How to create Classic House Music | Feat. Interstate Guest Performance | Thomann

[@CHONK-Music]

Man makes better tunes in 17 minutes than I’ve made in the past 20 years.

[@mr.b89]

Keep going man...

[@warrenc1829]

I’m in your club, Steve…

[@alicaramba7680]

That's because he is making what is already have been made million times?

[@astralmade]

@@alicaramba7680 Doesn't make it easy

[@FuZZbaLLbee]

He also has a lot of experience, and we don’t know how long it took to make this video.

[@steveanderson7864]

I love that he mentioned Kerri Chandler, Mike Huckaby, and Larry Heard right away. Made me aware right away that this guy was worth listening to when he is talking about real house music.

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

[@briancase6180]

Yes, agreed. It's always great when we get a chance to pay homage to the founding fathers.

[@WAbrown100]

Youngsters or edm snot-nosers would say it’s token mention or “who’s that?”

[@karlkoch9265]

this man in the Video have no knowledge about House Music producing!

[@WAbrown100]

@Nayr Adejo it means they only say it to appear to be honorable. But the reality is if most edm labels can do it they wrong the soul and blackness out of house music if they can.

[@b_markovic]

It's Am9 in a typically dance music voicing (a voicing originally popular, and often used in 70s RnB and Smooth Jazz). In drum'n'bass one typically calls a m9 voiced like this "the Bukem chord" because LTJ Bukem would rinse these endlessly :) The reason why this chord is moved in parallel is -- nobody actually did that. They'd just sample that m9 chord and then use it as a mono instrument. Now you have one voice in the sampler playing six voices at once, getting depth that the otherwise limited polyphony back in the day wouldn't allow, and you can also put gliss legato on that and do something totally undoable on synths (hello Juan Atkins).

[@briancase6180]

Yes, I also thought I would name the chord differently, but that's music: it depends on your point of view...and your training...and your ears (brain).

[@nebula0697]

Very interesting explanation, thanks. The mention of the major 7th really confused me because from listening to Deeelite etc I always assumed that sort of thing to be a minor chord. Moving stuff in parallel in a non-diatonic way produces cool results in other styles too I've noticed

[@creamabdul-jabbar]

@@nebula0697 Am9 is Cmaj 7, with an added A. A C E G B vs C E G B. pick whichever one makes more sense to tonicize (ie whether a or c feels more like home with what you're doing melodically).

[@vampiresforesl]

What does gliss(ando) legato do?

[@b_markovic]

@@vampiresforesl Substitute it for portamento or glide. The idea is that you treat this as a monophonic patch with glide, so the chords would glide from one to another. Depending on how fast you do this you can have effects that go from Trans Europa Express chord slides to typically Juan Atkins sliding techno chord stabs.

[@M-SES]

damn, thats more than I expected to find on youtube

[@karlkoch9265]

sorry this guy have no knowledge about House Music producing!

[@Pulsonar]

My wife got me a Roland TR08 for Xmas, a plaything to recreate rhythms from my House music clubbing days in the late 80s/early 90s. It is an absolutely amazing little machine and this vid is a total revelation, the instruction and advice is Gold. I’m already thinking of putting together a complete music production studio 🙏🏽

[@zanderpierson8395]

Tr08 is great!! enjoy

[@salieto9597]

My god the strings.

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

Yes, super rich, aren't they? Best, Felix

[@salieto9597]

@@ThomannSynthesizers House is house for them

[@b_markovic]

@@salieto9597 If you were a fan of Kamaal Williams aka Henry Wu, you'd know very well that "The truth is, it's just number 4"

[@salieto9597]

@@b_markovic love kamaal lol

[@deeredejohn1412]

@@b_markovic what does that mean? (It’s just number 4)

[@Edninety]

Felix is just always so in the moment with the music, his passion for it shines through every time. In a cynical phase of my life I would've thought many people do so (closing your eyes, seemingly almost forgetting there's a camera there) for show value and that probably does exist, but nowadays I realize that more often than not it is just the pure emotional and unfiltered connection to the music from a person who definately chose the right path in life for himself. Getting lost in the moment of creativity and sound design can happen so easily and that is a wonderful thing. Wish you a great 2022 Felix.

[@thefunkydeep446]

This was incredible. I learned so much from this. I used that sustained string trick in my last track during a breakdown, but never thought of it as “creating tension” but now realize that was exactly how I implemented it unconsciously.

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

haha, yes as I said: I don't know why it works, but it works. Glad you enjoyed the video. Keep an eye on the channel for more ;) Best, Felix

[@thefunkydeep446]

@@ThomannSynthesizers Thank you!

[@thefunkydeep446]

@@ThomannSynthesizersHi Filix, I went back to rewatch this video, did the bass section get cut? I remember there being more detail on how you programmed the Roland SH-01A and how to set an ink patch

[@ceooflonelinessinc.267]

This format is of high quality and so much fun! You should do more of those Thomann!

[@bassyjay6281]

you cant beat the 90s era for house music, great tutorial felix!!! you clearly have a huge passion for were it all began as do i,

[@carmiliongr]

Damn this video was pure knowledge , I can’t thank you enough

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

Happy to see that you found it helpful :) Best, Felix

[@gustose6]

This has sparked many ideas. I’m an old skool uk garage raver and I’m now trying to make my own garage beats. This broke it down very well for me to understand. Thank you!

[@jaimerodriguez1550]

❤Sounds like classic house but modernized without losing that classic sound. Classic house but better.

[@paulburkhart2619]

Very sweet when that bass groove comes in. I like this.

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

Glad you are feeling the vibe. Best, Felix

[@theromanceofwax]

I love how passionate you are about everything, your voice is very soothing. I come back often to this video for inspiration.

[@life-is-inspiring3953]

The best house tutorial

[@olegkonchenkov]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this. I love classic house music!

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

You‘re welcome. Glad you liked it 🙏❤️

[@michaelsmullen9891]

I love Techno and Acid, but I still love House. That was what got me into it all back in 1986 in Glasgow Scotland!

[@rjbush7955]

Nice. Takes me back to my early Ministry of Sound CD’s

[@nebula0697]

Pretty cool. That comment about Chaka Kahn and Aretha Franklin's voices cutting through is pretty right on. Back in the days I didn't realize these were samples and thought in order to sing house you had to be super brave and have a super soulful and powerful voice because it was kind of lonely on that sonic landscape and you could easily sound awful and weird even if you did have a good voice.

[@colmanbuckley6646]

Really enjoyed this! Reminded me of DJ Steaw - Sky Hunt. Very cool, would love to see more genres broke down like this!

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

Oh yes, you have a keen ear! DJ Steaw is one of my favorite house producers and I think Sky Hunt is his best track! Also Local Talk is one of my favorite labels when it comes to this sound. I love how they modernized the classic house sound with their releases around the early 2010's! Regarding your request: Yes, I'm already working on new videos for other genres, so keep an eye on the channel :) Best, Felix

[@colmanbuckley6646]

@@ThomannSynthesizers lovely stuff Felix! I actually have a release with Local Talk around that time 😁 Sky Hunt is a bonafide classic for sure, no doubt it will stand the test of time! All the best! Colman.

[@lennyparker5619]

this guy gets it. very well spoken and articulate. very well done

[@eudubmonia]

If this wasn't on a Thomann channel it would have 10x as many views. Fantastic stuff

[@flexismoolitz5196]

Wow Felix, I owe you a lot for this tremendous "tutorial" ! I also listen to a lot of house music but when it comes to producing I often struggle to recreate those typical patterns. Definitely a great video. Best regards from France, to you and all the Thomann team 🎶

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

Great to hear it was helpful to you! Best, Felix

[@aurelaliasflorian]

Also, ich schau mir das jetzt schon zum zweiten Mal an und es ist soooooo geil zuzuhören und zu sehen, wie du selber mitgehst - ich liebe diese House-Harmonien! 😍 Danke für das Vid

[@888berg]

That was Farking Amazing!!!! More please!!!!

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

More is on it's way! Glad you enjoyed the video. Best, Felix :)

[@888berg]

@@ThomannSynthesizers Much looking forward to it! Cheers - Yoris Beltsin

[@dj_Kzas]

The Queen of house music. I had been looking for this kind of tutorial for quiet some time.....What a master piece mate loved it

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

Good to hear that you found value in it ❤️ Best, Felix 🙏

[@cal_blac]

By far the best walkthrough of how to make this style of music authentically I’ve come across! Subscribed 👍

[@rabmccudden683]

Make more of these vids sir. Great content.

[@Carlho80]

Good to see people still using the RM1X I've wanted one since the 90s. Wish I would have spend my money on that back then instead of decks and vinyl.

[@Carlho80]

Wish I could find it for $150 more like $500 for a good quality one

[@docsnabels3878]

That's some sweet House vibes goin' on here!

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

Yes, now that the temperatures are finally rising here in Germany, we thought it would be time for some house vibes. Best, Felix

[@ubahnrider1337]

INTERSTATE+THOMANN

[@sikandermelbourne5833]

Wonderful tutorial, Felix! I like the way you explained the design and effects of each layer. Your teaching style is entertaining and gets the message through. Interesting guest appearance too!

[@ANewVoid]

Damn. I've been fumbling around this Chandler/Heard style Cmaj7 chord that's eluded me for so long. Inversions and bass notes make so much of a difference. Thank you so much! (Also the tutorial rocks :) )

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

Great to hear that you found value in this video! Cheers, Felix

[@pw6002]

Very nice vid!! (And just because itmakes me feel better to nitpick on that sort of things 🤣: The first chord you show is indeed a CMaj7, but the bass note you put being an A, it becomes an Amin7 9 chord - in fact a very beautiful chord, like all the "minor 7 9" 's . )

[@user1756]

I was recreating what he did in my DAW and I noticed this as well. Thanks for pointing it out and confirming it

[@pw6002]

@@user1756 You’re welcome ! 🙂

[@cristianodepalma]

At least somebody noticed it... 😅

[@jeremiahmolinaro7595]

I'm a classically trained pianist that plays a lot of rock and roll, but I do enjoy house music. This video clearly explained so much about the composition and arrangement of this style of music that I didn't really understand. I wish there was more detail on the bass synth, but my understanding is it's just 3 notes but with filter movements that give it a more rhythmic feel?

[@smallwizard420]

Much appreciated! So hard to find a good video that goes over these fundamentals

[@vr4ever645]

The SH-01A makes all the difference IMHO❤️

[@lehlohonololechaba5739]

This is thee best lesson ever, thank you very much!

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Best, Felix

[@samxday]

I like this guy 👍👍 especially the double guns at 12m39s 😎

[@HipixOFFICIAL]

Thank you. I've been trying to make house but have been struggling to be continuous.

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

Hope this gives you all you need to stay on track! Best, Felix ✌️

[@ELLIOT8209]

@@ThomannSynthesizers I wish you had mentioned which note you are pressing with that sustaining string arrangement trick. The one that creates tension

[@Pulsonar]

God, this is so academic, I just want to spin my own wicked tunes asap and fling myself around the room 😂

[@Superlover]

absolutely beautiful! Good job! the reason why I bought my nord wave 2 was because of its amazing strings as well

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

yes, they are really outstanding! Best, Felix

[@chrisshaw9836]

Beats of life, beats of soul, no pigeon holes.

[@briancase6180]

That was just excellent...and a lot of *fun.* I had not yet seen someone use a groovebox like that, so for me, that was amazing. I agree, it would be an excellent way to get started. Never underestimate the value of constraints and breaking free of them. I don't think it sounds too cheap; as you said, it has its own charm. Thank you very much.

[@jipmann-grooveclinic]

Thanks man this is a really useful video - I've been learning production for years but I still picked up a few nice tips from you!

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

Thats great to hear. Thx for the positive feedback. Best, Felix ❤️

[@mastergfunkdeniro4300]

Great stuff, thanks for the advices, I’m a Detroit house house producer, could you please tell us each instrument you use. For the production specially how to twick the sound of piano to sound like Detroit. Cheers

[@lastsonofktn]

Awesome this was laid out very nicely and feels easier to get into from scratch. Loved it.

[@jaystrata.]

thanks this helped me add the finishing touches on a house song destined for a release on Soiree Detroit.

[@PooNinja]

I always learn sumpfin when I watch theses 🤘🏽

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

That's great to hear. That's what keeps us motivated! Best, Felix

[@АндрейПопов-н9ю4е]

Such a beauteful sounds and rhythm!

[@slowbro1337]

This was an amazing tutorial and walk through. Really coming out of this feeling positive and ready to compose. Very groovy funky noise. Peace and jazz

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

Glad you liked it ❤️

[@tahutoa]

I like that almost square-shaped LFO on the strings' filter during Interstate's performance.

[@MikeDeanOfficials]

This was great, well done, I had a lot of fun with Battery and Softubes 82 and 84, and a little bit of Robert Owens.

[@yeabuddy9365]

I've been programming alllll day and I listen to binaural beats in the background to keep focus and I kept pausing this to find what window it was coming from lmao

[@treccobay5621]

Brilliant my first lesson as a DJ moving to an artist DeanoBeano. Influenced by scooter and Prodigy. Stuck in the Clubland brand 2005-2015 love them all. Tutorial keeping things simple into free software production using audacity and GarageBand. Second part interesting for live approaches. Looking forward to more tutorials from Thomann.

[@AlonsoGonzalez]

Thanks for this.. Not many good toturials. Been playing oldschool House tracks since the 90s, and love that. Producing a bit more jazzy stuff lately! 🔥

[@lediskjokey]

this is amazing. No words.

[@vinylarchaeologist]

2:16 "I don't have the original 909, and neither do you" - ouch, that hurt 😂

[@christopherkouri2317]

Basic, primitive patch sounds damn good! Great vid and nice buttery house track. Well done sir

[@EasyCR]

Best house music video on youtube, bravo, you helped me a lot with this❤

[@JoeElliotSA]

My favourite style to listen to and to try and produce. Many thanks for a few tips. 😀

[@filippoarlenghi6247]

Thank you so much

[@positivia]

Awesome tutorial! Following right now in my DAW.

[@MrMikael1337]

This is a killer track! Could you find it somewhere??

[@180zxseeter]

Man that was sick, thanks

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

[@JamieClark]

Subbed, hoping for more like this from different genres (techno, trance, dnb, eurobeat, etc)

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

Glad you enjoyed the video. I'm already planning to do similar videos on other genres as well :) Best, Felix

[@JayboTheHood]

I regularly revisit this video, when I convince myself that I've found a bass WAV sample that sounds as good as the one he gets out of the SH-01A.... ....and every time I realise I haven't afterall and I pull the type of face normally only seen on thwarted cartoon villains.

[@chraosta]

Your dance moves & vibe makes learning 100x more enjoyable! Good one bro

[@ELLIOT8209]

This had me smiling throughout ❤️❤️😊😊😊

[@cstarcrusher]

thank you for all the great content 🔥

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

thanks for watching

[@nommnommnomnom]

15:18 what a lovely sound

[@josepmcomajoncoses5118]

It sounds gorgeous, a superb tutorial

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

Thx, glad you enjoyed it

[@slavhaus]

beauty 🌀

[@GlitchyfrogMusic]

Lol, the first good mixed sound heard on YT for months XD my ears thank you!

[@Maros_Mari]

I was looking for explanation like this. Its great and very helpful, esp. the way you explained the melody connected with origins /chords etc./ I d love to hear something like this for wider array of electronic music - trance, psy trance, house, etc. to understand what is the basis in the chords / progression for each.

[@LaFleurLabs]

Enfin une vidéo instructive j aime beaucoup 😉

[@dpalaoro]

Could you make a video that goes into 1) How you bitcrushed the TR909 and added crunch to make it sound "old school" at 2:37 2) The compression 3:26 and side-chaining you did with the noise in your daw?

[@stevebrown5597]

Epic!!!

[@Hamiltron]

New favourite channel man! Loving your work

[@llewellynkoopman2521]

Exeptional tuturial taking us to classis house heaven 😂❤😮

[@Hostipal]

Thanks for the great tutorial. Very clear and helped me shape some shapeless ideas

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

That's great to hear! Best, Felix :)

[@paulfrieda6486]

❤ Danke, das war inspirierend. Kannst du bitte noch etwas mehr zu den Drums verraten, wie hast du die so schön knackig bekommen?

[@larryd2785]

Great video thanks very much for sharing your knowledge

[@ThomannSynthesizers]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@user-or3ce4gt2r]

Thanks 🎉

[@NoSenseOfCrime]

Very nice!

[@theoh473]

That’s dope!!

[@jonson808]

There used to be an arranger synth Korg i30 that had these very beats as some of the factory styles

[@paddybandon]

Ouch that is soooo good. Thank you

[@DJ_TideWave]

That first chord reminds me so much of Grand Theft Auto! 😄 Great tutorial btw. 😀👍🏻👍🏻

[@jethroheston]

Beautiful. Love this.

[@WEUWE100]

very helpful! Thanks

[@Claidheambmor]

Really great video, thank you and please make more!

[@799riccardo]

You are Soo amazing! Please keep enchanting us

[@ElectronisoundsAudio]

Loved this! Thanks very much! 😁👊

[@lockkkpoppp5033]

amazing

[@tyronemixx]

I believe Loleatta Holloway is the most sampled female vocalist by far. ❤️

[@luisvazquez6192]

I'm a 90's hip hop head but i like house music too

[@darrenhirst9900]

Both dope music.

[@Erdling123]

That's the sound i like, awesome!

[@briannawu6180]

This track is so good. Felix, I looked over your discography today and couldn’t find this. Did you release it anywhere?