Making A Beat In Pro Tools | Thats Dope Ep. 1 | Amir Perry

[@amirperrymusic]

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[@leonie7682]

Amir Perry hey Amir, thanks 🙏🏾

[@amirperrymusic]

💯💯

[@leonie7682]

Amir Perry I message you on Instagram. I’m working on some music now would like your input?

[@MohitPalan]

Great video Amir. Absolutely loved it. I always wanted someone to make a video like this which highlights the process from scratch and you have done a great job in this. Could you please also do some tutorials in which you talk about how to use some plugins , recording them , shortcuts and bringing song to life.

[@amirperrymusic]

@@MohitPalan Thanks! I definitely plan on doing more stuff based around that.

[@Atipam]

Finally a good quality Pro Tools tutorial for beat making. Thank you Amir.

[@amirperrymusic]

Thank you for watching! Glad you dig it. 💯

[@alejandrorodriguez-dawson993]

you should make actual pro tools tutorials for beat making! it would be greatly appreciated

[@afterhrscafe]

Thanks for sharing your gift but yes would love a breakdown on how to go through the process of tracking,tempo and formatting a beat

[@amirperrymusic]

I'm on it! Thank you. 💯🙏🏾

[@backingtrackguys]

What is the kick snare in the hat from expand or was it different software?

[@supremeicecreme1658]

@@backingtrackguys Looks like he was using Native Instruments Battery, though I'm not sure if they're his own samples or whether they're from Battery itself.

[@amirperrymusic]

They are my own samples.

[@dragoonxpt]

WOAH A HIGH QUALITY PRO TOOLS TUTORIAL. THANKS!

[@amirperrymusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@realwizdumb95]

This man got lost in the music from the first chords as they were being built. I appreciate this so much for real.

[@amirperrymusic]

💯🙏🏾 I appreciate you for watching and rocking with me.

[@lilnicktune9934]

1:58 Exactly! I don't understand why use any other DAW when at the end if the day it's go end up right back in Pro Tools. 🤷🏾‍♂️😂

[@jhopmusictv]

Preach!! Lol..💯

[@drsquash2003]

who else found themselves bobbin back and forth once the snare came in. Love this beat. Reminds me of Intersteller soundtrack

[@amirperrymusic]

I did for sure!

[@s3ntb3atz74]

Yes sir

[@andresvela9249]

So I'm taking classes for music recording technology which is also teaching me the ins and outs of protools. I had subscribed to a youtube producer that uses FL studio but i felt like I couldn't relate. After searching on youtube for producers who use protools, your channel came up. This is the first video Ive watched so far and i must say, I'm hooked. Im honored to be alongside you, aswell as 2.6k subscribers, as you go through this wonderful musical journey. Youre one dope artist.

[@amirperrymusic]

Thank you for rocking with me! Pro Tools is definitely where it's at for me. FL is cool but I could never get into it when I tried.

[@SirMixAlotChannel]

Always Fire wit A.P. head still noddin'

[@amirperrymusic]

🫡💯

[@aramismiguelvelazquez-mont2705]

Dope, dope, dope. God bless you bro! Keep working.

[@amirperrymusic]

I appreciate you for rocking with me. Thank you!

[@probabyjesus]

This was dope indeed

[@coltonjohnson9888]

Please keep this up / love the editing & seeing each layer laid down.

[@amirperrymusic]

Colton Johnson thanks man! Make sure you check out some of the other episodes as well and I'm gone definitely keep it up!

[@jakestoneshow]

2:44 - you are one of the only people I’ve heard of that is saying start with the melody, because the melody is the heart of the vibe. I agree 1000%

[@amirperrymusic]

It really is. The melody is what draws the listener in. Thanks for watching!

[@jakestoneshow]

@@amirperrymusic I'm stoked to have found your channel and can't believe how LATE i am to the party =)

[@solenehubler2572]

Loved it!!! keep doing those videos... they inspire to produce even more than the usual

[@amirperrymusic]

Thank you Solene! I'm happy to hear you enjoy them and that they inspire you. That's what I was hoping for! I'll be sure to keep them coming.

[@ikiyytours2320]

That's amazing thing there bro....respect.

[@amirperrymusic]

💪🏾💯 I appreciate you bro.

[@jayondavis5183]

That’s dope‼️🪐

[@amirperrymusic]

Thank you!

[@contraproduction8778]

Love how much you use Xpand! Underrated vst

[@amirperrymusic]

Xpand is one of my go tos. I love that plugin!

[@cavrenodem12]

Man, tell me about it. It really, really is!

[@jonny26281]

Amir Perry it’s really light on the cpu and it’s very solid. You can’t fault it

[@DJSpinsa]

Yeah people stay sleepin on it 😂 So I'm like "More for me" 😂😎

[@KemAlia]

Man, YOU and WAVY WAYNE are both my heroes! I wish to be capable to repay you both in the future! You two should collaborate! 💯💯💯 LONG LIVE PROTOOLS LEGENDS! ❤️

[@amirperrymusic]

Thanks bro. I appreciate you for rocking with me. #ptgang ✊🏾

[@sami_got_vibes]

You werent wrong when you said "its all gon end up on protools anyway, better start everything from here" 👏🏼💯 Learned from fruity loops, mastered from ableton. Moved everything to ableton now tryna learn protools, just stared with protools today man, since i am already into music, it was a little more easier to navigate thru. I dont really move around daws that much but i like learning on different working spaces as it pushes me towards new areas and not get spoiled by my comfort zone and since protools is used in many studios might even learn that shit if i ever hit any recording studios in my life.. And your video was definitely was inspiration man, the way u make beats and made it look effortless really inspires me to push and work longer till i understand and feel free to use protools furthur.. u got a sub man🙏🏽🔥

[@michaelnachoescamilla6241]

This is excellent and what a streamlined workflow. Thanks for making this Amir. Much appreciated.

[@amirperrymusic]

Thanks for watching Michael! I appreciate you.

[@Des_Armoni]

Man not enough guys investing in the production value of these beat making videos this looks PHENOMENAL which brought me here n ur beats are solid af!! 🔥🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽💪🏽💪🏽 full on tutorials in how to work in pro tools would be nice so we can learn to make beats where we love to lay vocals most!! ❤️🐐

[@amirperrymusic]

Man I appreciate you for checking out the content and for saying that. I definitely plan on doing some straight beatmaking tutorial stuff on the channel. It'll be up sooner than later. 🙏🏾💯

[@brennenmoloney4736]

This was wonderful. Thank you for sharing. I've spent years as a drummer in a rock band and now I'm getting into production. It shows that you have a great talent for constructing melodies. That's a skill that's been taking me a while to develop since I've only dabbled with piano/keys and I've never taken it seriously until now.

[@amirperrymusic]

Thanks Brennen! It all comes with practice. The more you do it, the better you'll become at it.

[@javonm5392]

Damn that really was dope and inspiring🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@amirperrymusic]

🙏🏾 thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@ChancePressley]

Very helpful and to the point. Also put your personality in it and kept it fun. Great job brother!!

[@amirperrymusic]

🙏🏾💯 thank you. I appreciate that and I’m glad it helped.

[@GregMurrayEnt1]

Amir, thank you for sharing your talents with me. It was very enlightening to watch you work your craft. It was nice to see a different perspective of building a project. I loved this video. Thanks again.

[@amirperrymusic]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching!

[@Yourworldwithin]

this was great. thanks man

[@KevinBergland]

Good shit. Proud of you. Thanks for the tips, & love.

[@amirperrymusic]

Preciate you Kevin!

[@marcusjohnson1952]

Love seeing the process of how dope music is made. Keep it coming!

[@amirperrymusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@drakeclifton5625]

This is why i love protools man, they make this process easy!

[@amirperrymusic]

Indeed bro!

[@Marc98338]

This channel is a gem, such insane production value bro

[@amirperrymusic]

🙏🏾 thank you Marc! I like to put my best forward in everything I do.

[@ivaw7130]

Just got PT12 and this channel has made translating my workflow from other DAWs much easier, especially since most of my experience is in LMMS’s hyper-minimalist design. Thanks for making these man, much appreciated! 🙏

[@amirperrymusic]

Thank you bro! I'm glad they're helping. I appreciate you!

[@mikemoore3063]

that was great man

[@amirperrymusic]

Yo thanks Mike! I appreciate you. 🙏🏾

[@heyitzphil9792]

you ever see someone and they just transpire some real vibe? Yea that is one dude that is about it. gave a follow

[@amirperrymusic]

I appreciate that!

[@specificpacifica2260]

You're a talented dude, good work.

[@amirperrymusic]

specific pacifica thank you for checking it out! 🙏🏾

[@nathanw.9473]

I enjoyed the lesson, I am just starting out and creating is so good. ✌

[@shlokgholap4062]

Great work man!

[@amirperrymusic]

Thanks man!

[@avodroxx]

You definitively nailed the title yo these series is fireeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 🔥🔥 all the episodes, I'm in love with the content keep it up! 💪💪

[@amirperrymusic]

Thank you! I appreciate you for watching.

[@lyrosephjo5122]

Seriously this is the best video i've ever seen. The production of your videos are professional, very useful. Great talent overall! You're the kind of producer anyone would love to work with since you seem down to earth, humble. Thank you: M. Perry! God bless!

[@amirperrymusic]

🙏🏾💯 I appreciate you for watching and saying that. Thank you for rocking with me.

[@Jimmysadventure3008]

I love the music and I just bought my home studio and I really love your skills you have in music and you’re so creative. I have question I want to buy MID controller keyboard which one do you recommend are better like maybe top 5? Thank you

[@annalaverty]

That's DOPE! Thanks Amir!

[@amirperrymusic]

Thank you Anna !

[@drakeclifton5625]

Yes man! I always start with the melody too, thanks for the video dog!!!!

[@kjguitar]

I'm subbed. GREAT energy GREAT beats. You kill it. Thank you for inspiration. I come straight to this video whenever i need a reminder.

[@amirperrymusic]

Kagan Rice I appreciate you. Thank you. 🙏🏾💯

[@kjguitar]

@@amirperrymusic Of course man! I'm dying to know how you edited that brassy melody. Did you just use a sustain pedal with the MIDI keyboard?

[@amirperrymusic]

Kagan Rice yup. Thats it!

[@kjguitar]

@@amirperrymusic Appreciate it!

[@amirperrymusic]

No problem!

[@CH4NN3L0N3]

Thanks for the creative insight! Appreciate the info.

[@untoldstory176]

"Whatever.. but i always figure its gonna end up in Pro Tools, so i might as well started there".. Exactly to the point.. 😏

[@OmarGarcia-xt1df]

dope! great vid

[@amirperrymusic]

🙏🏾💯 thank you

[@7bel666]

Man since I discovered your channel I became addicted to it , the beats from all vibes you produce it’s exactly the sound that I want to create for my beats ... as I’m actually a rapper but I need to learn to produce because where I live in hiphop culture or studios, so I try to be one man band lol

[@amirperrymusic]

It's beautiful to be able to do it all because you don't have to wait on anyone. Just keep practicing and never stop being a student to the game. You'll get to where you want to be.

[@freeman7119]

man that was one of theeee best ive heard shit was clean

[@amirperrymusic]

💯 I appreciate you and thanks for watching.

[@thaddousarchie8581]

Learned so much just watching how you navigate through the program. That melody is now my learning tool...you a bad man..

[@jakestoneshow]

This is an amazing video thank you so much. I’m just stoked that I got to find the dude who made music for a lot of the artists. I’ve saved in playlists over the years as I’ve developed in music. Keep it going steady brother !

[@SteveHarmony3]

Fire Fire Fire! Amazing!

[@amirperrymusic]

Steve Harmony thanks man!

[@SteveHarmony3]

@@amirperrymusic I actually copped that beat! Wrote a track to it called "The 2nd Coming"

[@amirperrymusic]

Steve Harmony oh that's dope! I gotta check it out. I remember you sent me another one a couple weeks back that was dope.

[@SteveHarmony3]

Amir Perry Yeah man! Respect for recognizing that! Keep doing what you do, sharing your process and your work! Great stuff!

[@p_three_beatzproductions4479]

You should make a video showing how to strictly mix and level the sounds to get that perfect balance.

[@amirperrymusic]

Good idea! I'll have to put something like that together.

[@GlassHalfFooled]

Nailed the series name. Dope!

[@amirperrymusic]

💯🙏🏾 I appreciate you!

[@PAYDAYxDBE]

That’s dope.

[@amirperrymusic]

PAYDAYNOLEN 💯 Thank you!

[@dollarsaurus01]

I love how it just feels like we’re in the studio sitting with you watching you work on any given day, rather than an overly rehearsed tutorial. Tons of great tips!

[@empress3984]

This is a really dope beat! That's my logic as far as wanting to produce in protools, which is why I chose that DAW as well.

[@amirperrymusic]

Thank you! 🙏🏾💯

[@ideezproduction5231]

Bro this video motivated me so much! I was tired to produce in Pro Tools but no way now I know I'm gonna keep working with that DAW! Thank u so much!

[@amirperrymusic]

I appreciate you. Thanks for rocking with me and I’m glad it helped. 🙏🏾💯

[@2010rese]

Love it man watching me makes me want to go to someone studio and make some beats lol this was dope

[@amirperrymusic]

Thanks man and thank you for watching! Ain't nothing to it but to do it. You gotta start somewhere.

[@mesty92]

This is awesome. I am going to start learning Pro Tools so a lot of the things that you are doing is kinda confusing but I want to learn Pro Tools so I can do stuff like this.

[@jeniferjanniere6688]

Late-night inspiration. So talented! This beat 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@amirperrymusic]

💯🙏🏾 thank you.

[@champtko]

Bruh that beat is a Gem polish that joint and mix it and market it!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@amirperrymusic]

🙏🏾💯 preciate you!

[@gbanedaking4867]

Just this video and I'm subscribed already. New to pro tools though, yeah I am. And I'm loving it. Just 2 weeks into it, and I wish i started using it since. Nice work Amir, big ups to you.

[@amirperrymusic]

Thanks Gbane! I'm glad you dig it. Welcome to the PT Gang. Just keep creating and you'll be killing it in no time.

[@ronday4210]

I can relate all the way down to the Facial expressions 😁 and yes Music is our life and the very air We breathe-Well done 🤙🏽

[@amirperrymusic]

💯🙏🏾 thank you. Music is essential. Gotta have it. 🎹

[@FayyadhSmasher]

great keep it up ! i have been inspired to keep updating my craft and doing beat always i have to try pro tool

[@amirperrymusic]

Thanks for watching. I appreciate it and I’m glad you got something from it. 🙏🏾

[@bttrl8thnspncr]

You know, before I saw this video I was damn near gonna give up on making beats in Pro Tools. I thought it was just not meant to be so I started looking for new DAWs. Then I found this video and you're making it look sooo easy with base sounds from Xpand! and other plug-ins. I'm gonna give this another try.

[@amirperrymusic]

Yea man, give it another go! I've tried other DAWS but I always end up back in ProTools. I have some other episodes you should check out as well that have some cool tips and tricks throughout them. Thanks for watching though Spencer! I appreciate you.

[@jomac3423]

I always start with the melody

[@silasp9357]

Bless up..dope!🙏🏾

[@amirperrymusic]

🙏🏾

[@pauldunn6507]

A Big Dogg I really enjoyed watching how your creative a vibe is when your making your beats. I’m just learning this whole engineering creating beats thing You can best believe that I will be keeping up with what you have to offer in your teachings Thanks a lot keep up the good work

[@amirperrymusic]

Thanks for rocking with me bro!

[@ThatsJoshTyler]

I used fl for so long but man pro tools is just so much more. Idk how to explain it, for me, i feel more creatively free.. the way you route instruments, sends, I/O, effects, the template saving process, the way projects are saved, its just all better for me. I can sit down and just create w full flexibility

[@amirperrymusic]

I've never really got into FL but I feel the exact same way about Pro Tools and know exactly what you mean. 💯

[@ThatsJoshTyler]

@@amirperrymusic and on top of that, its still the program that works best with PHYSICAL hardware

[@amirperrymusic]

@@ThatsJoshTyler Thats a fact!

[@Theerealempire]

you are the best, period!🙂

[@amirperrymusic]

I appreciate you! Thank you.

[@cordezjones7432]

Just wanna give you much needed props on that GOD BODY album you did with Mike Rashid big bro it was excellent. Can't stop playing all of it but that hard knock OMG spectacular king 🔥🔥🔥 Love the album and y'all greatness salute keep em coming. 🙌 ❤💯💪🏾

[@amirperrymusic]

I appreciate you my brother! 🙏🏾 We got some more heat coming too.

[@Tryhard607]

This was fire! everyone creative process is different so how you made it was perfect for you. I would not have made any changes because if I did it would not be the same. It was magical the way it was

[@amirperrymusic]

I appreciate that.

[@ShagleBeats]

sick melody

[@amirperrymusic]

🙏🏾💯 thank you

loved it!

[@amirperrymusic]

Thanks for watching! 🙏🏾

[@ryansmiley2492]

Dedicating sometime to watch your playlist this week and leave some comments for my own journaling. This video inspired me to utilize xpand a bit more but also choose a vst I really enjoy and maximize it. This video also Inspired me to write some midi hihat patterns to import into pro tools or whatever daw as a supplement drum programming. Workflow tips.

[@amirperrymusic]

That’s dope! I appreciate you for watching and checking out the content.

[@fredrice415]

Awesome job! Musically inspired as well. I would appreciate a clearer demo of the keyboard shortcuts and drop down menus. Would love to know more on that:) Thanks!

[@hgwg2822]

Good work brotha 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🏁🏁

[@amirperrymusic]

Thanks bro! 💯

[@joshuabingham8469]

Masterful!

[@amirperrymusic]

Thank you Joshua!

[@thegreatestbassist]

Really DOPE my Brother....Thank you for sharing your knowledge.....Peace & Blessings from Philly!!

[@amirperrymusic]

🙏🏾 thank you for watching Robert. Man I'm glad you rock with it.

[@MyToasterIsMoist]

Solid video, man!

[@amirperrymusic]

🙏🏾 thanks for watching! I appreciate you for checking it out.

[@33384kobe]

Thank you brother. I had to subscribe and like. Very well done.

[@amirperrymusic]

Thank you bro! Glad you rock with it.

[@33384kobe]

Yeah brother very nice. I have one question though if it's cool . what is the best beat plugin that you use. Mainly for 808,snare and etc.

[@amirperrymusic]

@@33384kobe I use Battery 4 for all my drums.

[@33384kobe]

@@amirperrymusic thanks brother. You made my day twice. I just got my studio back and I needed some motivation . May God bless you brother . Thanks for your help brother . It is a blessing .

[@theyesh]

That really is DOPE

[@amirperrymusic]

💯💯🙏🏾 thank you

[@Iammaystar]

You're a big reason why I wanted to become a producer! Just getting started, I was already and artist before I decided to go ahead a grab a midi

[@amirperrymusic]

That's dope! Man I appreciate you and I'm glad to hear you decided to take a chance on yourself and try production. 💯

[@Iammaystar]

@@amirperrymusic appreciate you! Do you have any kits? I’d love to support and grab something

[@amirperrymusic]

I don’t yet but I’m definitely going to be dropping some heat really soon. Be on the lookout for it.

[@MylzMedia]

Good stuff my friend!

[@amirperrymusic]

Mylz Media thanks man!

[@andrecarvalhomusic]

Dope dope dope man!

[@amirperrymusic]

Preciate you bro!

[@mikesphotography]

Dude!! This is quality content!!! You'll be at a million before you know it. Sub'd and bell well and truly clicked! Keep up the great work!!! 👍

[@amirperrymusic]

Thank you Mike. I really appreciate you for saying that and for rocking with the content! 🙏🏾

[@Ajainoojoel]

luv the Italian @ the end!!

[@amirperrymusic]

Thanks for watching Aj!

[@michaelmassa6714]

That was dope

[@amirperrymusic]

Michael Massa thanks for watching! 🙏🏾

[@TheDaisyChronociles]

That's a badass song and you made it look so easy!

[@temiseh.]

Damn. I got this video on repeat!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@amirperrymusic]

Thank you. I appreciate you! 🙌🏾🙏🏾💯

[@GauravhMUSIC]

Awesome Amir - fantastic please do more

[@amirperrymusic]

I'm on it!

[@young_fargo]

awesome content bro.. by any chance you have any recommendations on what midi controller to get? im trying to build my own home studio

[@amirperrymusic]

Thanks bro. When it comes to controllers, it really depends on your needs. If you're like me and really just want to use it for the keys, find one that has some weighted keys that's not too expensive. Any model from any brand will suffice. With all that being said, I do like native instruments midi controller and I've contemplated buying it only because I would be able to change sounds right from keyboard.

[@young_fargo]

Amir Perry dope bro. I always been into music and i know my stuff is going to be fire(not trying to sound like everybody else but you’ll see) so im trying to get everything together and have the right tools so i can start taking off. Been thinking about doing this for a few years so i stopped thinking and am going to start doing

[@nolier9105]

Dope, when you added the piano to the melody

[@amirperrymusic]

Thank you Ronda!

[@SterlingCobb]

This was “dope”. We still say dope in 2019 right? This was motivating. Cool to see you move to your creations. Seems like it’s important for the music to literally move you. True expression that will translate to others. I’ll love to see more technical videos with this same theme.

[@amirperrymusic]

The word dope will be around forever! If I gotta make sure of it myself. Lol I'm gone be putting together some more technical stuff for the channel soon. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching. I appreciate it!

[@SterlingCobb]

Amir Perry dope brother. Lookin forward to learning from the series. I’d probably even purchase a class if you were so inclined to create one. Matt D’Avella has a great format around this just instead of classes he does patreon.

[@amirperrymusic]

Yea, I've been wanting to start a patreon because a few people have suggested I do so. I think it's time to look into it. Thanks man!

[@fdanial1093]

Thanks a lot my man!!!! I need this kind of knowledge! Love wachu doing ❤️

[@amirperrymusic]

Glad it helps man! I appreciate you for watching. 🙏🏾

[@Noizy_Katz]

Thank you fam true artist

[@amirperrymusic]

Preciate you. 🙏🏾💯

[@Zonewayquell]

Pressure🔥🤟🏾

[@amirperrymusic]

🙏🏾💯

[@paytonmathis3038]

Keep this coming. May be able to get started now 👌🏾

[@amirperrymusic]

Payton Mathis what's stopping you!? Get it going! 🙏🏾

[@drteeth362]

I’m been working with pro tools for a couple years now doing traditional studio work and sound design but I want to expand to beat making/producing just to expand my skill set and have some sort of creative outlet so thank you for these videos man. Also quick question, what are you doing when you drag out those hats to be perfect in time on the piano roll? In the past all I do is play a bar or 2 of hats and then copy paste+quantize but your way seems so much faster and efficient.

[@amirperrymusic]

I'm just using the draw tool and drawing on the grid. It'll insert notes on whatever you have your grid set to.

[@drteeth362]

@@amirperrymusic Appreciate the help my man, diggin the series.

[@beatsbyadonis]

#polystylezbeats

[@robdolla9320]

Amir yo man that was dope as sh*t. I’ll be here for the long haul. I also wanted to thank you for helping me make sense of what I should start out with when I get started producing.

[@amirperrymusic]

🙏🏾 thank you bro! I appreciate you for rocking with me and I'm glad I could help.

[@KingMen02]

this piano OMG

[@amirperrymusic]

🙏🏾💯