We need to talk about Sound Selection! Which sounds should you use for your beats?

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Suge 808 for everything🐸

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Some producers just now realizing that you don't have to use the 4 stock drums loaded when you open FL like 👁️👄👁️

[@K-Deez]

If you use stock drums you deserve everything you get

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[@phuhque6724]

As i scroll through endless supposed "good" sounds from kits put together by industry leaders or intermediate working beat makers on several different subscription based sample libraries, I'm struggling to hear or visually see a difference between, say.. Fl studios "Legacy Hip Hop Open hat 2" vs. "MURDA BEATS OPEN HAT" I really dont think these people are doing any crazy computer rocket science to make these kits, i think theyre just taking basic built in sounds and adding some effects and eq and calling it a day. Call me crazy but i think all this "choosing the right sounds" stuff is a bit over-complicated and over-explained to the point of confusion when its actually really simple.

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[@michaeldelacruz6370]

More than one instrument playing the same note is called unison. It's very beautiful actually. In a realistic enviroment these fundamental tones wouldn't clash because your ear would have to be right next to the instrument so you would end up hearing just the harmonics of instruments as they come toguether. When mixing, you can simulate this by utilizing a bandpass and some reverb to move the sound away from you.

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[@dedrxbbit7549]

As a dubstep producer and a metalhead, there’s a few things i disagree with. Tuning your drums to the key of the song is not necessarily needed unless if you’re using one of those 808 subs that has a built in kick. Otherwise, if it’s short enough, nobody’s gonna notice and it’ll be just fine. If you’re using multiple samples to “create” your own kick for your track (Kick X for the transient, Kick Y for the mid range, and Kick Z for the sub frequencies), then you should DEFINITELY tune them to eachother, otherwise certain frequencies between the different kicks will mash up and you’ll have a lumpy mess of a sample. As far as the snare is considered, I believe that is even LESS needed to have tuned. Yes, there are certain snares that have more tonal frequencies than others, but tuning it will lose that tonal feel. A real drum kit gets tuned, yes, but you don’t see the drummer retuning his set every time the band plays a new song that’s in a different key. The same can be said for EDM and Hip Hop. If you retune your snare to the key of the track, all of that tonal information will get lost in the mix because it’s being combined with the instruments’ tonal information. Leaving it out of key will have more impact because that tonal information does not match up with the instruments, creating its own tonal space in the mix. Also, the reason why EDM/Trap/Dubstep drops take up so much space in the mix is because we want our drops to feel big. I do wanna clarify, I’m not mad, just letting people know that some of the things in this video are not NECESSARY, but more preference. If the song calls for a snare in tune with the track, do it. If you wanna be a bit more laid back, do it. It’s all up to artist discretion.

[@ServidaMusic]

Well said!

[@dedrxbbit7549]

@@ServidaMusic thank you! nice to see that even the bigger production channels on KZbin care about what their viewers say ;)

[@bladethewitch1442]

"As a dubstep producer and a metalhead" that's exactly the problem.

[@dedrxbbit7549]

@@bladethewitch1442 everything i said is my opinion, so if you think that’s a problem then that’s yours too! Glad to hear you think my choice of music is an issue!

[@dedrxbbit7549]

@cartmanstrains-cartman46-56 yup! I read an article once many years back that connected the two genres pretty well. Ever since then, I’ve always seen them as equal.

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[@ServidaMusic]

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[@IosaJ]

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[@kw3sttt]

Simon you never fail to help me without I even knew it, I needed this for the Cymatics beat contest

[@ragingvegan6265]

Yo, huge props to this video. This was stuff I learned over last year and saw such an immediate improvement in my producing. Seriously, if you're just starting out making music, pay attention to this lesson. You'll be super thankful for it later on

[@andypryce7417]

Awesome content! One thing that helps me, I try to select any sound I add, in context with the rest of the tracks. Never judge a sound when it is isolated. Something crap in solo might sound great in context or vice versa.

[@bronson5684]

Best production tutorial I've seen hands down. You understand exactly what's going on in a track and are able to express it in a way that most people will understand. Good shit my guy.

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[@AlexRider5601]

Just add the sauce to any sound.... *and it’s perfect* 😏😏😏

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[@ServidaMusic]

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[@jakehettinger1087]

such a helpful video! I feel like sample selection is such a crucial part of making music. I always look at it as each element either adds to or takes away from the energy you are trying to create

[@jonathanaragon5819]

Feel like the best advice for this is be intentional with drum selection. And don't be afraid to switch drums out after more of you beat is more put together.

[@JoshuasProductions]

Thanks Simon, you are correct about the frequency's you want to try and fill them but DO NOT over do it.

[@musicalpotato1831]

This is probably one of the most helpful production videos i’ve watched in a long time

[@elkhayder]

I am falling in love with your ad beat. Loved it yesterday, loving it more now. We would love if you post it as a beat on KZbin so we can listen to the whole thing.

[@ServidaMusic]

I'll do a soundcloud

[@elkhayder]

That works too

[@IosaJ]

@@ServidaMusic yessssss I love that beat

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[@prochaskies]

holy moly, two videos in two days

[@afridifacebook]

Watched this before, watched this again. Felt good.

[@zayswayprod]

I swear everytime i need to learn something you already got a vid for it thanks bro

[@agustinusreborn8680]

THIS is wht i've been looking for.. Thankyou Simon you never dissapointing

[@deemomusic1982]

Dude you speak my language. Thank You Simon 🙏🏿🎶

[@shawtyburn-a-church1619]

5:03 my man started rappin

[@ServidaMusic]

I'm flowing

[@xxzitionxxogsongs3085]

🔥🔥

[@duckman761]

Hahahahaha

[@atomeqho]

sound design/selection is my favorite part of music production

[@llGemini19]

I'm personally the type of person who experiments with all kinds of sounds regardless of the genre! But it's honestly up to the person! This information is super sound in that it's typically best to stick to certain sounds for certain genres. But if you like experimenting like I do, there's nothing wrong with it cause music is 100% subjective! So there's no wrong or right way to produce! Just do what you like and if you're good at making great music with weird sounds or sounds that are atypical of that genre, then that's awesome!

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[@AhmedEmad0001]

Best producer who simplify the music for us. Thank u simon ❤️

[@spacebar8610]

I take so much inspiration from Simon. THANKS MAN!

[@lamarscrotum1236]

Sound selection is by far one of the simplest and most effective ways to immediately improve your beats

[@SteveInTheZone]

how do I find good sounds ^^

[@xLucidor]

KSHMR sounds Vol.4

[@SimonMac]

Man, Simon! This is exactly what I've been struggling with the last few days - claps? Snare? Both? Thanks for this Video!

[@Develofficial]

It makes me feel like I'm a big producer whenever I watch Simon 😀😁💯

[@woodcampmusic]

When I like a couple drums and want to use it in every beat🥺

[@afridifacebook]

This is actually a very helpful video. Thank you, Simon.

[@TomBsf]

Can you pleaseee make a drill beat tutorial? The last one was so long ago and your drill beats are sooo fire I'd love to know how you make them and your thought process. I love ur videos btw I learned nearly everything I know from your channel😂

[@maxes9055]

he already did it, find it on his channel

[@TomBsf]

@@maxes9055 do you mean the road to placement episode 9?

[@otisbeatz9060]

This video is everything, I have always been aware of sound selection but I feel I will be more mindful now. Thank you

[@thraxdj]

Thanks, this was really helpful! Now that I think about it my sound selection has improved a lot already, but I never thought about it like that. Next to volume leveling this is probably the most important thing for a clean mix!

[@MagnesiumKalifaat]

The 808 slide god has blessed us again with yet another vid🙏🏼

[@_TheViewer_]

Don’t forget to NOT always limit you by Genre, try experimenting doh, be innovative. Focus on Leveling/EQ to make a Snare/Clap fit into another Genre.

[@jhowmusic_]

"Simon is the best like usual" - Drizzy

[@JohnnySauceMusic]

at 5:25, you can go to edit sound on the snare which opens edison, then find detect pitch regions and it shows you the tuning. you can do this with 808s or any sample really.

[@prodbysin]

Yo, your moves in this business are so inspiring. Hope to get to your level one day with my tutorials 👏👏👏 so underrated, all your content 🚀

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King Servida back at it again🔥💪🏼

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I see it 👀👀 capital drum kit 4

[@ServidaMusic]

Pretty soon!

[@XRXONE]

Great video, don’t sleep on sound selection to create that vibe 🌊🔥✨

[@solobeatz6252]

Thank you Simeon 🙏🙏

[@playmaxc5968]

Yes.. tune your drums people, especially the Kick.

[@sc4z795]

i'm so glad you gave us a video for free, very good man

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Another fire video from the GOAT!

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been searching for a vid like this. Simon you're de goat

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Legit just fixed 99% of my mixing woes with this one

[@phantomots2128]

This is a very well explained necessary video, thank you for another banger vid Simon

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the king is back yet again, amen to this one

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we need more of this.

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What a nice birthday present today!

[@ServidaMusic]

Happy birthday day

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@@ServidaMusic Thank you Mr. Servida!

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happy birthday bro

[@justchristian]

Missed these type of videos, thanks man

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Simon is one of th nicest producers I've seen... You are awesome 😊❤️

[@learnoldnewway4411]

your information always help .. thanks big man

[@andrewkigen]

Thanks for the tips. They really help.

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Yoo, now two vids in a row!?!? Simon is excited apparently. Great vid also!! Very useful my buddy SIMONNNNN!!!🔥🔥😀

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IM OUT HERE

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wow ive neve thought of that....literally such an underated producer....fuck man such a gifted person

[@fredthebasspro2256]

Simple, yet solid. Raditude my dude.

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Been waitin for your vids

[@getrackt1739]

The end was really cool

[@prod.turnertt5925]

Zayspinz 808 for everything🐸

[@falloutskyy]

Very good video! Espacially the sound selection of the right drums (kick, snare, percs...) really has a huge impact on the whole atmosphere of the beat!

[@ServidaMusic]

Yesssir

[@tnycemusic]

this made me want to register for the course

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keep up this speed of uploads please

[@growingoaks]

The Kick2 plugin can make kicks, but it can also make HYDRO BANGIN 808s, and i love that i bought it. Its a bit hard to get a whole comprehension on it but its incredible. I even layer it with another kick

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Thank you for sharing this with us

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Servida serving up another great vid! 🙌🏽

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This was excactly what I needed! Thanks bro!!

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I’m liking this ultra professional Simon! But I’ll never mind comedian Simon :D

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Just picked up the course today 😎

[@ServidaMusic]

Awesome !

[@wilderunthejewels4935]

Dude this makes so much sense, thank you!

[@prsek1743]

hey simon don't know if you knew, but with the fabfilter pro-q plugin there's an option under the "analyser" tab at the bottom to compare 2 instances of the plugin to see which frequencies are clashing. i use it a bunch and it's super helpful. hope this helps, maybe showcase it in a future video because it's honestly so intuitive. sick vid man, keep it up

[@sootheboy1281]

I tried the drill future bass thing and its pretty decent

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Needed this, for real tho, blessings to you good sir🙏🏽😇

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Simon Servida is such a happy and smiling person that even his angry teacher character in his ad can't hide the small smile lol. Pinoy ka nga talaga

[@isuckatlife27]

this was super helpful. thank you!

[@scourix4181]

Helpful as always! Thanks you, Simon!

[@theoracle7463]

Former dubstep and rddim producer in a dubstep drop there Generally is layering like background elements and sometimes basses are made by layering 2 or 3 togeather but we have to be quite careful with an eq to aviid mud and we almost always sidechain to get the kick and snare cut though

[@its-TRAV]

this is some great work, i would totally buy this course if i had the money, but im more broke than a vase hitting cement

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Ive been waiting for a video like this for the longest hold up 😭

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This is my fav vid of yours.

[@Raives16]

The light they need

[@bilomen5957]

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