Mistakes MUSIC PRODUCERS Must Stop MAKING!

[@ALifeTheKidd]

That GRAVITY tech HOUSE Track sounds FIRE Bro..

[@viliam9281]

you are straight...no bla bla...i love it

[@JamesRamboPearce]

Songwriting and Contrast was a hugeeee game changer for me, it's almost the most thing once you've got your sound design and some loops going. Doesn't matter the genre, these two alone are vital

[@ZenWorld]

It is bro it’s crazy how much it can help with pacing in a track

[@jamesd7998]

Love that lead automation! 🤤

[@DUTUM]

Great tips 👍👍👍👍

[@ZenWorld]

Glad you think so!

[@HouseplanetDistribu]

I am bored watching videos this week, I have to learn a few things still. I like your jokes and style, made me laugh making the learning a bit less boring

[@ayMillmusic]

That song is badass!

[@Silentnarcotic]

That cutaway to the 4 Sausage Fatteners on the screen killed me hahaha! Great advice, glad I was trending towards most of this in my workflow in the past year from my IDs to finals.

[@justynwclark]

Love it. I feel like I become more knowledgeable every single time I watch one of your videos. So glad I found your channel.

[@thejawshop-AdventureRecording]

As an old bastard I am learning so much in the first 5 min of this video. Music to the grid has become scientific. Let's look at the late Charlie Watts. Like him or not, he placed the bass drum slightly ahead of the beat, and the snare behind. Miles Davis told his band the note is a circle, it is how you interpret it and where you put it. Feel is the result, tension and release is in the groove itself, not just through arrangement only. Thanks for opening my ears, I know nothing about this music culturally speaking, but I am open to learning.

[@itsisma6228]

Whatsupp ninja thank you for the video ! But i asked you bout camelphat bass ( Rabbit hole ) for the second time i hope you make a video on serum thank you zen

[@astroraver9377]

This is more than advice. So much facts. If you want to be different, play close attention to these things.

[@ktryushi4744]

I agree with you in tech house, techno, house should be more transitions and memorable moments because of repetitiveness. You can’t do that in future rave though that much…Thanks for the video Zen.

[@manuelramos2933]

For me this video has the best tips for those producers who are figuring out how to go forward from a 16 bar beat to a full tune!! Thank you for all the videos Zen. They have help me improved in my productions and to enter in good labels like Reaching Altitude. :)

[@ZenWorld]

Yes yes and yes I appreciate you watching!

[@thetrendsetter6291]

Zen I hope you hit a million subscribers one day

[@djlokho]

Really awesome advice for creating a memorable feeling and avoiding flat repetition. Thanks Zen!

[@Hightimesinalpine]

I feel personally attacked 😭😭😭 thanks for the video just what I was looking for 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@ZenWorld]

Haha it’s the songwriting aspect of it

[@subpartwitchstreams5816]

This is such a great video Zen!

[@neilpearce]

08:50 - I actually felt that!! Superb tips Zen, many thanks!!

[@TheWaspist]

Thank you for this awesome video and your honest reviews

[@coldspacemusic]

Great tips man. I'm definitely lacking in all of these areas! Thanks for breaking it down so simple. 👌🏽

[@Deabrewmusic]

Niceee tips!!!! thx! Hugs from brazil!

[@ze2like]

Thank you so much Zen! This has been an eye opener for me! I'm into totally different styles of electronic music, yet I found so much valuable advice on your channel that still applies whatever the genre maybe! You're the man!

[@ZenWorld]

Yes I’m trying to shape it this way so anyone could watch and get something out of it

[@NoElusionz]

such a great video. thanks man!

[@ishaan863]

perfect advice. The way you demonstrated tension and release in that track is so efficient. Perfectly done.

[@ZenWorld]

Glad you enjoyed it ishaan

[@dylancairns8267]

I got goosebumps bro

[@gogamusic]

Great stuff!

[@Joseph-fs4kh]

Haven’t watched your videos in a while but you really grew. Someone mentioned you used to cuss a little too much and I dunno if you took that into consideration but I don’t think there was any cussing in this video and you seem more professional while maintaining your comedic/silly tone from earlier videos. Big ups to you man thank you for continuing to make these videos.

[@ZenWorld]

damm i did cuss but definitely turned it down a bit. Not an F WORD EVERY Other Second

[@itswoahhmusic]

I make these a lot. Specifically contrast and tension and release. Love this video. I need to work on this stuff alot more!

[@ivansotirov2457]

' 18 years ago '😂😂😂 /edit - great video, thank you!

[@soundcore183]

Just building tension before the drop to explain it simpler

[@ZenWorld]

Sure, but don't forget about other sections of your song like before the start of your main breakdown, or last final drop. All the best!

[@L8TOPIC]

Really love it

[@andresdelgado8943]

sick track!

[@ZenWorld]

Thanks still work in progress

[@xandy9727]

Great tips bro 😎❤️

[@shantanusrivastava9744]

Lol i used to watch u in 2017 I was 13 Left music and see u😭 Love u in 18 now

[@ZenWorld]

Man haha maybe my dirty jokes will hit harder now

[@kausambirajbarua5293]

Nice tips. Very informative.

[@AndresMartinez-oh9nd]

The most important one is missing, be true to your sound. Understand every single step but avoid being a formula person because then the music will have all the elements listed but will lack that center point that is the expression.

[@ZenWorld]

I stay clear from this one with students until they can make good-sounding music. Sometimes their sound isn't the best in the beginning years and they don't know what to do with their sound. I think it comes as they get inspired off people.

[@AndresMartinez-oh9nd]

@@ZenWorld Yes! This is a good video.

[@Tufnikel]

As always! Helping us with good advice.

[@ZenWorld]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@j.i.d.255]

Very helpful. Thanks

[@Prod.Maurice]

My man is spitting facts 💯

[@rawbinmo]

What song is that after 4:42 "Not enough contrast in your music"? Did you release it? Sounds good.

[@ZenWorld]

Hey bro, you can find it on my Spotify I ended up releasing it under Tropica Recordings decent label ran by Siwell

[@gabrielwerlang5334]

damn those tracks are fireee are any of those released yet?

[@SimonOhNo]

You make the catchiest music

[@Jabez007]

I'm definitely a beginner and appreciate any help 🙏 I can get thank you!

[@thejawshop-AdventureRecording]

we are all beginners, anyone that tells you they are an expert can easily get humbled to feel they are crap. This is art not accounting.

[@cottoo1]

9:59 totally pro, great job

[@ZenWorld]

Thanks just an example

[@pransukhmusic]

very useful info man !! thnk you

[@andrewmesh]

Damn, you look way different than the last time I saw you.. looking sharp mate ☺

[@ZenWorld]

I'm trying to get a pony tail to go with my HOUSE PLANTS!!

[@whereisjonnyboy]

Btw I bought Deceiver recently and IT IS absolute fireeee Dude keep doing this stuff It helps so much🔥🙏

[@elgionova]

What does it help you do

[@whereisjonnyboy]

@@elgionova its helping with the Workflow and I Just have good Sounds to use instantly. Just a great Tech House Pack🤷

[@ZenWorld]

@@elgionova good sounds niched and up to date for people to use. Making it super narrow focused helps make sure people will be happy with it as every sound is useable for them

[@karl3692]

Hi Zen, thanks for another great video! One area that I struggle with is structure. I use reference tracks but find that they are all different! Would you be able to to do a quick video on how a typical tech house track should be arranged? Thanks! :)

[@ThomasDeJoenge]

TRANSITION!

[@redhood_dj]

I love you dude

[@whereisjonnyboy]

Bro 9:59 Hits hard💯🔥🔥

[@ZenWorld]

Thanks dude works in progress

[@JoeyStaletoTV]

Very informative 🙏🏽

[@ValdeDarkorbit]

Good tips as always :D Do you have any tips for creating own samples like any go-to processing and maybe something that people overlook when creating samples? Keep up the good work !

[@ZenWorld]

Saturation and Space

[@ibrajamil]

1:06 this the hardest transition I’ve heard

[@iamteo370]

Patches for trance track pls.. wow much wow

[@XLAMOORX]

The pad is still there !!! loll

[@ZenWorld]

The damm pads

[@blaise9691]

ur the best zen world

[@kausambirajbarua5293]

Zen please do tutorial on Purple Disco Machine style track.

[@AcidTechnoMan5000]

3:14 Where's that bass from? One of your packs?

[@ZenWorld]

I have to check but I believe it’s Friends For Basses in Diva Deceiver edition. Just a saw well processed

[@antonkokic]

that track sick! Is it outie?

[@ZenWorld]

It’s not done and I have yet to send out yet but when it does I’ll let you guys know

[@whereisjonnyboy]

Basically doing little buildups as Transitions is catching the listener i guess

[@omermesci5090]

All these cool tips but how come you only have 2 tracks on Spotify? Am J looking at the wrong platform?

[@ZenWorld]

I have 2-3 on Soundcloud as well from a while back but never released much under this moniker as I make a better living being a full-time sound designer and commission-based producer helping artists get their tracks finished and polished. These videos are all made with the hopes that people will learn from them, but also to promote my sound design work. This year I decided to start releasing some music under this moniker so people can hear my music who ask this question. All the best.

[@DookyShoesMusic]

💯💯💯

[@CrisKanahuati]

i swear zen hates pads xD

[@ZenWorld]

To be fair I do use them in my tracks but fuck I make that mistake a ton it sucks!

[@CrisKanahuati]

@@ZenWorld i can relate xD

[@cherish9288]

Hey How to submite music.The discord link is not working

[@jerem2353]

0:30 LMAO

[@ZenWorld]

Oh yeah there’s a bunch of moments in these video

[@jerem2353]

@@ZenWorld 🤣

[@stncho9044]

hard working mexican all the way

[@technotics6512]

Zen how come you don't release your own music? You would 100% be a top chart DJ

[@ZenWorld]

Trying at the moment but not trying to be a dj just for social proof

[@technotics6512]

@@ZenWorld I can respect that, not saying you should for the clout. I just feel that you could put out tracks that would definitely make top lists, perhaps another source of passive income. Don't have to run the gauntlet of actually DJ'ing and touring ;)

[@wearedominus]

Great video, all that’s missing is a hair tie

[@ZenWorld]

still in the works

[@ibrajamil]

CAN YOU DROP THESE????

[@hexnote]

👌

[@ZenWorld]

Cheaa

[@pooladjohnmoore9642]

Beep beep ninja

[@kylecaruana3971]

Where are the vocals from at 6:40?

[@ZenWorld]

Splice my man!

[@lelumous]

1:21 what song is that?

[@ZenWorld]

Not out yet still trying to get it on a label

[@radonn3419]

bro, why he eats the microphone

[@ZenWorld]

;)

[@Meknassih]

Why is your audio glitching so often in so many videos, I like how you don’t even care lmao

[@ZenWorld]

Probably the push to talk no other way I suck at push to talk but if you are talking about the part of VOY DALE song I left it like that on purpose lol idk why

[@Meknassih]

@Vic LTD Yes, that is what I meant. All the content creators putting the efforts in the hardware, but you know where to put yours 👌

[@Glitchkase]

69 dislikes from people who use fl studio and soundgoodizer for mastering

[@ZenWorld]

The title triggers peoples which leads to more clicks but also I open myself up to attacks which is fine since I have to play the KZbin game to get clicks.

[@Glitchkase]

@@ZenWorld like are now 65 this trick works lmaoo

[@0Human1]

I can't believe your wife let you in the house?.....what happened to the shed?....what the F is going on with this world?

[@ZenWorld]

SHe's starting to get mad at the constant bass BOOM Sound

[@nickepic1863]

First and second example is not the same and that is misleading. Use same example and do stuff you done with second example, it will sound out of place and amateurish since energy of your first example is too low, and transition you done in second drop will destroy it. This is bad example, you don't even have the same elements in first and second drop lol

[@ZenWorld]

It's not meant for people to copy my transition into their tracks. It's meant to open people's eyes that getting rid of drums and just putting a drum fill isn't a good transition; it's a lazy one. Hear any good tracks from producers you admire, and you will hear them automate their sounds. Example: Gorgon City - You've Done Enough every 8 bars on the main drop, they do a fill where drums go away, but the BASS opens up and gets delayed. Gorgon City just doesn't put a drum fill for the sake of it and that was the point of that section of the video.

[@xcrpt]

IT'S TIME TO STOP

[@cursedsound]

What happened to your sexy beard ? 🤔

[@ellisgribble5729]

How about not making a bastardised, boring generic music that’s been around since the the naughties and actually trying to be unique and make your own style/genre???

[@ZenWorld]

😂 damm what got you so riled up?

[@hydralicious9315]

Very nice. Thank you.