How to Produce: Doja Cat- Say So | Tutorial

Grammy Producer shares music production tips while recreating Doja cat's "Say So"
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ill Factor is a Grammy-Nominated Producer and has been a professional music producer for over 18 years, working on projects with: Justin Timberlake, Sia, Kygo, Jason Derulo, Skylar Grey, Ginuwine, Kelly Rowland, Kevin Rudolf, Cher, Jessie J, Groove Armada, Calvin Harris, and many others.
ill Factor is also the founder of Beat Academy - an online community that provides step-by-step tutorials on music production and an exciting community of artists and producers to collaborate with and give you feedback on your songs.
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[@chaosandwaffles5970]

Omg.. When you started re-sampling everything I was so confused and then I was like "This dude knows wtf he's doing."

[@BeatAcademy]

Heheh thanks.

[@luxslash]

yeah i used to put the auto filter on the MASTER channel to get that same effect, but I know I shouldn't do that (face palm). Now I know DA WEY

[@prodcolin]

actual feels that last trick top off the vid ~

[@polaroid8349]

@@BeatAcademy Hey ill factor, why is it bad to put the EQs on the master fader? to me it seems better because you can more easily change the track if needed.

[@IamALeaf]

@@polaroid8349 It's bad for bigger projects since it could change the whole track.

[@iraklismoschonas5214]

It's great that by playing the filtered and unfiltered version together in the end, gives the track a lush and vintage feel which adds to the song vibe.

[@iraklismoschonas5214]

@2 Broke Gamblers I don't know if this technique is used in the original version, or if this is a common production technique. I imagine that, since ill used it in his recreation, probably is also used in the original.

[@kocakaflarr2922]

THAT was the part that really sold me

[@djcarlo]

Amazing tutorial!

[@harleywasthere_]

I only dreamed you would reproduce this and it came true!

[@Dee7Fella]

so damn true.

[@inquizative44]

This beat has been sampled soo many times. That dream has come true many times, to many songs.

[@Valgant]

Now it's done properly: first we see the final result then the producing process. Apart from that, great job as always!

[@BeatAcademy]

Thanks for watching

[@Nono-ek6ne]

your song choices are always so on point. thank you for the video!!

[@BeatAcademy]

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[@79Glitch]

Beat Academy I think Dr. Luke uses logic? I know Doja Cat produces with logic.

[@uNknownrMx]

Brother, which software do you use to make music.

[@79Glitch]

uNknown rMx I’m not one of these DAW proselytizers, so that wasn’t the point. But I can usually hear the sound quality of different software, and I’ve seen this guy use Logic before, so I was just pointing it out. It doesn’t really matter, and the finished product sounded good. But it is true that Doja uses Logic, and I thought I read at one point that the producer of the track-the #1 pop hit guy, Dr. Luke-used Cubase/Logic.

[@uNknownrMx]

Thank you. Bro, "michal mata".

[@BeatAcademy]

@@79Glitch yes Dr Luke now going as "Tyson trax" did produce this one

[@Des_Armoni]

I wasn’t expecting to learn so much this time around but wow!! 🔥🔥

[@BeatAcademy]

Happy to hear that!

[@EloyPoveda]

DOJA CAT - SAY SO Guitar Sound Tutorial & Chords kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGHTgaJonpudZ5Y

[@alexandrekhazal5966]

One the best tutorials on the net. Very synthetic, clear, explanatory and understandable. Thank you very much

[@gallectee6032]

Man that sounds good. Well done.

[@DJCharalampos]

just rewatched, took away so much more! thank you again! inspiring indeed!

[@Frewster]

I love how bands try to play tight to a metronome and producers try to sound loose and unquantized. We're such contrarians :')

[@seydouprod]

@bookmarkthis He means live musicians following partitions in general. They aim for the optimal tempo, the imperfections are what gives it a live feeling which is why we producers try to simulate that.

[@theoreticallyharmony6752]

There’s a sweet spot that they’re both looking for. Most bands try to get as tight as they can to get to it, and producers try to loosen it a bit.

[@isle3415]

both can't do the job 100% accurately and reach the same middle point

[@avijarjo]

its because humans find it very hard to play perfect on tempo so it sounds natural when they try to where as computers find it easy to play on tempo and it sounds stiff

[@moresnqp]

well the bands are usually still off by a bit.

[@haui82]

Thank you for the video. The resampling trick is so simple yet awesome!

[@leonardosantana522]

Dude keep it coming, really learning a ton about ableton’s stock plugins and what not

[@Caleb-lw3yq]

Refreshingly clean and informative tutorial. There's always more to learn! Thank you.

[@oratania]

Wow! That was amazing! Simple, but how effective! Sounds great! Thanks for this tutorial!

[@iannmassoud]

These vids are GOLD. Thanks!

[@deetrout7623]

I can’t wait to dive into all of these. New to the channel and subbed

[@xpg6043]

Man , thank you so much . I’ve learned a lot of things throughout your entire channel . Your work is really helpful ❤

[@highlightlifemedia]

Really enjoyed this remake! Keep going ! YOU just gained another sub !

[@darioflaviobatistaguidione3287]

I would likr to say thank you for teaching us without hold anything back and expecting less in return. You are such a wonderful person from the bottom of my heart:)

[@BeatAcademy]

Truly is my pleasure

[@mooremoneymakin]

These beat reproductions are amazing - thanks! :-D

[@farzee]

Thank you so much,please dont stop with this series,i have no words to tell you how much it is helping me,thanks again

[@camronbridges4543]

Amazing as always!!

[@VOLAIRE]

Gonna have that song on repeat for awhile

[@danmufson3979]

Love your tutorials! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jermainedeshields747]

Your videos are the best bro

[@RickyMontijo]

Good stuff! Always enjoy your tutorials

[@AEOuriel]

i love your inventive approach to recreate the guitar part using chopped up pre-recorded samples. super industrious and creative!! t

[@nnataliered]

these videos are so cool and useful, thank you!

[@-orion-6359]

Love you! Thanks for everything ❤️

[@studiomg3212]

Amazing tutorial, i learned so much about producing this style of music!

[@lucasvy6747]

omg, your such a game-changing for everyone who is trying to perfect his techniques, love your videos, keep doing this!!! Hope you can do some Kaytranada tutorial focused on the bass techniques he uses or some Bondax, disclosure, SG lewis Production videos please!!!!

[@ariyanwijaya270]

Good teacher and professional. Subscribed

[@arpitgari8802]

Thanks man for that amazing video ,very informative I will surely use some of that tricks in my own production.

[@dedededededededede]

that keys sound so sweettt

[@ANTHXXX1]

the guitar thing is just amazing

[@viviena6527]

OMG I WANTED TO SUGGEST THIS SONG THANK YOU I LOVE YOU!!

[@lMazuK3l]

Best series ever in youtube

[@blktenor]

I’ve been trying to do the filter effect for the longest! Thanks for opening my eyes!!!

[@0xfeedcafe]

This sounds great, I learned a lot, thanks for the video

[@allthefail7274]

This is some of the best shit anywhere, nevermind on youtube, to learn from and get inspired. The dude's prep and follow through is so good

[@prodbymejia]

best tutorials on youtube. I always leave with a gem

[@KB-wl4ip]

Reeeeeally good. Your talent is just amazing.

[@carltonbanks194]

Damn dude, very nice video, straight to the point. clear and concise. easy to understand. no foreplay. perfect. 10/10

[@frederikpeters7353]

Wow i had no idea how to produce something before i watched this Video but I understand most of the things you did. Very good Work thank you so much

[@seunghoyoum]

that tone change you did with the rc-20 was amazing to see

[@debsongwriter]

Thank you!! That’s a great tutorial!

[@perry5166]

thank you, love your videos super helpful 😊

[@ufficialmenteio]

Really nice video! Like how you use fx and effect!

[@blackpeppericecream]

this is so cool!! thanks :)

[@druca]

Just amazing that you are sharing all this knowledge!

[@BeatAcademy]

My pleasure!

[@ayoonine]

This is spot on amazing. Thank you

[@j32p]

great tutorial. thanks!

[@valentinsolis673]

I wanna thank u, im learning how to use Ableton and these kind of things really help me a Lot. Greetings from argentina :)

[@bw2937]

Ditch Ableton it's shit. Get pro tools or maybe logic if on a budget

[@Blackegul1]

Incredible. Thank you. You are incredible.

[@Aaron-cy4pt]

Yessssss dude this song is so catchy.

[@josue.guevara]

Yes, but can you do the vocals? The vocals on this track have very interesting effects and would be nice to see your approach on replicating them.

[@brienz4479]

This is amazing! Thanks!

[@PYouGotThat]

Learnt a lot from this video thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@tego314]

This Video Came At The Right Time! God Bless! Thanks A Milly!

[@BeatAcademy]

You are most welcome!

[@garabatero]

thank you so much!!

[@jorgemelgarcroasdaile1438]

beautiful

[@kidellie3537]

You are genius bro

[@burgercat4890]

Love it thanks

[@jasonsauve8781]

was just saying i wish there was a doja cat production tutorial out!! thank you!!!

[@skeennah1927]

Amazing!!!

[@radsaves]

Showing them those daft punk tricks with the filters 👌🔥🔥🔥

[@abletonclipper16]

That resample trick brought it to life!

[@Fiercecat]

You are awesome 😭

[@BAFBAF808]

mega DOPE tutorial THANX

[@ClectaSkiMusic]

Great stuff man, wish I had your knowledge about music production..

[@BeatAcademy]

Happy to share it with ya.

[@bigstoned1895]

Simple and amazing.......thank you

[@locutz]

the part with the guitars is amazing ,you have to have an extensive guitar loop collection to have to exact play style to add to it all it needs is to tune it

[@kenyxkenyx]

I am so envy that you Ableton guys have such a good teacher ...

[@manfan1251]

this is so good!!

[@angelsalamanca6946]

you're amazing guys!

[@breewiththebeatz5096]

I love this song❤️

[@jamesd7998]

Cheers Mr Ill!

[@johnnykirchens3692]

Damn that phaser lfo is crazy had been using this thing wrong all the time

[@luxslash]

Same. I've been under-using so many great audio effects that comes free with Ableton lol... Same with the Chorus on the guitar. Made it so much better sounding

[@Wadyofficial8]

Good stuff man. Keep it up

[@CheckThisOut1]

good job man, sounds dope

[@adrenalinesapiens8511]

unbelievable... all this in just 18min, you just amazing. thx

[@BeatAcademy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@agungputranto]

100K.. congrats !!!

[@CountDoucheula]

*Toys R Us Manager:* "No Kevin, you can't put 'Ill Factor' on your nametag." *Kevin:* "One day..."

[@BeatAcademy]

one day...

[@bencastor9207]

Toys r us went bust so surely that day is today

[@jaredg.9224]

So nicee!

[@Geryf]

I'm so impressed. You used a guitar library to create the guitar part. It sounded so organic.

[@camp1315]

You're a wizard, Harry!

[@poozo8105]

like this! very helpful!

[@masonisnothere]

Sounds good!

[@MrBxbreezy]

Freaken awesome!

[@bencastor9207]

Did not know you could copy effects over like that, I've been manually recreating side chain for all my instruments, I could have been saving so much time. Y'learn something new everyday

[@loutubesing3213]

copy paste is pretty universal across ableton, so most things you copy will remember automation curves, velocities, fades, plugin settings, etc

[@Luftbubblan]

I haven't heard the original but this sounds great :D

[@DrTapeworm]

thanks for the tutorial ron pearlman

[@WaldoCalcagno]

Excelent tutorial!

[@subhashrangari633]

Very Helpful

[@BMac]

this beat is fire

[@FRED-iy2ef]

Wow nice content I enjoyed it and I learn something new

[@frankgatsbybeats3999]

I'm loving these videos. Helped me improve my beats SOOOOO much!

[@stunnasznnn]

Frank Gatsby Beats what do you use

[@frankgatsbybeats3999]

@@stunnasznnn I use Cubase but the tips can be used in any software