John Summit Breaks Down His Festival Hit 'Shiver' Featuring HAYLA | Behind the Song

John Summit takes us through the production of his 2024 smash 'Shiver' featuring HAYLA and talks plugins, layering and what his technique is for mastering.

[@0x4rk0]

I love how organized his desktop is

[@DerpySeaTurtle]

as he quoted on an Instagram reel a year back regarding his desktop: "organized chaos", which maybe was of some inspiration for his new album "Comfort in Chaos"? Just a guess though.

[@SCabriales]

Lol

[@kvpvu225]

i thought it was a wallpaper lolol

[@ashtonfritz]

Looks about as organized as my high school backpack lol

[@nathan-oc3ou]

true accountant

[@edwinbob9483]

This is why I respect John Summit he’s not a gatekeeper. He shares his presets and process. It’s wild how life turns out, because I remember watching his tutorials, not realizing who he’d become today. Honestly, some of us probably have hidden gems sitting on our laptops. It's a bit selfish, though, because we put countless hours into our craft, even when it’s just a hobby that brings us joy. It only takes that one song & it can change your whole life.

[@Markreid716]

Deep end started his career then he kept the momentum by releasing banger underground tracks, following hits like where you are and shiver to put him on the map internationally. Yes 1 song can blow you up, but to keep the momentum going is the tuff part.

[@Markreid716]

Acraze had do it to it and he blew him up but do you think he took advantage of the exposure the same way summit did with hit after hit?

[@edwinbob9483]

@@Markreid716 It’s hard to say, both Summit and Acraze blew up through remixes, with TikTok playing a role in their rise. However, I feel like John Summit has a stronger catalog more originals, better ideas, I guess. Sometimes, you just have to let the music speak, but maybe you're right Acraze didn’t fully capitalize on his moment. Branding and team behind an artist can also make a huge difference. Take a look at Mau P, for example, he rebranded after being known as Maurice West. There could be many factors at play, but Acraze is still performing shows, so he seems to be doing well regardless.

[@Markreid716]

@@edwinbob9483 no doubt acraze is well relevant in the dance space, summit just happens to sell out MSG 3 nights in a row thru the fanbase he obtained throughout the years. Not many know but there’s no way people actually think summit is making the records all by himself. He obviously has help by guys like gorgon city and others while getting on tour lol

[@carlysolotravels]

Send to it his label!!!!

[@oscarfamilia3740]

I love how simple Johns productions are

[@delfonicbeats]

When you have powerhouse vocals like that you don’t need to do much lol

[@yibiaowang1]

simple is almost definitely always better. hayla's vocals carry this track though, no doubt - rave adele never misses

[@jordanfurlong7867]

The commitment to stock plugins is legendary

[@yeezythabest]

Stock plugins, stock presets, great composition

[@TONELOWOFFICIAL]

@@yeezythabest I literally love how this is a moment to show you and everyone here that it is possible to make great music, even with the simplest of tools!

[@yeezythabest]

@@TONELOWOFFICIAL I didn't discover that here I'm just confirming what's was said.

[@sauceg0d1]

ableton suite has amazing stock plugins. that's why its $800

[@djaycas129]

What’s wrong with stock plugins?

[@j.solano]

The end of the video is so cool, seems like a down to earth guy who reached his dreams. Makes you root for him.

[@morganpage]

I want John's desktop as a wallpaper

[@jennifercanales9593]

It's incredible the way John's songs are made. I'm very proud of him. He's grown a lot over the years and he deserves it.

[@MTLNTB]

You didn’t stop smiling the entire time! You can tell you love what you do!

[@ShlomoTv]

Love how humble he is!

[@croco.nation]

How To Make A Simple Reese Bass: Choose a SAW wave (Operator, Serum, etc.), lower cut off to around 200hz (EQ), add unison (anywhere from 6 to 12 voices), put 120hz and below in mono using the Ableton utility tool. You can use two oscillators as well. Hope this helps guys!

[@jaredweatherby2594]

Love how he hypes up Hayla

[@israelcarter]

I love when artist do these videos and you get to see how these songs get made. This song is brilliant.

[@itsrosso]

Those desktop files tho...

[@YarinItach]

😂

[@ErickT_MX]

he's not gonna run out of ideas, period.

[@jasez8812]

Some of the best artists are sometime also the messiest. They have so many ideas lol. They're focus on generating ideas rather than being organized.

[@Alexramos]

you want to mess him up? move shit around lol.

[@acustrings722]

Comfort in chaos 😶‍🌫️

[@RicardoSilva-jj6rg]

Love so much about this video and John. Such an inspo

[@miszde]

Obsessed!!!

[@jamesk7750]

this is AMAZINNGGG !!!!

[@Ceeds]

So incredibly insightful! Awesome to pull back the curtain and see this breakdown 🙌🏼

[@carlysolotravels]

I think John’s talent really shines when he is discovering others talent, collaborating and polishing, keeping things simple but absolutely perfecting. Whether with vocalists or other artists he’s signing to his record label, he is really keeping the bangers coming in the most epic way. And the vibe curation at his shows of course go absolutely DUMMY (been to 4 of his shows as of yesterday and counting 😂)

[@MEMOKSAxD]

You can till that he is enjoying what he is doing, he so humble

[@Crimsenmusic]

beautiful song and breakdown

[@mikevaughndj]

Gotta be real, never been a fan of his, but after this video I can respect him a bit more. Super cool dude it seems.

[@Dj_Johnny_5]

Keep killing it bro!! Getting me into producing myself and you motivate me!

[@JimmySlick]

He still mainly uses stock plug ins from ableton. Crazy and inspiring Wish more artist would open their sessions

[@DBecks09]

Trance influence for the win!

[@MrBoxMusic-p7v]

Love it! Trance has influenced most ot todays music. But you have a lot of people twist themselves into a pretzel to discount it. I.e. "melodic techno"

[@TeddyBaas]

I thought this guy was a douche but seems to be nice guy and I like that you can tell he actually makes his music and doesn’t use a ghost producer to play pretend also shows his process and doesn’t gate keep. Well done

[@MASSDECEPTIONTV]

Great tune...simple production. all it takes.

[@rocktronics]

this is a gold mine of knowledge for aspiring producers. john is a chad.

[@devankmusic]

My Man !! John Summit🔥❤

[@evonlax]

Amazing song, this man is an inspiration.

[@amberlee388-ig]

I love this!!!

[@zschmittyy]

thats incredible that hayla can write that song like that from just a 4 chord piano progression

[@corythoma7914]

Thanks for the knowledge John and keeping it real!!🔊🎶🔥😎

[@ricardomontana6295]

Producer of the year 😎🔥🔥

[@marcschilder8211]

Banger

[@jarazi1849]

KZbin era Summit is back baby!! 🤘

[@RVDENT]

That Macook desktop is hilarious. Total chaos !

[@leblaeng]

King!

[@granadamusic]

man he's such a great producer it's crazy

[@chakramami]

Fire track

[@Linda_Richter]

Love it John ❤❤❤

[@squalzz4088]

Love this guy so much. Stock plugins for the win

[@jondangos]

Broken down it looks so simple but it’s truly a master piece

[@steeze1716]

I need a 2024 edition of ‘how to make a tech house song’ from JS

[@feiloubeats]

Still on Sylenth in 2024!

[@radiosmith8207]

💎

[@SunnyLicious]

Crazy how much I'm thinking about that desktop

[@gianwilhelman]

Nice desktop wallpaper

[@TearFoX]

❤

[@nathandr2007]

Summit 💯💯💯

[@beylover11]

Original track is sick, Cassian Remix is freaking lit

[@imfgr5324]

Happy to discover that Florian Thauvin is a talented music producer !

[@petersnyder3881]

So damn talented

[@ightoaks]

goated

[@Fluym]

Holy shit man, thank you a lot for helping to open imagination ❤

[@chriswilliams6448]

John's desktop gave me a stroke

[@jonasgarcia6257]

Sick

[@arthurpedro7480]

niceee

[@weir]

Desktop of death still going strong 😭

[@TurtleVisionStudio]

101 production skills

[@partyingwithmarcodj]

Enjoy the life brother

[@LaRana08]

My favorite industry plant tbh

[@bigballerbecho9395]

i miss the og tutorials john made

[@TurhanJames]

The 🐐

[@spacechild-j7d]

W FOR YOU MAN

[@itsdannybaur]

I'm glad that somebody is making these "deconstructed" videos again since GENIUS was stupid enough stopping it hahaha

[@willsims]

good video!

[@chilloutvic]

NEED a piano + vocals version 😭

[@Manilck]

Jeez didn't know his projects were that simple!!

[@Mac0SXTutorials101]

sometimes less is more

[@HennyBoyZoo]

Holy F that desktop gmfu already

[@sancessounds]

Those desktop files need some organization goodness!!!

[@diegoemunozc]

Studio Desk brand???

[@De_Ramirez]

Couldnt stop starring at the desktop

[@adirsab]

The Avalon on his desk is the secret sauce

[@Thatonedude3195]

What brand Shirt is that

[@tobiaskaindlbauer1939]

That desktop nearly gave me a stroke looking at it.

[@jasonjohnson4803]

That desktop is a mess. Glad it works for him.

[@_IanOfEarth]

desktop is fucking crazy my guy

[@wazmand]

Nice desktop haha :D

[@joeb336]

Love these. Try to get Kygo to do one of these please!

[@RickySmithNow]

that desktop though 😳

[@ilandzmusic7848]

Fuck this is cool

[@tatesedarmusic]

but that outro track kinda fire too tho

[@deejayordi]

" sexy ahh piano " hahaahahahahahah my guy

[@chejoseofficialTV]

My OCD can’t handle that desktop 😂

[@BlackSheepRave]

How is this dude popular

[@m.a.3996]

"sexy ahh piano" lmao

[@pphiaa]

sexy ahhhhh piano

[@ЕлизаветаХан-р5щ]

А космос мой был близок в дрцгцю всклкнуб услышаного

[@NainEsc]

My OCD got triggered by the desktop Glad he’s got a new laptop

[@queenambi7278]

His desktop … same John same

[@alexursu563]

And I thought my desktop was bad lmao

[@douglastran918]

sexy ahh piano

[@echochamber.]

where’s the beer?

[@ЕлизаветаХан-р5щ]

Ведь еслм я узнаю бит я буду знать все цепочки значкний

[@grantk23]

Producing is so hard when you have no vocal to build around

[@peli3783]

Is this Skrillex

[@ЕлизаветаХан-р5щ]

Мне никонда не дадцт работу музыкальеой студим ыск хотят чтобы я был на дне

[@wazmand]

Playstation :D

[@bryan4621]

What the f is even that desktop? lmao

[@timonieswandt5836]

what the heck is this desktop