I personally think the whole album was a love letter to UK bass music as a whole as his inspiration for this sound
@3toinsanity Жыл бұрын
or an apology.
@Icythot-m6i Жыл бұрын
early interviews when he was first making a name for skrillex he said his dubstep production was basically UK dnb inspiring
@sprite0nation Жыл бұрын
@@3toinsanity I'd say more of an acknowledgment, don't personally think there's anything to apologize for. More like just showed some deserved respect.
@ES-qm5hr Жыл бұрын
@@3toinsanity He can never say sorry enough for what he did to dance music.
@robertbarnes190 Жыл бұрын
@@ES-qm5hr Do you hold the same opinion for Coki? Because Skrillex was just a logical next step. I don't think innovating new sounds is something to apologize for.
@ranagxo Жыл бұрын
I wish you a very speedy growth in the music industry in 2023
@HORNGEN4 Жыл бұрын
Fuck the industry
@don_huzan Жыл бұрын
Thank you me amigo me gusta bailar
@ifiwantyoutofeel Жыл бұрын
@@don_huzan 😳
@don_huzan Жыл бұрын
@@ifiwantyoutofeel me gusta bailar en me casa cene me pantalones
@noahsabadish3812 Жыл бұрын
a slow growth is arguably better
@DanLaDue Жыл бұрын
Thank you for always explaining the ‘why’ it’s what so many other channels leave out
@rapidspectre7076 Жыл бұрын
True
@frogofwar26 Жыл бұрын
I think the other reason he reduced the highs in his album is that it just works better with house-ish vibes containing quite raw vocal chops. It can feel less processed and more natural to the average listener.
@nullnull2128 Жыл бұрын
Suuuuure, sure!
@kevinlynott7963 Жыл бұрын
It doesn't sound as "overproduced" and polished as your average pop and EDM track. Which makes it really stand out, especially since he's such a high profile artist.
@devindecker1355 Жыл бұрын
Had one Ahee song in my library when I seen him open for Big Gigantic, was absolutely blown away. Then I find these tutorials? Quickly becoming a huge fan.
@ns-Arde Жыл бұрын
you and fiko are my absolute favs because both of you talk about the psychology behind production
@vellanz Жыл бұрын
After a couple years of trying to start producing on a more connecting level, only now am I starting to get really in tune with my sound design and how I feel with my music. This was super informative as always lad, thank you for your content :)
@0xszander0 Жыл бұрын
That first sentence hits. To me definitely the biggest challenge. Making your sound design and musicality come together.
@joebenjamin7465 Жыл бұрын
Quest for Fire definitely has massive influence from the UK dubstep and general bass music scene, right from the older more reggae- and house-influenced dubstep sound profiles and rhythms, to the newer, more tight and dry grime/dubstep/garage/trip hop production and sound selection (obviously including skrillex’s iconic sound design and moment-to-moment dynamic processing). The initial observation you made about frequency spectrum information differences between the high-heavy vs lo/lo-mid heavy profiles has always been one of the biggest differences between the original sound of dubstep in the UK, and how it’s evolved here, versus the deeply processed and more electronic subgenres that emerged from the US, made famous by people like skrillex/flux pavilion/excision etc. it’s very interesting to see how much impact simple base level decisions during synthesis can shape the entire audio profile of tracks. I highly encourage anyone who really liked Quest for Fire’s move away from screechier sounds to slightly tighter and more focussed production to go check out the UK dubstep scene, it’s choc full of some incredible music and sound design and is very much thriving at the moment
@carptackula7536 Жыл бұрын
Your passion is infectious! Yes - make the Emotion video you described, please!!! 😍
@ferencs6788 Жыл бұрын
Genuinely one of the most informative videos i’ve ever watched
@fellowtraveler Жыл бұрын
Very refreshing to find such a no-nonsense sound design explanation :)
@Galactivators Жыл бұрын
thank u for that serum pack, we are blown away. these are the sounds we've been looking for!
@smoothlettuce6 ай бұрын
didn't even realize this was AHEE until a few seconds in! Love your stuff dude, Brain Tickler STAYS in my playlist. Keep being you!
@grimfrog1111 ай бұрын
your home/studio looks SO cozy
@delphidesigns Жыл бұрын
You rock Chris! Less screech also opens his music to wider audience (aka pop music)
@DavidSmith-re1yl7 ай бұрын
This is the best video on this kind of sound design that I've come across, thank you!!
@greensleeves32 Жыл бұрын
This is such an insightful analysis of a masterpiece of an album. Thank you Ahee!
@BENINIMUSIC7 ай бұрын
Your videos are so clear and your knowledge of synthesis is really insane. Thanks for this
@justamoodycat5 ай бұрын
Love this video, so comprehensive yet detailed, exactly what I've been looking for!
@justinslosberg1909 Жыл бұрын
dude you're the f*cking man.. this video is truly gold
@Robert-rb4gu Жыл бұрын
beautifully made video, my friend. so much better than a patch recreation. buying your sine pack rn
@alfiecattell8623 Жыл бұрын
Maybe one of the best KZbin sound design videos I've ever seen.
@YigitDiri3 ай бұрын
Really happy to find you bro.
@swackymusic Жыл бұрын
I like this tutorial for how we discussed about Sonny’s emotions and how they affect one’s art…it’s actually important…we’ve also shifted to the technical aspect of production and life as well, so much that we keep forgetting the creative and purposeful side of it
@cadewilke5175 Жыл бұрын
Really amazing video dude. You’re so good to the community! Much love!
@tribbybueno Жыл бұрын
low mids keep things warm and organic and i've admired that a bunch about his more recent stuff; making dubstep basses feel like living, breathing basses vs. insane massive patches with loads of distortion on them
@jakehettinger1087 Жыл бұрын
awesome explanation! Having the key tracking turned on for the percussive style sounds through the noise oscillator is important to mention
@thumpercadence9735 Жыл бұрын
I love you homie, I saw you in vermont and gave you a big hug after telling g you how much I appreciate your approach to teaching people music. ❤
@billymerlin4194 Жыл бұрын
This is one of the best bass videos I’ve watched, good stuff bro
@jaredf338111 ай бұрын
Been watching your KZbin a lot recently. You have been absolutely crushing - these videos are so insightful!! Cheers!! 🍻
@melissafalin8078 Жыл бұрын
you're so thoughtful and big props to you for supporting your fellow artists!
@littlered55555 Жыл бұрын
Your thought process has helped me discover a love from music and FM frequency design. Thank you.
@r4pidra8 ай бұрын
Bro your channel is pure gold. Many thanks mate
@dominicdenke1636 Жыл бұрын
I learn something new in every video! I can’t tell you how helpful your videos have been in my own sonic journey, and I get more inspired everyday because of it. Keep up the great work man! 👽👍
@coreybramwell6355 ай бұрын
Skrillex sound and taste has matured with age, which im here for. ive always thought he's an amazing producer, but his older screechy stuff was not my vibe. im loving his newer stuff for sure.
@shliggyb Жыл бұрын
Man the Serum presets sound fantastic!
@soulexpander Жыл бұрын
This was a mind-opener indeed, I've overcomplicated things a lot in my mind apparently. I've been really getting into harmonic basses for the past year (more in a clean, 5th tone prog house type way), but the moment at 12:00 blew my top lid open to how the bass sounds I've come to love so much are / can be made. Big up!
@GodisaPacoTaco Жыл бұрын
Quality as always!! Great vid! Would love to hear more on the emotional approach too
@turbolento91458 ай бұрын
Omg this is such an amazing and extremely informative content. It opened my eyes on many ways ti create sounds that I didn't think were even possible. Thank you very much, sir, this mind blowing. Liked and subbed. 🙏🙏🙏
@bumwog Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. This is the kinda stuff i love
@Samviking01 Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks from the U.K!🇬🇧
@averyvernon8911 Жыл бұрын
ahee you are the freaking bomb thnx for constantly helping out the producer community
@Joshh.K Жыл бұрын
Kind of glad I've found this video, I've been calling it "sub bass music" and it just does sound really good live, it's like a different palette to the rest of music.. also I've found you can hold a conversation listening to the music live. It's nice and refreshing
@nullnull2128 Жыл бұрын
yeeeah but i don't want to be holding a conversation during the show
@shaverred1030 Жыл бұрын
Its the same concept as the Mick Gordon Doom Machine funny enough. It really opens creativity
@ericcalmes6071 Жыл бұрын
This is incredible man. What bang for your buck as far as content goes. Love your vids keepem comin
@whatchrisdoinmusic Жыл бұрын
Brooo this video is firrrre! Thanks for showing all the cool stuff on serum. I’m learning a lot
@camrinware6574 Жыл бұрын
insane knowledge here
@EvanSt.pierre-b3b Жыл бұрын
I feel like Ahee is the music teacher I wish I had in school.
@freshlybakeddnb5330 Жыл бұрын
I think most sounds (especially bass amd lower mid) is best made from sine waves, because the starting sound is so smooth, that leaves so much room for wave shaping, filtering, distortion, compression and automation in a more extensive manner... I enjoy the process 😊 great video!!
@FoundationMCR Жыл бұрын
thanks for this fellow alien
@lpqlbdllbdlpql Жыл бұрын
I would love to see a second wave of OG UK dirty dubstep come back into the mainstream
@metanoiamusic7416 Жыл бұрын
super helpful vid, definitely drop that emotional side video
@mportmusic Жыл бұрын
Amazing
@whyyoumakethissohard Жыл бұрын
Just picked up the pack! Well done! Thank you.
@seanwillz6532 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ahee!
@whatwentwrong4599 Жыл бұрын
His sound has simply matured, we all know "deep" minimalist dubstep is the cognac of electronic music. While, brostep is the blue WKD.
@jakemayer4991 Жыл бұрын
bros handing out grandmas secret recipe. i'm loving it
@davidcaubergh6349 Жыл бұрын
Great explanation and I learned some new tricks here. Thanks!
@jukpulfer Жыл бұрын
thanks for this video man! great input
@jakeilovestuffforreal5910 Жыл бұрын
I feel like some of the shift to lower treble is almost due to a genre switch. He used to produce loud dubstep, and now he's on the experimental, deep dub, UK vibes. I think the rise of deep dub/experimental is taking over as the preferred sound for alot of people.
@hey_maurice Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Would LOVE to see that second video.
@basho5493 Жыл бұрын
This was a great tutorial! Learned so much. Thank you dude.
@prestigious5s232 ай бұрын
Excellent tutorial... Subbed!
@reid1773 Жыл бұрын
Purchased the pack!!
@neonvoid Жыл бұрын
skrillex seems to be a big FM fan, that explains the sine waves
@coopernichols4275 Жыл бұрын
Interesting observations - the first thing I noticed about QFF was the darker tonality and really full, rich low end. Lets the important percussive elements (that snare roll in Rumble, my GOD) pop a lot more and the mixes just have so much breathing room that other tracks now feel claustrophobic. More than most bass music, it is an incredibly easy album to listen to - I don't feel like it's so obnoxious and screechy that I have to play it super loud or not at all. Definitely feels more mature and refined than most of his other work, and most bass music in general. Sounds weird but it reminds me of like a really nice, old, old whiskey in its subtlety and maturity. I also love your observation that the listener's perceived idea that a sound is complex is often wrong. Watching Noisia's Patreon videos and seeing that their "complex" sounds are almost always just very intelligently designed layers of very simple (yet complementary) sounds was very eye-opening for me. It's not about throwing a billion plugins and layers onto something - it's about doing a lot with very little, but doing so intentionally. I remember in art class being taught that intention is what makes art art. Not just the existence of something, but the idea that someone knowingly and intentionally created something. Feels lost in a lot of bass music (GOD I SOUND OLD) but really, you can make really cool and interesting sounds with very little. But it's easier to throw a billion over-the-top layers and sounds together and call it a drop. I think that's what is so interesting about Quest For Fire. The sounds themselves are generally very, very simple, but they sound fresh because they're used in such an intentional and specific way. Skrillex isn't trying to compete with the Color Bass bros or the loud-as-fuck Riddim crowd. He's stepping back a bit and spending time thinking about what he's doing and doing it perfectly.
@Artersa Жыл бұрын
I think “deep, warm” vs “high, screechy” depends a lot on what genres and sub genres one listens to. I disagree it is warmer, darker, or deeper than “most bass music” because most bass music isn’t screechy dubstep or bass house. So much of it is deep and warm, in any genre.
@coopernichols4275 Жыл бұрын
@Ninjilla I mean sure but like most people who listen to Skrillex probably like brostep to some extent.
@OfficialAHEE Жыл бұрын
Great summery!
@GooseTronics Жыл бұрын
awesome video Chris! thanks for posting these yo!
@cadewilke5175 Жыл бұрын
Definitely make that next video!
@retromograph38939 ай бұрын
Good vid! I don't think that more mellowed high end has anything to do with his mother, i think it's just because he realized those hysterical dubstep basses suck! TBH i always thought that Skrillex kinda sucked, although i could hear he was technically a very good producer. But i have to say, his sound from the last couple of years has really blown me away, amazing stuff. And, as a Londoner i feel quite proud to hear what an influence UK music has had on him in the last few years.
@Tumanic1996 Жыл бұрын
Honestly thank for this video, great insight into effective ways of using serum and how Skrillex uses it too :))) ❤
@slimdeedeep4705 Жыл бұрын
Dude, u are a genius
@vlk9931 Жыл бұрын
Please make the second video about the emotional approach too!🙏
@christiantaylor1495 Жыл бұрын
I'd Love a video about the Don't Get Too Close album too! Would love some music theory analysis of the song of the same name!
@pecerra Жыл бұрын
THIS is why I subscribed 🙌
@glowghost6498 Жыл бұрын
You’re really good a teaching and explaining!! Keep it up!
@josephwalton9076 Жыл бұрын
Super insightful dude, great video
@elosbeatz5899 Жыл бұрын
LOVEEEEEEEE THE VIDDDD !!! Thanks for this!
@ephjaymusic Жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@nathan_cheeseman Жыл бұрын
Awesome work learnt loads from this 👍
@peterskoczenski8176 Жыл бұрын
excellent as always. And...give us the emotions!!!
@StermaPerma Жыл бұрын
Excellent video mate.
@callousk.6734 Жыл бұрын
thank you i learnt alot of new things!
@DR4GON8IT3music Жыл бұрын
Super sick! tnx a lot ✌
@R9YRAMIR9Z27 күн бұрын
instant sub
@ninetails2052 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thank you!
@lunaticiousofficial7210 Жыл бұрын
the last days I was creating some good old monster growls just with FM8 and erosion, pitch. No external plugins other than FM8 within Ableton. The possibilies are HUGE. You can get really thick and aggressive monster growls if you know your FM Synthesis
@gogamusic Жыл бұрын
learned a lot thank you!
@kevolution6605 Жыл бұрын
FIRST! TY FOR ALWATS PROVIDING SUCH INFORMATIVE CONTENT! CANT WAIT TO CATCH YOU NEXT TIME!
@MegaGliders Жыл бұрын
nope
@crüthtv Жыл бұрын
Nice video bro! ⚡
@DJABEATS Жыл бұрын
Excellent video as always
@schizodillo1952 Жыл бұрын
Can you please go over a few of your racks for those of us who don't use ableton? I'm particularly curious about the phase control of your growl rack.
@christiantaylor1495 Жыл бұрын
21:16 Skrillex's First of The Year with iver half a billion plays on KZbin and Spotify has the second harmonic in the sub almost equally loud aa the first in the drop. It usually sounds better if you make it organically instead of additive. If you produce it by other means, something about the phase and mix of harmonics makes it more stable and clean.. You can also make the 1st and 3rd have more percieved loudness by changing yhe phase to make it more square wave looking, which also changes how it distorts because the shape is going through the distortion algorithm differently.