REVEALED: Deadmau5 and Kaskade’s Production Secrets (Kx5)

[@EDMTips]

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[@EDMTips]

@Wez Tuppeny Great suggestions! Such tunes :)

[@ConnWilliams]

while we are on the topic of Kx5 there is an effect they use in Avalanche that I'd love to better understand it is between 3:28 - 3:31, it that stretched out and then sped up things they do while pushing the cutoff up. any insight or links to videos of how to do that would be rad AF

[@fahimanwar94]

PLEASE DO MORE DEADMAU5! Or i_o & No Mana! Would love to see more mau5trap artists! Watched your other recent video too :)

[@johnnnyd]

Said it before, but its not just the super clear and helpful advice I love, its the passion that shines through in each of these tutorials that really makes it for me

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome...Thanks as always for watching and supporting!🙌🏻

[@ringofire2648]

Will, you have a very positive charisma and you are a fantastic teacher, one can see exactly how much joy it gives you.

[@EDMTips]

Thank you! I try my best :)

[@ianmurdick1]

"CUZ THIS IS HOUSE, BABY!". Best quote

[@EDMTips]

🙂 🙌🏻

[@dullastonishment]

Oh my goodness, I have been waiting for this so much! It's such a banger of a tune. Their work is so, so good.

[@EDMTips]

I hope I did it justice! Yeah, it's an absolute tune

[@the-hard-problem]

Thank you!!! This was super helpful!

[@TraxtasyMedia]

I rarely understand how Joel's music is produced and made, so this is a big insight of his production techniques and I have been waiting for something like this for a pretty long time. A good explanation how his music generally is structured. Been around in his streams, when he produced but couldn't wrap my head around it and when he is in 'focus mode' he rarely explains things and hooks on a loop for hours until it sounds perfect to his ears and his imagination. Thank you very much

[@soundtorial4567]

Best Thing is when he works on a track for hours and its an absolute slapper,then Hes Just "nah" and deletes it.. hahaha

[@EDMTips]

😆

[@EDMTips]

Really glad this helped!

[@BandHanana]

​@@soundtorial4567 I feel personally attacked yo

[@SuperRangerstillidie]

This video was absolutely brilliant , full of gems, anyone getting into music production needs to watch these, his paid courses are excellent as well, but even if yer no wanting to pay there’s so much in all these free videos on yt, I am just starting to make my own serum sounds so this was perfect for me, top class Will 👍

[@EDMTips]

Cheers, Gary! Thanks for watching and for the kind words of support 🙂

[@slaavis]

I've been working on Ableton for about 10 years and I've been following your tutorials for the last two years, and during that time the quality of my production has rapidly improved. You taught me many things. I enjoy your videos, keep up what you are doing. Good luck😉

[@nitinmistry6280]

yup! It was REALLY a lot of fun to watch you create this beat. It's dope! Thanks bro...

[@EDMTips]

You’re welcome!

[@marciojunior9266]

Another amazing lesson!! Thank you soo much!!

[@EDMTips]

You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it🙂

[@okwachawe]

Can't wait to start this project! Gonna be my favorite! Thanks Will!!!

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome! Hope you enjoy 🙂🙌🏻

[@friedrichnix]

Another awesome tutorial. It's great how you go though every step from the very beginning everytime with enthusiasm. With the help of your channel I could and can pick up Ableton and create the sounds I love. I honestly would not know where I stood without your channel. Thank you!

[@EDMTips]

Glad to help :)

[@coleemusicproductions]

You’re killin the tutorial game will! One of the best on YT🔥

[@EDMTips]

Cheers, glad you liked it! Thank you so much for watching and supporting the channel, I really appreciate it! 🙂🙌🏻

[@mufcmusic8514]

The moment I heard that vocal and remembered that beautiful Omni trio track and melody ❤

[@EDMTips]

BOOM! 🙌🙌 😎

[@TheDmitriks]

jeeez, because of you I am back on developing my engineering skills , big love! ❤

[@EDMTips]

Awesome to hear! BOOM! 🙌🙌

[@roman_waltz9163]

legend will, your so entertaining when showing on the videos, but another awesome demonstration👊

[@EDMTips]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gonzoghost]

I can tell you enjoyed making this! So motivated, off to the Daw I go! :)

[@EDMTips]

BOOM! 🙌🙌

[@SpeedRacerx89]

Amen Brotha! Love these tutorials! Such a great teacher with amazing insight and passion.

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome...Thanks as always for watching and supporting!

[@user-Chikotillo]

Im loving it!!!!!! You’re killing it! 🎉🎉🎉

[@EDMTips]

Thank you!

[@user-Chikotillo]

@@EDMTips Thank you for sharing your workflow in Abeltin man! I learn a lot from you 🤝

[@lateralshiftmusic]

That bassline is so cool!!

[@EDMTips]

For sure :)

[@georgedjmatrix4229]

great tut. got me all inspired. Thank you fo sharing

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, glad you liked it! 🙂🙌🏻

[@lzonebass8834]

the snare is very ingenious!! crazy!

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, glad you liked it! 🙌🏻

[@AndiNovaOfficial]

Hell yeahh, Amen brother!

[@dimarotta1571]

absolute love this tutorial.... thank you Will so so much :)

[@EDMTips]

You're so welcome. glad you liked it! 🙂🙌🏻

[@pimenz]

Love this sound and style! Epic!

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, Ivan, I am glad you enjoyed it! 🙂🙌🏻

[@kberlinquette]

I love how you are able to imagine the sound before it comes into action. I have a similar process in which I make music. I mouth, hum, pretend "my bad singing" is a female vocal and I'm able to create the sound I want. I been studying music for about 15 years and like a light bulb something switched to "ON". Someone asked me where I learned how to Level Up Chords, which I'm still not too sure what it means, but I'm doing it all naturally now. I can take a single note and turn it into a melodic tone using multiple notes or even transpose from one chord to another.

[@EDMTips]

Sounds good, Ken, you're on the right path!

[@ondrejroznovjak6817]

you are real m......., I really got good understanding how to do full arrangements. Really good stuff, even many times I have to figure out something around it myself as I use only the Ableton

[@shrugbyofficial]

Good vid tons of knowledge explained simply

[@SmoochHenderson]

You nailed it again, Will! You do every time. Amen brother! 🙏

[@EDMTips]

Appreciate it, Brendan! 🙌🙏

[@MetapopCreatorsMusicRepost]

👍 Thank you very much for this wonderful tutorial.

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, glad you liked it! 🙌🏻

[@larsb.nielsen4481]

great stuff, Will

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, Lars, I am glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

[@nicholashaniotis3508]

Man... you just rock ;) Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, Nicholas, glad you enjoyed it! 🙂🙌🏻

[@heathbrady8510]

YESSSS! I ACCEPT! I CONCUR! AMEN, brother.🙌

[@EDMTips]

Appreciate it! 🙌🙏 Thanks for watching and for the kind words of support 🙂

[@darbyorr]

Really well-done breakdown of the track. And love the fun and enthusiasm you have, reminds me ( in the best way) of when my kids watch Stampy on Minecraft.

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for the support, Darby! I do enjoy creating these :)

[@DIS0RDERofficial]

Hey @EDMTips. thanks a lot for your great tutorials. My music keeps getting better! 🔥🔥

[@EDMTips]

Stoked ot hear that! Kepp up the good work 🙌🏻

[@DIS0RDERofficial]

@@EDMTips I will!! Thank you sir! 😊😊🔥🔥

[@s.b.605]

Thanks so much, great video!

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, glad you liked it! 🙌🏻

[@HenningUhle]

This was great fun when following along this video. As always, thank you for all the insights. I've begun to create a track using what I've learnt with your video. But I'll spice it up to my own taste as usual. And I'll bring my own harmonies ans structures into it since nobody wants a copy cat. Really useful content as always.

[@JohnTosom]

You're great and i love how you enjoy making music. I want more and more.

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, John, I really appreciate the support! 🙌🏻

[@fabricebussi5875]

Hi Will, as usual lots of essential tricks to learn and progress. And especially what bursts the screen, it is the passion. Sharing it with others is fantastic. I recommend to everyone your Accelerator program (Passion, knowledge, tricks) 😃

[@Boaugustin]

haha you really seem to love making music, ça fait plaisir à voir !! " we still have the epic chords, o my godnesss", it's exactly the feeling i have about my track actually haha !!

[@EDMTips]

Gotta love it!

[@plaidmustache]

Subbed. Amazing stuff man. Thank you. 🎉

[@EDMTips]

Thank you for the sub and welcome aboard the EDM Tips train :)

[@HookDJ]

Very good tips, mate... thank you!!! 👍🤟

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, glad you found them helpful! 🙂

[@charliegould7421]

Aw man, this is boss. I love that chord progression and it's sound. You asked what tracks we would like you to cover, I'd like to suggest We Go Out by alesso and sick individuals. It's a great track and the drums are particularly nice. Thanks.

[@EDMTips]

Great suggestion!

[@gothfrog69]

I tried remaking this song and got pretty close, but wow you did it much more simple. Props!

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, I had a lot of fun making this vid! 🙌🏻

[@qua7tro714]

Will, thank you all you are doing. It looks like you EDM Tips Accelerator Program is full for the month of April and May, I'll be looking forward for the next opening for your program.

[@EDMTips]

Yes, we have been busy lately! Feel free to submit your application any time and we'll let you know the next available date :)

[@ManuelRamsaier]

There is a ton of info here - love it! Thanks!

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome! Happy you dig it! :)

[@xFlyingFlip]

great lesson and great sounds!

[@EDMTips]

BOOM! 🙌🙌 😎

[@christianl-g4469]

💯Excellent Will

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, Christian!

[@SolarPeel]

These tutorials are an incredible asset! Thank you 🙏 Also,, Would love to see a ‘in the style of Julia Bondar’ video,, I don’t even know what subgenre of techno it is let alone where to begin making it. Need one of your special lists..

[@EDMTips]

Great suggestion! I will add this to my list and let's see how many people will vote for it :) Any particular track of hers you like?

[@SolarPeel]

@@EDMTips awesome 🤩 eh I do particularly like Enchanted, I’ve seen that she uses a lot of modular gear, it would be cool to see how that would translate to producing ‘in the box’ or if it even does,,, Dramatique Waters also really good imo, 🙃 Thanks for taking the time to reply!

[@d05music17]

Killed it will, more relevant content and great explanations. Video was spot on, sometimes these need more than one part, would be cool to hear you develop that buildup into the drop. Respect. More deadmau5, anjuna vibes always 😊 peaCe

[@EDMTips]

Thank you so much for watching and kind words of support, really appreciate it! 🙌🏻

[@nextgenph2595]

Da*mit Every time you create a new one of these I have to force myself to sit down and make a new song w your techniques. Thx mate! 🎵🎵🎵🎵🔉🔊🔉

[@EDMTips]

A pleasure! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@mrbluemancheese]

I'm so excited for this. Nice. Also have you done a how to by vandelux - motion. Would love to see it. Thanks for the Kx5 tut.

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, hope you enjoy it! 🙂 Haven't done this one but will add it to my very very long to-do list :)

[@davidmcginnis16]

“Hell Yeh” Amen. Awesome vid

[@keveydaking]

At 40:00, regarding phase cancellation, you could recommend to your viewers to have the Swiss Army Knife, which let's you see how changing parameters in Serum affects not only phase cancellation, but RMS and LUFS values as well. I combine this with GM audio clip, which is an oscilloscope and clipper in one, which is alot easier than using Smexoscope (there should be a free one too, just no oversampling) Combined, the two provide alot of information while taking up minimal screen space, and let's you see every parameters effect on all the measurements mentioned

[@claudiomalz]

cool i,ll download

[@EDMTips]

Awesome, have fun with it! 😁

[@adamkhalil8703]

Hey I’m a big fan of ur content! Was wondering if you could post a video about making music like adriatique

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, Adam, I am glad you enjoy my videos! I will add this to my list and let's see how many people will vote for it🙂

[@carlosog5041]

Top-notch!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@EDMTips]

Thank you! Any part in particular you found useful?

[@shahinrahbariasl559]

Amen Brother!

[@EDMTips]

🙏🙌

[@Bluelagoonstudios]

wow, that Serum synth, looks the light version from my DS Thorn. I can also get kinda of sounds of my Knifonium hardware synth. I'm jamming with you, putting a melody in your arrangement. Just addicted to this lol.

[@EDMTips]

Glad you enjoy!

[@timfrechette3698]

Fun tutorial! Thank you!! Can you possibly do a new style Hardwell tutorial? 😮😮

[@EDMTips]

Glad you enjoyed it! I will add this to my very, very long to-do list, Tim! 🙂

[@DazInDanger]

Amen brother!

[@EDMTips]

🙌🙏

[@James-gh2ms]

Awesome video! Your dad jokes and subsequent self-aware comments are hilarious haha, and you bring great energy as a teacher. Very helpful content, exactly why I'm a consistent watcher!

[@EDMTips]

Dad jokes!!!? They're prime time! Ish. Thank you, though, and glad you enjoy! I appreciate the regular support :)

[@houssamhomadi]

You nailed it, It sounds almost the same Besides I answered correctly based on your hint.

[@EDMTips]

Congratulations, Houssam, and I am glad you enjoyed it too :)

[@studiofrank]

Great one. Amen. 👍

[@EDMTips]

Appreciate it! 🙌🙏

[@LightsAcapella]

Absolutely love the channel! I would really love a tutorial like this but where you show the plugins you actually use and not necessarily just the stock ones. Maybe there is already one if someone could link it? Thanks!

[@EDMTips]

I usually show the plugins I use during the p[rocess. Sometimes I try using only Ableton stock ones, and in some videos, I use third-party ones too.

[@8lackSun]

Greate tutorial👏👏👏 Pluck is awesome, recreated this break in my Fruit, but bass notes progression used like G#, A#, F, D# and it sounds cool too🎹 What you say about Enhanced Progressive? Taylor Torrence making pretty fat basslines😉

[@EDMTips]

Awesome, glad you liked it!🙂 I will add this to my list and let's see how many people will vote for it! 🙌🏻

[@8lackSun]

@@EDMTips Give you one more advise, IMAO mostly ingenious anjunasound of last year - Kasablanca👍

[@iamaalmusic]

This is great🤝🔥

[@aljohnson6118]

Really good, as always, but I had to laugh. I had a UK club chart #1 with the same vocal sample in '97 under the name of Canny, and I think Nick Hook had a track out with it around that time too. It's funny how some of these old samples pop up again from time to time!

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, and I've love to hear the track! Is it online anyway, please? Yeah, what goes around comes around - I remember Calvin Harris bringing out "I'm not Alone" in 2009 and thinking "This is Madagascar by Art of Trance". I notice it more and more often the more music I listen to

[@beyondthehazemusic]

Canny with the Electribe 101 remix?

[@aljohnson6118]

@@beyondthehazemusic Yes.

[@beyondthehazemusic]

@@aljohnson6118 class, was a bit fan in the late 90s. I've done a few tracks with Bedrock Records.

[@oussamachouk6470]

Really good

[@EDMTips]

Appreciate it! 🙌🙏

[@CantaFola]

that's why I watch this video

[@EDMTips]

Appreciate it! 🙌🙏

[@LukeLjJames]

you made joel n steve laugh how psychic you are...

[@EDMTips]

Eh?

[@fahimanwar94]

Great as always! Can you do No Mana please?

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for the suggestion, I will add it to my list! In the meatime, thanks for watching and supporting the channel 🙂

[@sethpropa]

Heck yeh!

[@EDMTips]

Appreciate it! 🙌🙏

[@davidbythew]

Hell Yeah!

[@EDMTips]

Appreciate it! 🙌🙏

[@mikaelhedlund1]

Hi Will, great video! Maybe I'm the only one, but I cannot download the project. I get a URL error message and a time out.

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for the heads up, Mikael! For some reason, I also get an error, but the email with the project does come through too! If you haven't received it, please send an email to [e-mail] and we'll sort it for you.

[@1sleezballdude]

I really love your vids! Thank you big time for those great tutorials and fun along the way. I'm learning a lot from them as an absolute beginner in making sound. And while I make progression I see how much there is I don't know and the long, looong way I still have to go before making serious shizzle. But hey, I'm having a hell-off-a-time walking that path! The most fun I've had in years, that's for sure. Wish I've stumbled upon this twenty years ago ( Yea I'm an old fart). Thanks again and keep on going I'd say! The joy you bring in your video's is very contagious! 🎶🎹🎵🎚🎙☣

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, Sleez, I am glad you're enjoying my videos! We all have to start somewhere, so keep up the good work and don't forget to enjoy the process :)

[@strazamusik]

awesome

[@EDMTips]

Appreciate it! 🙌🙏

[@kaliomax3178]

EDM Doctor you are ! well more close to an Alchemist but that was meaning the same back in centuries AMEN BROTHER !

[@paullawpopsuk]

Will your as mad as a box of frogs :) but love it, inspirational all the way I have learnt so much from you i frighten myself keep up the awesome work

[@EDMTips]

Cheers! Thanks for watching and for the kind words of support 🙂

[@aldolozano1329]

Thanks

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome!

[@apollyon7617]

Aphex twin style sequencing/drums. Nobody breaks the rules like him

[@EDMTips]

He is an excellent producer I might re-create in the future! 🙌🏻

[@omarflores2979]

Excelente a 🔥. 👋 🇪🇨

[@EDMTips]

BOOM! 🙌🙌 Thank you

[@EvannAudio]

I think a thicker reverb would be nice. Maybe liquid sonics seventh heaven, Valhalla vintage verb or the Arturia REV LX-24 🙌🏼

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for the tip!

[@ConnWilliams]

Fucken sweet will!

[@EDMTips]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@bobbylimesmusic]

Bro you’re killing it ❤ you switch to kaffee ☕️?!

[@EDMTips]

And cocaine

[@EDMTips]

Joking...

[@EDMTips]

Mandy

[@bobbylimesmusic]

Key bumps are the key to a good Kx5 sound

[@Aque0us]

🔥 🔥 🔥

[@kallehassel824]

Lots of amazing tips here Will! Nice job! I would really love to see you make a track in the style of Cosmic Gate"s latest tracks.. not sure what genre that fits in.. progressive maybe(?) Best regards Kalle

[@MikeyohMikey]

Great walkthrough! I've wanted to download the project files but I haven't been able to receive it.

[@EDMTips]

Hmmm...that's strange. Drop me an email at [e-mail] and I'll send it manually

[@eternal8lueforever]

Great tutorial! When I try to unfreeze the serum tracks, the patch is getting reset to the default -init- sound. Is there any way to unfreeze and get the serum preset? Or maybe you could export the presets separately, that would be dope!

[@EDMTips]

Now added!

[@DJ.wubzy.music22]

I lost it when you said “WD-40” 😂😂😂

[@EDMTips]

What's wrong with WD-40? 😂

[@DJ.wubzy.music22]

@@EDMTips nothing at all, I enjoy your clever little quips 😂

[@rikgreen520]

How do you go about finding vocals like this on KZbin????

[@osprod93]

🔥

[@chamilawarnajayalath84]

Awesome

[@EDMTips]

Glad you liked it! 🙌🏻

[@jakecantrell7807]

really digging the wd40 sound lol

[@EDMTips]

Thanks! 😆

[@FreestyleGalaxyNMore]

Pluck me up buttercup?😂😂

[@EDMTips]

😬

[@lucahielscher]

Is there a video about serum…? Maybe with presets and important settings…Maybe I will buy serum…

[@oc0dyc]

The awesome thing about serum (well, one of the many) is that you can “rent to own” it with no penalty and if you decide you don’t like it you’re only out a month or two of paying like $9. A great pricing scheme that I think shows a lot of confidence in their product. I wish more were like that

[@EDMTips]

Not a dedicated video I am afraid. We cover it in the course but it would be a very long video, trying to get through all the settings and presets alone.

[@jl9205]

" because purple is the color of the inside of the throat."😂😂😂

[@EDMTips]

Facts 😁

[@dj_kik]

Hello Will thanks for this tuto but some files are missing in your ableton project :(

[@EDMTips]

You’re welcome! Which ones?

[@dj_kik]

@@EDMTips i send you the files missing by mail Will check your box Bro :)

[@dj_kik]

@@EDMTips hello Will have you see my mail with capture off missing files ?

[@theTIREDman1]

ily