I Made a Hardcore Song Using Only a 909 Kick Drum - Challenge #1

Hi, I write and release music as Ophidian and Meander.
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[@jemoeder51]

Makes a track with 1 sample sounds better than most hardcore tracks nowadays

[@robertovalle655]

EPIC!!!

[@henson2k]

This one is better than 99% of existing hardcore tracks out there

[@danyv8207]

No it's intersting but it's not the best track I hear for now, but something look nice, but Ophidian need think about the side of the dance

[@nnar7009]

Defenitly not. 90s dutch and American labels are the Best! For example. K.N.O.R RECORDS, RuffEX, ruffneck, gangsta audivisuals, ruff intelegize, Dreamteam Productions, ID&T, DWARF RECORDS, baby boom, B-BOY, 12 Gauge records, Point 44. Records, TNT and so on

[@RMcarphotography]

@@nnar7009 ID&T 🧡

[@zore5220]

Painbringer

[@munprojects4fun]

Thats really amazing!

[@Jarmundx]

Next challenge: make a hardcore song with only the Windows XP error sound

[@yungoctober1858]

Jarmund I bet he'd create another masterpiece from it

[@Wilmerbeekman]

all this from just a 909... being impressed is an understatement

[@hardcore4life279]

wilmer beekman wat is een 909 kan je dat effe uitleggen 😅

[@Wilmerbeekman]

Een 909 is een kick drum vergelijkbaar met kicks in house muziek komt van Roland TR-909 zoals verteld in de video.

[@NullCreativityMusic]

+ veel fx, distortion, compressie en vooral gek doen

[@DJISAAC]

Phat!!!

[@menschmaschine-2483]

Why didn't you already do this in the 90's? :D

[@UptempoHardcore]

Holy shit! I really hope the new producers of this era get inspired and create their own sound design.

[@clem2414]

By "the new producers" do you mean 90% of the people posted to your channel? :P

[@XionTRAX]

ayyy TOP KEK

[@UptempoHardcore]

Yes, mainly the new producers lately. You can bash me if u want but every subgenre has this ;) And btw, my channel is meant to promote the entire uptempo scene, I wouldn't be so big without '90%' of those uploads so I am still grateful ;)

[@bigbadcivic2]

Uptempo Hardcore thnx for your channel man, really love it :)

[@bryanbacsa2401]

uptempo hardcore upload more tracks bro

[@Sefaofficial]

Jezus hey

[@joostoverboost3039]

Sefa sefa ophidian collab wanneer??

[@lordjashin7215]

kabouter post no please

[@Eartheaters]

Wie is sefa dan?

[@cayo14yo]

Earth Eater oohw gewoon een french core legende

[@Eartheaters]

Als het zo'n legende was had ik m wel gekend.

[@toast3251]

You really know how to make music.

[@Vegetableswithpants]

That was my thought as well. This was just a blatant display of production knowledge and skill. So impressive.

[@tearsoffuryofficial]

I am so impressed! Thanks for making this!! You open me a new world!! We don‘t need 1000 samples/ sounds & presets... only a few and a lot of creativity! Thx maestro! 🙏🏼❤️🔥

[@urm8robotics37]

True just keep it simple and minimal! :)

[@Sixthclone]

From basic sine wave to masterpiece

[@AntiPattern123]

Every Sound is multiple sines ;) Ask Jean Baptiste Joseph Fourier :P

[@lukedavis6711]

The song "It's a sine" by project one is also just a sine wave.

[@1366solar]

Basicly he uses effects, loops and filters to manipulate a 'wavetable' being the 909 sample. It's sound synthesis basics. But the result is very nice.

[@R3T3P]

Wow, this is pure art

[@tho_m_a_.s._]

Fuckin agree w/ you buddy

[@Raveologist]

same here guys

[@heyasmusic7553]

Yup

[@666ProMan999]

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[@Nagazaki_hc]

Yeah dude ! :p

[@dylanod.4189]

that is kinda sick implementing your own style while challenging yourself damn

[@Remzcore]

Dammn I miss your challenges. Hope they'll come back 🖤

[@Elioslol]

when you make better music than 90% of producers with just one sample :)

[@markpeters6430]

And this is why Ophidian is one of the greatest producers at the moment.

[@MrTethysS]

at the moment thats a understatement hes been the best for many years!

[@ahmetgeril8233]

​@@MrTethysS Everyone knows since K7-2 who he is, that's over 20 year's.

[@TheMaskarad]

most gabber/hardstyle producers: to make gritty sounds you need this and this samplepack also you need those serum and nexus presets and ophidian, an intellectual: PFFFFFT

[@HereComesPopoBawa]

I have never met any gabber producers with such a consumerist attitude.

[@menschmaschine-2483]

Renoise can work as a synthesizer,it's sampler is absolutely outstanding. You can layer several sounds and detune vor big leads,pads or just layer Kicks ,snares and other nice percussive sounds.

[@juliusfucik4011]

Well, knowing the math behind the Fourier transform, it would surprise me if you could *not* make any sound using a single wavelength of signal from a sinusoidal source, but then actually doing it and having it come out this perfect... Wow!

[@phoenixdjofficial1]

Artist crazyness Out of mind. No words Just Ophidian

[@johnspartan1464]

The whole world should see this video. I don't know if viewers realize it, but being a contemporary of Ophidian is a bit like being a contemporary of Chopin, Vivaldi or Leonardo da Vinci. In 2024 like 6 years ago when i've seen this video the first time, i'm feeling lucky to know this artist called Ophidian. What you're able to do is a bit like turning stones into a cathedral, the word art takes on its full meaning.

[@javierpiles5833]

For things like that I consider you the best hardcore producer. Never give up! Just amazing!

[@D3ntNL]

when I read the title I expected a very minimalist song. A song only using 4 or 5 tracks, something like Pilldriver - Apocalypse never. And nothing wrong with that, because that song is still kicking ass. I did not expected taking the phreaking to a whole new level. This is 'kraakpiep' in optima forma. Very well done!

[@killmeister2271]

lowkey advertising

[@D3ntNL]

Advertising? what are you on about?

[@killmeister2271]

+D3ntNL bitch dont ask questions

[@D3ntNL]

bitch go get a nasty cold... Idiot.

[@killmeister2271]

+D3ntNL lmao give me pizza rolls 📧📧📧📧📧📧📧📧📧📧

[@mrbeltandwezoltv]

Awesome challenge and great execution!

[@tjadekeetman1528]

Goede smaak jongs

[@janpaulpeters9451]

goeie aanrader van jullie, bedankt man!!

[@lrvglansbeek]

Bewijst maar weer waarom Ophidian een van de beste producers is!

[@EthanalockUup]

Not only does this show how tremendously creative you are, but it also shows your technical knowledge. Great work! Looking forward to the next challenge.

[@Telencephelon]

Mind Blowing. That's why everyone, fan and producer alike, recognizes you as a genius!!!

[@MusicByRyder]

In-fucking-sane. The level of sound design in this track, is beyond godlike. Not only did you make a track with 1 sound, you made a banger with 1 sound.

[@ampm42428]

That's bloody amazing, you're just way above everyone, mate!

[@ingridcortes5436]

man you're a genius

[@3rdDim3nsn3D]

You ARE a Master of Hardcore Sir!! I am listening to your trax since the early 2000's. Awesome man!

[@DJTITANNL]

Damn son!!!

[@menwhite1773]

you got too upload this song men, its amazing

[@RBNDjDevilish]

Special vinyl release: A1 Love is digital B1 Running on empty B2 909 skills Please! 😁😁

[@jami3055]

Rubén Benítez this would be insane!🔥

[@RezDTB]

It's really amazing how you can pull this off with such limitation. Great track, I really look forward to see more of these challenges.

[@AmityHardstyle]

You earned a new sub... and I don't mean the woofer 😗

[@TReZxDrEaMz]

Damn that's impressive. So much sound from just a single sample. That makes producing so interesting.

[@djluvless7285]

As always - I shiver All over - groundbreaking !

[@Mrbonbonable]

Damn this is amazing. Together with Phuture Noize, youre my favourite artist. Would be a dream to see you guys make a collab

[@Hardcrafter2807]

Agreed, a combination between Phuture Noize & Ophidian would be badass. Seeing how Marco touched on some hardcore on his track We Are The Future, the combination of Ophidian's style and Phuture Noize's style would mix really well

[@williamsyndrome6686]

That would be a dream come true.

[@williamsyndrome6686]

I think its gonna happen guys. PN posted something about it ❤

[@TraxtasyMedia]

THIS NEEDS TO BE RELEASED!

[@DrakDeth]

limitation in creativity yields such oddly satisfying characteristics, i actually really like the track a lot haha

[@Demanufactur3r]

Educational, inspirational and downright awesome!

[@Mechanicalistic]

That's awesome! It's incredible what you can do with a single sample

[@maximeturpin7551]

genius ! a real GENIUS !

[@Braindizruptor]

Mozart of Hardcore, srsly dude.....holy fk

[@Power1477]

incredible! that's what i call high end sound design skills! even with finished samples I do not even get such a fat song.:D i love the atmosphere and the creativity the song has! very impressive and gorgeous. You can be very proud of the song. :-)

[@Edodod]

This is how one forces oneself to be creative. I love such a minimal start.

[@markhypnos]

Amazing! Was thinking a few years ago if this same thing could be possible with just a 303. Would love to see you make a 90's style gabber track in the same way.

[@DJ-Ophidian]

Thanks! It sounds like fun to try it with a 303.

[@Mithraxium]

Sometimes I think one of the main reasons you and The Outside Agency are cool with each other is your kind of humour.

[@chutiwannaplay6618]

Simply Ophidian. Thanks master!

[@DangerHuub]

Dude :O In het begin van het filmpje was ik een tikje sceptisch maar het is gewoon echt een heel erg complete en bovendien toffe track!

[@dk-ws8xm]

this is absolute fucking insanity how is this humanly possible

[@SKdaGamer]

This is amazing. I like a VERY limited amount of hardcore/hardstyle music because sometimes the distortion gets way too intense and ear-grating, but this one was actually really good, and all from a 909 kick as well! Good job!

[@Phoenix-Brah]

Definitely agree on that statement, care to share your top picks? I'm looking for similar tracks with emotion and atmosphere. I only come across a few tracks every year that stick. Would be awesome if you could share a playlist or anything! :)

[@flashcore4638]

Me at 0:00 > "Cool, he'll do some "Data Mining - Dokument 8" (an Embrionyc non serious track made with distorting a single kick that still sounds awesome. Me at 4:30 > "Ok, there's already half the elements to remake Running on Empty!"

[@theoutsideagency2865]

Recognize.

[@Sjammienators]

echt sick !!

[@lordjashin7215]

Sjammienators Official Indifference, change the world and ganja gun is art!!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@rickgelderblom5874]

Sjammienators Official jij bent echt een held gwn😱💥❤️

[@KonFishCA]

Really appreciate this one. Haven't ever thought it's possible, amazing melody. The only part of this track I don't like is hardcore kick which isn't too hard, but still whole song rocks. Ophidian is Chopin of Hardcore.

[@williamsyndrome6686]

KonFish EDM This kick aint hard? Wut? Its hard as f*ck!

[@Lunatick666]

William Syndrome well.. its not a hardcore kick or bass.. its hardstyle. And it makes it sound limited. If the bass was like the early hardcore. This track would be awesome.

[@KonFishCA]

Lunatick666 100% true! Rawstyle-influenced kicks are used in almost each track of today's hardcore. Imo, lack of hardcore tail and punch make the songs powerless, that's annoying trend. But early hardcore version also would sound interesting. Anyway, this track was created by many transforms of only one sample, so I suppose creating proper kick would be much more labor-intensive.

[@jrn_v1]

My mind is blown. This is absolutely amazing stuff!

[@XNerk302]

I am usually not the Hardcore-Type, but this is different. You gave yourself an extra challenge and still produced such a well made song, very impressive!

[@Teknifiant]

You should call it OphidianoCore, i fucking love this version of Hardcore!

[@nanodrone93]

that's awesome! you should release it !

[@petrolhead7814]

Niet normaal. Beetje laat, maar wat een parel. Soms lijkt het alsof we bepaalde apparatuur nog niet uitgespeeld hebben. Grote klasse

[@IwarIlilly]

Oh my god! What you did is the definition of art. Made my whole week, this track. Pure genius. Thank you for all the greatness you provide for us.

[@Hardcrafter2807]

This is beyond amazing! Your years of experience definitely shows on this track, I’d buy it if you released this one.

[@H4LHitout]

Love the idea of these challenges, keep it up!! Edit after seeing the video: Holy. Shit. Impressed once again by your creativity.

[@spookman2697]

This is how you make other musicians/artists understand hardcore

[@TommyNation]

This is how to Produce a track, Amazing. the most "Producers" don´t know how to produce a track with Synths and so on, and you made a track with 1 fucking sample!!!! HERO - Give this man a Beer.

[@Phoenix-Brah]

Limitation breeds creativity! Holy fucking shit, you just expanded my consciousness. Imagine the possibilities.

[@misternightfire4680]

Eindelijk een KZbin challenge uitgevoerd door een legende

[@shinratenseihc]

like always you blow my mind, you are a source of inspiration for a lot of us, keep your art going for us

[@EviLIce12]

Love your tracks, your melodic HC is insane! :D

[@qorazx]

wow love your insights into music making!

[@williamdarkzydeblackenedha9344]

Wtf did I just watch and hear?? Speechless.

[@Zarosian_Ice]

Did I ever tell you how awesome you are? :D Even people who don't like/listen to hardcore love your music (: I remember butterfly vip on the radio thats some accomplishment my man :D

[@hendrikblauw2604]

Absolutely amazing. 😍

[@Scarliner]

One day i am building a monument with your face on it. keep on stunning me with your work over and over again

[@TheP4LAD1N]

nice to see what sound design can make out of just one small sample and a bit magic within EQ'ing and having some Effects

[@DjJokerr]

That's called skills. You should call it "mindblowing" and release it for free for the fans. :)

[@user-oz8wn7wl6p]

This is what its all about right here, impressive man.

[@natasja200175]

This! is the one and only True explanation why I have so tremandous amount of respect for you! As an artist but also for the person you've shown to me the few times we've met and we spoke a while

[@NiVofHiR]

MIND BLOWN! BRAVO, you are a DIGITAL GOD!

[@RBNDjDevilish]

No words!! Just amazing!!

[@dylankerssies]

Just amazing! Pure talent!👌

[@Silaaassss]

Ophidian jij bent een van mijn grootste inspiraties als ik later zelf ook muziek ga maken :D

[@GreyFromSpace]

I think these challenges were some of the coolest things I ever dun seen, Also my comment from 4 years ago still holds true. Fucking amazing.

[@zjonmol]

Nothing special he says....wow what a track man, huge inspiration!

[@HardRhythm909]

King of the 909!! Fuck that was dope!!!

[@xntrick]

Love it. Back to basics. You don't need much to create a good track.

[@secondsun765]

Earned a new subscriber, just because this was fucking unbelievable. Amazingly done mate, this proofs my point once again that hardcore is as pure music as any other genre.

[@liquidco2]

yes mate, 1996, HARDCORE 909 vibes!

[@stewartclark8760]

Ophidian is the best electronic music producer period. Hardcore or otherwise

[@ricdiculousxd]

you simply are a genius for making hardcore art again..this is better than 80% of all hardcore tracks out there because they have nothing special in it,but you have the feels for real music.

[@mistahnogood6098]

Nog steeds m'n favoriete producer! Machtig en prachtig! Skillz pay the billz!

[@1pauluzz1]

Simply stunning. I seriously envy you, but watching this video I also felt a sense of gratitude that I'm able to get these kind of creative nudges in a world filled with "buy this synth, buy that plugin" advertising. Simplicity, creativity. Brian Eno and Robert Henke have some sensible things to say on this topic as well.

[@cocowuah7]

Incredible...

[@XXJOHNATHANXX]

This is pretty epic, ive never thought it could get this good. I hope you can do more of these type of things

[@jbpia8094]

Dude... this is AMAZING

[@popperfrank2050]

This guy is a legend....

[@BREAAAAAAK]

wtf?! this is better than 75% of the other hardcore songs with just one sample. jesus dude you are a genius lol

[@svt9165]

Holy shit........ No words can describe how awsome this is!

[@pandobase4335]

LOVE THE RESULT !

[@Midaspl]

Great track actually. Ending sounds a bit like a break from The Great Spectator by Anaal Nathrakh, although it's completly different genre.