POLARIS STUNS ME with his SONGWRITING SECRETS | Liquid DNB Tutorial

POLARIS demonstrates how he takes a simple sound and blossom it into an idea. From creating a lush liquid DNB intro, to how it develops into the main body of a song, learn the songwriting secrets from a musical extraordinaire!
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0:00 Intro
1:24 Part 1 - Setting Up Track
7:36 Part 2 - Finding the Right Keys
19:00 Part 3 - Recording Chords
25:30 Part 4 - Arrangement
34:04 Part 5 - Bass Change
34:43 Part 6 - Piano Leads
40:10 Conclusion

[@STRANJAH]

🖐😀 What key do you write most of your tunes at?

[@brendenvc_2459]

E

[@OwlPsalm]

its pretty random for me. i want to start writing all my stuff at 432hz though (A4) healing frequency.

[@kelceyo832]

that sub knocks in Fm

[@BillyBlundah]

A Min

[@magnafide]

@@kelceyo832 yep, most bangers are written for that exact reason. It just hits soooo good

[@Polarisdnb]

Big ups to my good friend Stranjah for featuring me on his channel and big ups all of you who took the time to watch this 💙 much love

[@magnafide]

It's refreshing to see other producers experimenting with their sounds. You usually only see the exact steps in a tutorial and less of the tinkering parts. Thank you

[@p.i.9685]

Cheers

[@TerenceKearns]

Good stuff. I really enjoyed that. I think I’m gonna go make some beats now

[@nmn335]

Thanks for the amazing tutorial Polaris! I would love to know what bass patch you used in this tutorial, it sounds so nice.

[@olegkonchenkov]

Thank you Polaris!

[@colingathard8201]

Absolutely mind blown. Thank you both so much for your time. This is a beautiful piece! You've taught me to not worry and just jam! Will be defo having more fun with that!!

[@sentimentaltrash]

Omg!!!! Straylight, mysteria & the CMI, (I use all of those as well!) It’s so nice to see other dnb producers showing how they use those tools as I’ve mostly seen them used in cinematic tracks!!! Thank you so much for featuring this content!

[@Justjaaayde]

This is one of the most helpful, detailed and simply explained videos I've managed to find on KZbin! THANK YOU!!!!

[@Rawwb]

My two absolute favourite people in one video today is my lucky day

[@BillyBlundah]

this is crazy, i was just wanting something like this. biggups Stranjah!

[@nexusobserve]

Favorite tutorial of the year so far

[@STRANJAH]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@cfzcfz]

That track sounds incredible, hopefully he goes through with it!

[@jasonversatile9807]

Big up the man dem STRANJAH and POLARIS...This is beautiful..Thank you guys soooooooo much for this, I just love this type of liquid DNB...goosebumps tears in my eye's...so much emotions come when i listen to this beautiful music...I hope one day i'm as talented and skilled as you guys...much love and respect. xx

[@MattDiamondMDE]

So good guys, thanks for this!

[@resonatingergonomicsdnb2426]

When you do videos like this in future could you do them where you are in on chat a window via zoom or skype with them or alternatively a post video short interview so you can banter together and riff on ideas and questions with the artist you imagine your viewers might have. Would be a cool way to get to know the guest more and what they are about and their products on offer. Ask their favourite production tools for pads, how long it took them to get to this point, what singles are out or on deck etc. Like maybe 3-5 short questions. I think that would further foster a sense of knowing your guests and could be good to bolster their careers too. I think it was great you had Polaris on. Great to see his wonderful sense of ambience and use of filtering. I bought his drum, and bass design tutorials. They were insightful especially on adding air to drums something I haven't seen a lot of people talking about on youtube videos. Great video. Love having the odd longer one too. Lots learned today. Thanks.

[@Miraki]

Vlad you bringing a video together with Stranjah? what a blessed upload to wake up to

[@olegkonchenkov]

Thank you Stranjah and Polaris!

[@matsarnqvist8416]

This video was awsome, Thanks !

[@nerdexproject]

Love Polaris! So happy you did this video!

[@STRANJAH]

Glad you enjoyed

Love his music!! Awesome, descriptive video ~

[@Artersa]

Omg, Polaris has some BEAUTIFUL music! Thanks for this y’all!

[@STRANJAH]

welcome!

[@orpheuscreativeco9236]

This is how I work too 👍 Great discussion on phrases (a.k.a. motifs) and voicing ✌️ Thanks for sharing ✨

[@djkeety1]

Great video, inspiring and detailed, thanks🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@QWLMusic]

Another great video! Thanks for the great content!

[@STRANJAH]

Most welcome, hope you got some value in there

[@Ninjjadog]

That was so sick.

[@1disturbedjunglist]

Big ups. I'm all over this.

[@STRANJAH]

Respects my man

[@sounddrone8]

This gave me so much inspiration :o

[@STRANJAH]

Glad to hear that

[@unknownspot1306]

love his music, thank you for making this video with him

[@STRANJAH]

most welcome!

[@unknownspot1306]

@@STRANJAH hope you will do more with him in the future

[@johncitizen8828]

I'd love to see some content that focuses on arrangement, and also drum (and drum bus) processing. Great content, as always Stranjah - best DnB tutorials 'pon KZbin.

[@STRANJAH]

Thank you!

[@vortexalerand9949]

Thank you, you are a fantastic teacher , you both are great teachers@ actually. Basically you come across as though you are sitting with me and it's as if you are literally being patient as though you are in the room watching . Do you understand what I am attempting to describe? The involvement in the lesson of the idea that we each do and are absolutely allowed to stay at any point that works for us and also the mention of important addition of space is really good too.most if all you patients really left an impression. Thanks again dog! I'm guessing you have other videos up too then?

[@STRANJAH]

I'm glad you could appreciate the learning experience here. I understand some of the music theory parts were a bit advanced, but hopefully there were some nuggets of information around arrangement and composition that helped.

[@adamonline45]

I loved this so much! His jam session was a pleasure to listen to, and it was really insightful! Lots of great tips and insight, but my main takeaway was that I should become more musically proficient XD This and the John Rolodex one are both a great format, hope to see more!

[@Shichman]

This was great!

[@hoomannikkhah4856]

I love your guest videos, please make a video tutorial with Hyroglifics or Halogenix 🙏🏻

[@chindianajones3742]

Damn bruh I used to go to raves where polaris would DJ way back in the day. He was a beast then and still is today.

[@user-td9lk9xw6i]

ohh it's sooo good

[@MusicMakingEnglishMan]

Great tutorial

[@senseofawemusic]

so awesome

[@beatsbyelliot]

love polaris

[@STRANJAH]

Glad you do!

[@mildsteven77]

I thought to make liquid you just need a really bait sample from Mr Suicide Sheeo and a Think Break.. this was an eye opener

[@richgreen5988]

I've said it before to other producers, from what I've seen and heard it seems that far too many DnB producers don't use the vast array of Kontakt etc instruments out there. Look at the range of amazing instruments used by the composer community..they know all about all the instruments used in dance music and all of the orchestral/sound design/atmospheric/composing range...yet its not the other way round, it seems. Go and explore, it will only enrich your productions, its has mine!

[@RITUALMUSIC]

My hero

[@mythik7658]

The intro pad reminds me of the PlayStation 1 boot-up screen

[@ronnocbarton]

valuable video 🤯🤯

[@TerenceKearns]

That was great 👍

[@Snailzzz5887]

That funky mule sample sounds sick.

[@50_Pence]

Wowzers

[@KL-sv7nj]

Can we get some more vids on liquid dnb??!

[@djjoel1]

Wow that slaps

[@strayburn9595]

Epic beauty! :)

[@bozwellox]

I feel stupid for asking this but...what is the main break used in this track? It's in loads of tunes but I can't place it. Is it "Life Could"?Incredible tutorial and a beautiful track, really digging this. Thanks Stranjah and Polaris for putting this together!

[@zm9865]

Hi mate been watching you for a while im struggling to figure out what bass sounds work with what other basses and also how to progress my track without making it boring and empty please cover this!!!

[@CurtisNose]

Does anyone know the sample pack that particular AMEN is from? I have noticed a few other producers using AMENS from that pack, so just curious. Thanks in advance.

[@STRANJAH]

rhythm-lab.com amen pack

[@CurtisNose]

@@STRANJAH Thank you! I've learned so much from your channel!

[@matthewpearsonmm162]

This is brilliant please do more with spitfire labs the sounds are so nice on that especially that piano

[@STRANJAH]

agreed!

[@richgreen5988]

tonnes for free from Labs..and then you have the paid content which is amazing.

[@darrellhayden7178]

Anyone know the sample packs used for the drums in this great video thanks stranjah and Polaris

[@smygulf]

Now this was some lush shite 😍 Thanks Stranjah & Polaris ❤️‍🔥 also.... Gmin Cmin Fmin i like alot

[@romaniuk_kacper]

All I need right now is the full version of this tune. Is it available anywhere?

[@davidreichert9392]

Two major Canadian DnB talents here. Who better to learn from?

[@Strafuzz]

Next time would be good to see his hands or other visual indicator. Great video though, very inspiring. 👍🏾

[@johncitizen8828]

Also a tutorial about whats in your own default template for your projects would be great.

[@STRANJAH]

Could do

[@johncitizen8828]

@@STRANJAH I'm always looking to speed up my workflow, and am currently refining my own templates to this end - always keen to get fresh ideas for how templates can be set up to enable FAST songwriting, but doesn't necessarily lock you into writing certain kinds of music.

[@darrellhayden7178]

Big ups

[@noagabriel752]

Wooooow,

[@Septurez]

got big pink floyd vibes at 12:25

[@euphoria.8437]

whats the synth he used at 5.12

[@nexusobserve]

Fairlight cmi

[@danieljohnson3129]

I work the same way

[@yrussq]

My gosh, what happened to the sound quality?) Is it 128kbps? Polaris' part barely listenable at all

[@STRANJAH]

Yes unfortunately I think it was recorded at a lower bitrate. I'll make sure next time its better!

[@yrussq]

@@STRANJAH No problem) Your sound quality is always high so it was pretty obvious that something went wrong. Cheers, bro!

[@sandizzy]

Moar notes, moar release, moar loops, moar reese, moar filter

[@eccolane]

secrets should remain secrets :D

[@magnafide]

Disagree man!

[@pedrocardona1603]

Step 1: build a solid sample library. got it mate jokes aside thanks for the video!

[@bakewellspud]

I wonder what Stranjah x Ned Rush colab would look like

[@lukas_wb]

classicly trained pianist recommends to "just play" when it comes to writing piano leads. :p

[@RealVanThomas]

At 14:16, He Reached The Expanse...

[@native-groove]

Lots of good info! Any producers in the Chicago area interested in collaborating? Hit me up.

[@guynamederik]

All of this makes me feel like I have no chance. I'm too busy with life and work to learn music theory and produce at the level needed to be happy. I remember making music having no knowledge whatsoever of what went into it. INMO I had more fun and satisfaction at that time as opposed to now that I've learned so much more. Music has become discouraging.

[@STRANJAH]

Don't be - there are tools around this such as Scale 2, or Captain Chords. Also you can bypass that by using MIDI packs, no shame in doing so.

[@OwlPsalm]

i felt like that at one point in my life, ive been producing for 15+ years but i never put enough time into it. Recently im starting to learn key elements that are tying everything together and its starting to get really fun again. my recommendation is to learn sidechain compression asap, its so much easier than i made it out to be.

[@Nick-be5hh]

(sorry in advance for a long post, but I think a lot of people can relate to this topic) I don't think you're alone feeling like this man. There's never going to be less things to do in life to free up time to play with this stuff , personally will be tackling some huge things myself soon, and will be learning to juggle everything. I've only been making beats a little while and just feel like I'm hitting a stride , and will have to learn to balance big life things , and and finding ways to deal with "it not getting in the way" of progressing with production/learning I've found it to be equally helpful as watching specifically targeted tutorials on particular techniques/methods or inspiration/writing techniques, as watching the occasional 'track breakdown' vids. They're typically longer and drier, and personality in the past haven't cared too too much about the 'back story' of tunes. However, by doing so I've learned some sort of Easter egg, let's call it, techniques or tricks that might be glossed over in other vids or simply just not thought about by the producer to mention. Like Stranjah (God bless you bro) mentioning using sample packs and midi packs etc I just watched Tyr Kohout vid where he used even a Stranjah sample, once tweaked to achieve his own sound you'd never know. And even then you'd have to know the pack. And even then, who cares.... Whatever makes it fun bro! It's the biggest, most horrible cliche , but it's so true... It's supposed to be fun ! Really sorry for the long post, hope you do read it if you have time, and maybe it helps.

[@magnafide]

I would still recommend a cursory review of theory: Learn what the circle of fifths is about, learn what enharmonic keys are, and learn some simple scales to understand how they work (c minor for example). Other than that train your ear to hear what's out of key. I'd also throw in understanding of chord progressions but that's more advanced IMO. Good luck!

[@djkillertomatotv]

I started learning classical piano at age 30, currently studying for grade 6. Anything is possible.

[@simonhuxtable]

[Watches video for inspiration] [immediately deletes all unfinished projects]

[@shafitaqi4344]

That is very unheard of 🤔

[@YOBAMUSTDIE]

After so many years I realized why it really called liquid - it sounds like waterfalls and raindrops, like some sort if liquid flowing and dropping on various surfaces 😱.

[@melvinfused]

Why most dnb artists use Ableton?? Which I find a little hard

[@johncitizen8828]

Why is he consolidating his hat and shaker loops? Why doe sit make any difference?

[@STRANJAH]

I think it’s just to make it easier to arrange. Since it’s in nice blocks.

[@johncitizen8828]

@@STRANJAH Probably - although each time you consolidate, it creates a new instance of a sample in your project folder. No big deal, but if you did this over hundreds of projects it would start filling your HD.

[@monokuromasu2409]

It depends on your workflow. If you use drum racks or anything where there's midi notes, you can easily use ableton's warp markers and editing to play with groove, timing, pitch, etc. It's not possible to do this if you arrange your samples in the arrangement view if you lay down every hit in its own "container". You can't select multiple drum hits and apply groove or timing changes, if you desired to. Pitch is still accessible, but sometimes with many tiny edits, it's real easy to miss a sample or two. Consolidating fixes that. It's still the pattern or run you've laid out, but in a nice little file of its own. Which allows you to treat it like any other loop you'd import into ableton. Easier to apply edits or whatever weirdness you come up with. Hope this helps a bit.

[@No-to4kd]

this guy sounds clinically depressed. isn’t music making supposed to be fun? couldn’t watch

[@reu3412]

good, now get out the comments and off the channel with your negative vibes and energy, this is a seriously good video that is very in depth and informative. Big ups stranjah and polaris.