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@SignalsMusicStudio3 жыл бұрын
THE SAXMAN COMETH. Thanks so much for playing on this track man!
@candormind31593 жыл бұрын
your line is my favorite part of this lofi
@MKSilverSax3 жыл бұрын
@@candormind3159 Thank you!
@Jonpoo13 жыл бұрын
Best use of taxes
@telecoustic0003 жыл бұрын
No more government subsidizing for active basses!
@MarceloHenkin3 жыл бұрын
the amount of knowledge this guy has and the way he is able to express and communicate it is almost frightening. brilliant video, by the way.
@seiph803 жыл бұрын
Agreed
@awakelingsignals3 жыл бұрын
My appreciation for him doin his thang and every patreonsupporter he has ever and ever will have ... is enormous.
@Dariocomposer3 жыл бұрын
This type of communication is definitely an amazing skill
@Dariocomposer3 жыл бұрын
and he looks like Shazam!
@kazvanrooij2 жыл бұрын
But he gets some things wrong. His way of making the last beat late is redundant. You CAN tell a computer to be late. Groove settings are a thing computers can do.
@hahayes72053 жыл бұрын
"We could write this as a measure of 33/32" Me: **master of puppets flashbacks*
@Wind-nj5xz3 жыл бұрын
@Hidde Veldkamp 21/32
@blackcitadel373 жыл бұрын
Lmao I knew someone would remember that
@DuNkGoW3 жыл бұрын
Is that the A part? I count like two 4/4 bars and a 7/4 bar
@Roboprogs3 жыл бұрын
Hmmmm. So, a 33 beat long pattern in my Model Samples??? Maybe.
@simonbelanger10463 жыл бұрын
This whole channel is the definition of quality content.
@cory82423 жыл бұрын
I don't think ive come across anything similar to how quality this guys channel is in any field
@_wayneman_3 жыл бұрын
"So you have a new music production video for me?" "Yes Sir, I do." "But you just released another good video a couple of days ago. Isn't it hard to come up with new ideas that fast?" "Actually no. Super easy, barely an inconvenience" "Well, if you say so... I'm gonna watch, like and comment for the algorithm"
@SignalsMusicStudio3 жыл бұрын
for the record I don't find this very easy lol
@_wayneman_3 жыл бұрын
@@SignalsMusicStudio Mom get the camera! He answered to me! On a serious note tho: I DO think you make some of the finest videos on this platform and if I wouldn't be that chronically broke student, I'd totaly support your work besides sharing it with friends. Hope you never stop doing this and all the best wishes from Germany!
@NoName-fc8cq3 жыл бұрын
@@_wayneman_ "Is it going to be difficult to put in a ryan george reference?" "Actually, no. Its super easy, barely an inconvenience"
@KyAnnZorain3 жыл бұрын
Well said.
@jimBobuu3 жыл бұрын
"Lo fi hip hop is tight!" "Sir, no. It's the exact opposite of that so I'm going to need you to get all the way off my back on this one."
@ThatOtherRaccoon3 жыл бұрын
I love when Beardstank is involved in projects. He's like, "You want elevator? Boom I got you. You want cityscape sounds? Boom I got you."
@SignalsMusicStudio3 жыл бұрын
and to think you haven't even seen him in his final form yet...
@ThatOtherRaccoon3 жыл бұрын
@@SignalsMusicStudio nothing short of majestic I'm sure!
@MattyWhens3 жыл бұрын
"The Sample Pack!" "The Sample Pack!" "Unbelievable Sample Pack!"
@zachr57793 жыл бұрын
You can’t escape the ad. Ever.
@rx4563 жыл бұрын
im preety sure the city sound is him humping his bed or somthing
@dylanduke10753 жыл бұрын
Getting a notification saying “Signals Music Studio has uploaded a new video: Writing & Producing Lo-Fi Hip Hop” was literally like a god send
@mokrodrigues45153 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what is was looking for: Lofi without using samples. Thanks a lot! This sounds beautiful!
@JayOneAlumni2 жыл бұрын
Most of it isn’t Cos clearing samples is too much money usually so people just make their own stuff
@isaacthecorncob2 жыл бұрын
@@JayOneAlumni No a lot of it is just stolen. Not the officially released stuff because legal reasons, but there is a LOT of lofi that is just completely ripped
@JayOneAlumni2 жыл бұрын
@@isaacthecorncob its not stolen (as a music producer) a lot of people sample in lofi, the people who make money usually use sample packs (different thing) or make them themselfs/get people to play parts and then sample that and manipulate that. its not hard.
@dissinyosandwich75483 жыл бұрын
Honestly one of your best vids so far. The 4/4 + 9/8 slowed down trick was HELLA smart. The slowing down and chopping up of samples funnily enough reminded me of Ben Levin's amazing "fakerwave" video. A lot of these tricks could be applied to an 80's pop context instead of hip-hop and you'd get some classic vaporwave in the vein of Floral Shoppe or Eccojams.
@SignalsMusicStudio3 жыл бұрын
If someone says my video reminds them of Ben Levin I take it as an enormous compliment :)
@TheKnicks20123 жыл бұрын
Only thing you missed was a “Jake Studying” character loop
@coreyz7963 жыл бұрын
And a cat🐈
@TheGlitterMovement3 жыл бұрын
Everything about this makes me realize how much I don't know.
@Chris_Viarengo3 жыл бұрын
Keep pushing forward and learning! Learning never ends and no matter how much you know you can always learn more. Having said that, limitation breeds creativity, so you’ll be fine with what you already know!
@SignalsMusicStudio3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a huge opportunity :)
@KyAnnZorain3 жыл бұрын
You and me both. And I studied music theory for more than 4 years. I don't know anything.
@ricardotmc3 жыл бұрын
@@KyAnnZorain If u studied music theory for 4 years and don't know nothing , u are doing something wrong
@yessir64273 жыл бұрын
@@KyAnnZorain lul
@Hexenhammer3 жыл бұрын
Great song, btw. I usually can't stand disjointed rhythms, and my brain wants to "fix" them. This hits exactly where you wanted, and as an educational piece, it is super functional. Bravo, sir.
@SignalsMusicStudio3 жыл бұрын
It's funny, the whole song is kinda off the grid but just implies a grid, and that's close enough. there's also a randomly generated hi hat that appears at the silliest of times, and even that's not enough to ruin the 4 4 vibe
@imslicc3 жыл бұрын
you're actually a music theory youtuber that can make nice sounding music. ridiculously, this is never the case..
@induhgo_2 жыл бұрын
Hahah I was just watching some tutorials and all the music sounded lame. The instrument choices weren’t it. He’s def got it
@emapage89142 жыл бұрын
You should check out Adam Neely then :)
@induhgo_2 жыл бұрын
@@emapage8914 thanks! Will do!
@johnrushton34262 жыл бұрын
@@emapage8914 I second this comment!
@tfwnoyandere2 жыл бұрын
@@emapage8914 yes
@gemmachaos3 жыл бұрын
These are the most empowering music videos around. Everytime I watch one of Jake's videos I feel like I've learned something I can just immediately apply to my own music.
@pdreding3 жыл бұрын
But where's the studying anime girl and/or raccoon?
@morethen90003 жыл бұрын
It's so funny how the harmony changes how we feel a melody. The melody alone gives me a dark and unsettling vibe, probably because it finishes in the 7th degree. But when you add the I-V progression it kinda sounds resolved when the F# kicks in, sounding like F# is our I chord actually.
@okwhatever_2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it slays fs
@darshankumar27173 жыл бұрын
I shall be eternally grateful to this channel.
@jamesrobinson5293 жыл бұрын
Hands down, this is my favorite tutorial that you've ever produced! You should definitely consider making an entire lofi album.
@psychonavi3 жыл бұрын
why dont you do it, ill be pleasedt to hear it, no jokes
@jamesrobinson5293 жыл бұрын
@@psychonavi I should probably do that. One of my problems is that I get deep in production. Then I'll start to feel like I'm neglecting my guitar technique. One of my biggest hurdles is mastering the 9/8 feel. To me, it's a must have to authentically nail the lofi sound.
@isaacthecorncob2 жыл бұрын
I second this. I normally don't like lofi or hip hop, but I really, thoroughly, enjoyed his track here.
@yd67823 жыл бұрын
I love the sax part! Omg so nice
@MKSilverSax3 жыл бұрын
::High Five:: Thanks for the love!
@ayojdon2 жыл бұрын
As if I couldn't have fallen in love with this channel more with the amount of information I've gained and retained over the past few weeks, props to you man you are a great teacher and I hope you see this so you can see how much you've truly help me fall back into love with making and playing music again! 🎶 thank you
@BenRobsonMusic3 жыл бұрын
The polymeter is a cool idea to get that "drunk" rhythmic feel. I also like the "quintuplet/septuplet swing" method, where what sounds like inaccurate timing is actually just a weird, sparse -tuplet rhythm.
@cherian57003 жыл бұрын
Can someone explain how he did it? I’ve rewatched the rhythm part for about 3 times, and I still don’t get it. I’m not too familiar with time signatures and all that, so any help would be appreciated.
@BenRobsonMusic3 жыл бұрын
@@cherian5700 each "beat" you hear in the final song is actually a full measure at a really fast tempo - 4 times faster than the "real" tempo of the song. The first 3 "beats" are full measures of 4/4 (4 quarter notes, or 8 eighth notes, per measure), but you hear them as beats instead of measures because they go by quickly and there's only one point of emphasis in each. The last "beat" is a measure of 9/8, which is one eighth note longer than the other 3. This makes it sound like the music is skipping or stuttering because the rhythmic loop restarts slightly later than it would if all 4 beats were the same length. In short, the last beat of each measure that you hear is intentionally "too long."
@BenRobsonMusic3 жыл бұрын
@@cliffpinchon2832 yeah this is an unusual method as far as i know. I can't argue with the result though!
@dylanduke10753 жыл бұрын
Jake any chance you could do something on jazz noir?? Your new track seems to hit on that vibe a little
@natios1003 жыл бұрын
oh yes please! some dark jazz tutorial would be amazing
@rodrigolara62633 жыл бұрын
Yessssss
@mariabrandao55593 жыл бұрын
Ooooh i would love that
@jameskowalkowski23083 жыл бұрын
Second that!!
@CarlosMartinez-gr1rp3 жыл бұрын
Just my appreciation note for using an MClass compressor for the pumping effect, the Audiomatic Retrotransformer for coloring and even an ID8 epiano for that descending arpeggio, instead of 3x $300 vsts. You are a craftman.
@SignalsMusicStudio3 жыл бұрын
Never had the luxury to buy vsts or good gear when I was learning to produce, looking back it was a blessing in disguse
@CTRex3433 жыл бұрын
Alternative title: i break every rule of music and it sounded great
@g.mantua11953 жыл бұрын
Signals Music Studio has quickly become my favorite KZbin channel. Great groove and thanks for the teching.
@DDRseagull3 жыл бұрын
Speeding up the song and using each measure for a single beat... That's brilliant
@drumlinemedia55553 жыл бұрын
My dirty secret to making trip hop sound old is to sample in a record needle running on empty vinyl, the space before the music starts.
@steevothaman3 жыл бұрын
Excellent content. Your musical range and talent for teaching makes for one of the best music instruction channels on the web! Also if I close my eyes and listen, it’s like Jeff Goldblum is teaching me about music theory. And that is awesome!
@jmusick8483 жыл бұрын
that polymeter technique on the drums is a pretty unique to get that off the grid rhythm for sure
@SteffenThole3 жыл бұрын
"Slow it down by a half step" astonishingly makes a lot of sense.
@lanegibson59262 жыл бұрын
This helped a lot. I’m working on a Lofi EP and I realize I’ve been overthinking a lot of it tbh. Your creativity in this inspired me to just have fun with my songs and throw in random sounds and see where it goes from there!
@frankjager16473 жыл бұрын
I highly encourage you to consider making some "lofi guitar chord progression" sample packs. There is a HUGE market for it, and not that many people who know theory are in it.
@victorNDSL3 жыл бұрын
YES!!! I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO FOR AGES! THANKS JAKE!
@moenesbenfradj74623 жыл бұрын
This is the best lofi beat i've ever heard... Goosebumps 🎷
@Gjushiii3 жыл бұрын
At first, i was like nah this ain't it but the key switch really made it really good and the sax and guitar along with the ambiance I mean just great. The ambience really gave it some sauce.
@paulmichaud75653 жыл бұрын
OK. If there's another season of Twin Peaks you've got the soundtrack. Loved it.
@xBandhead33 жыл бұрын
Jake, probably one of my favorite videos yet. Great job bröther, I’m adding this to my playlist once it’s on Spotify. Next up: How To Write Adidas Hard Bass Music (the hard way)
@SignalsMusicStudio3 жыл бұрын
Thx bro! ngl the resulting music + vid is really one of my fav creations to date
@england1015103 жыл бұрын
I have been listening to a Lo-Fi Beats playlist pretty heavily for the last few months, and you absolutely nailed it with this track. I really enjoyed seeing what a complex process it is to make these "simple" songs. I had no idea!
@rswatzl33 жыл бұрын
Dude, was that hypnotic vibe done on purpose? Good job, man!
@MrDo2an3 жыл бұрын
Excellent, thank you. Very pleasant stylish song. Your teaching and presenting style is great, speaking fast and clear, getting to the point immediately. If I didn't see your face I would say you were a 50-year old pro-experienced musician and teacher.
@DopamineOverload3 жыл бұрын
Still the most informative and most underrated music channel on KZbin, by far. You need 2 million subscribers, man. Another superb vid!!
@raphaelbiazotto3 жыл бұрын
I like how Jake can interest me in the process of creating a song of a genre that I wouldn't normally listen to. It is a nice learning experience.
@louieangeldeleon3 жыл бұрын
I will watch every one of your videos because you are the best guitar teacher on KZbin!! BTW I bought your modal poster! Awesome Art! 🖼
@SignalsMusicStudio3 жыл бұрын
I take no credit for the actual art but take complete credit for befriending the amazing artists who helped :)
@joeeeee87383 жыл бұрын
This is just beyond amazing in many ways
@clairevee21082 жыл бұрын
Music theory should be this fun mates. I was smiling and grabbing every pieces the whole time. THANK YOU!
@Telee_Pawt3 жыл бұрын
The fun is infectious. Loved it. Couldn't keep the smile off my face. Thx!
@blakhowk1 Жыл бұрын
This is the BEST representation of how to make lo-go hip-hop from scratch. Thank you very much!
@kiah.bender3 жыл бұрын
ive learnt more from your videos in the past few days than i have in years. absolutely love your work. you're the man :)
@97jallen7 ай бұрын
Wow! This was great! I love lofi and I love what you did with this. The meter stuff kind of blows up my brain…. but that kind of thing is what makes lofi so cool. And I love that you are using Reason. I am a Reason user too, so it’s nice to see it.
@blurryvisionsanimations37163 жыл бұрын
YESS!!! finally this is the the subject I’ve been wanting from my favorite KZbin teacher
@MyXAHOB2 жыл бұрын
2:32 in fl studio you can automate tempo you can create short 1 bar clip of automation and replicate it throughout the song
@roma540 Жыл бұрын
Well, he did say we're going HARD way :D
@iasyama19992 жыл бұрын
not my type of lofi but finally one lofi video that actually has an awesome result. Gonna use some of your techniques/tips here mate thanks!
@iarreolav2 жыл бұрын
you patreon supporters are the best. This guy makes me feel like i can make music
@ijahB183 жыл бұрын
WOW...THAT REALLY TRANSPORTS, TO ANOTHER UNIVERSE. THAT STAGERED BEAT IS WHAT DOES IT. IT TRYS TO CATCH UP TO ITS SELF. BRILLENT. THANK U. U OUGHT TO WIN.
@lofialumni Жыл бұрын
This was the best Lofi tutorial I have ever seen, I have recently taken the plunge into getting away from sampling while still making Lofi beats, you have inspired me to work harder. This was a dope groove and not yet super detailed
@Outside9983 жыл бұрын
Here we go! Insight into a genre I am unfamiliar with. Nice.
@samkng2 жыл бұрын
Ugggghhhh this is such a great video dude. Learned so much from this. So many little tricks that you can forget about haha. The 4/4 to 9/8 move was especially cool!
@choowie922 жыл бұрын
That 4th beat was unsettling at first and then it goes into you. The half-step slow down was genius. And the overall song has a soothing effect. I need to try it!
@shandani72152 жыл бұрын
Man, you blow out, man! This is awesome. You are very talented.
@nimlhug1383 жыл бұрын
My ex was really into Portishead when I met her. This video made me remember our relationship when everything was good for both of us.
@mikkoiranen Жыл бұрын
One of the best beat producing videos I've seen. 😯
@Tyler-dp6by3 жыл бұрын
I have a question that I hope makes sense. I'm looking in your previous videos and I don't see any videos that really speak about how to write chords for an already established melody, unless I just completely missed it. I've heard some people say it's easier to have a melody first and then build a chord progression for it vs writing a melody over a chord progression. Is there a video of yours that would help more on that kind of subject? I know I could find other videos on KZbin talking about it but no one has explained music theory and guitar theory better than you. I would love for you to make a video on that if you haven't already.
@SignalsMusicStudio3 жыл бұрын
I actually don't have a video on that specific topic, I've been meaning to make it for a long time and keep forgetting! Thanks for reminding me, it should appear one of these days
@Jr-Forastiere3 жыл бұрын
thumbnail is elite
@williamconnolly21529 ай бұрын
Please keep posting videos. You helped me understand modes!
@geekyprojects13533 жыл бұрын
I watched many of Jake's videos and I'm still shocked by a 15 yo teenager sounding like a 30 yo radio host :)
@Der.Geschichtenerzahler2 жыл бұрын
Man you definitely should start a lofi channel. This video was long but was worth watching
@Stephanie.Palmer Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! The way you explained everything made it easy to understand (thanks AP music theory😂). I truly enjoy watching your videos. You definitely earned my subscription to your channel. Great work! 👏🏻
@davidaa92383 жыл бұрын
please make more videos like this, ive watched almost all of your videos in the last week or two and this is by far my favorite. i love your channel, keep creating
@Wouterferdinand3 жыл бұрын
Good to still see new videos!
@wondervalleyexperimental3 жыл бұрын
Really digging this episode! I loved the way you pushed the beat off the grid. Inspiring!
@darkvalkyrie53663 жыл бұрын
You are such a genius and I'm literally in love with your voice 😍
@Se7eNiToS2 жыл бұрын
Am I witnessing a genius at work here? What's going on?! Amazing work as always!
@EchterBonito2 жыл бұрын
god i love this guy so much already and i found him just yesterday on youtube
@alexisalvarez63362 жыл бұрын
Your channel is chock-full of music genius!
@liquidsolids94153 жыл бұрын
That was really inspiring. You’re right - there’s no need for anyone to sample these days. It’s so much more fulfilling to write your own original music, record your own effects, etc. Well done! Keep up the great work!
@victorcobane6644 Жыл бұрын
Nice! I never think of traditional music theory mixing well with lo fi hip hop, but you did it really well!
@rebeccawhite53333 жыл бұрын
Great video. Love the track! Those descending guitar lines fit perfectly.
@jasongravely72173 жыл бұрын
I’m 5 min in and this is already awesomely genius
@heyiplaybassguitar2 жыл бұрын
Love your approach! Really liked the "call and answer" saxophone + guitar melody nearing the end of the song. Great work!
@themeadowshadows3 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand the appeal of Adam Neely - not to compare - but it’s so heady. I actually understand you. You the YT music teacher GOAT.
@Afurthyclays3 жыл бұрын
There's just something I don't like, regarding using someone else's samples, straight out. If I build it from scratch, I can say with confidence that I made the song all by myself. If I'm going to steal, it will be much more discreet & inconspicuous. You'd never know. That's part of the fun of songwriting! 😃 I like your approach. This is a good video! 😎
@mooreta3 жыл бұрын
I feel the same way when it comes to producing music. Although samples are an integral part of music, just the feeling of " I made this from nothing". Is truly euphoric
@minhuang88483 жыл бұрын
I just tend to just hard code odd meter and metric modulation and all that nonsense, but if you want to give it a laid-back or a wonky feel, I highly recommend messing around with tempo automation. Which obviously means you should go for your vsts first and track any analog inputs after the fact, but that shouldn't be a huge deal. Just give it a gentle nudge down (or up) on the last measure and adjust for feel. Groove quantization is also super powerful and, at the very least, is a banging tool to find the feel that fits your beat. Sweet video as always! Also, good call on that transposition/slow down combo. Kind of really sits perfectly in that lazy mood, just super relaxing. Oh and the ambient sounds, like a nice, warm blanket.
@ericmaher47563 жыл бұрын
You could have just said it isn't done in 17/32 days...gosh, but such a great vibe!
@Churro_Flaminguez Жыл бұрын
This video is fantastic like all your content, Jake. I have been working on my first original chillhop/lo fi track lately as well. Main difference is, I work in Ableton exclusively. I thought your "tempo hack" to get an uneven, shuffling draggy rhythm was too convulted and cumbersome, though effective. I would recommend just automating tempo changes in Ableton. You could make every fourth bar slightly slower-tempo pretty easily if you wanted. I've automated tempo changes on hard rock tracks with sampled drum kits and it makes them sound way more natural.
@Hexenhammer3 жыл бұрын
Agreed about the timing. You have such a way of slimming things down to the straight facts. Thanks, man. I am always recommending you to people. You're in my top 10 for all content (not just for music).
@shye2292 ай бұрын
something you can do instead of the 4/4 9/8 thing which will keep your DAW organised is to automate the BPM to slow down a bit on the last bar, this also means you can get more unpredictable and organic wonky grooves
@clcr9322 жыл бұрын
I like that you use reason, finally somebody
@mram63113 жыл бұрын
These are my favorite videos on KZbin. Your explanations, although far advanced for me, are interesting and educational.
@martinezlopez46993 жыл бұрын
That's what I call »SHARING«!! Profound KNOWLEDGE, well tempered & step-by-step EXPLANATION is just incomparable! (Just a side-note & for personal liking: End-result could be ever so slightly faster …;-))))
@julioxstaticv3782 Жыл бұрын
That final product was fire dude!! Also very descriptive and follow-able production video. Thank you Signals/Jake
@lupito61852 жыл бұрын
i love how when u slow it down u are capable of hear the 8/9
@galupa5182 жыл бұрын
I thrive on the music theory elements and your approach to creating great music. Genius.
@asherdaniels94662 жыл бұрын
Wow. That was absolutely beautiful.
@bullcrapptv3 жыл бұрын
You're totally trying to look baked in that thumbnail! Mission accomplished! 🤣
@Natsuki_Cover2 жыл бұрын
I’d already felt the effect of side-chain compression in many lofi beats, but I didn’t know what is that. Your video cleaned up my confusion! Thank you so much
@orfeasmusic66773 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Thanks a lot!
@kenkaniff2071 Жыл бұрын
Love the tune. Hope it wins the contest
@bicho59253 жыл бұрын
the groove, melodies, and even to the visuals this was heat 😭🔥🔥. thank u for the information and insight into ya brain sir
@MS-iq4eo Жыл бұрын
Signals , is the best music education channel
@tomtran29452 жыл бұрын
So young and so many talents. How can you master a lot of music ideas. I am a fan. Listen to you all day long. A lot of things you talked I know but not organized as you do. Bravo the channel.