How to Produce a Song From Scratch (step by step masterclass)

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MY GEAR:
DAW (Music making software): Logic Pro and Ableton Live
Studio monitors (speakers): Yamaha HS8's
Headphones: Audeze LCD X (open back)
Camera: Canon 80d
Computer: Mac Studio with M2 Ultra chip and 2 TB hardrive
Midi controller (keyboard): Komplete Kontrol 61
Interface: Scarlett Clarett 2 pre
Desk: a cheap one from ikea
Chair: also a cheap one from ikea
My favorite plugins that I use the most:
XFER Serum
Sylenth 1
Nexus 3
Kontakt
RC 20
Valhalla Shimmer
Valhalla Vintage Verb
Shaperbox 3
XFER OTT
Fab Filter Saturn 2
Fab Filter Pro C 2
Arturia Pigments
Baby Audio Comeback Kid
Output Thermal and Portal
LABS Soft Piano
Hardware that I use behind the scenes but not in videos:
Elektron Octatrack (my fav)
Elektron Digitakt
Korg Minilogue XD

[@Leilani.SkyHigh]

Great video as always Alex! Your bootcamp is 100% worth it if anyone’s curious 💖

[@AlexRome]

Glad you’re enjoying it! Thanks for popping in (:

[@Leilani.SkyHigh]

@@AlexRome absolutely! I had my seven year old watch and even he could understand it and learned something. Thats how good you are. Einstein said, "If you cant explain it to a 6 year old, then you don't fully know it." Your'e a master at this 100% and you know whats up!

[@yoitsdemz]

”Let’s try this Reese base. I hate it…” lmfao that shit got me 😂

[@christianvoithenleitner5923]

Best KZbinr I ever seen for music production, really sad, that you live at the other side of the world …

[@hectorqwer]

Where does he live?

[@christianvoithenleitner5923]

@@hectorqwer in Philadelphia US, but I’m from Germany in the EU, so it is far away from my perspective

[@escapegoat3472]

Why sad?

[@007cambon]

Were u Planning on stalking him?

[@terrarian5166]

@@007camboni was

[@kberlinquette]

Regardless how much music theory you think you know, a free guide with information is priceless. No matter how much I think I know, it's always good to hear from others perspective.

[@SproutyPottedPlant]

Best producer with the kindest heart to share his knowledge with us 👍

[@andrewtumusiime-iv9db]

Isn't it beautiful??!! 😊.. just heaven 🤗👌

[@Trinzzler]

The energey you bring into these videos is infectious dude. I love it and I've learned a lot from you. Don't change a thing man, you're crushing it

[@galadhonx9825]

Alex throwing shade at the Reese. I love it! 😂

[@christopherpierce9646]

I love the way you explain everything! Great work!

[@JamalBakari]

This is one of your best videos you've put out, very well done.

[@thesummerlinemusic]

Just found your channel and wow - absolutely amazing. Thanks - gonna binge watch!

[@djnarci7]

ive been making my beats simmilarly, and this game more ideas. your lessons are great as always, i continued to make beats and not give up after watching your video on how to make chords. thanks a bunch. youre awesome.

[@iamsocial4340]

Great Job. Alex makes it look easy.

[@afungangmusic]

No other producer excited me about music like you do Mr Rome, you make producing fun Sir, thank you for art sake 🙏🏾

[@AcidCortex1]

Love these vids. Not much of an EDM fan, but I learn so much. Amazing teacher!

[@jaredmorena8781]

best producer tutorial videos around -- keep it up brother thank you!

[@WilliamWilliamWilliamWill]

Thanks for everything man... Also nice thumbnail🔥 that smile looks genuine💙

[@reaktormannen]

Always enjoy your tutorials! You are really inspiring 👍🏻

[@diamondnightsmusic]

Genuinely great. I appreciate your videos more than you can imagine

[@Skid_Marks]

Another slappin vid from the man him self! Thanks Alex !! 😎

[@BuildingDreams96]

Your tutorials are superb. Thank you for making such valuable contents for free. If I ever make it in the music industry, I would love to give you credits for it.

[@benjones6625]

Always love seeing Alex has uploaded, gg

[@BASSMONKDJ]

Awesome walk through especially for a beginner like me ❤️

[@edjackson2597]

best Music Production teacher to ever exist on this planet in this universe and others known or unknown

[@drjtwoodrow]

Fantastic presentation!

[@shack1132]

It's always a jam visiting Alexs channel lit 🔥 😊 💯

[@dra_allan]

Honestly, the biggest problem I have been facing recently is that I've been starting my projects by creating melodies. When I move on to the drums, I end up failing to choose the right ones, and most of the rhythms and drums don't sound good to me. If you were to check my unfinished projects, I would say 80% are unfinished because of the drums. Thanks so much for this tip, Mr. Alex Rome. I'll adjust accordingly.

[@nicolasalexander408]

Nice one Alex, have a fun weekend! ;D

[@niccko]

Selected Vibes! Loved it 😉

[@Tobsche999]

Awesome video!!!

[@neilogrady3779]

Always love your videos Alex - I always learn something new. Must admit though that I would assume that every beginner would surely have Vital (as its free, and excellent) rather than Serum. Looking forward to your next video.

[@ransbarger]

I love it too! Thanks.

[@zodiac909]

Love your work man, you should make a vid on organizing a massive sample library if you got advice/tips on it 😅

[@solomonomusic]

This is so sick!

[@incaroads001]

So good dude!!! I would rather listen to this than a hundred music theory teachers... And i HAVE listened to a hundred music theory teachers. The only other guy i listen to is Jake at Signals Music Studio. Same kind of practical approach.

[@_nik]

i always wonder how these guys dont have hits, these songs are fire

[@AriDubsmusic]

PLZZZZZ MORE VIDS LIKE THIS

[@markee819]

One serious set of headphones

[@omarei]

You know I just noticed those. Awesome 😅

[@PotassiumCat6163]

I love you Alex❤❤❤

[@neepo]

awesome vid, would be cool that you post the song on spotify, i'd love to listen to it

[@applegravy5418]

Would love to see you build a trance song, love the vids❤

[@paulbarrett4533]

Great track

[@Crank5G]

Amazing.

[@Yourmotwashum]

so good

[@gausssto570]

Amazing!

[@mukeshpathak7302]

Thank you ❤

[@Loke101]

Love your tutorials! Would like to know where you get your sounds, packs etc. Are they free?

[@patandmacmusic]

Another banger

[@Gdad-20]

Why my guy isn't on the world stage, is beyond me?? He has more talent than so many of the so called "Top" producer/DJ's, in my humble opinion... Way to go Alex, and Thank you brother. 👍❤️

[@Zaydonnn]

Quality of music only brings you so far Rest ist timing and marketing or connections into the industry

[@AlexRome]

thank you I really appreciate that 🙂

[@Jus_Hak]

Aye lets go! This is nice \o.o/

[@safeandsoundpiano]

Great Video! Is there any way to get hold of the nice template of yours? Looks like a perfect starting point for building a great song. Would be super helpful!

[@yazalbustomi3388]

thank you mr huge headphone

[@crayone]

at 3:13... Damn dude... your amazing!

[@ProducedbyBamesYOND]

Your love for the craft seeps through the screen, you give supervillain vibes though.

[@aleksandrmitelectromusic1142]

Cool vocal women 🎧💎🎧

[@ProducedbyBamesYOND]

Anyone else unable to download the chord build course

[@thibautmusic]

First time i have to desagree a little with you... Here you do everything in order to the presets/samples that you chose within your template sound good, and it dose, the vibe is so so cool, so why change those ?? My point is, if you start every project like this, you would probably end up with similar vibe... because you build around these sounds (i hope you can understand what i mean aha, peace man)

[@TAIGZZZZ]

can you teach us any vocal techniques

[@GOUTHAMMXX]

YOUR SELECTION IS PERFECT AS GOD HIMSELF SELECTED

[@3RTAK]

Gracias

[@TinaxRubsterXD]

wait what app or link is he using

[@esli4694]

@AlexRome There's a very faint high note pad synth at 16:42 of the video that (from my understanding) is not explained throughout this tutorial. It starts when you replay the entire project. It may have high pass filter on it and its automated and as soon as the break occurs it goes away (from what I can tell). Can you please explain what and why you added that in terms of music production? I feel it's there to fill up space in a sense of what a drone synth would do. Thank you for your sharing of knowledge. I'm a fan!

[@truly821]

Where can I buy your beat

[@philb9550]

have you ever tried making a song with the OP-1?

[@BASSMONKDJ]

What daw are you using here

[@jnoxwud]

what software do you use

[@TheAnimeist]

What does "pads" mean? I have heard this term frequently, yet have no clue what it means musically. Can you please explain it, since you use it? Thank you.

[@First7592]

He🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Scr1pted]

Bro, i was listening Neo - Snavs (SLUU$HI Remix) and i wanna learn how to make soo fat and grizzy bass, but not too loud

[@maxencebutton1401]

Nice video Alex ! Do you know approximately when it will be available in the Bootcamp ?

[@AlexRome]

This coming week. I already have everything recorded except the mastering. The template and materials downloads are finished as well. Will announce the updates in the discord as they go up.

[@maxencebutton1401]

@@AlexRome Cool ! Thanks Alex :)

[@alexandruciorba46]

WHATS THE SOFTWAREEEEÈEEEE

[@ribstones]

i love u

[@ReadNames]

For whatever reason my LCD-X's never give me a headache. My neck is too strong 😂

[@blueeyedcat3443]

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@ghoover6]

Those cans are ridonculous bruh

[@alanrossze2873]

How to Alex Rome😊

[@tentacle0]

maybe the title should be "how to structure a track from the beginning". not as snappy, but a lot of people might be bothered because with the template and preloaded patches it wasnt really "produced" from "scratch"

[@MeltedAero]

where do you get your vocals from?

[@AlexRome]

@@MeltedAero they are from my vocal packs. I find and record talented vocalists in the industry and then build packs with their vocals.

[@MeltedAero]

@@AlexRome Okay, thanks. Yeah, i use LPX, and it’s pretty good for building music. I just can’t seem to get vocals

[@aleksandrmitelectromusic1142]

💣💣💣

[@shadowalker6791]

Lets produce a song from scratch, so to start were just gonna load up most of the song from these paid packs and templates and we just need to stitch it together.

[@IshmaelMankokwe]

😂 man

[@erfinder23]

But you have to pay money to get those "templates", right? Generally i dont know how to get those sound"templates".

[@feriante777]

Just create your own template, the sounds used on the video aren't nothing special

[@ricemartini2135]

These are very basic sounds for the purpose of demonstrating. Unfortunately you gotta take the time to explore and experiment. But when you find some, just save the project as a template

[@IshmaelMankokwe]

That's helpful thanks ​@@ricemartini2135

[@itsnova_675]

Such a great teacher👑❤️❤️ Love you a lot #nova_675🇵🇬

[@zodiac909]

Starting with a template cannot be over-stated enough.

[@codeworld4172]

“I hate it” 😂

[@dzejovski]

Too bad it's not for FL Studio :/

[@reyonceaswin9827]

You can apply all these concepts in FL studio too

[@DangoFamily37]

Idk, scratch from template...

[@truly821]

So sad you don't reply to my comments

[@ProducedbyBamesYOND]

Your love for the craft seeps through the screen, you give supervillain vibes though.