How To Make House Music | Ableton Live Music Production Tutorial, with Justin Lewis Beck

[@benraineydj]

Been producing music for 3 years, DJing for 5 and obsessed with house music since the age of 5 listening to defected, toolroom and all things jackin.. Think you just taught me more in 13 minutes than most videos have in hours! This is epic and straight down to it!

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[@lilankanzamoncel379]

True !

[@Anthony-sn9kl]

This is really an excellent tutorial ... much love

[@seane.c7207]

100%

[@jamessusbilla]

AMEN!

[@nossir]

I was a hip hop type of producer (just for fun), then i played Sonic CD and good lord, the house and New Jack Swing are wild, now i'm here learning how to make house music

[@MrCozin-kd9mb]

That sounds cool as hell. Always loved Sonic CD soundtrack

[@Don-zt1hp]

Sonic CD?

[@nossir]

@@Don-zt1hp yes, if you don't know what that is, is a game from the 90s which its soundtrack is heavily inspired in house and New Jack Swing

[@lucutes2936]

Ok weeb

[@goobert2469]

@@lucutes2936 quit hating

[@256k_]

I’ve watched countless videos on techniques for house music that spanned hours long and really in detail explanation and yet this has been the simplest and most useful straight forward video I saw! Thank you!

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[@1Skorpia]

Immediately sent this to my son. Im from chicago . He makes music and we need a great cut right now. That bass dropping 🔥 is EXACTLY what house is.

[@343labs]

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[@thehypest6118]

Do you know what desktop your son uses to make music on?

[@Indigoc33]

This guys a really good teacher

[@343labs]

Bruce Clarke thanks!

[@nachofrom343labs8]

@@343labs he is teaching online in the next weeks!

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[@djsunny95]

HI Justin. so I grew up with listening to classic house ever since it began around 1987 1088. Thank you for the in depth video on how to make classic house or just house music. I made tracks before but I had no idea about key element of house music and that is the bassline and the melody are on the same notes/ key. I know there is tech house, deep house but nothing can beat the vibe of classic house music and acid house. Once again thank you.

[@etobaba]

9:30 hit different man, what a simple but banging technique

[@IAmRickMagic]

This tutorial is legit. Thanks mate.

[@TkmMusicProduction]

Great tutorial !I learned a lot !

[@tatijenee5796]

Best video I've watched in my entire life on House!

[@teunvandalen7529]

I have been making music for 8 years now and consider myself an intermediate but still learned a lot from this video, especially the tip on including the snare in the hats midi file to make it more coherent was bomb

[@allieboy181]

I don’t see how putting the hats and snare in the same MIDI file is any different than bring separate, it would still sound the same

[@spriteman2445]

A well constructed and straight forward approach to house music creation. I will take some pointers from this especially bass matching on chords, nice one

[@jazzy-pizazz]

Nice. Simple. Direct. No fuss. Just House!

[@2tallcharles99]

The tip to only use one oscillator is pretty good - I don't think that's a 'hard and fast' rule but it's good because it will force you to keep it simple. The phase cancellation he talks about only happens when two oscillators aren't in tune (detuning will result in a 'fatter' sound but will have some phase cancellation). Remember, house music isn't necessarily using the most high tech instruments and super high quality sounds, it's about the groove and the feeling. So play around with the groove of the hi hats and the chords and bass, and if it doesn't feel right don't be afraid to move stuff around. Another tip he doesn't mention is that in general, you want to avoid putting bass notes on the quarter notes of the measure (when the kick drum hits). Again, this is not a hard and fast rule, but if you focus on the 16th notes AROUND the kick and snare, with swing, it'll feel much more syncopated and groovy.

[@ILLIntentionsOfficial]

Just recently learnt about the Groove pool option in Ableton.. Game changer for drums so much more realistic sounding but so much simpler to achieve

[@Phillydreaming]

I have been wanting to try something new to show my love of this genre for a while but never really understood it until this beautifully simple breakdown showed me where to start. thank you so much!

[@willievaughn6474]

JUSTIN YOU ARE AMAZING, GOD BLESS YOU

[@seane.c7207]

been djing old skool rave house euro italian house for the last 20 odd years now its time to make my first track,,, watched loads of vidoes and you just give me what i was looking for

[@eartimevibes5994]

Tonight I just finished playing with a track which I do often lol. I have all the sounds and everything as I want it just I couldn't get a good formation that kept me intrested. This makes so much sense and I think when I go back to my track this template might just make it complete. I've been watching countless videos and this is by far the most simple and thought out explanation. Thank you.

[@343labs]

Rock on!

[@ryaneshaghi]

nailed that minimal vibe, ty dude

[@erlinghanna2058]

You brought me out of the depths of my Andy Dwyer meme life because at this point I've been too afraid to ask. Thanks dude. Hell yes.

[@bigjoegoesnowhere]

The highhats were eluding me for the longest time. I didn't realize there was a mid hh in there giving it that feel. Awesome vid.

[@343labs]

Thanks

[@djrafiocean510]

seriously, the best video for those starting out and even for someone like me who has been dabbling in house music production for over 10 years, this has been super helpful...Thank you sir!

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[@string22]

@1:51 "pull up some 909s"... ok but how? what do i click? (when starting from an arrangement with nothing already on it). @2:12 "the way that i've arranged these".... how do you arrange them? what do i click? (he is skipping lots of steps)

[@Xdx289]

THANKS A LOT FOR THIS MASTER.

[@Dave-bd5nj]

Just got the Arturia, thanks

[@chrisb1699]

Great content, well explained, thanks for sharing

[@daniellee9763]

Excellent Knowledge and Teaching

[@warra__]

is that vocal sample also in Fishers - You Little Beauty

[@djkaya9558]

if someone else does it becomes a copyright 4 sure

[@warra__]

DJ Kaya hmm i’m not sure how it works so you could be right but i would think that if he found the sample just like fisher did then it’s okay

[@warra__]

DJ Kaya for example over a year ago I made a song using the vocal that’s now in biscits - drugs and i got the vocal from a youtuber

[@brittanyainsworth9307]

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[@matthewdnewton2437]

Hahaha yes because fisher has no originality and gets Chris lake to produce his tracks for him

[@NatsuGova1312]

today I start my producer career :D and I search and I find u content, awesome mate, Many thanks!

[@343labs]

Great to hear!

[@patriciomartinez5565]

I loved how u explained everything well done

[@MixturaLife]

It's literally what I needed! Thanks mate!

[@343labs]

No problem 👍

[@chantaliris_official]

Hi there, love this video! really good tutorial:) I was wondering if you have a tutorial to get to this point where you have what you produced, all the layers! So the steps before you got to this! Thankyouuuu!

[@salty_web_6956]

what bassline did you use there? sounds too good

[@bennyclavis2125]

Ahoy, good Day, thanks for this Video Tutorial, i have fun and learn by you, many thanks. :)

[@willievaughn6474]

That's Awesome...Hey, I'm getting stuck in my making, is There a pattern as in regular music with house? I mean I'm from Chicago and been there With Farley, and all of the Chicago house DJ's. I used to dj a bit, but now I'm making it, but I really never listened to a whole album Haaaahaaa so I'm stuck, any ideas. Hahaha

[@Artem-so2ni]

this video gave me super house power

[@leopapilaya]

Really helpful for me as a beginner in EDM!

[@343labs]

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[@by_antony]

Where can I find the MaxV Roland909 kit?

[@JayyeMusic]

So good.

[@SystemSalvation]

This is GOLD! Thank you.

[@JorgeRamirez-mj1qp]

Thanks for the info bro!!

[@343labs]

No problem 👍

[@NickCapron]

Great tutorial, TY!

[@vankavstanka321]

man that's crazy, thanks

[@michaelcolling5748]

i wish there was an advanced version of this video. I really like your way of explaining things

[@343labs]

Thanks for the input, we might have to make a part 2 in the future! In the meantime if you're interested in learning more from Justin, please head over to 343labs.com and consider taking one of our online courses.

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[@generic9117]

holy hell i wanna make house music, have loved it since finding harder better faster stronger when i was 7. but i look at the program and it all seems so overwhelming and a lot to learn

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[@llewellynkoopman2521]

Beautiful explanation many thanks.

[@milenascheide]

You are so nice teacher!! :)tkss

[@343labs]

Thank you! 😃

[@godsdoctor1657]

Nice video Justin. Thanks

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[@ChorltonM21]

That was extremely helpful. Thank you

[@343labs]

You're welcome!

[@hoangbaolong303]

Thanks a lot Justin

[@dfrees42]

Well done brother! House music is the best for creating your own sound on a DAW

[@343labs]

Totally agree!

[@alienhatz3265]

where do I find justin's music? he said he released on todd terry's label?

[@jneen1976]

Hi, thanks for the crystal clear example. I am from the UK and the 90s house music era was so great. Now I bought an interface (initially for vocals) I am taking advantage of the free ableton software. Thus to say, I was searching KZbin how to make music and it seems ii got lucky! As some other people have sat through hours of turorials and seem to be happy with your straight and to the point video as do I. As I am a TOTAL Novice, I have a question for anyone reading this post? Are the tracks you use, are they Audio tracks to start with or midi tracks? OR how many of each do you use? ANY advise would be appreciated, as I woudl liek to know how to set it up correctly.. ie so that i can do a tidy job. Ok well even if noone writes back, thanks for the knowledge.. ;)

[@oktaviopd5279]

Video is great, helped a ton with my bassline on a WIP track!

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[@thehypest6118]

What desktop do you use?

[@jamieswing]

Is there a video where you show how to make this but from scratch?

[@e3uphoric51]

Is there a link or somewhere I can find this track finished?

[@spazkong]

So, micro chords are chords? So you have a fast A and a medium D, your S is way low and your R is at one third.I loved many a banging tune that sounds like this one.

[@tbg6nb]

very informative! good job

[@343labs]

Glad you think so!

[@adm-mc]

Thank you so much this is amazing

[@343labs]

I'm glad you like it

[@danieldwyer7324]

Great job thank you my man, so simple yet so informative

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[@globalhook2580]

Your a great Dude, thx for the video :)

[@343labs]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@PRODBYPEPE]

Nice and simply laid out

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[@sometimesoonfan]

@@343labs Where can i buy this exact template?

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[@sometimesoonfan]

@@343labs email sent, thansj

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[@Spaced_Invader]

Enjoyed your video! Thank you

[@343labs]

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[@crazymonkey12967]

Sweet thanks for the tutorial and tips!

[@imaphase6311]

Very helpful, thank you!. Great video great teacher

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[@BeastmanG]

That moment at 12:30 I was already fist pumping then saw matey going for it in the bottom corner hahaha

[@HarryKeightley]

What's the difference between putting effects on a return compared to just putting them on the audio track itself?

[@jamessusbilla]

thank *YOU*

[@343labs]

You're welcome!

[@AlfaOmega2201]

Hi... Thank you for sharing the tips..... Can u show us how to arrange the all 3 hihats in 16 beat midi please?

[@sebastiansalinas1513]

BEST VIDEO EVER. ThanksThanksThanksThanksThanks

[@343labs]

Glad you liked it!

[@Blackmind0]

great stuff....👏👏👏👏

[@808chadda]

for Fl users how much do we add to get similar swing?

[@mingomarrero]

Oh man this sounds so good! Justin got that legendary grooves 🔥🔥

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[@thelinguistshow]

Helpful!

[@343labs]

Glad you think so!

[@Djfardalla]

How did u add the hats and snares bc I’m having trouble with that

[@hackerbeatz2220]

Nice tutorial my man...good job

[@343labs]

Hackerbeatz thank you!

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[@mcnutley]

Blocking the delay spoke with the camera a bit but other than that great info !

[@roberthassler9821]

What is a swing? 3:40

[@popmostic]

Great video guys. Love Todd Terry. He a real house gangsta!!! Much love

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[@HouseMusicKingdom]

Great lecture

[@funkyphildewhurst]

Love this video 👌 great tutorial 👍

[@343labs]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@allieboy181]

So for the bass line do you just play the root notes of your chords?

[@Crankdaboss]

how did you get that 909 kit ? was it free

[@ADHM808]

How do you apply the groove and swing part in fl tho? 3:05

[@frostekz]

Look at the main swing on the channel rack (f6). You can apply the swing there, usually 56-59 depending on preference.

[@hocking150]

I think I'm being stupid or just don't have the correct plug-ins, but I can't seem to get the same features at the bottom for copying the hi-hats. The Roland kit doesn't come up and when I add the 909 kit to a MIDI clip, it doesn't feature the same layout or varied hi-hat options. Any help out there? Thanks!

[@s.n.d.e2025]

I love the 909 kit! It hits screams the 90s! I love that sound!

[@debartniko]

Perfect, 🙏 merci

[@elitelevelmma]

Great video ! Was this track ever finished/ released ??

[@matskolf2008]

where can I get the same kick?

[@fabriczio7843]

Man he makes it look so fucking simple jajajaja ! Awesome video.

[@vaishnavichaudhari712]

what software is this?

[@andreasweigl4206]

Great Man

[@dannyjones7688]

I have ableton live intro and am looking to get more into making house music, is it worth upgrading to standard ?

[@huntrrams]

Yes I use standard and it’s a good upgrade . For all the suite stuff, you can just replace it with vsts. For example, I use Serum to replace the wave table synth.

[@goham8484]

please show the hat arrangement

[@MurkDaddyFlex]

Probably a n00b question, but ima n00b. What DAW is this?

[@343labs]

Ableton Live 10 Suite

[@thomaspeters4112]

What is this plugin called?

[@mcdenial7392]

🔥🔥🔥

[@ronniebouza]

Was this FL Stufio or something else?