How We Made Latch

[@PadChennington]

this song feels like it came out forever ago and yesterday at the same time. amazing track

[@ganibattlebeard]

A timeless classic; the highest of praise. Thx Disclo for being my inspo

[@pearsemacintyre1728]

It will always be a new song to me

[@SolStateMusic]

Worth listening to Sam's raw vocals (toward end). If you start with great ingredients, you don't need $10k of plugins.

[@khobys]

So cool you got this edit!! Making moves man!

[@gnuwaves743]

@@zennyboi6432 I didn't get a Neve OR the telefunken I asked for during xmas. No one loves me I guess lol

[@DJKuroh]

@@zennyboi6432 For sure, maybe not 10k on plugins but a few thousand in great mics, preamp... maybe hardware compressors... A great voice still needs a great vocal chain.

[@WLLMUSIC]

Facts!!

[@mattwhit02]

Gratz on making this edit!!!

[@ClementBaudoin]

I literally grow up with this song, passing all my adolescent days with this masterpiece in my ears. Ah, Times really flies

[@MRblazedBEANS]

That's awesome disclosure are two talented lads

[@DaxSports1]

Same!

[@deaholz6943]

@Disclosetup same bro same

[@HC100_]

Same, Disclosure tunes (especially anything off of Settle) gives me massive nostalgia of my last couple years in secondary school. Specifically when I hear those chords in Latch I get flashbacks of summer evenings spent drinking cider with my mates lol.

[@calliespltn]

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[@lucamess6191]

Oh man, if only i knew it years ago! back those days (when the song came out) me and my friends were tryng do deciper the secret of your sound. Wondering what kid of expensive gear or tapes or compressor or whatever you guys were using and try to emulate it. This puts a smile on my face. This song and this sounds means a lot to me and i have great memories about those moments. Love you guys

[@jb123abc]

seriosly man when i saw the sylenth1 sxf whoosh i was like dang all this time thinking they used only fancy gear

[@amu3711]

i will never forget hearing this song for the first time in 2012. I've loved it ever since.

[@asilajeiram3039]

Bought my first car at 21 and this song cam on when I was driving off the lot..forever love this song

[@TheElectroclassic]

It goes to show that Electronic music is so young and that you can make a banger with little budget and a ton of knowledge. So, no, we don't have to worry about FM synthesis or "melodyning" things, when you have your shit together, magical things can happen. Thank you for this, this was part of my adolescent years too.

[@WLLMUSIC]

You guys changed everything for me with this song. The next day After I heard latch the first time, I was trying to learn everything I could about electronic music. Thank you!

[@mikemuponda1781]

Wow I love how refreshingly honest he is, sometimes he just threw something there and that’s exactly what he tells us. I have always thought of disclosure as like music production “scientists” but glad to see that while they are incredibly talented they’re also very humble & normal haha

[@markipelagogogo]

I like how Howard is proud of his chord progression. He should be; it's very complex and elicits quite the emotional response. Glad he finally explained it too, because it's so hard to discern.

[@billypilgrim1]

Those beeps sound glorious. Crazy how simple synth patches can carry so much emotion.

[@shanemag-ash6315]

After 9 years of being wondering, now I know it's "Another" not "Never" and I thought it was"Nah-Nah"😂 I never regret that they picked Sam Smith to be a vocal to this masterpiece because he fits with this song so much!!! Even without an auto tune.

[@IanLongo]

i always thought it was 'knock downnn' haha! great video!

[@etobaba]

I thought it was "your love"

[@harshilpatel684]

Thought it was yeah yeah

[@MyLifeAsBrandon]

I always thought it was nah-nah or no-no as well. What a bop! 🔥

[@brockbah2048]

LOL +1 for nah-nah 😂

[@lusid_music_uk]

Those raw vocals give me chills. Such attention to detail with every phrase, vibrato, stepping up and down perfectly in key. Such an incredible singer

[@paulfeher6775]

Disclosure to me is a renaissance in sound, beat making, layering and one of the few acts with a truly distinct, recognizable signature. Tremendous track that elevated dance standards to a new level.

[@sinepilot]

Thank you so much. I suffer such inertia, such intimidation writing my own electronic music, and to have one of my biggest influences demystify one of their greatest tracks (yet) really helps me bust through my own lack of confidence and believe I can do this. I'm twice your age but learning so much from you.

[@user-wp4ep8vo1x]

Same we should just be recording always its hard for me to commit to it though lmao

[@laravelisbullschitt3281]

Give it up...it clearly isn't for you...

[@sinepilot]

@@laravelisbullschitt3281 Tell everyone here you're a miserable person without telling us you're a miserable person

[@Daemonis22]

@@sinepilot right? what is up with that guy?? You do you man! Your comment meant a lot to me too.

[@sinepilot]

@@Daemonis22 Right on, thx buddy, I happen to be crafting a banger right now, F that guy 😀

[@JAYFLOPROBEATS]

This song by far is one of my top tier favorite songs

[@brandonnang_]

Genuine question, for someone who wants to get started in music production, how do you not get overwhelmed looking at all stuff he's doing on this project? Insane. Just goes to show their talent. Nevertheless, a timeless song.

[@mkmcnll314]

For any creative software you have to remember that all these tools are just building blocks, and you're free to use as many or a few pieces as you need to. I've always found the best way to learn is to go in with a specific goal or project in mind. Constantly ask yourself "What if....?" and "How can I...?", then search out those solutions. Even professionals spend time just playing around.

[@HamiltonE]

Think of it as many small things to learn that you over time try combine. Example do something with piano, then something with piano and synths, then piano, synths and drums etc.

[@thedopest767]

I think that once you start creating your own projects that are quite big in size, you might start to understand how much stuff like automation and effects are needed.

[@StrangeAttractor]

I break it down into 10 areas: EQ, Compression, Transient Shaping, Saturation, Reverb, Stereo Field & Phasing, Harmonic Excitement, Layering, Routing & Bussing, Limiting. Disclosure’s excellent tutorials can all be broken down this way.

[@afonsocastro5288]

think of them as pieces of clothes. you could have tons of them including accessories or just simple shirt, trousers, shoes and underwear and you re also good to go!

[@nixndrea]

I was 12 years old when this song was released; now after almost 10 years each time i heard it, it always feels like the very first time. Thank you Guy & Howard for making one of my favorite songs of all times

[@mydoods]

Gosh, the track is from 2012 it's been 9 years already and still enjoying Latch!

[@bykhaji]

this song changed my life fr

[@WideAwakeAsleep]

Absolutely incredible guys! This song just never gets old - thanks for sharing this with us.

[@arquitetura7d]

I heard Latch for the first time in 2019, it's already on my most listened to songs on Spotify. This song is perfect, I didn't know it was so successful.

[@bulletheat4u846]

It was getting blasted like crazy on the radio in 2013/14. Didn’t like it back then but l now it’s an all time favorite for me

[@nickhigginsonmusic]

Ah mine and the wife’s tune. We met when it was big , on a rather heavy weekend 😬😆 had it as our tune when she walked down the isle (well a slightly more chilled version). I’ve got into producing my own stuff in the time since using similar setup so this is very interesting all round. Great vid ! 😃🙌🙌🔈🔈

[@crb-llz7707]

Those chord sounds gave me pure chills man. Hearing that sound once more but more defined is an incredible experience that brings back great memories. Thank you Disclosure, I am currently 21 y/o btw time flies

[@philipspralling1837]

This was amazing. Would love to see you guys show Omen next!

[@cmntr_]

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[@rohaxfx001]

Shed some tears of joy watching this, you guys are so clever. We love you guys. Thanks so much!

[@malouni95]

Man this is a gem. The song is such a masterpiece and it's one of the best feelings to actually be able to see a breakdown! Crazy how you made it all with logic instruments. Cheers man!

[@ivierose5659]

I LOVED this breakdown, this song will never get old this joint was made almost 10 years ago and still every time I hear it it's like listening to it for the first time

[@giupinkfairy]

This is so hypnotizing. This whole process always interested me. And Sam is just pure talent. I heard their raw Acapella version of their own songs during quarantine. Just *chefs kiss*

[@smithlo4092]

This is the first song that I heard about Disclosure but not only that Sam Smith and Jimmy Napes. This behind the scene is so great. Thank you very much for making this such amazing video.

[@ubermenschproject5287]

I used to be depressed in high school this song was my jam, i was so happy listening to it in the bus

[@itisLELAND]

This song remains as one of my favorite songs of all-time. Thank you so much for kindly sharing how this was made. Very happy that Latch blew up.

[@alonzostainbank]

One of my favourite songs of all time

[@Meekismwisdom]

I'm so impressed w all of the stock plugins !

[@DontTrip-lu5hm]

The video we didn’t know we needed. Love the song still after the years, it never gets old! Thanks for sharing more in depth how the song came to be. 👍🏽

[@alvinedwards434]

I dont know how I just found this video, but I must have watched a handful of vids in the past that thought they knew the chords. Even though they arent playable, this might be one of the greatest chord progressions of all time. So good!

[@sirenss]

Latch is one of the songs that still gives me goosebumps everytime I hear it

[@thebrowneyedbrunette5275]

One of my favourite songs of the 21st century. Thank you for all the memories I’ve associated to this track ❤️❤️

[@corvoswsattano]

This was probably the coolest thing I've experienced on KZbin in quite some time. Thank you for this

[@sergioprieto4438]

I just close my eyes and this song can take me back in time to that special moment. Thanks for this masterpiece

[@roxannedunlop1044]

This song was so important to me a few years ago....still love it

[@danieletienne]

Those chords just hit different

[@themslilhairshow]

Man I remember when this came out! I loved this song my freshman year of high school and I still blast it to this day 🥰

[@_MJ07_]

I remember being in the crowd of Outlook 2012 when you played this for the first time. Amazing memories of a euphoric time. Can't believe it was 10 years ago this year!!!

[@lordaathras]

Man, I’ve always wanted a breakdown of this song and it’s amazing that we finally have one! I was totally blown how you guys mostly use Logic stock plugins (shows you don’t need thousands of dollars worth of plugins to make a hit) and very few other plugins to create Latch. Sam’s vocals are mesmerizing, he’s such a legend and it fits sooooo well with the whole song. It’s just…perfect chemistry really. Thanks a lot for breaking this song down for us, Guy and Howard! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@RWL2012]

I don't think Sam is a "he", even if they were at the time.

[@MyLifeAsBrandon]

Can we just talk about the panning in this song... That's literally the chefs kiss to the song. I live for those little ear candy pieces like that, they make music just so much more full of life. There's a whole world beyond just listening to music, when you learn about the stereo field and how it works, songs just take a whole new level. Oh the perks of being an audiophile. LOL

[@AnastasiaYGamble]

I love this series, it's very nice to see the breakdown/how many layers make up each song, and to hear the backstory of how each song was created. Now I gotta go listen to the album again💕🔥!

[@artifact1921]

Dude, thanks for all the time spent on these breakdowns. You have raised my production to different levels. X

[@F4evrsoon]

First time I heard “Latch” was on the auditions for So You Think You Can Dance, and immediately I was like, “What is THAT???😲🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰” I was absolutely obsessed. It’s so dreamy, and with Sam’s voice it’s just 🔥🔥🔥. 😄💗

[@GentryJones]

This is one of my all time favorite productions, and to know that it was all done in LOGIC??….crazy!!!👍🏽

[@LuminorBeats]

when i was getting started in music production i would always do an exercise that consisted in recreate a song that i love from scratch, like, listening to the original and trying to nail all the right sounds, drums, synths and everything. i could never figure out the chords and the bridge melody. i used to think this song was haunted, now i know why...

[@aarongracheck943]

A modern classic. Honestly I’ve always appreciated how clean your guys production is. The reverb and delay is always on point too

[@ebrac17]

these guys are too humble. they really know their music theory. incredible song.

[@kiganai]

You’ve sure latched onto the succes since. Like the simplicity in tools of most of your productions :).

[@TylerTyy]

Thank you so much for the breakdown! It’s just perfection: the energy, the magical chords and Sam’s vocal… Ughhh. This will be forever a classic!!!

[@TheRealSandman]

I love seeing artists & producers break down huge hit songs

[@darbomusic]

Incredible track. Still a banger now. Sounds incredible in the car on the subwoofer 🔥❤️

[@josebr0]

This song was a absolute banger in the clubs at night. Really light up the place on fire.

[@vesh_5737]

I was 7, the first time I listened to this song at my uncle's house December 2012. It was one song that got stuck in my mind but I didn't know the name or how to search but never forgot about it. Discover the name of it last year and till today its still in my KZbin music playlist. Thank You Disclosure!

[@felixwiselives]

The pluck synth beeps literally made the song in my opinion. That, the unique drum pattern and of course Sam's stunning voice. This was such a special song at such a special moment of time in music. Thank you guys!

[@whattheflipman]

I've loved this song ever since I first heard it in my bus going to high school. It immediately resonated with me cause I had a crush on a girl in my class and I was confused by it because hormones/questioning my sexuality but also wanting to be around her all the time. This song just takes me back!!! Almost 10 years later, I am a totally different person, an adult in a long term relationship and this song still takes me to that time in my life. I still love and cherish this song and will always do 💗 thank you so much to you and Sam Smith

[@tomkennedy3843]

crazy how burial's influence sneaks into every little corner of electronic music, even where you'd least expect it. outstanding track

[@when_life_gives_you_limes]

I can't believe how long it's been since this song was released, I still go back & listen to it every now & then.

[@YDeepMusic]

So great hearing you guys keeping it real. No bullshit approach, brilliant breakdown and logic exposure

[@lottierickwood1168]

Most favourite song ever!!! Please play it at your shows in London in March!

[@Bri-ee8vo]

I was always thought the "Another" sample was saying 'lover' and I never realised it wasn't Sam's vocals changed, super cool to see the break down on it

[@ACoupleStoners]

I can't even begin to convey what this song means to me. The time, the nostalgia, such a great feeling to hear it again. Thank you so much for giving us this piece of history.

[@raykwon7]

11:04 My favourite line of the whole song, and sung AMAZINGLY.

[@solarsatori]

I know people say this all the time (lol) but this song literally changed my life. I was in a bad relationship and when I saw the video for the first time I remembered what it felt like to be in love and realized I needed to change my life. I've listened to it hundreds of times over the years and It still feels magic every time. Thank you.

[@deekid311]

This is one of the most fantastically produced tracks of all time.

[@simonbarquera6414]

Hi-fi production, so in love with the way you guys spread the frequencie range of the song

[@StueyTheWiz]

Great production and my god Sam's vocal chops are insane

[@xtaylorxg]

This song came out my freshman year of college and was definitely on my playlist rotation all of those years. Forever one of my faves (this one and the acoustic)!

[@UnknownMelodies95]

Thanks again for taking time, really does give me ideas to try and things i don't usually do its great to watch thank u ❤

[@nobbystyles4807]

for me this is amazing that you can see how a hit record was made by the artist like this. ive dj-ed for well over thirty years and we never had any understanding how music was really made in any detail until now.

[@jojak12-54]

I almost never have had a song that never got old to me or just got burnt out on it, but this and Redbone are literally the best songs ever

[@nvisionbeats]

Wow! Incredibly humbling to watch, one of my favorite tracks of that time and to see it was made using mostly logic’s stock plugins and vsts plus experimenting with the different elements really shows no boundaries 🙌🏼

[@therosspalmer]

One of the best songs and most ground-breaking albums. Still listen to it regularly, much respect!

[@johnnywoodz3494]

The beat with those vocals...a vibe you can't re produce thank u guys for this breakdown.

[@Eyad87]

Latch is the best song I’ve ever heard in my entire life

[@CalMc97]

Still sounds so fresh to this day!

[@TylerJaysonMadeit]

Very inspirational. I was in love with this song and remember the feeling of you guys throwing it live at decadence in Denver. You guys are mad talented

[@PlugInGuruVideo]

One of my favorite tracks ever dudes. So creative on every level. Mad respect for sharing these incredible tips.

[@AdamNZ]

The first time I heard this was live and it was the most amazing experience I’ve ever had at a live gig.

[@Daemon1995_]

best song ever, hope you guys make another collab with sam

[@Johmo22]

Eight years waiting for this moment. I would love a Breakdown of "Boiling" 💕

[@the_kingdom]

DISCLOSURE, thank you for making this song initially and showing us how you did it. I have always loved it! Perfection guys!!!

[@itsrichwoods]

This song is timeless. Thanks for showing the process

[@tray12ish]

This song is so nostalgic. Every time I hear it, it feels like the first time.

[@APimpNamedBigBack]

This whole time I thought it was “never” and now my mind is blown. I loved this whole video. Sam’s voice was the best part because of the versatility. Even down to the whisper and the ad libs. Forever on my playlist. ❤️

[@virob9561]

I heard their set at Leeds festival last year. Felt this tune in my soul

[@theonlyrocha]

I'm mesmerized. That's the reason why I sing and write my songs. One day I will do magic like you guys do.

[@BagsonBagsonBags]

This made me want to cry it’s so beautiful to see how my favorite music is made…

[@franksilval]

I always underestimate Logic but after watching this, it is definitely a serious software for music production.

[@raykwon7]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting the breakdown to this incredible track!!!❤❤❤

[@kodymonroe2613]

these breakdowns are the best in the game. love it. Unreal vocals perfectly match the vibe of the track

[@alfiekennedy1657]

i always come back to this video just to listen to 4:42. pure heaven to me.

[@theninolife]

One of the best songs I’ve ever heard musically and vocally…ty for this timeless gem 💎

[@KidAstronaut]

Thanks you guys (no pun intended) you Howards lol - You guys inspire me so much and your songs - this one for sure is legendary!

[@tobyw3635]

thank you so much for this video, i'm actively trying to get better at producing and you putting this out is just golden. am learning so much as i watch it and it helps that i really love this track.

[@miggy4mayor]

this song still feels as fresh as the first time I heard it. This was so so fascinating to watch, thanks so much