Vital BASS Sound Design: 808s, Plucks, Growls and Sub Bass

[@inthemix]

I'm in the process of setting up this new studio room. It's been a lot of fun but my videos on KZbin are a little more spaced out so that I can keep the quality high ►Chapters 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Sub Sine Bass 3:40 - Pluck Bass 9:05 - 808 Bass 13:00 - Growl Bass 16:40 - Thanks for watching

[@certified_geek7536]

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[@rodgerashish9781]

Brother you really help me learning a lot. I don't efforts money to get all these education from any university. U give me free all of ur knowledge and experiences . I extremely thankful to you deep from my heart. I'm from india. And i really love your work . Please keep doing this. I really wanted to become a good music producer . And your teachings help me to growing a lot. Whatever i knew today about mixing and mastering. It's because of you brother. I'm a singer, song writer and i love making songs . Because of lacking money i can't record my songs from local professional studios, I do have i3 processor shitty pc in my house, it slow and crash some time but some how i patiently making my songs . In future if i earning money from my songs , tbh i really donates u money for teaching me. But pls never stop making videos. U don't know how much your video's are helping other like me. Love from India ❤️. And again thank you for helping us.🙏

[@tonysansom]

Fine by me, Mike, especially if they're going to be as valuable as this one! Recently downloaded Vital & Hybrid and could tell Vital was going to be better for bass sounds so this is perfectly timed!

[@OznerpaGMusiC]

Quality > Quantity - you never disappoint!

[@klujhcokutxik]

Hey! The link to the sample pack doesn't work :(

[@sinfonik13]

It's nice to finally see some producers explaining "why" you do the things and not just "how" to do the things. Kudos.

[@redautumn5441]

exactly. i see producers eq’ing low end out of instruments all the time but they never explain why they do it and how it helps the overall mix, so frustrating.

[@gmailaccount880]

yesss

[@Krunal-Music]

Yes , He really wants to teach ❤️

[@ReplicateReality]

It’s a key difference between a pro and some dude

[@marcoweber5286]

Sound design knowledge is what your music turns into authentic :) I guess a balanced understanding of how to produce, engineering and sound design is the key to be able making great stuff! 🥳

[@lovefancy]

Following this channel is one of the best decisions I’ve taken.

[@blasborg]

same :)

[@lupojacobo9892]

Same here

[@oitthegroit1297]

Agreed!

[@jamesrobb3041]

Same

[@dgg-c8h]

me too. I probably would've gave up by now

[@overdxze_]

I just can’t believe both this great synth and the amazing lessons are free for everyone to access, at this point there are no excuses if you want to learn sound design ⚡️🎹 Thank you so much!

[@Woolie]

12:47 - "usually works great IN THE MIX"... I see what you did there

[@motohama2750]

Now that you think about it he says "in the mix" A LOT in this video - 1 shot for each "in the mix" lmao

[@kingharbubbles]

why is mr streamer here

[@Vitae_]

Woolie? Here? Nice.

[@phelipe_8033]

hello there mr streamer

[@isaakvandaalen3899]

Encountering Woolie here is like encountering a teacher at the mall and having that brief realization that they don't just exist at school.

[@markcrowley65]

Thanks

[@markcrowley65]

Oops paid twice! Worth it though

[@TheCoolPotatos]

Him: So we’re gonna get this sound. My phone speakers:

[@danydark193]

Distortion 🗿

[@Dave1507]

who listens to a sound design tutorial on their phone?

[@danydark193]

@@Dave1507 I watched this at my laptop so it’s not about what you hear, more about techniques

[@randomosiac]

@Tu sutiya hai Dany sacchi ka *hutiya hai bro (jk)

[@dothgaerwenoakblossom15]

@@Dave1507 meee until i get to my pccccc ok that was baddddd

[@clast]

The first time I heard about this plugin, I was really unsure to use it. But then I compared it to Serum and I can say this is a really great alternative for if you can't afford Serum 👌🏽

[@certified_geek7536]

Oh I know u I saw u on a simon servida vid

[@clast]

@@certified_geek7536 Hello there :-)

[@certified_geek7536]

@@clast general kenobi

[@ileryon4019]

Hell, it's even better!

[@TraxtasyMedia]

Indeed it is amazing.

[@johnathanrodrigues]

Just got around working with Vital last month. This video is super helpful. Also appreciate the detailed explanation about Vital in your earlier video. Thank you.

[@daemeonation3018]

Dude. I have a master's degree in physics and I am a high school teacher. Your are one of the best teachers on youtube. Seriously, I learned a lot from you today, not just about how to make a bas s sound in vital but what the synth controls actually DO. Thanks.

[@yony_music]

Yeah, finally someone allows me to use reverb on bass😂

[@pxrisxiv]

haha

[@italyisntreal]

bro u ok

[@bengsynthmusic]

This is a cardinal sin of EDM.

[@HruaiaVaiphei3]

What kinda tutorials are you watching?

[@italyisntreal]

@@HruaiaVaiphei3 the normal kind

[@mg9760]

This man is a gem in a producer's life🙏 Thanks man and please continue the sound design series in vital like you did in serum

[@Equalyze]

Thank you for this incredible tutorial, Michael, but especially for the tip about using distortion and EQ to get lower basses to cut through on smaller sound systems. I've really been trying to focus on making music better for phone and laptop speakers, and I did come across the use of distortion and other techniques, but no other video has explained these concepts in as concise and clear a manner as you have. Aside from that, the abundance of other tips included in this other video (e.g., using the "Phase" function to cut down on pops and clips) are incredibly helpful as well. Thanks again! :)

[@wyzki557]

Been using FL for over a decade and have learned more in one week watching your videos, than in the entirety of my time producing!! HUGE thanks to you, sir!!

[@major1on1]

This synth Is powerful if you know what you’re doing with it ... I’m definitely going to dive in it...

[@markcrowley65]

Thanks!

[@CurlyToucan]

Thank you so much for that video, this is exactly what I needed right now. I'm sitting in front of my computer making notes like back in school. You're very well structured and you're saving all of us a lot of time!

[@4200Shields]

Excellent video! I appreciate people like you, to take the time to make a well informed, quality video. I was trying to explain to my brother the impact of an 808 kit on music but couldn’t adequately describe its sound. You more than adequately demonstrated its use and it’s sound in a way that made me appear smart in relation lol

[@ficshon3577]

Your tutorials are amazing, thank you so much for helping my process of learning FL Studio 20 better🙏

[@iluvyunie]

Right? Before I wasn't super into the workflow but now it's my main daw

[@dynamics806]

Yes! Been waiting for this!!! Such a great Synth... Thanks for the video Micheal

[@valentinbettlaken4991]

U would not believe that: About 3 hours ago a friend of mine and I were trying to get a good Pluck Bass. I remembered u making a video about that (but in Serum). Were were struggling to do that in Vital. And now that. WE WERE DOING THAT JUST A FEW HOURS BEFORE. I believe god sent u XD.

[@Lowkeyhiman]

I've been searching for a good synth to make growls with and found it because of Michael (Thank you for making such great tutorials for us) . And let's all thank Matt Tytel for making such a great synth for free for us to use.

[@homborgor]

I was playing guitar for about 3 years before I actually “learnt” to play guitar. I’ve been making music for years now but always struggled with bass. Now I feel I can actually make a bass sound and know what and why I’m doing, the explanation in this video is great. Even when you’re mentioning another video you’re explaining it perfectly. Not enough of that about

[@LexxelOficial]

Men, amo tus videos... no entiendo lo que dices pero entiendo 100% tus explicaciones y las pongo en práctica JAJAJ es algo muy contradictorio. ♥

[@JRBeatz7]

Hope you soon will reach 1m Subs! One of the best youtube channels when it comes to music production!

[@karllagerfeld6823]

Ur a legend man

[@HDvid2211]

We needed him but not sure we deserved him

[@wyzki557]

Understatement of the decade

[@DoitYHWH]

Your mom's a legend

[@kokonutmusic]

Really feel like making pancakes tomorrow. Don’t have any Nutella though😩

[@NOJUSTNOALWAYSNO]

Every time you said "In the Mix" I was expecting a grin, or at least a little chuckle... alas, straight professional, and I appreciate it.

[@alldaycnote1933]

There’s a lack of good tutorials on bass and I needed more Insight on sub bass thank you my man!!!

[@THEspindoctor84]

I just downloaded Vital, and this channel is incredibly helpful. You're videos are VERY high quality. I particularly appreciate that you show how one parameter can change the sound by moving it back and forth before you settle on a value.

[@PeterCleff]

It's insane how perfectly timed this video is. I'm working on a track for someone who want's that synth sound. And I didn't have a plugin to deliver it. This is exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@briankingart]

Congratulations, friend! New studio, new tutorial, new successes... Here's to 1M followers soon!

[@b4ssvibes]

Vital is absolutley awesome! And your explenation for sound design in it was really interesting. I hope you will make more sound design videos!

[@zackkeighron3182]

One of the best sound design tutorials I’ve ever seen

[@sirenbrian]

This was really helpful, thank you! It's great to see a video that explains the common, basic steps you take with immensely flexible tools like Vital. I knew how all the parts worked, but not the common ways people chain them together to make the basic sounds we all recognize.

[@edcuddy2522]

These Vital tutorials are excellent - clear, concise and at a perfect pace for the synth beginner. Thanks and keep them coming!

[@frank-kn5hh]

I hope you continue uploading videos about sound design and tips for it cuz i find it hard to read articles and entertaining to watch your videos

[@trumansienicki]

Thank you so much in the mix for your incredible videos, you've taught me almost all I know about music production! You're amazing!

[@flyjayofficial]

Man your presets on Vital are so dope 🔥🔥 funk for real

[@inthemix]

Cheers!

[@cjvanbrakel]

I use the pluck bass and variations of it in all my tracks. Very nice video!👍 Keep up with the good work!

[@therealfantasy]

Wow , congratulations on the new studio design!

[@inthemix]

Thanks, this is just the bare room at the moment, still a lot of work to do but it already sounds good

[@cristianrotariu2777]

@@inthemix Hello, Michael ! I love to make music through this I live. But I can't afford to buy FL Studio. I come from a poor but decent family. I'm sorry if I disturbed. But I felt like writing to you. If I can do something for you in return, my pleasure. Maybe you can give me a chance in my dream. I signed up for many giveaways, but I never won. I hope you see my message.

[@ethai1]

Thanks for your videos! Going to watch this later on my pc. Vital is such a great plugin, I've barely scratched the surface and I already love it.

[@inthemix]

Thanks, it's a good idea to watch it when you are at your computer so you can follow along with Vital open. You might even find some better bass sounds by experimenting alongside the video :)

[@ethai1]

@@inthemix Definitely! Well, not only I can follow along with vital open, but also on my pc I have my DT 990 Pro rather than my phone's built in speakers 😂

[@axdambient]

I didn't know about this synth. I just got some new gear and I looked for some help learning how to use my Fire (this is an odyssey I've had this for a year and I am just now able to use it!). I found your channel and in two views you have helped my production work level up in ways I didn't understand. Thanks man. You do great work.

[@RubinLisky]

Love your videos, 99 percent of what I’ve been able to implement into FL Studio has come from watching your videos. I appreciate it big time!

[@HeadlessGhoulMusic]

I won't lie, this is kinda a free version of serum. I LOVE IT!!

[@kacperkwidzinski1343]

these videos are so helpful i can’t express how grateful i am.

[@daniellowes]

Loving this vid! I recognised your face, and instantly remembered you from ‘how to build acoustic panels’, loved that video so I happily clicked this one! Love your approach to sharing info 🙏

[@mezrahmasada5494]

You're a legend. I can't afford SERUM and you made this plug in useful to me

[@kaustabhbasu867]

I was really expecting this video, and finally its here! It would be great if the entire sound design series of yours would have a Vital version for free users.

[@thisisdogma]

Yeah this would be absolute great. I think these videos would do realy great and may get you a lot of new subscribers... and my like of course ;)

[@Kamer.Sounds]

That pitch envelope trick on the 808 is gold

[@unfa00]

Awesome basics tutorial. I really like your clean, calm and to-the-point style. Thanks for covering Vital! It's not only free but also open-source now :)

[@RBmusic2000]

lovely, clear direction on sound design. i will be searching for more of this from you. thanks

[@kheartztv]

I'm a beginner to Synths. Vital is the first one that I learned in detail, and I love it so far. Thank you for these videos! :)

[@bedumboy]

this is my first time using vital and you gave just what i needed

[@teldrah]

Blown away by Vital, it sounds so rich and amazing.

[@f3rm1n]

I always love learning to make bass sounds from vampires, those hundreds of years really tune those ears.

[@OlgaVFlint]

Thank you for this fantastic tutorial. Very useful for beginners. Great bass starters to work with farther.

[@manasiangal1405]

I watch a lot of your videos and I have just stared producing! Thanks for your lessons! 🙂❤

[@helsinkiproject]

Excellent video. I follow all your stuff for how well you explain how things are done.

[@SnazzyBoxx]

Quality video. Thanks as always

[@alexhines8228]

Bro there is nobody else on KZbin who explains things better than you 🔥🔥🔥 I've learned so much 🙏

[@7devindevinjohnson]

Whew I've watched this so many times. Vital is so powerful, certainly one of my go-to synths!

[@AVMusic2612]

Wow. Although a free plugin, Vital is really versatile. And thanks to Michael for creating such simple tutorials. Hope he get 1 Million subs soon

[@abhishekvaru]

I don't usually comment.. But have watched aaalllll your videos.. You are Great Helper ❤️ and a Good Human❤️

[@jake.creates]

Hey man I'm a beginner to music production and have been trying to make sounds with Vital. It's been a struggle but this helped me a ton and is exactly what I've been looking for. Thank you!

[@DannyGlasspool]

Watching your videos is really motivating me to attempt making music after so many years of thinking about it, bought a midi keyboard, downloaded Vital, I have literally no idea what I'm doing but it's fun, thank you for that! Also, hope you don't mind me saying but in my opinion, don't be scared to put adverts in your videos. I spotted the advert cue on the timeline right at the end and thought you probably will get very few advert views putting one there. Completely free content like this is really appreciated (it really really is) but I almost feel guilty not watching an advert, it's different when content creators are making money out of our short attention spans with flashy editing almost tricking your brian into watching more rubbish, but this content is different and watching a couple adverts in exchange is more than fair and I'm sure anybody else who appreciated your content would feel the same way ❤️ if I were you I'd put one in-between each new sound you're explaining here. But it's just a thought, thank you for all the videos man please keep doing what you do 👍

[@tubeo94]

Ive never touched Vital or watch tutorial on Vital. U made it so easy to follow. (I used Serum frequently though)

[@nasMFkhan]

I've only just found your channel & your videos are so helpful. The simplicity in your explanations as well as your pacing make the info super digestible. Thank you & keep up the good work mate =]

[@zacklinton1716]

little tip for the growl basses in vital , you can modulate the distortion to the cutoff filter or to an envelope for even more movement :)

[@figurehead82]

Exceptionally good tutorial IMO. Now I have four great basic bass sounds to start with and some tips to take these sounds to some other direction if necessary.

[@potentialmix6462]

Very nice channel and very explained. Details and everything in only 15 minutes. I really appreciate you! :D

[@bobanderson8231]

Holy fuck... you’re everywhere... I was just thinking how I probably won’t see a video by you on this synthesiser and here you are. Good fucking stuff

[@alxkeda]

Studio setup looking clean!

[@inthemix]

Thanks, still got a lot of work to put into it.

[@thefastturtle1412]

Loving the vital tutorials. Pls do more. Congrats on the new studio

[@RussDnB]

That growl bass started to remind be of the Playstation startup sound as it progressed :) Especially once you started adding reverb the distortion. Great video :)

[@madmanterry7095]

I have to say this before I die. You remind me so much of vision from marvel. And I love it!!!!

[@temporaryuseraccount0012]

I'd rather watch an In The Mix video than 'WandaVision' any day of the week, that's for sure!

[@karlonehouserecords]

first 5 minutes took me 1 hr to keep it up :D best bass tutorial ever!

[@officialkozar1236]

Thank you for the free synth man your that much better than most!!!thanks again g

[@dharshankumar3]

IN THE MIX is the great an aspiring produces who helped all of us in our music we love your effort in making us understand things THANK U

[@sagradothesound]

Really was a great video, I learned so much and I’m ready to explore 👌🏽

[@magdielrodriguez6437]

Bro, Excellent detailed tutorial. You just not explain, you teach. Thanks

[@ChristianGregersJørgensen]

Vital is the fricking shiz! Awesome guide my dude, keep 'em comming and you got my views!

[@krnflks]

I like to take stuff and ease it up into a dual clipper with a feature to adjust how sof it is. If you start from a sine and then push it up into one or two clippers (ableton glue comp, gclip, decapitator) you get a sine tone that you can control the thickness/hardness of by flattening the top and pushing out the sides. Then you FM from one of the other oscillators and bam. You're bending it like Beckham.

[@aaaaa111aaaaa]

Thank you for making me realize how many mistakes I've done while making my bass

[@TraxtasyMedia]

People who dislike this video either blew up their ears or can't handle the level of epicness done here.

[@Yonikaii]

Man your vids are always extremely helpful!

[@RyanBrownstar]

This is the best vital tutorial I've found yet

[@wibl]

Crazy how I just watched this 2 years after you made it, and came here to comment(rarely comment) just to say man this video was the video I’ve been looking for, you’ve made me smile at the laptop while trying to make music again (been through alot and having some “writers block”) thank you so much for putting information like this out for people, I’m obviously going to come across more I’m sure but man ❤ much love

[@inthemix]

Thank you for stopping by to leave a comment. I also rarely comment on KZbin! This is why I like making “evergreen” video content that can be applied years after I upload it. It feels more useful and fulfilling. Your comment really made my day! I hope creative inspiration keeps flowing this week, good luck!

[@chisengamiselo5904]

in the mix, i like the way you present this tutorial

[@MyStarPeopleExperiences]

Another one bites the dust! Thanks Michael

[@aidangonzalez3329]

Love all of your tutorials, you have really helped me progress. Much Love :)

[@v3ntommusic296]

Gold mine right here! ❤⚡

[@iluvyunie]

Hells yeah Dude your channel and a handful of others have had an instrumental effect on my production and learning. Thanks for helping us all out

[@khalidmonzur5333]

Hi Michael thanks for this very useful video. I have a few ideas for videos I'd like to see: ●Advice on dealing with plugin delay and PDC to get things in time in projects. ●Tutorial on Slicex and Fruity Slicer (maybe another going over FLs other samplers) ●Advice on creatively sampling other songs/recordings (a bit like the loop to song videos) ●Advice on what MIDI keyboard and pad controller to get. Thanks very much for all of your fantastic videos. You really have helped a lot of people, including myself, improve their Music Production skills. ☺👍

[@SakshamSharmaMusic]

Your sound design tutorials are just very very helpful, and makes me very interested about designing sounds, Love your content... ❤️😊

[@drkartik_s]

Love your videos simple and informative ❤

[@JanEkbom]

Great tutorial. I just recently downloaded Vital and started learning. It's a more powerful synth than Serum and has a warmer sound.

[@BENJIEEE]

Everytime you see in the mix upload just know your going to learn something interesting/useful. never stop my guy 🙏🙏

[@kenneth-roberts]

Your tutorials are simply awesome. Thank you!

[@legendneo5371]

Great Tutorial as always! Thanks for that. Now I know the basics but I'd love to see a more detailed video about sound design of a 808. Maybe in reference of the most common 808s like Zay or Spinz and their differences.

[@030yk]

This guy is the CEO of chill