Why your drums sounds amateur (4 beat making tips)

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[@kage-fm]

asking questions like “what EQ does my snare need” is maybe a complicated way to think about this kind of problem - another approach is to ask “who is playing low mids? who is playing sub bass? who is on presence?” like you’re building a team. if some instrument is already taking the sub bass responsibility, then you know your kick doesn’t need to be sub-heavy, etc. if nobody is playing “presence”, you need to assign an instrument to that role. this also works for “who is in the front/who is in the back”, “who is left/right/middle”.

[@SimonePhoenix]

This is a BRILLIANT way of approach on EQing. Good job, sir! Respect. 👊🏽🙏🏽

[@DerekJohn]

Nice

[@braugustus]

Teamwork makes the dream work

[@ouyubeats]

Great description!

[@PizzaP26]

@@braugustus teamwork makes the drum work

[@NxckMusic]

Navie single handedly carrying me in producing lmao

[@isam_ii502]

Ikr

[@NavieD]

Let me cradle you in my arms my child

[@NxckMusic]

@@NavieD LOL

[@mehmetabdullah250]

@@NavieD 😂

[@Ghostjammed]

@@NavieD 🤣

[@red0ctane19]

Great vid as always. It's easy to overlook those small little EQ adjustments, but they make a world of difference in the beat as a whole.

[@NavieD]

Its true. I don't show how much I EQ in my videos enough, but it is very often

[@JoshCrafts]

Bruh I swear when I started producing, i would overlook EQing drums not realizing that could've saved those beats. Great video as always Navie 💯💯

[@daddydidit512]

Playing with the EQs has helped me a lot, especially with the snares. I love boosting the low end of the snare, I find it brings some nice warmth to the drum pattern.

[@qbpie]

- It's probably worth explaining to viewers that the 808 sounds you're talking about ARE kick sounds. They're just being used as a bass alongside another kick. The 808 is a drum machine after all. - One of the most important mixing lessons I learned: Cut, don't boost. When you boost, you're raising the noise floor on the track as well. You're also raising the overall volume of your mix, which you'll just end up counteracting later to avoid clipping. If you cut the other frequencies instead with shelves or bandpasses instead and only boost sparingly, you'll end up with a much cleaner, clearer mix that gives you more control.

[@mdptg1990]

That’d be ideal but in many cases as a sample based producer you have to boost samples just to make it work. But what helps is adding another EQ onto the boosted sample

[@Prod.JayMills]

@@mdptg1990just gain stage

[@hectorheckler6327]

I've always been taught to decrease or cut unwanted frequencies to boost the frequency that I need. But, Navie gave us a stamp of approval. Cut to the chase and crank that needed frequency up.😝👍

[@NavieD]

Yeah I am a fan of boosting, especially for creative purposes. You can really reshape a sound with an EQ.

[@Gamer-xw2mb]

Navie, I've been watching your videos for so long and it's heartwarming to see how you evolve and overcome shyness, while helping upcoming producers in many ways. You are an amazing human being and even though we never met, I feel like we are friends. Peace!

[@YashBeatz_]

Damn!!! 7:30 this 808 part was perfect... The way you explain things is just amazing! 🤞🏻✨

[@ShaDowAssaSiN120]

Thank you for all your vids man. My homies have 10 years experience in beat making, and your vids have helped me catch up to them

[@djsunnysideup23]

such an important video that needs to be constantly reminded. I focus most of my time on the rhythm section, so this speaks volumes. to me. Thanks again my wizard friend.

[@2HavicMusic]

massive help. thank you. that clap one is pretty eye opening, i knew it with the kicks/808s-basses but never thought about it with claps, big gems

[@NavieD]

Yeah sometimes my claps sound so weak in my beat. It's often this body issue

[@2HavicMusic]

@@NavieD yyeah deff gonna try this out, & wondering if you have any in depth guides to the sorta beats you used in this video? like the overexplained, bc if not i recommend doing it for that style! (pls & thx)

[@KWiEt__]

This helped a lot Navie. I never thought about using EQ to help the drums. Thank you brother for all that you do ❤️

[@DThompson55]

Anyone who doesn't reach for compression right off the bat is doing something right in my book. Bump that snare! Bump that clap! I don't know why your videos are so massively more informative than others I listen to, but maybe that's why i click like and I subscribe.

[@acekbambam]

It’s time I go crazy from all the tips I’ve been using thanks to these videos

[@NavieD]

Crazy in a good way or crazy in a bad way

[@RobDctr]

Navie has done it again. That is our champion.

[@yungdigit5183]

Damn, the first beat is insane... I love you Navie

[@naomi7498]

Another great fix is layering samples with more stuff in the area it's lacking! And if you have lots of subby kicks that don't have much use, consider maybe making something DJ Premier-y that's really minimal in terms of basslines but has tons of low-end in drums

[@rdavis1656]

That second beat is dope af

[@naomi7498]

Also the point demonstrated with two kicks, this is exactly why I usually load up to 5 different kicks up to be ready, just to switch between them and check which is best in context

[@jumpoutmike]

rack is god tier

[@Phosphor_Sco]

Ayyyyy Navie uploaded

[@NavieD]

I am here!

[@infinitystratos5292]

This is really helpful, sometimes a 2nd clap, snare with more body can help too. And this explanation of the 808 who hits hard, its typical a Kick at the beginning, was really on point :)

[@Dubbudha]

EQ-sidechaing is another trick you can use. Especially if you really like the way your kick sounds and you don't want to change the sound of your kick by boosting frequencies.

[@NavieD]

True true, good tip!

[@keejay12]

Glad i did submit that beat for the challenge yesterday because you dropped a gem on me about reverbed snares

[@treyhudson73]

05:00 is the single most important thing you said, despite a pleathora of solid info. 🤘

[@Prod.JayMills]

you dont know how crazy that first example beat was

[@TheTonyTitan]

I usually cut the transient of an 808 and use my choice kick to fill that space, and separate my sub and kick in the EQ

[@Juliano_DJOL]

Most samples from kits are EQed to with each other but need some adjustments when working with other samples. Instead of turning a sample or drum up turn the eq up in one frequency. This is why u want start mixing with some headroom, like -12, it won't stay that low but then when u start doing additive EQ you have room to turn it up.

[@akselbentsen3683]

I love your videos, I don’t know if it’s because you explain it in a way I understand well or if we have similar taste, but unlike so many KZbinrs your videos are the only ones that really gets my creative juices flowing and motivates me. I don’t know why but I always come up with fresh ideas and get new motivation from these vids. Thanks for making a difference man!

[@Supremecipher]

that 2nd beat wavy bro 😤💪🏼

[@kingsawofficial4802]

the like button glowing when he said like the video made me like the video.

[@SJT]

Thanks for sharing this informative video Navie - much appreciated 🙏❤️✅

[@krzysiekmlodzik]

Thank you for advice! Love the vibe of your beats!!!!

[@NavieD]

How kind, thank you very much!

[@HomsanMusic]

Beat sensei! If only school teachers were as good as you.

[@190_beatz]

Thank you sensei🙏

[@WormOG]

Great sauce. LMAO, a nerdy snare 1:28

[@mickon4881]

I always like your explanations I have a lot of you videos in my files may God bless you. All the way from Nigeria

[@mdptg1990]

It’s also dependent on style and preference (you get better at this once you understand the effects of EQing). Diet Coke by Pusha T has no sub bass presence in the entire track (not even in the kick), but it works.

[@nevermore6171]

I agree, eq is surely a powerful tool

[@leaf_862]

The snare one was a crazy good tip

[@Ghostjammed]

insanely helpful as always 🙌🙌🙌

[@Skalpellmusic]

I feel good when I see your video’s. I hope that u will make a video about sound Design or how we made our own drum kit

[@NavieD]

Thank you Ammar! I was planning a sound design video sometime in the near future

[@Skalpellmusic]

@@NavieD i Hope. I reacted to the song that u made on your intro video and it was adorable

[@CurtisC685]

9th wonder probably has the best sounding kicks with a lot going on in the high frequencies

[@DrBigFMC]

Navie D got me wanting to remake all my Spotify uploads 🤣😶

[@thesauce1791]

Love your channel! I’ve learned so much from watching your stuff. Keep up the grind 💪

[@NavieD]

Happy to help Sauceman

[@gangsterdistrict1154]

that snare low mid boost is exacttly what i do since ages... burnley 73 or any neve73 EQ 220hz boost...and snares spank crazy

[@NavieD]

Yep, it's such a big help

[@redbunny989]

👌💯

[@NavieD]

Bunny! How's it going

[@redbunny989]

@@NavieD Very well you? In the last live you talked about a group, the death grips. I listened to them and found them very interesting, especially the production. Why don't you do a tutorial? 🤔🙏

[@jilly_beats]

helpful video as always 👍🏼💥

[@omaro8240]

Thank you, Great content 👍

[@somniaAU]

I wish i found your videos sooner!!

[@pesantrenassalamaddin]

THX BROOOO

[@808_rafa]

Ayeee just what I needed. Picking on nerds 101

[@NavieD]

You are now a part of my gang Rafael

[@kdog8830]

Thanks brodie

[@beatsbythekilo]

Navi D.!! Bodying Snares Like He Dont Care! Stone Cold GangStarr!! 😁 thank u for this!! Bless Up Bruv!

[@prodbygoata]

very nice video i will do this on my channel now

[@austinhaywood24]

Man, this is great stuff. Thank you!

[@mxshimo5358]

thanks for the tips brother

[@NavieD]

Thanks for watching Mo!

[@jtrossehl6413]

Great vid, but your Dilla poster is crooked 😂

[@prodmicrocosmicorbit]

very helpfull thanks for the tips

[@sadewasuryadi7045]

Thank you

[@alieninsociety8856]

very helpful tips right there! can you talk about HiHats in the next video? thank you.

[@GoutamSingh]

excellent tips sir .... thanks sir

[@Andrew-kc6om]

I just wanna know Navie's workout routine.

[@NavieD]

Full body 3 days a week sir

[@Andrew-kc6om]

@@NavieD Thank you sir.

[@rodrigovilla238]

Nice tutorial.... Very helpful

[@TechOmegaMusic]

Naive D your the man. I want to be like you when I'm younger 🎶 🎵 huge fan of your videos. Please do some live videos

[@MvnStn]

Aye yo, Navie! Idk what YT is doing, but the last cpl videos haven't popped up in my feed.. and they have since I subbed a long time ago.. luckily I got Discord. Lol Just thought I'd let you know, bossman! My b about the late reply.. but better later than never. Lol cheers!

[@eafortson]

My man Navie wore the gym day flex T to tell you about the “weak body” in your drums. I see you Navie 😂

[@k.o.d.b.productions4966]

Haha not the locker🤣

[@1inyodome]

BULLY BEATS!!! I LIKE IT!

[@GoReallaBeatz]

More great info👍👍

[@muhammeddrgesli4673]

OMG, thank you!!!! 3 3

[@ebiweneoseji7332]

Wait, what of using another DAW for your tutorials, like bandlab for example

[@karldevoemusic3987]

I really like cymatics diablo lite to boost my snares. Its free

[@lucabelarbi3633]

Haha your humour is good

[@kurosachi208]

he does not condone violence guys 😌🙏🏾

[@NavieD]

I condone love and kisses

[@eastsidebloody]

I'm just starting out. using Ableton Live.

[@NavieD]

Welcome to the world of beatmaking. The stuff in the video still applies even if you use Ableton

[@Corporate_Desecration]

A Pultec MEQ-5 emulator is great to push those punchy harmonics on a snare

[@CHEFSsMKSs]

i always only layer 2 snares together, (3 if one in the sample punches throughsometimes), but i always eq my snare to be full and dense, but ill have a clap layer thats thinner but with more highend

[@VINCEAKOKO]

wow!

[@blickabeatz1309]

You have to cut the low. Great information

[@drikcprod4632]

Very good video. Useful tips. What drumkit are you using for this video? Thank you for sharing

[@Ivannbeats]

Can you make a video on not making a beat too busy, because i always do that mistake

[@NavieD]

Hmm I'd be interested to hear one of your beats

[@user-ob9zo9cr4c]

wdym by ''what beat need?'' I do what I want.. I can put worst snare with delay on, it's me

[@BlakeMitchell1]

excellent video my kicks aint go no kick

[@whodemclan]

Gang for life

[@casinoson2068]

Navie D good information . What bass library was the one you used in the first instrumental? for komplete instruments

[@nesobre]

what speakers are those yellow ones?

[@sorry11303]

1:29⏸️ LMAO 😂 Weak snares are against my religion 😂

[@NavieD]

Me too. I like one with a thiccc body

[@sorry11303]

@@NavieD I like the way you teach .

[@RighteouzBoy]

Do you side chain the sub bass when you use a kick? Even if it’s not a subby kick.

[@weartesters2539]

Can we expect openings on the beat maker course anytime soon?

[@NavieD]

Yep, I am eying down May 30th right now. Get ready!

[@freeisnotfree75]

but bro how are you not talking about tuning the drums, i was hoping you say something about that

[@seangill2413]

Yo give us the workout sauce too fam

[@all-stargamingentertainmen1157]

Do you have a video on transitions if not can you make one really quick...I seriously need help on my beat...I wish I could send it to you😭

[@nokhouseee]

Plz help I’m a beginner producer and where can I get better drums that are free im still suck with stock drums

[@prodwolves]

worldwide studios has the lunch77 drumkit collection, its 50 high quality drum kits.

[@romainccz2247]

Beat 2 is fire! Wich bpm is please?

[@Fewleroids]

You need a channel just for your memes

[@NavieD]

Should I just become a fulltime memelord?

[@robbasgaming7044]

Great video and great tips as usual! Although I really don't like normalizing bullying. I know it's just a joke, I actually chuckled. But you're an influencer, think about what and how you would like to influence.

[@whodemclan]

The personification of a snare is hilarious

[@melorams22]

Question: What frequencies are "sub bass" and "bass", do i need both of em ? help

[@prodbydonnie5509]

Sub bass is 16-60 hz Bass is 60 - 250 hz You can check sub bass and bass samples on internet to clearly understand the meaning Sub bass is part of bass, when u cut down the higher frequency of bass you have the sub bass which is the growling sounding stuff

[@melorams22]

@@prodbydonnie5509 do i need both the sub bass and bass in a track?

[@prodbydonnie5509]

@@melorams22 most people will be like "itS yoUr WiSh" but no most of the time bass will have the sub bass frequency in it, in genres like trap and boom bap people don't have sub bass in it . In EDM and other genres there is a subtle subbass.

[@melorams22]

@@prodbydonnie5509 yo thanks man. appreciate the help

[@NavieD]

Sorry, I should have been more specific in the video. I refer to anything under that 'punchy' zone as sub bass.

[@isam_ii502]

Great video so far, however I would advise you to stop bullying your smaller drums 😢

[@NavieD]

How else will I assert my dominance over nerdy drums though