Making Funky Jazz Fusion in Studio One (Dorian Mode)

Originally created in ~2 hours during a stream. Nice chords, groovy drums, fat bass, and synth leads - what more do you want??
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[@philippgrunert8776]

Sounds awesome. I am in sheer awe for your musical understanding and intuition. It would take me like ages to create something like this...

[@maxkonyi]

Much appreciated 🙏 It also would have taken me ages to make this earlier in my musical career. In fact, I would not have been able to do it all! Practice and experience does pay off!

[@CletusPwns1337]

Same here. As I type this comment, naked and covered in oil from a large oil basin i keep near my desk, I am too in awe and the grease and tears combined are creating quite a viscous environment around my testes.

[@maxishuman7276]

huh@@CletusPwns1337

[@tekinfokraft]

I hear how you vocalize your ideas so clearly, like drum patterns or solo riffs, and wonder if Melodyne could help convert them to MIDI in a faster way. Maybe Melodyne would be a good topic for a future lesson! Loved the groove on this upbeat funky jazz batshit crazy thang.

[@maxkonyi]

Thanks Don! I've experimented with Melodyne in ways like this before actually. I find it fastest to just work it out by hand/ear, and I get the added benefit of improving my transcription skills. Melodyne could be good for a future video though!

[@stranger5312]

this is one of my favorites. i remember showing it to all my friends like a proud father😂

[@maxkonyi]

lol 😂

Totally Snarky Puppy vibe. So cool and great :) Thanks for the inspiration

[@maxkonyi]

Glad you liked it ✨

[@Father_CLEF]

I bumped into your channel because I'm very new to using Studio One and wanted to find some tutorials. The way you are surgical with this DAW is awesome. Very good stuff here.

[@maxkonyi]

Hey thanks 🙏🏼 Glad you're enjoying the vids! Studio One is where it's at 🙌

[@flavorlessdenial8271]

The mouthing of the drum fill, then the realization that you registered and meant all that in the slower, in detail mouthing as you put in the MIDI blew my mind here +1

[@maxkonyi]

One of my favourite techniques!

[@triangulovoador2295]

This sounds really really good!!!!! Really very good, congrats!!

[@maxkonyi]

Thanks!

[@runo6508]

This fucking shit is LIIT really gives me persona 5 vibes and the amazing soundtracks the composer has made

[@maxkonyi]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 People often recommend that OST to me. Need to finally get around to checking it...

[@runo6508]

@@maxkonyi Sounds like a great video idea tbh haha

[@garaughty]

This is brilliant on so many levels... seriously awesome work Max !

[@maxkonyi]

Thanks marti!

[@AquaVert34]

I love this! Would be cool if there was a fusion guitar solo for sure🤙🏻🤘🏻

[@maxkonyi]

Stay tuned...

[@maxkonyi]

Now there is! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6iTlKmPoM1pZ5o

[@ecopremicy]

This is absolutely amazing! Sounds like something I would hear in Sonic Mania!

[@maxkonyi]

Thanks! Big compliment since I love that music. Tee Lopes is a G!

[@christys3605]

Max, that's amazing! 🔥So many ideas! It's so interesting to watch how you embody them and how cool they are implemented! Everything is in its place, nothing can be added or removed. You are a professional of the highest level! I am delighted! Thank you for sharing valuable experiences. I wish you prosperity and inspiration!

[@i-man6478]

Oh my god this is crazy, i love it this is really inspiring

[@aragornelessar7399]

Dude. To do all that in a couple hours. Crazy. Great tune!

[@g.b0is970]

Dude wtf. You're way too good! Absolutely monster tune. Very inspiring.

[@maxkonyi]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@omayrag4]

The best thing I’ve run into in a while. Excited ! 🙌

[@maxkonyi]

Happy to hear that!

[@jamwithcem]

This is sick, Max! Partially the kind of music I aspire to do hahah. Inspiring as always :)

[@maxkonyi]

Thanks Cem! I love this kind of stuff too...

Thats crazy!!! 😩😩

[@DanzelDangleben]

this is mad good

[@maxkonyi]

🙏🏼🙌🙏🏼

[@chrisrussell1318]

That is tight Max! Its amazing how you can finish something like that in 2 hours! That could have been even 5 or 6 minutes and I wouldn't have gotten tired of it! Just pure groovin energy! 🤘🎸

[@maxkonyi]

Thanks Chris! Happy you like it. Maybe I'll make into a 'real song' some day...

[@chrisrussell1318]

@@maxkonyi it is a real song already 😀🤘❤

[@chrisrussell1318]

Max, would you be able to give me some mastering tips or do you have a course on this? I watch your videos and they help me but I want to get to a better level. Maybe I could send you a track sometime? If you have a course I would take it. 🙂🙏🎸🎶

[@maxkonyi]

@@chrisrussell1318 I don't have a course related to any kind of mixing or mastering, though it has been requested a number of times... As for getting help on a track, please post it in the Discord in the #feedback section with some specific questions. I'll see it there 🌞

[@tommysuditomo8943]

your lamp behind you just sick! how you do that?! hahhaa... great busy vibe tho!

[@maxkonyi]

The flashing was done in editing 😉

[@julianvillalba7997]

I´m looking for Sega consoles on Amazon, you did this to me🤣🤣. That was so LIT!

[@maxkonyi]

Thanks! If you like the Sega vibe, you may like this WIP track that I played at the end of the original stream. At least the first part has a very sonic vibe to me: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6OTlX6nd7-aZrs

[@thetalenthousetx]

Dude yes

[@dogboy674]

Freakin' wunnerfuel ! I sent it to a jazz pianist buddy of mine.

[@itsJoel59]

This is amazing. I am getting into learning the piano, goal is to make this kind of funky jazz stuff and some synthwave too. Main focus now is the theory. Subbed!

[@maxkonyi]

Nice! Worthy goals...

[@tonyrapa-tonyrapa]

Wow - that was simply sensational. Gonna have to watch the full length video now... but, man, was that some groove.

[@maxkonyi]

Thanks Tony! Glad you dig it 🙌

[@tonyrapa-tonyrapa]

@@maxkonyi Honestly, I don't know why you have such relatively few subs and viewers. Sorry if I'm repeating myself. So many channels out there that are just ear/eye candy - but, for me, you're the real deal. Keep it up, dude.

[@maxkonyi]

@@tonyrapa-tonyrapa Thanks bro 🙏🏼 I'm puttin in some more work these days so we'll see how it goes...appreciate your support!

[@DrummerScandinavia]

Man... I love this stuff!!!

[@maxkonyi]

Nice! Me too...

[@deejayvu6539]

it was a great experience and a great lesson in music theory 🔥👍😎 thanks a lot

[@maxkonyi]

My pleasure! Thanks Deejay 🙏🏼

[@Denisgold2204]

fresh! really good work

[@medislam6961]

You make it look easy lol i would spend two months on this

[@TheRedOctoberProject]

STANK FACE 😖 I'm awed by how intuitively this seems to come to you. I feel like I spend more time thinking about how to compose than composing and it's very frustrating. And I'm a guy that studied theory in college. 😢

[@maxkonyi]

It's all about experience, not knowledge/information (though those don't hurt either...). The reason it may seem intuitive is I've been making music on a computer for 19 nears at this point, and much of that time has been spent trying ridiculous stuff, and playing in a wide range of genres. Also, much of that time it didn't sound too good... But, that does lead to some degree of familiarity!

[@zappaduster100]

So cool, so inspiring...

[@apollo3479]

dude your channel is sick

[@maxkonyi]

Thanks bro! Glad you're diggin it

[@TerebiJoke]

Do you have experience as a drummer? You're so good at coming up with fills and grooves that sound natural

[@maxkonyi]

Thanks! I'm not a drummer by any means but I can play a little bit on a real kit. I just love drums and have put a lot of time and focus on learning how to create the stuff I like. I do have some tutorials on realistic drum programming if you're interested

[@onpoint1180]

Man your a legend!! Love the video editing was funny and awsome.

[@maxkonyi]

Glad you liked it!

[@godisgoodallthetimeman4796]

6:11. I can't help but notice that that synth sounds exactly like the squeaky clean you used in your super funky groove thing...

[@maxkonyi]

They are very similar! Not the same patch though. I just love that tone...

[@godisgoodallthetimeman4796]

@@maxkonyi same here. Love that tone too. Great sound selection !

[@henriklujala4183]

Amazing video!

[@GeorgeZwierzchowskipianomusic]

lOVE THIS DUDE!

[@maxkonyi]

🙌🙌🙌

[@marcushuyskensmusic]

Very cool, I love it

[@maxkonyi]

Hey thanks Marcus! And thank you for your great content over the years - I've watched many of your tutorials. Nice to see your name here

[@Monsieur_Gus]

amazing!

[@artbluevibe6629]

Love the track and groove nice!!!

[@BurntMcgurnt]

Holy shit that was really good!

[@maxkonyi]

🙌🙏🏼🙌

[@ginoferrati7108]

Fantastico!

[@marvin469]

Bruh that shhhh is FIRE

[@maxkonyi]

🎇🙌🎇

[@user-gp7kn1su1u]

Music for positive poeple. Music to keep the toxic away. Music to keep the shower thoguhts away. Music to skitata telekatata aweop weop to.

[@moleedaboi]

Wow

[@ryo_s_17]

Sounds awesome! I really love the chord progression you made, is it okay if I utilize some of the underlying chords in my next original composition?

[@maxkonyi]

Of course!

[@GuitarJawn]

05:12 Tribal Tech :)

[@justinwinn01]

Theres an artist i listen to called ronnie laws. His music is a little similar to this but more toned down+sax. I love his music

[@maxkonyi]

Great! I will check him out thanks

[@justinwinn01]

@@maxkonyi heres some from him Every generation Never get back to Houston Friends and strangers Captain midnight Always there

[@maxkonyi]

@@justinwinn01 Thank you!

[@paulbaker3522]

Ronnie's brother Hubert Laws has a bunch of recordings as well. He's a jazz flute virtuoso.

[@truth_beauty_love]

🙌🌞🎶🔥🎇💛✨ You're the best bb, love this and love you 💞

[@maxkonyi]

✨💕🌞💕✨ I love you!

[@artbluevibe6629]

How did you get that drum sounding so nice and tight? I love it!! I can see its Addictive Drums but it sounds small in a good way as in tight not boomy?? I struggle with my drums being too Big and ruining the overall MIX Thank You!

[@maxkonyi]

Thanks! I make a ton of custom AD kits and I'm very specific in my processing. If you understand the basics of compression, volume envelopes, reverb, etc. and have a vision in your mind, you can work the samples into just about any shape you like. Maybe I'll do a tutorial soon...

[@artbluevibe6629]

@@maxkonyi WOULD LOVE A TUTORIAL!!!!! plzzzzzzzz Also if you have presets I would gladly buy!

[@maxkonyi]

@@artbluevibe6629 Ok good to know!

[@kentuckyfriedchildren5385]

That was incredibly impressive, how does one learn to write music this quickly and this well?

[@maxkonyi]

Thanks! Years of exploration and practice probably have some part to play...

[@kentuckyfriedchildren5385]

@@maxkonyi Of course, any tips for someone just starting out?

[@maxkonyi]

@@kentuckyfriedchildren5385 Well, it depends on many factors! Do you play an instrument already? What kind of music are you looking to make? I do have some courses on theory and composition if that's what you're looking for. You could also check out my Discord community for a supportive community all about learning music production!

[@kentuckyfriedchildren5385]

@@maxkonyi I play guitar and want to learn vocals soon as well, I want to make jazz fusion or something like japanese city pop, where can I find your course?

[@maxkonyi]

@@kentuckyfriedchildren5385 Great! My courses are available on Udemy. There are links in the description of this video. A combination of music theory and lots of practice with music production in the DAW will bring you to be able to write that music. Of course, there are a million little things I could say but it's best to learn as you go. What you find difficult or confusing will tell you what you need to work on.

[@godisgoodallthetimeman4796]

5:10 MARIOKART MUSICCCC

[@maxkonyi]

Yeah! I love the Mario Kart vibe

[@gitano9001]

Beautiful work. What drum program are you using, sir?

[@maxkonyi]

Thanks! I'm using Addictive Drums 2

[@chiguirolover77]

holy fucking shit

[@BeakFoundry]

Ridiculous. I'd struggle to tell if this was a live band if someone asked me. Giving me some Marvel VS Capcom 2 vibes at the end in the best way possible!

[@maxkonyi]

Haha nice 👌🏼 Good call on the Marvel reference. I used to play that game like mad back in the day

[@dp_recording8718]

Metheny to Bach to EDM that's quite a range. I am amazed at how you meld between styles effortlessly. QUESTION: I've seen you using the ChordWatch app. Is it possible to get the keyboard animation to work when you are playing back from a studio one track? Or does it only work with real time input on a keyboard. I'm trying to do a video screen capture after the midi track is complete. THX Max, Keep 'em coming.

[@maxkonyi]

Thanks! Yes, you can feed MIDI into Chord Watch offline, so to speak. It can accept MIDI data from any source that sends in your system.

[@danillolima7594]

This reminded me of bill wurtz! I love this sound. I've always wanted to listen to more of this type of music, do you have any band recommendations?

[@maxkonyi]

I love this sound too. I haven't heard any Bill Wurtz in years now...thanks for the reminder! I honestly don't have many specific band recommendations. I'd consider checking out a Jazz Fusion or Jazz Funk playlist and seeing what interests you. There is a huge variety of feels in those worlds but they are in the ballpark of this track. My influences here are probably some mix of Snarky Puppy, Dirty Loops, Anomalie, Marcus Miller, and a bunch of video game music 🥳

[@smartasss6117]

the lead sounds like ewi

[@willyblondehair8070]

What sound is that at 6:03? Its so cool

[@maxkonyi]

Just a lead patch I made in Serum. I love that kind of sound!

[@willyblondehair8070]

Thanks!I realize i’m late lol. Thank you for answering my question

[@adamlx8814]

Super cool! Just a question, what is your lead? The name of the vst or how you do it with a synth

[@maxkonyi]

It's something I made in Serum. Was a long time ago now, but I'd say a saw wave run through tube distortion and then some subtle chorus. Of course I also attached the mod-wheel to control pitch via an LFO for the vibrato.

[@adamlx8814]

@@maxkonyi thanks mate

[@fdm7724]

What's the serum preset for the lead?

[@SebasWsuit]

The thing on the buttom that tells you the chords you are playing and the little piano are part of the chord dysplay of Studio One, or a different software?

[@maxkonyi]

Different software called Chordwatch. You can find a link in the description!

[@FrioVentus]

Unlimited catJAM!

[@FrioVentus]

UUuuuuuuuu I love the live chat comments lol!

[@maxkonyi]

Me too!

[@Johnworksdaily]

This is awesome. How do you show the keybaord at the bottom of the screen with the chord recognition feature?

[@maxkonyi]

It's called Chordwatch. You can find a link in the description of this video

[@Johnworksdaily]

@@maxkonyi thanks, I appreciate the response. It looks like a good tool. Thanks for all of the great presonus content! 👍🙏🏻👊

[@autofocus4556]

How do you prevent the midi notes getting stuck playing in studio one? That’s what kept me from exploring it more. Very annoying bug.

[@maxkonyi]

Mm, it's not something I really experience. I'd suggest that is more to do with your hardware setup and potentially how it is configured in the S1 options menu. Since it isn't a concern I hear from people, I don't have any good answer for you!

[@autofocus4556]

@@maxkonyi hmm maybe it’s something to do with playing on my computer keyboard instead of a midi keyboard. Just would have to click on the letter t every time to get it to stop. Thanks for the response.

[@julienmarie7870]

Coming from VGM, i would 100% listen to this kind of musics all day long. Already listening to Snarky Puppy, Jacob Collier, Louis Cole, Dirty loops etc... Has anyone have more band to suggeste ?

[@maxkonyi]

I would also like to know...

[@fedibensedrine1241]

Great selection! I also love listening to anomalie, jack gardiner and owane

[@maxkonyi]

@@fedibensedrine1241 Love Anomalie. Haven't heard the other two but I will now!

[@madschristjansen6126]

I want that, I just feel at loss when I come to drums, anyone know any nice plug-ins or packs with real or real-ish sounding drums??

[@maxkonyi]

I use Addictive Drums 2 and I love it. Superior Drummer is also commonly used

[@madschristjansen6126]

@MaxKonyi Thanks so much! Already looking into it, enjoyer here 😀

[@enyelrobinson815]

How did you make the pad in 1:40 ?

[@maxkonyi]

I made it in Serum many years ago for a Unison Audio preset pack. I can't really detail the whole process here unfortunately!

[@adrianconsta1139]

Stupid question here (while I'm conscious about its stupidity, I can't find a smart way to put it). How do I go from making decent repetitive electronic music to this (the back belt level and this genre)? My musical theory is basic and don't play any instrument. What do I have to focus on? Music theory? Do I must start taking piano lessons? Thank you in advance. :)

[@maxkonyi]

Good question! The path will be different for everyone and depends heavily on your ear. If you're able to hear this kind of music in your mind clearly and work out the notes by trial and error, you can begin right now and learn as you go. That was not the case for me, but I know some people who took that route. For me, a mix of fairly deep music theory with decent instrument ability (and a lot of in-depth listening to similar music) was required. Ear training is also very helpful and cuts down on the time spent searching in the dark. I would recommend getting familliar with the piano for sure, as well as the basics of music theory. From there, it will become obvious where you need to focus as you try to make certain styles and run into obstacles. Have you seen my Udemy courses? They might be of interest to you...

[@adrianconsta1139]

@@maxkonyi Hey, Max, thank you for your response, I think I have a way forward now. I just bought your "Fundamentals, Mind & Ear", so I will closely study that. :) Thank you very much.

[@maxkonyi]

@@adrianconsta1139 Nice! Hope you enjoy. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@Zetich]

Hey Max, do you have this track on Spotify or somewhere up?

[@maxkonyi]

Nope! Might finish it sometime and do that...

[@filipedecastro4718]

Where can I learn Studio One?

[@maxkonyi]

Well I have a free course on my channel. There are also many other channels that teach S1 and music production skills. Udemy is another good resource for courses...

[@filipedecastro4718]

@@maxkonyi i'll check It out

[@user-po2li3ib7k]

what s you r new template ??with version 6 ?

[@maxkonyi]

"Meet the new template! Same as the old template!" I think that's how the lyric goes... I haven't actually changed anything significant yet. Too busy atm but I'll start working with track presets soon...

[@KameDoes]

any chance of this getting released as a single?

[@KameDoes]

found it!

[@maxkonyi]

You did?? You mean the soundcloud version?

[@KameDoes]

yes sir, amazing work!@@maxkonyi

[@SamuelWalker11]

What AD drums are those?

[@pingpong7286]

this meme musiq

[@omayrag4]

What headphones are those?

[@maxkonyi]

Sennheiser HD650s!

[@FrancisFurtak]

Get a real band!

[@maxkonyi]

If only!

[@FrancisFurtak]

Gee that's what we did in the good old days before all of this synthetic digital crap came along! It's called real music. Had the human touch.

[@maxkonyi]

@@FrancisFurtak It's all good by me. I've played (and continue to play) a ton of 'real music' in my life - bands, jamming, solo instrument arrangements, etc.. I also make a ton of fake music! Both are wonderful.

[@FrancisFurtak]

Cool, as long as you;re keepin it real some of the time!@@maxkonyi