How to Make a Beat with T-Minus, ft. 40s VERY OWN & KOMPLETE NOW | Native Instruments

Learn how to make a hip hop beat from scratch with Toronto legend T-Minus - the certified platinum producer behind Kendrick Lamar’s “Swimming Pools,” Drake’s “The Motto” and J. Cole’s “Kevin’s Heart” - using 40’S VERY OWN, KOMPLETE NOW, and a creative kaleidoscope of exclusive Native Instruments gear.
After laying down the main chords with 40’S VERY OWN KEYS, T-Minus transforms the signal with a sonic assist from GUITAR RIG 6 and the 40 macro before building a bass-heavy beat with BATTERY NOW and steeping it in additional melodics with BITE and RAUM. With the foundation firmly in place, T-Minus adds vocal melodies with GLAZE, hanting keys with MELTED VIBES, and a final blast of percussive energy with BATTERY NOW - all powered by NI’s KOMPLETE KONTROL S61 keyboard.
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00:00 - Intro
01:50 - Creating main chords with 40’S VERY OWN KEYS
02:46 - Warping sounds with GUITAR RIG 6 effects
03:03 - Filtering with the 40 Macro in 40’S VERY OWN KEYS
03:15 - Using BATTERY NOW one-shots in FL Studio
04:11 - Creating unusual percussion with RAUM
05:00 - Finding a snare in BATTERY NOW
05:24 - Laying down a kick from BATTERY NOW
05:52 - Additional melodics with 40’S VERY OWN KEYS
06:49 - Creating depth with BITE and RAUM
08:41 - Adding vocal melodies with GLAZE
11:09 - Haunting keys with MELTED VIBES
12:02 - Percussive energy with BATTERY NOW
12:55 - Arranging the track
14:32 - Checking out the final track with Noah “40” Shebib
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[@TheFreshSoundsFlorida]

I've never seen 40 and T-Minus in the studio together even though they've both worked on countless Drake albums. This is so dope. It was great to watch T-Minus work on a track from scratch. I'm an Fl studio person myself so it's always dope to see major producers use it

[@leod8489]

Know what else you've never seen. Drake in the studio with another producer outside OVO.

[@Blancobytheway]

@@leod8489 obviously he works with 40 the most but he has mad records with producers that aren’t ovo affiliated

[@user-ms8sc8mm8h]

ㅣ

[@desmondjoe655]

@@leod8489 1

[@elevatetoday]

Native Instruments are really in their celebrity producer bag rn 🔥

[@DaCleva1]

Who else has their own plug-in?

[@HotPocketsBoy]

Straight cap 🔥

[@tgoodjenkins]

​@@DaCleva1 a good handful of people have their own plugin.

[@christianformoso1542]

the fact that 40 left the studio so t-minus have the free space to create and then 40 came to heard it, was sick!

[@user-mz3ni8yu4v]

T Minus & 40 in the same room 🤯

[@NativeInstruments]

🥵

[@Dofiji]

T minus and 40?! 🤯 This is a gem 💎

[@chandeleerjet5637]

The piano roll is like the modern day staff paper. Guys who can compose super fast on there are no different than the great composers of the past.

[@glue6865]

Facts man

[@NoLimitJoseph]

Genius bro hope they do more with Noah’s very own keys and drums with more dope producers

[@NativeInstruments]

Might do! 🔥

[@ashekproductions]

Thanks to NI for making these type of videos. T-Minus is my all time fav producer. Most humble guy in the game. Seeing T and 40 together first time. 💯

[@bboymac84]

These guys need to collaborate a lot more!!

[@ImWesHarris]

Facts

[@UrbanNoizeMusic]

The smile on 40s face while hearing the heat T-Minus cooked up for everything. He's right about missing T's sound in the space of music. Because it's always an incredible moment. Also it's inspiring watching T build up a record from scratch on FL Studios.

[@ashconbeats8414]

The vocal sample really gave the beat the extra sauce!

[@pfly7774]

T-Minus is such a legend. Seeing him with another legend like 40 is something very special

[@GermanChoc26]

T Minus did I'm On One (Not Khaled), and it's in my top 5 rap. 40 and T-Minus are legends.

[@Crowbar11115]

I'm so glad to see both Native Instruments and Image Line at the top of the industry. I vividly recall finding out about both companies way back in the 90s and I just knew I was witnessing the future of Music. Now that I'm all grown up and using FL and Kontakt as part of my workflow I couldn't be happier. This is the greatest time in history to be a musician.

[@thacrazzyguy]

40 was my teacher and t minus was a humble brother I knew back in the day. Glad to see people from my city winning it always only a matter of time blessings

[@jaredm6956]

We got 2 legends in one video... and the vibe throughout this is so natural and fireee

[@Hvmmy7]

People wouldn't know how much this means to me. As someone who is inspiring to become a great producer this motivates me to a whole other level. 40 has definitely influenced me a lot throughout the years and is one of my biggest inspirations, but having t-minus in the same room as him just makes me so happy.

[@arkitekmrj]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 natural creative space. Love the vibes

[@Potencylogic]

That’s why i love making beats when im not motivated, you guys keep me informed. Thanks dope beats and wonderful libraries by 40 ..i have them both as well.

[@yagursss]

Love T … very professional and really down to earth. Keep going legend

[@matttheking1655]

T-Minus is Legend of mine.... Seeing 40 and T-Minus together, reminds me of he Take Care Era,..👌 Add boi-1da in that team....It's a 🔥 Trio,....wish drake could team up with the 3 of them again, exclusively for an album,... 🙏

[@f_Harry]

I didn't expect this guy to add a perc as part of the melody.

[@peerbeezt]

When 40 says its a wrap I get hyped

[@nshaps]

Was an honor working with you man! So happy to see this launch come to life!!!

[@st410]

These guys are a huge inspiration 🙏🏽

[@muchomacho79]

Wow, during the late 90's or early 2000's era my punk band was called T-Minus.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Right your going to have to claim copyright infringement and get your self several million dollars. If you had registered the name You would be rich.

[@ScantlessBeatz]

I love love seeing producers using FL Studio to make projects. I make my beat and record vocals all in the same session in fl studio. Been using fl since 2001.

[@adublbeatz8656]

Man....Thank you for sharing your process. I personally appreciate it.

[@JayCactusTV]

2 legends!

[@marcusherbold993]

Moment for life my favorite T Minus beat and one of favorite of all time.

[@ronjenkins9129]

The minds behind the production of Take Care.

[@COSMICCHESH]

I’m just glad I’m not the only one who owns kontakt but makes beats in fl

[@YungstarProd]

You kidding me? CashMoneyAp, Metro Boomin, Alex Moukala, and TM88 all use Kontakt with FL.

[@mobbsaintofficial]

That beat 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ShammyDeep]

T you killed it !! 🔥🔥🔥

[@31_7_Beatz]

tminus a cool dude always giving motivation in his twitch channel. this was dope

[@tillweforever-yo7hk]

That was a genuine hug

[@YungstarProd]

NI, keep doing this. Great product.

[@NativeInstruments]

Got it!

[@morty4990]

Two geniuses🔥🔥

[@MrFox1111]

Good move with this one Native.

[@NativeInstruments]

Thanks 😎

[@SOUTHBEATS]

S/O to Native Instruments, can't wait to see more videos like this and more Libraries for Komplete/Kontakt. Purchased few days ago 40's VERY OWN Bundle !!

[@clawoo2]

Legendary video right here

[@HUMZMIC1]

That beat is SICK....I LIKE!!!

[@DJ3DBoyie1]

When legends work together and appreciate the artistry, we all win! 💪🏼 more talent needs to embrace other talent it keeps the movement going.. ☝🏻

[@mr.shelton9632]

It's amazing!!!😍

[@JordanAstra]

couple of damn Legends right here

[@thepeoplespeakmusicJQ]

I have 7 great awards and this is the best video I have seen as far as what someone can show people of great records. great job t minus

[@beatzrus]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 Makes me want to upgrade my Komplete now lol

[@citebeats3462]

This is dope😭🔥

[@thaexception3406]

Perfect ending to an insightful video right there

[@ynibangzs]

Tminus & 40 cmon man. i'm overjoyed🔥🐐

[@watchingvideos9871]

Amazing that I’ve been waiting over 12 years for something like this

[@NativeInstruments]

Patience always pays off.

[@PatrickIrvinemusic]

Fire man 🔥

[@respect.9.9.1]

Thankyou for this video

[@Vmadethebeat]

Dope🔥 Shoutout T-Minus 🎶⬆️💨

[@neasybeatz6145]

two producers that made me start producing T-Minus and 40 Shabib Noah RESPECT TO THE GOATS🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@tri11est]

knew the key change was coming ✊

[@felixfrom6580]

T minus with the vibes always!

[@dafingaz]

Dope! Let's go!

[@MrJaydee707]

THIS WAS SICK AF DEF THE KIND OF PRODUCTION IM LOOKING TO DO 🔥

[@moemagik]

Legendary How 40 Walks in At The End Like Yoda

[@wilesmedia]

so dope to see this

[@NativeInstruments]

Hell yeah

[@yakyakyakperfect]

This Is So Legendary. If You Know, You Know .

[@trackz510]

the way 40 looked at the screen and paused then looked to his right. he like hold up lemme get a chair real quick, i know my brotha made some fire. And the following head nod said the rest🔥🔥😂

[@SunnyLicious]

That was great to see.

[@GeoGotBands]

Would be a dream to work with these guys one day 🔥 very fire

[@BulgBeats]

🔥 beat, I also sometimes speed or slow down my beats to feel a different vibe, I actually prefer the first slower version of T-minus’s beat, sometimes we change it because of us hearing the loop for to long, other times the beat may feel like it was dragging at a slower tempo or two fast. Always good to experiment and find the right feel for the track 🙌🏼

[@jelguwop299]

Thats a slapper!

[@meekrodriguez8502]

Amazing video

[@SwiftDreamer]

T-minus dropping gems... you didn't have to do it T... but I'm glad you did!

[@dimzydrc]

You good t minus 🔥

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

This beat is great.

[@Bashanvibe]

I need to hear this in my studio

[@adwes1937]

Flatout the best sketch native has ever done. Reached out to the REAL community that use your products. I wish he wouldve used the 40 drums too doe.

[@anissbenthami]

That's a banger

[@emk_officiel]

T-Minus is an underrated legend

[@redviagra]

Great Job NI

[@NativeInstruments]

🙏

[@stilesfly18]

Legends they need to collab more

[@tolardztrack4297]

I love this video 😭

[@frederickbingley6699]

T Minus only man still rockin the mohawk

[@SIKKYBEATS]

such a goat man jeez!

[@Arkai.]

A Toronto legend...

[@producedbyshaneo]

GOATS!

[@wolfyjaywolf]

10 000 Hrs at its best, simple but slaps hard 😫😫😫

[@chris5375]

Great 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@OVOTIMM]

🔥🔥🔥🦉

[@Pabloskrill]

🔥🔥🔥

[@ayiebiiepopularunderdwg]

I'm sold!

[@j_meeb]

🔥🔥

[@PlatinumHustle]

😤💪🏾

[@Trash-Beats]

Thanks for this young man unlike southside and the 808 mafia they hide their screen, I’m 63, am still learning I want to learn

[@himdownstairsmusik]

He gonna send it to Drake

[@chapa9974]

fyahhh

[@MultI-Beats]

Holy sh*t!!!!! 40 and T-Minus

[@DJNuimani]

thanks again NI T-Minus went in fr SO to 40

[@st410]

🔥

[@pmamps]

T-minus makes it look like a walk in the park😂🌟

[@NativeInstruments]

Easy peasy right? 🍰

[@lowliet1095]

More of this pls

[@NativeInstruments]

Sure!

[@yeshigyatso8629]

Anywhere I can get the full instrumental?,Ive been obsessed with this one since the day I heard it and tried to remake it,but some sauce is always missing 😞😞

[@mobbsaintofficial]

14:46 🔥🔥🔥

[@djyoungk]

T needs his own bank I rember when he used to use them crazy leads