastering videos would be great content 🎉
@MacrodoseYahya10p9 ай бұрын
very good video brother
@JonPantofel10 ай бұрын
Do you do one on one session Zen? I really love your style of production and would truly love to book a session with you
@vasili0310 ай бұрын
I always wonder if Zen World sleeps or if he just uses his Breville Espresso machine all day.
@johnhawaii80810 ай бұрын
You deserve more than 200k followers bro
@stevenDtheFirst10 ай бұрын
Looks like you are using a bass line recorded from the Moog Matriarch in this song. Since you seem to be an experienced sound designer, and almost all videos I see out there including yours are using soft synths, it would be interesting to hear more about the reason why and how you are using the matriarch. I'd love to know more of the workflow including for which situations you decide to use the hardware Synth, and how you record and process it. I have quite a lot of hardware synths and would like to see more how others are using them, and getting tips and trix.
@cekirdekci3210 ай бұрын
👏👏👏patiently waiting.
@ZenWorld10 ай бұрын
Hope you like it!
@cekirdekci3210 ай бұрын
@@ZenWorld this was much needed
@vsachy600510 ай бұрын
I was waiting for this tutorial
@ZenWorld10 ай бұрын
lol I hope not to disspoint but I did edit and work fast making a follow up to this with more tips I've learned.
@InztinctTerror10 ай бұрын
Definitely a more in depth tutorial on arrangement pls sensei 🙏
@ZenWorld10 ай бұрын
Not sure how much more indepth i can go tbh. 4 Bars Minimal Changes 8 bars bigger CHANGE. 16BARS New section or more bigger change. 32 bars completely new section. @@InztinctTerror
@ZenWorld10 ай бұрын
Gotta practice Flow it will come with experience@@InztinctTerror
@sheharyartahir467010 ай бұрын
Zen Academy material
@emanherdz359410 ай бұрын
Bro, I looked at the picture on the video description and I thought you made the switch to Logic Pro 😢
@marekd273310 ай бұрын
wtf that kick+bass sounds so good ... is it only me??
@ZenWorld10 ай бұрын
All the knowledge is in all my past videos my friend. Trust what I teach I only mean to help.
@bitofthisandthat572710 ай бұрын
@@ZenWorld Is this kick additionally processed, or is it as you have them ready to go in your packs?
@marekd273310 ай бұрын
@@ZenWorld I have no doubt of your teachings since the day I discovered you.
@johnwitcher703910 ай бұрын
thanks for info , Can I apply it to melodic techno and peak techno?
@ZenWorld10 ай бұрын
Yes it’s the same almost just keep in mind 32 Bars for the Big Breakdown. 16 bars for small breakdowns. 8 Bars for new additions can even do 4 bars with minimal. Works in pop music too it’s all divisible by 4
@6Litz_8 ай бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@demarcuscobb91810 ай бұрын
Have we found the Zen world for fl studio yet? Asking for a friend hahah
@kendallhill29539 ай бұрын
fr need it
@IgorDamovich10 ай бұрын
reminded me of that ratatouille scene where Remy show the other mouse the feeling of flavors of the food mixed as colors and sound
@jewel_darby10 ай бұрын
yea baby
@harryandrews334710 ай бұрын
Help me please, when i change velocity on piano roll on serum (minimal nights pack) nothing happens, have i set it up wrong or do i need to do something
@YoutubeUser2013lol9 ай бұрын
Are you the music producer version of Markiplier? Love your stuff it always helps!
@Steadye10 ай бұрын
When you lower the bass for breaks do you just automate the eq mixer to cut lower frequencies?
@ZenWorld10 ай бұрын
Turn that auto filter on and offnthats about it. It cuts at 200HZ
@OscarR-f1d8 ай бұрын
I’m convinced this foo is a ghost producer for some big names 🤔
@mikkeljrgensen952010 ай бұрын
Please give us a download of this bass or show us the pattern
@TheOdin9610 ай бұрын
Shittt, I was about to use the same vocals in my track
@ZenWorld10 ай бұрын
My brother this is not a track I intent to finish. I used the idea just for teaching but I’ll say this I’ve taught 2 students who are using it as well but who cares?!? Use it just be unique and tell your story differently
@Sunventure-i6i10 ай бұрын
I always find quite funny when you at the club or something and recognize samples/vocals you used yourself
@Ch1ckennepper10 ай бұрын
Hey can you tell me where are the vocals from? :)
@ZenWorld10 ай бұрын
Splice Dropgun pack idk where but try it out@@Ch1ckennepper
@TheOdin9610 ай бұрын
Thank you man! I love your work. I started working more seriously on music thanks to your tutorials. Soon I hope I will show my best work on your review sessions! Peace@@ZenWorld
@Ch1ckennepper10 ай бұрын
Wheres the vocals from?
@ZenWorld10 ай бұрын
Splice
@MagistrTheOne10 ай бұрын
Beep beep
@AllanChristo10 ай бұрын
I saw logic and felt betrayed for ableton
@buzzandjim42659 ай бұрын
Beepbeep mfs
@jesulona765110 ай бұрын
I used that vocal sample on my latest release. Maybe the arrangement would’ve been better if I’d seen this video before kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y32ydYGIg5uUfbssi=pVX6S11iWDufhz5_