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[@NavieD]

My free 7 day course ➤ www.betterbeatmaker.com/7daycourse :)

[@roguestatus9297]

how do you feel about tracktion waveform? ever used it?

[@abbiate_fede0183]

@NavieD pls make a video with conductor Williams techniques

[@ChiefTakinawa]

I’ve been making music/beats for 15 years and I still watch your tutorials no matter what level. Because you ALWAYS say something useful. ✨✌🏾✨

[@Strop666]

Best beat tutorials on youtube! Ur profesional and funny as hell

[@NavieD]

You're too kind my dear

[@Sweatmonkey513]

@@NavieD what about beat arrangement ? What instruments goes into the hook and verse etc

[@nilespeshay1734]

​@@Sweatmonkey513 Trumpets go on the hooks and you, generally, need at least glockenspiels on your verse.

[@YxsdrEditz]

I genuinely only make music in the night. It doesnt matter how alone I am, in the night im just able to think more clearly and be less distracted and more motivated.

[@MvnStn]

Ahh, so it is "Nahvie" instead of "Nawvie" or "Navy" eh? Glad to know this! My southern drawl led me to say it with an A sound like "Nawvie". The more you know. Cheers!

[@NavieD]

Hahah that's how my tae kwon do teacher used to pronounce my name back when I was a young kid.

[@meyerdamagician]

@@NavieD I used to name you something like "Navy" hahah ty for correcting us

[@Cody404_]

legit same

[@BvMB0B33]

Navie getting straight to the point as usual🔥

[@NavieD]

No dillydallying over here

[@Jay-eg9mv]

Studying/Remaking your fav beats is the greatest way to improve

[@openedrom]

do you mean like watching breakdowns on yt and working along with them or trying to breakdown the beats yourself

[@Jay-eg9mv]

@@openedrom I usually try it myself then watch a breakown/remake

[@muggy-marty8601]

Producers will invest so much into there equipment but if you look at madlib he literally produces beats for KANYE or Freddie Gibbs on a iPad

[@caxebz4046]

Madlibs a legend

[@sgbx4413]

I've been making beats for years and I just found out that I already know all these tips from my own experience. When I started, I obviously didn't know anything (I knew music theory but that's it), and I felt completely lost, so I didn't even know where to start, how to close "the gap" or which program should I use. Now that I'm watching this video, I have realised that I already know everything I need to get better, and I didn't expect to learn it all by myself when I started making beats. So for those of y'all who are starting in the beatmaking world, listen to this dude, he knows his shit lol

[@axyon619]

I came into hiphop production from a technical death metal and concert piano background. My beats were complex and progressive when I first started but had tons of clashing elements with rapidly evolving melodies that were impossible to wrap your brain around. It took years to slow down and simplify, get an ear for sound selection and learn to mix and master at least moderately well. Eleven years in and I'm still learning. Never give up.

[@johnsonantonius2692]

The exact same thing happened to me, it was a real struggle learning to simplify my beats because my brains were so used to the musical technicality. I still make more complex and progressive beats from time to time but very differently now that ive learned to slow down.

[@jordanzachary5587]

Man this popped up on my recommended at the perfect time. Thank you

[@NavieD]

Thank you for watching Jordan

[@thenerdjay7426]

I'm so glad this video popped up on my FYP. He was clearly talking about me and being producer B. This is so helpful.

[@Hyroglitch1337]

You’re a lifesaver man thank you for these guides 🙏

[@NavieD]

Thank you for watching my friend

[@aahan_05]

i love u bro your videos are so real and i'm really motivated after watching this, may god bless you and your family

[@axyon619]

I love this guy cause he always delivers the nitty gritty truth with a down-to-earth friendly demeanor.

[@ElevatedMindzBaM]

Your videos have helped me a lot in my development. Time to step it up. I feel like I'm ready for your course. Will be enrolling soon. Thanks Navie

[@oldmanbanta.mu5ic]

Great video, @NavieD! There are some great lessons in this one. Loved "the wall" analogy, and the common errors section. Thanks for helping the community out!

[@imakemusicbeatzfvr]

I'm thankful I got your course brother better beatmaker fvr 🤞

[@foner7519]

Man I admire you so much

[@Efeamuge]

God bless you,Navie.

[@josecartagena4331]

This came out at JUST the right time. I will now be going around the wall

[@Alvaro-hq9gg]

Thanks agaaain!!!💯

[@yepyepmusic]

Naive D, i just wanted to say that you are a big inspiration for me to make beats. I usually make future bass/trap metal beats but your unique sampling intrigued me. Thank you. Keep improving on your videos and keep being positive it brings so much to us the viewers.

[@jmattheweon_phoenix9328]

Thanks the last points are what really helped me

[@April4thbeats]

Great tutorial Bro 🤝

[@siddhantrasaily4836]

karim benzema after saudi football

[@Zergei]

💀💀💀

[@Efeamuge]

Come on bro 😂

[@predatorx8081]

😭😭😭😭

[@SamFocused]

This Video comes to a perfect Timing. Last days the Beat Block Hits hard (love the mistakes to avoid section) and the Wall explaination. Again high qualitati Content 👌🏽

[@NavieD]

Thank you Sam! Push through the beat block, you'll get back to making hot beats in no time. I believe in you

[@VFtOG]

this video came right at the right time 🙏

[@adampajak441]

Been watching beat making channels for 10 years almost and navie d is the best man in this honestly

[@NavieD]

Adam you're an absolute legend

[@adampajak441]

@@NavieD ur man :)

[@KeeXL647]

Wow I wish this video was around three or four years ago when I first got back into beat making. This is hands down the best guidance for anyone new to this. Navie D has been keeping it real for years now listen to this guy! Congrats on the growth of your channel

[@Kaidez.sounds]

Epic advice! Especially the wall one 👀

[@NavieD]

Thank you Kaiiiiiiiiiiii, I hope to see you in the stream Thursday

[@shcbcjjcjdbdbsnebudlzldnc6134]

This exactly where I’m at. I’m at a wall and I’ve been focusing on complexity more than quality so this is what I needed to hear

[@Justsomeguy2749]

I dead ass pronounced your name nEYvie D for so long😂

[@l7dco]

I've always struggled with drums and I've been trying to make drums similar to "The heart part 6" and "Wick man", does anyone know any channels that make drums similar to those 2 songs?

[@funfactswithmaxx]

Make drums like you want. You will stand out more

[@Marijnzor]

I recently started to overcome the wall. No more feeling shame about my music being "too simple" or "not sounding unique". Just keep it mostly idiomatic, and do what works. I've learned that this drive that pushes us to make our art "unique" or "complex" is actually an egotistical need. We put our own needs above the needs of our art.

[@daddyangel2767]

Today is my last day of “beat vacation” I never appreciated being called a unicorn until now

[@wulffiana9355]

Make a New playlist with this type of beat mastery .. This is fire.

[@Prod.Xerxes]

W video Navie!

[@laragalaxxy]

amazing information and laugh-out-loud jokes everytime lol

[@cs201qwerty]

Brilliant

[@Dubbudha]

The part about DAWs also goes for plugins. I think it is wise to choose some go-to-plugins

[@farraribeats]

Our 🐐 has returned

[@NavieD]

I am back

[@akazicprod]

What do you think about ai and how it will impact beatmaking (udio and suno)

[@akira20ish]

I make electro industrial and dnb and other stuff inspiration comes to me faster in FL I really do love it

[@mehmetsevim3657]

You are a legend, sir. A lot of what you mention here is why I quit making beats many moons ago. I love how self-aware you are, because as Bruce Lee said, all knowledge is ultimately self-knowledge, and vice versa. Meaning, the more you know yourself the more others can relate to you, because we're not as different as society wants us to think we are. Quick question, I'm currently LITERALLY at rock bottom, and have a pretty shitty laptop my job centre gave me 😂. Do you think I should hold out for a better cpu, or do you think there is a program my cpu can handle, which at the same time is comprehensive enough to accommodate my needs (I'm the boombap guy)? Quick note, i love plugins that lend a gritty hip hop feel. I used to use fl studio which is pretty plugin friendly.

[@artkitectbeats1622]

Not sure if you mentioned it in the video or not, but by any chance do you happen to have a free seven day beat making course?

[@roksoulo]

I would suggest Reason Studios- Drumbroker for Drums- a turntable and Mixed in key bundle. Watch KZbin for the style you want to produce and remake your fav songs

[@MementoVita]

I was out of it for bout 2 yrs there, and now I’ve come to realized it’s not entirely like riding a bike😅 you forget a lot. Now I’m here refreshing the basics

[@thacyphakc]

more videos like this..i know i how to make beats..lol ..i need a lil mo motivation

[@NavieD]

Glad you liked this one my friend

[@lilmindofcuriosities]

Can you teach about how find instruments for different genres. How every genre uses it's own set of sounds. It will help with people like me who pick up some instruments and make weirdest music which ultimately doesn't falls in any genre.

[@zia]

Helpful

[@NavieD]

Glad I can help ziaaa

[@drewdrilllofi]

Do you have a playlist????

[@giggycresent2757]

I'm slightly concerned that in the past I downloaded illegal free sample packs. How can I be sure that I'm using is ok to use?

[@Midwest_Jimmy]

I dam sure blame that mediocre computer....Lost the best beats I ever had....... Get you good computer and that's for every beatmaker... Plus external hard drive.. #RAM my brother's & Sister's 🤷🏿‍♂️ Great vid ...bro...keep it up💪🏿💯

[@keejay12]

What's good Nav I'ma vote today. I missed the submission deadline. Hopefully next time

[@keejay12]

But great point about these producers that brag about making everything themselves

[@NavieD]

Thank you for doing your duty as a BB citizen!

[@arjuhama]

1:28 *Navie: There are also 100% free options...* *Me: Cracked FL Studio/Ableton!* *Navie: MPC Beats and Serato Studio!*

[@Scars_on_my_nose]

How do I crack FL for Mac

[@tammyxtazy5367]

Do more of this video

[@NavieD]

I am coming back with more explicit tutorial videos

[@jaideveremy4371]

Happy Tuesday Navie

[@NavieD]

Bonjour Jaide

[@gamefreak974]

Could you cover a way to grow your creative limits? That could fit well next to a video like this I really went through all of these things as a new producer but got over most of it quickly with your videos and community.

[@NavieD]

Yep, I plan on creating a video like that soon!

[@smokenojoke8182]

If you don’t feel like making music. You could Just work on your drum kits or find samples to put away for later. Often you’ll become inspired and start working on something.

[@abnormalpotato1051]

It would be great to see you make a beat just so we can get the picture of what it looks like when a professional makes a beat

[@JwantthatA]

Hey Navie, when I try to apply to the class it says I can use soundcloud links, but when I use them it rejects my application and says to use a vaild beat link, what am I doing wrong?

[@soaribb32]

I'm totally feeling lost right now. 😂 Yesterday, I was fighting the urge to erase everything I've done.

[@NavieD]

That will happen. As long as you use that as motivation to get better, I don't think it's inherently an unhealthy feeling

[@jimroberts3504]

Did you recreate rza’s beat thang demo at 14:06? Hahaha

[@MCRZzZz]

🔥🔥🔥

[@marke4990]

when i hit the wall, it's usually because I'm trying to avoid remaking something 'I've made before! it can be tough finding new, but good musical ideas

[@jaideveremy4371]

Hey Navie I need to learn how to mix and mastering can you make a video of it next

[@NavieD]

Maaaybe

[@JijiFox]

When are we getting "How to use a Mouse Part II"? I'm getting stressed not knowing what the other mouse click does!

[@christopherbudd7292]

The funny thing is I only use logic sounds to do remixes and my friends that have made remixes are dumbfounded that I only use this. And never used plug ins

[@KristianMusicProductions]

Just curious about the part about free sounds and kits. I get that alot of it is sketchy but is there a reason why you wouldnt recommend all of Cymatics’ free kits for example?

[@NavieD]

I was more so alluding to kits you find on reddit and people trading kits on discord servers, etc

[@LXNDRU]

That sailor joke😂😂😂!

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

I wasted *10. WHOLE. YEARS* being stuck at the wall. I would come back, try, fail, and quit. *FOR 10! YEARS!*

[@numbdigger_]

thx karim benzema

[@arto.mendes]

i have some years of beatmaking and one thing i noticed is that when i was learning, i used to be more creative... sometimes i listen to my old beats and be like "how did i do that?" hahha i miss the days when i was learning everything from zero...

[@hambonetunes1988]

Thank you for this!! I am new producer, in all seriousness, is 30 minutes (right now about all I have) each day enough to make decent progress??

[@NavieD]

Yes. As long as you actually commit to those 30 minutes every day, and don't give yourself excuses

[@jorg167O]

This is my problem. I want to do everything fast and .. as you say , it's wrong.. thanks for your advice.

[@Mellanke]

Nice gem

[@NavieD]

💎

[@isaiahthomas4333]

I like bandlab

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

From first-hand experience, making everything yourself doesn't come from shame and guilt, making everything yourself comes from *broke.*

[@Meepup]

If you really enjoy what you’re doing, it’s easy to do it every day. just try to have fun while you’re doing it. If you make something that sounds good then vibe to it, if you make something that sounds goofy then laugh at it.

[@1107z-jd7mg]

Navie D is the best music production teacher

[@NavieD]

You're too nice

[@shudipon5550]

Bro remade the rza guitar center beat

[@prodmorningstar]

8:16 Then theres me Producer C: 👹🏴‍☠️📈

[@ryuvyryuvy2808]

🙏

[@NavieD]

👌

[@Farabeats70]

👌👌👌👌

[@atomeqho]

i could hear that low frequency tone on my phone speakers😂

[@shoppingcart238]

I do be sitting pretty on this wall of mine

[@MrOnassis1]

Question 🙋🏾‍♂️ so you really think 💭 anyone putting in the time will get better over time?

[@matthewthemartian]

Absolutely. The more you repeat your ABC's as a child the better you got right? That logic applies to all things in life I would say. Practice may never make perfect but it will make progress. God Bless you and have a good night.

[@deanieharP]

I was gonna like this but I didn’t see my software up here lmaoooo

[@DaemunRaps]

Sometimes, at least in my case, it was the plugin. I'm not saying that I couldn't do without it. But I got triggered mentally with a creative spark when I started using Octane. I just enjoy it and its collection of sounds. Easily the best 20 dollars I've invested. But that's just me

[@1107z-jd7mg]

can you do hit-boy/boi1da tutorial next

[@NavieD]

Maaaaaaaaaybe

[@nothanksplease]

im kind of thinking about how if you produce with super high quality headphones it can really make your music sound worse to people on those little tin speakers or just lower quality headphones. i suppose people who will like and support music have decent headphones? im not sure. I say that my music sounds like hot garbage without headphones or decentish speakers. really makes a big difference for some music.

[@NavieD]

This is true. I have heard people say they try to engineer to get their beats to sound as decent as possible on all audio sources

[@nothanksplease]

@@NavieD right right! exactly.

[@Kiwi_J]

14:05 nice refrence

[@Efeamuge]

Is it advisable to let my friends listen to my beats and suggest improvements while I'm still making?

[@matthewthemartian]

I would think that allowing people to listen and give you constructive criticism or their opinion would be very helpful BUT also consider the people you are showing the beats to and their musical background. For instance one friend may really enjoy country songs while the other one enjoys only rock or rap, in which case each friend may be slightly biased to the perspective on genres they listen to, such as one person may appreciate the "bells and whistles" and one may believe they make the beat sound harsh. So basically what I'm saying is that it's a great idea to show people your beats but also keep a strong focus on what YOU like and never forget that these are YOUR beats from YOUR mind. If it sounds good to you then it will sound good to a thousand more people.

[@Efeamuge]

@@matthewthemartian thank you very very much bro

[@matthewthemartian]

@@Efeamuge No problem, just don't ever forget that saying "If one person likes it then a thousand more will". I apply that to everything, rather it be Art, Music, Food, etc lol. I mean, some people like mustard and some people like ketchup while others like neither....but guaranteed a thousand people like both. God Bless you and hope you have a great day.

[@TyeSinatra]

Koala works for me 🤷🏾‍♂️ what do you think?

[@DreBrownBeats]

@14:03 bto I was not expecting that LOL I died!

[@animeprofiles2077]

So no one gonna talk about how this guy is a Karim Benzema Look alike ? 😂

[@mypersonaldata846]

i was expecting something else but i will not blame you. you said what your video title saying.

[@PlasJopexBeats]

I'm on FL Studio Mobile, I'm trying to make my way over to FL Studio, I'm slightly worried about making the jump, and paying for it. A lot of people have told me to pirate it, like I did the mobile version however, it doesn't update and once I tried to actually update it and connect it to the cloud to save my files I love everything. Thank God I had backups. Problem is though, the files for mobile and PC version are not the same. So I'm also worried about waiting too long to switch, will anyone take my mobile beats seriously? I have made over 100 beats on my phone

[@matthewthemartian]

It doesn't matter if you make your beats on a mobile phone or record yourself banging on the side of an oven with a fork and spoon. If it sounds good then it sounds good and the end result is all that matters. Judging by what you said about losing files while using a pirated version of a program then It sounds to me like you should either save up for FL Studio or even consider using a free program to make beats IF you are wanting to venture away from the mobile aspect of beat making. But again, in the end all that matters is that it sounds good as the end result no matter what you use to make it.

[@PlasJopexBeats]

@matthewthemartian I guess seeing everyone on DAWs on PC, makes me feel like an amateur, which yes I am, I'm not a professional by any means, but you know, it gives you an imposter syndrome, a fraud complex, like I'm driving a cozy coupe at the gran prix, running a marathon in crocs, the tour de France with training wheels. But thanks for your encouragement it means a lot. I needed to hear that. Thank you!

[@matthewthemartian]

@@PlasJopexBeats I get exactly what your saying. It's easy to look around and be discouraged by what we see other people doing and compare ourselves to their life or situation. As humans we have a natural instinct to want the best for ourselves and it's easy to wonder sometimes where we went wrong and why don't we have the capability to do what others have done or are doing or have the things they have. But at the end of the day we DO have that capability, sometimes we just lack the drive to reach that point... but it doesn't make us any less capable. One thing I would say is that there are a lot of free programs that you can use to make beats on the CP without having to purchase a program such as FL. Granted you may be used to or "comfortable" using FL because you use it on mobile but truthfully that "comfortable" feeling is what makes us complacent in life. We tend to be creatures of habit and sometimes it's hard to break away from that feeling of "complacency" but once you break away from it then there are always new lands to explore on the other side of the fence. The grass may not be greener but you can always plant new grass wherever you go. For instance when I began making music I began on my phone, then I went to different programs on the computer, I settled on the DAW reaper for a while and then eventually went to the free version of Studio One 4. I used that until last year when I was finally able to upgrade to a paid version of Studio One 6. Actually it's the monthly subscription of "Sphere". Roughly $15/Month but includes every single thing you need to make music, rather it be to record or make beats. May be better programs out there and some people would object to a subscription service..but it works for me. There's unlimited options for making music out there, just have to pull out your shovel and dig around a bit until you hit that pocket of gold that you have been searching for and find what works FOR YOU! I would also maybe recommend looking into "Hit songs that were made on a mobile phone". There is some surprising information out there about people making entire albums and music videos directly from their phone, so if it works for you then let it work for you. And maybe looking into them things will help encourage you or inspire you. Who knows you may make the next hit song of 2024 right from your phone. God Bless you and hope you have a good day.

[@PlasJopexBeats]

@matthewthemartian wow thanks, I really appreciate your kind and encouraging words. It's not very common anymore, I find there's so many people sowing discord and looking out only for themselves, few people give a hand to the next guy. You my friend are a gem in this world. And you're absolutely right, I'll do some research and continue my journey and see where it takes me. Thank you!

[@Kavetira_na]

Benzema?