💚What is the program that seems to organize patches?
@Norhkuna Жыл бұрын
On the contrary, having a big library of self-made presets and sounds is incredibly helpful to get an idea of what kind of sound you're going for
@AutPen38 Жыл бұрын
I think it pays to organise your time, such that you dedicate one session to designing sounds and another one to composing. It's not a very effective or efficient use of your brain cycles if you digress into sound design while writing a song, or start writing melodic parts in the middle of a sound design session. The brain works better if it is focused on one thing at a time, rather than jumping around between things that require different skills.
@BkuBrown Жыл бұрын
@@AutPen38 the best producers are the most organized producers. This definately isn't true but should be so I'm saying it🙏🏽.
@grapejuice2589 Жыл бұрын
ya where's your music then Mr. professor? let's see all your amazing music
@vystema7 ай бұрын
THATS WHAT I DO I always use the presets from my library
@Bittamin Жыл бұрын
Find the genre you want to make roughly, study the arrangements, get reference ideas. Using sounds that are already designed to exist in the genre you’re aiming to compose will save so much time. Knowing the drum kit used for 90% of the songs in the genre, the right bass sound. Helps so much
@Bittamin Жыл бұрын
@@QuadDamage666 I’m trying to make oldschool house music and slowly coming to terms I can’t get that analog sounds without spending more money than a car costs lol. Get them Roland’s synths now guys, in 20 years I bet they double in price 😅
@jasoncruizer Жыл бұрын
@@Bittamin Use digital vst and then Downsample, Old-school house it mostly down sampled through MCPc's, so you get grainy 12 bit quality. You can imitate the authentic grainy sound bu using 12bit down sampling.
@BkuBrown Жыл бұрын
@@QuadDamage666 dub music the kick and bass sound and relationship is everything.
@GunzyHD Жыл бұрын
How do you find the drum kits that most songs are modeled after? This is easy for hiphop, but for EDM Im having a hell of a time trying to find specefic kits surrounding sub genres, outside of Splice.
@Nenko_Music Жыл бұрын
sound design can triggers melodic and arrangements ideas. And i make my own soundsfrom scratch. Used to be a chore, but with time since im faster at doing , i can make the whole process (sound design + actual music) feel natural now.
@exist0142 Жыл бұрын
I keep my sound design sessions separate from my song production sessions. Making a song and designing a sound are two different yet related activities, kind of like gardening vs cooking. You can't cook a meal if you're spending all your time planting seeds and watering plants and shopping around for ingredients. So my sound design sessions are purely meant for building up my own sample/preset database to use later in my song production sessions, during which I try to not do too much sound design in order to stay on track with composing the actual music.
@Chaotic_Enigma Жыл бұрын
That's a good point. If I do find myself mixing the 2, I'm writing notes and video recording the session
@BrianMagnan Жыл бұрын
This is why I switched from composing in my DAW to using notation software for my initial sketches. Doesn’t have the best sound but it allows me to focus on actually composing and not worrying about effects or patches (sometimes they are inspirational in writing, but usually are a crutch/distraction early on) Then when I’m done I export the MIDI, drop it into the DAW and switch into producer mode.
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Love your workflow, Brian, thanks for sharing! Keeping the composing process completely separate by using different software is a brilliant idea. Thanks for stopping by and connecting, we really appreciate you being here in the Hack Music Theory community! By the way, what kinda music do you make? Ray :)
@BrianMagnan Жыл бұрын
@@HackMusicTheory I made pop, rock and metal for a long time. But in the last few months I’ve switched to orchestral because I’d like to break into Sync more.
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Good stuff, Brian! I find writing for an orchestra to be hugely inspiring, and it definitely stretches your imagination to a whole new level, too! I wrote a symphony many years back, which is still one of my favourite creations! Keep us posted on your work, Brian, and thanks again for being here :)
@MrThehideki Жыл бұрын
I only write by playing my keyboard or drum machine these days (compared to "writing in a DAW playlist"). Completely agree.
@xkerchx Жыл бұрын
Which notation software do you use?
@JeremiahTrue Жыл бұрын
As someone who will sit down with an idea and then spend the next hour making noises and not music, this speaks to me.
@xn4pl Жыл бұрын
Sound design is my music though. I rarely write midi notes for a synth but usually make sections and resample them to audio, then mangle the audio then resample it and then mangle again and so on and on until end result is barely recognizable from initial sound, so I can't just use a preset and then switch it with another, without following the same process again, especially since many steps include different amounts of randomness in them.
@kyleolin3566 Жыл бұрын
It sounds like you have a process. I believe that is the main point of this video. Aaand, the only rule to art is that there are no rules. Only guidelines that are meant to be broken. If it works for you, keep doing it.
@nathanjasper512 Жыл бұрын
You can also rerecord elements later if you find a better sound.
@nandakoryaaa1401 Жыл бұрын
Hi Kate & Ray! I have to agree, but only in half. Maybe I'm not trained enough, but when I hear music in my head, it already has some sound properties, and if I cannot get that sound right, everything is quickly ruined. I tried using simple piano only, but somehow it does not work. There is also a reversed process. Some music I have done only because of the sound design, I usually try each preset in a VST and sometimes I find sounds that inspire me to do some music I didn't even think of.
@Shanx317 Жыл бұрын
I have the same thought
@tele_alan Жыл бұрын
this message found me at the best time. these black friday sales have me going crazy looking for sounds. i just need to write. thank you
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Oh Tele, we can only imagine the temptations and distractions of sales, stay strong, and stay focused on the music making! @Thomas Moerman mentioned in the comments that he needs meds against GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome)! It seems to be highly contagious :) We'd love to know what kind of music you make? Thanks for being here in the Hack Music Theory community and we're cheering you on in your music making! Have a fantastic weekend, Kate :)
@Dilettanteworks Жыл бұрын
My solution is just to have a "patch day" every so often, or to open up a plugin/fire on a synth to create new presets whenever I'm bored. That way, when it comes time to focus on writing music, I can just flip through a bank of my own presets to find what I need.
@LuisSD80 Жыл бұрын
Maybe the best advice i've heard ever. Pick a sound that works and start recording ASAP... Bulding the perfect drum kit sound by sound has taken me away from starting a beat many times. Perfect advice.
@Ben86511 Жыл бұрын
I needed to hear this. I spent the weekend doing sound design for my song and I don't even have the chorus written yet.
@cjlister8508 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. The day I switched to this kinda workflow was the day that my songs got much more interesting, and finished in a reasonable time.
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Hey CJ, great to see you again! Congrats on making more interesting music in a shorter amount of time, that's a fantastic accomplishment! Thanks for being here in the Hack Music Theory community, we really appreciate you :) Take care and have a lovely week, Kate
@jonathanpittock1447 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!! I think this is why I've ground to a halt lately. I used to use external sound modules and they're presets for writing... but then I switched to VSTis and now I spend far too long trying to find the right sound, consequently I end up frustrated and not get anyway. I'm in the process of moving back to my external hardware! (VST switch was for ease of eliminating audio noise on the analogue recording, and using win10 (as opposed to XP) so I can sync my DAW with video. Great site, have bought you book, and love the content. Many thanks for all the hints and tips.
@omramoryth Жыл бұрын
I've speed up my songwriting process by putting composition first, sound design second. Write first, mix later.
@MatusFinchus Жыл бұрын
Spot. On. :-) I have taken this approach recently and it's amazing that, for the first time, I'm actually putting tracks together! ❤️
@HAZARDOUS88 Жыл бұрын
Oh boy, I can personally attest to this so much. Thanks for addressing it! I've started to rely on presets a lot more these days and it helps so much when you're not sidetracked by the intracacies of design. I still have sessions when I dedicate the time to designing sounds, though and sometimes end up making a track from it.
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Hey HAZARDOUS, we're super happy to hear you've been relying more on presets to minimize sidetracks into design! And what a wonderful gift that tracks sometimes unfold from your design sessions :) Wishing you a happy November ahead and a fantastic weekend! Kate :)
@HAZARDOUS88 Жыл бұрын
@@HackMusicTheory Thanks Kate, you too!
@StuartRochabrunt Жыл бұрын
Completely true. The general public couldn't care less about your "sound design" process. They only remember lyrics and melodies, and eventually want to dance. They even listen to your music using crappy headphones, not your fancy monitors and subwoofers. So, just focus in create the best music you can under those terms: Melody, lyrics and rhythm. The rest will come later. Furthermore, try listen to The Beatles songs using headphones, they sound like crap and the stereo process is a joke, but even today, they're the greatest band of all times in terms of selling records, why?, because they also were the greatest songwriters of all times.
@prympax Жыл бұрын
This is great advice! Spent too many hours tweaking parameters myself... Which usually happens after tea.
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Hey hey Bellamy, happy to hear this advice was useful to you! What kind of tea you drinking these days? Thanks so much for being here in the Hack Music Theory community, and we wish you a lovely weekend, Kate :)
@hermask815 Жыл бұрын
What if you end up with a composition that matches the presets, but isn’t the sound you had in mind?
@bienoscarlos Жыл бұрын
I may be a little late, but my goodness! I can't thank you enough for your advice HMT! The timing of this video was just right (because of how empty my head is), again thank you.
@stevesoucy5932 Жыл бұрын
Hear, hear! I used to get stuck in the sound design void and end up not finishing tracks. Then I switched gears, decided to try writing a full sketch first, and then tinker after. Total game changer. Thank you for another awesome vid!
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that by changing your focus you are now able to finish tracks, a game changer indeed! What kind of music do you make? Thanks so much for being here in the Hack Music Theory community, and we wish you a lovely weekend :) Kate
@stevesoucy5932 Жыл бұрын
@@HackMusicTheory And a lovely weekend to you as well! Happy to be here. As far as the music I make, I'm very much into cinematic/ambient/atmospheric music for video games. I've had a few commissions here and there, but still striving for my "big break." Videos like yours keep me going. 😊
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for sharing, Steve! Congratulations on your commissions so far and we wish you many more in the future! We're cheering you on in your music making, and look forward to seeing you again soon :) Kate
@Anders01 Жыл бұрын
I like experimenting with and learning how to make new sounds, but yes it can take time and I usually only design two or three sounds for a mix.
@mastersystem80 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I thought I was the only with 1000 VST, 100000 plugins, a good PC, a good interface, a decent keyboard... and ALWAYS take my guitar, open a new project and say "and now, what? Ah! of course! need to find a sound to inspire me" No way man. For me, that thousand sounds are the perfect excuse to procastinate the creation process. So, I apreciate your advice a lot!!
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Hey hey Juan, we're thrilled to hear that you've seen the light through all of those VSTs and plug ints, lol! Yes, it's all about getting rid of distractions so we can get down to actually making music and finishing songs :) What kind of music do you make? Thanks bit time for being here in the Hack Music Theory community, and we wish you a lovely weekend :) Kate
@mastersystem80 Жыл бұрын
@@HackMusicTheory I´m with you since Lockdown, very good stuff an company in your channel. And that´s a good question: I love from old school rock to all modern/djent metal bandas, passing trought all kind of generes, so when I take time to make songs, it´s hard to focus in one genere... Thank you for the answer!!!
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Juan! We love that you're into all kinds of genres, it really helps with creativity! You might like this video we did on the Truth About Genres: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6OYmoqoi66LZsU We hope you're having a wonderful week so far and hope to hear from you again sometime soon :) Kate
@perneii Жыл бұрын
So true ngl
@garnetgun Жыл бұрын
Very very true brother
@plusheldergod Жыл бұрын
Agree 100%. There may be edge cases where the sound is the main dish (e.g., drone) but for everything else a good rompler and a decent drum VST will be more than sufficient during the entire writing process.
@tzodearf2596 Жыл бұрын
Makes sense. DAWs make it easy to switch instruments. I did ia take on your genre combo exercise by switching from quirky buzz-saw sounds to high school band instruments. It was a whole different vibe and good practice for learning how to mix.
@acmebeatco Жыл бұрын
This is my method for creating a beat/song. I try to find sounds close to my ideal sound as quickly as I can. But I'm not attached to them. If sounds clash or create distortion at this stage, I'll choose different sound. I'm mixing while I create bascially.
@MrThehideki Жыл бұрын
Presets are great, and there are incredible people making packs for literally any vst you like. Just don't rabbit hole, and end up with too much. Then you have an another problem, called "abundance". Scarcity really does enhance creativity, so don't end up with 20000 presets on your vst. Or, if you buight omnishpere or similar, dedicate one day to go through everything and star rate only the ones you like.
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Hi Hiski, thanks for stopping by and connecting! We totally agree that having some limitations can enhance creativity, and presets are a great example of that :) We really appreciate you being here in the Hack Music Theory community for so many years! By the way, what kinda music do you make? Kate :)
@MrThehideki Жыл бұрын
@@HackMusicTheory weird Finnish experimental electronic pop. Can be found from last videos from my channel.
@EA-tc6kb Жыл бұрын
True, I put down chords, freestyle some lyrics then I can settle on a mood... instruments and additional melodies are then corrected accordingly.
@micromando4669 Жыл бұрын
Countless frustrations due to sounddesign brought me the insight by myself. Thx for the reminder ❤ Someone said once in a video that he focuses on sounddesign inside the week and at the weekends he use the designs to compose. A nice solution because you subconsciously prepare for the composition while sounddesigning
@micromando4669 Жыл бұрын
What also kills my inspiration at the moment, i am remixing an old track of mine from 2005. Rearranging all the tracks and fx with what i learned the past months is really time consuming 😅
@BkuBrown Жыл бұрын
This week to weekend schedule is interesting
@xnovanx9273 Жыл бұрын
Every time when I open my DAW I always jump into sound design, to be honest I haven't finished any track since forever, but I enjoy the moments when I'm designing...maybe I should try a different approach
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Hey XNOVANX, we're sorry to hear you haven't finished a track in a while :( Would you attribute that to spending too much time on sound design or some other step in the writing process? You're right though, trying a different approach like we've shared here, may make a difference! Thank you so much for being here in the Hack Music Theory community, and please know we're cheering you on in your music making! Have a fantastic weekend, Kate :)
@xnovanx9273 Жыл бұрын
@@HackMusicTheory Hey Kate! Thank you for your kind words! Hard to tell what keeps me making tracks, but one things is that its true I'm spending too much time designing while I still don't have the fundamentals of the track. The other things is I often find myself following other artists who inspire me, and when I realize that my track sounds like exactly "that" guy I feel disappointed and demotivated. In any way I won't give up and I believe even if i won't finish my track I learn something every time.
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Hi XNOVANX, thanks so much for sharing about your experience. We're happy to hear that you keep making music even through the struggles. And please know that you're not alone in feeling like your music sounds like other artists. It's frustrating, for sure! That's actually one of the reasons we made our Apprenticeship #1 video course. We teach music makers how to find their inner artist, which results in them making original music that doesn't sound like anybody else! The course also lays out a work flow that will get you from blank screen to finished song in no time. Our biggest sale of the year starts in a few days, so keep your eyes out here: hackmusictheory.com/courses We wish you the best with your music making, XNOVANX, and please do drop us a line to let us know how your music making comes along. Take care, Kate :)
@Crowbar11115 Жыл бұрын
To limit Sound Design, I have multiple Templates that are already loaded with sounds I like and use for song writing. Drums, Pads, Piano, Strings etc. There are also multiple Blank Canvases. AKA Omnisphere, Kontakt, Arturia V Collection at the ready just in case I realize I do need another sound. Cube has made its way into these Templates too because it has a very helpful randomize option...instant inspiration.
@EdokLock Жыл бұрын
Ray with hair 👀? Hhhhh awesome video, it's like you are reading my thoughts
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Edok :) Hope you had a fantastic weekend!
@brianbergmusic5288 Жыл бұрын
Sound design and composing seem to use two different geographical areas of your grey matter. The best electronic musicians probably have a freaky symbiosis between these two lobes. For the rest of us... this video is golden advice.
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Hi Brian, great to see you again! Hope this finds you having a lovely November so far, and we wish you a fantastic weekend :)
@G-Doggy Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more! Great advice. I picked up a similar tip from your channel in the past. I started writing everything on piano first. If the melodies and chords sound good on a piano, they'll sound even better, once you start adding the final instrumentation.
@musicbygap1 Жыл бұрын
One of the best music crafting channel. For many reasons. The hints and recommendations are actually helpful and clearly presented.
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Aww you're very kind, thank you, Gap1 aka Boom-Gap! , and a warm welcome to the Hack Music Theory community! What kind of music do you make? Take care, and we hope to see you again soon for more theory hacks :) Kate
@davidhayman9330 Жыл бұрын
Great tip! Thx 😊
@bootpalace Жыл бұрын
Exactly right. Sometimes I just need to be reminded......
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by, Boot Palace, we're happy to hear this was a good reminder :) What kind of music do you make? We're wishing you a fantastic weekend! Kate :)
@bootpalace Жыл бұрын
@@HackMusicTheory I've just released my first full length album Listeners. Sort of cinematic post-rock on the theme of radio telescopes....niche! Learned such a lot from your channel thanks for all your musical expertise and hope you have a great weekend too😊
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Congratulations, Boot Palace, that's a tremendous milestone!! We're over the moon thrilled to hear that you've put our hacks to use in the making of it :) Thanks so much for being here in the Hack Music Theory community, and we wish you all the best with your next musical project! Until next time, take care, Kate :)
@rene.rodriguez Жыл бұрын
Excellent advice. Liked and sub’d.
@Lukas-rv4lc Жыл бұрын
I'm just using a few presets I've made for different Styles. So I can choose pretty fast where do I wanna go. Most of the times I re-record the bass when the arrangement is done (tbh I do this with all Instruments). The Arrangement is the most intense process in my productions. So it takes quite a while.
@wirt1002 Жыл бұрын
Thank you two 😁😁😁
@issiewizzie Жыл бұрын
The advice hear me sounds simple enough however it’s very very useful
@marshalsea000 Жыл бұрын
Holy crap, the guys posture and setup at 0:40 makes my back and wrists weep RSI. 😵 Someone needs to organise an intervention on him before it's too late.
@AT-eh2eo Жыл бұрын
I make a habit of writing with audio for as far along in the process as I can before I use midi. This keeps me from continuously looking for the *right* sound. This is made easier by the fact that I also commit sessions to only using midi and bouncing phrases to use as Starting points later.
@user-ke5gk3rz5s Жыл бұрын
Please tell me what kind of application or vst used in this video with libraries and database (1:52 timecode)
@stroon9855 Жыл бұрын
A good sound is inspiring…it brings out the riff/melody/beat.
@aikighost Жыл бұрын
Counterpoint: Some presents are good, or at least they would be if they removed all the reverb and delay they usually slather them into disguise how badly made most of them are and how difficult they are to fit in a mix with all that. Using presents 101: Turn off all the presets FX then add equivalent DAW FX that suit your mix.
@ignazachenbach5406 Жыл бұрын
This video is underrated.
@2GooDProductions Жыл бұрын
Great advice
@johnlowe3050 Жыл бұрын
When i started working with daws only a few years ago i was aware of a culture of sound design as the ultimate. I tried but made amateur, poor sounding sounds....i quickly used presets made by experts and got involved with composition/ making music! I think if you are good at it thats great but its like trying to invent a piano or guitar....they already exsist. I also think its about making music and thats the most important thing.
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more, John! At the end of the day, music is all about the notes and their relationship with each other. A good melody is one that stands the test of time, and the passing of sound design trends. What kind of music do you make? Thanks so much for stopping by, and we wish you a lovely weekend! Kate :)
@johnlowe3050 Жыл бұрын
@@HackMusicTheory i like that point, sound design trends....i mainly make ambient /cinematic music but fiddle a little with trance and techno though more into the former. I am a learner and only getting going ( 71 years young) . I love atmospheres and getting a vibe....brought up on pink floyd, yes, lou reed etc, the cure have an atmosphere that i love. Use cubase and software plugins tho just bought arturia drumbeat impact which is exciting to use. Its so good to make music after been brought up in the fifties, sixties and loving it so much....good for your head/ soul as well....love and all, bye.
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, John! We love your enthusiasm and couldn't agree more that music is good for your head/heart/soul :) That's awesome that you're experimenting with different sounds and we absolutely encourage music makers to explore different genres as it helps with inspiration and creativity! We did a video that might spark some thoughts, called "The Truth About Genres": kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6OYmoqoi66LZsU. Also, if you haven't already, may I suggest that you check out our free music theory book, '12 Music Theory Hacks to Learn Scales and Chords'? It's a refresher of the basics and it's a super fast and fun read. You can download from our website: hackmusictheory.com. Really appreciate you being here, John, and we're cheering you on in your music making journey! Have a great week, and look forward to hearing from you again soon, Kate :)
@stupid_sleazoid2 Жыл бұрын
*gasp* blasphemy! how could I even start writing anything before I have this perfectly crafted sounding-just-like-I-heard-it-in-my-head bass sound???
@salv1cor1 Жыл бұрын
In MY case, I was able to achieve every sound that I had in my head and it was thanks to sound design obviously knowing him and knowing how everything works But sometimes I admit that I have found very good presets
@drauncj Жыл бұрын
Love this advice. Composer Cloud is definitely not worth it in 2022 though. The competition has them trounced several times over.
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Awesome,drauncj, thanks so much for stopping by! We'd love to know what you are using instead of ComposerCloud? Wishing you a fantastic weekend :) Kate
@eyylmao1032 Жыл бұрын
I actually needed to hear this! Gerat video as always. :)
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear this one resonated, Eyy Lmao, thanks for stopping by! How's school going this semester, are you enjoying your classes? Hope this finds you well and we wish you a fantastic week! Kate :)
@YokieStillExists Жыл бұрын
Can i ask for help? I'm struggling to make a crash cymbal after a fill, it doesn't blend well whenever I try to
@WizardOfArc Жыл бұрын
I just grab my bass and play the bassline - lol
@gloxmusic74 Жыл бұрын
I always use presets, then just tweak them to make them my own... sometimes I just stick with the original if its good enough !!
@prannoy1019 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely agree with the advice offered in this video
@dampradio Жыл бұрын
Very true!
@MarkFreedmanNY Жыл бұрын
Timely video (yet, again!). I've done this way too often, usually going from A to Z (or Z to A) of presets across plugins. It would take forever. And then I'd forget some of my musical idea. So now, I'm working on an orchestral-style piece. I knew I wanted it to be orchestral, so I loaded up a bunch of instruments (more or less, one from each section), including a harp. I started by trying to fit the music into (what I thought was) the proper instrument, but was spinning my wheels and not getting what I had in my mind. So I decided to continue using just a harp for the melody and a violin for the atmosphere "shape" (I know there's a proper term for this, but can't think of it now). Once I basically had that down, I started working on a counter melody, using an oboe and harmony using a french horn. The other instruments were left as blank tracks until I was pretty sure what my motifs and hooks were. Then a day later, I started dragging regions to different instruments until the blend sounded right. Took another break for a day, and when revisited it, it sounded a bit messy, so shifted some regions across tracks and added some modulation. I think it's coming out better now. The melody is a bit different from my first idea, but still in the same ballpark (that happens a lot).
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Mark my friend! So lovely to see you here, thanks for connecting, it's always a pleasure! And thanks also for sharing about your new piece, that sounds absolutely amazing!! When can we expect to hear the work-in-progress in the apprentice network? Ray :)
@MarkFreedmanNY Жыл бұрын
@@HackMusicTheory Hi Ray. Thanks. I'm hoping sometime this weekend. I still want to add some variety and some subtlety. That's one of my biggest struggles right now -- getting the right modulation and not have it sound like the orchestra is trying to fight it out to be heard. I want to eventually write orchestral music that's even half of what Guy Michelmore can do. 😁
@musicexplorations808 Жыл бұрын
Yes and no....have wasted hours with sound design without writing anything, so true.....have designed modular synth patches that miraculously felt together, not much writing, great song and very inspiring for a set of songs, so not true.....but good video, never fall for the pride in designing all of your own patches while you have beautiful presets
@_TheViewer_ Жыл бұрын
Another very, very important video ! I like from session to session to do some sound design, but then just that. Otherwise I have to mention samples or own sample banks, if there’s something which is perfect already or what you can make perfect with less work is way more efficient then doing writing, sound design, tracking mixing mastering and stuff all in one session.
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your workflow, it's definitely more efficient focusing on one aspect in each session! Thanks for being here in the Hack Music Theory community, we'd love to know what kind of music you make?
@_TheViewer_ Жыл бұрын
@@HackMusicTheory I’m glad to be here, guess I’m speaking for many if I say I/we have to thank you two ! Honestly I don’t want to put a favorite/primary genre/style out, but since you’re asking I would say Hip-Hop and EDM mostly. Anyway, HUGE thanks for all your work and effort on the channel 😇
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
You're too kind, thank you for your very kind words 🙏 Thanks for sharing about your music, and we love that you don't limit yourself with genre and style! You might like our "Truth About Genre" video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6OYmoqoi66LZsU All the best with your music making, The Viewer, we look forward to hearing more from you in the future :) Have a great week, Kate
@_TheViewer_ Жыл бұрын
@@HackMusicTheory Thanks Kate, I will definitely give it a look ! Keep the positivity and stay safe 👋
@pietroventusmusic391 Жыл бұрын
I've been wasting my time. Thank you guys!
@OfFormerFame Жыл бұрын
Quality advice. Find something inspiring and RUN with it. Worry about the tweaking later!
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Amen to that! Thanks for stopping by and connecting, we truly appreciate you being here in the Hack Music Theory community for so many years. You're awesome!! By the way, what kinda music do you make? Ray :)
@OfFormerFame Жыл бұрын
@@HackMusicTheory I mostly do Modern Rock/Metal. But recently I've delved into some eletronic oriented rock. Been fun. :) You guys have great tips. Keep up the channel!
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
That's cool, Of Former Fame, we love that you don't limit yourself! Not sure if you saw this video of ours, but you might like it: "Truth About Genre" video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6OYmoqoi66LZsU All our best with your music making, and we look forward to hearing more from you in the future :) Kate
@Boiiiiwhatttt Жыл бұрын
I’ve never had this issue thank god, sound design comes natural to me cuz I know my style and I know how I want things to sound and inspiration comes naturally from the universe, tune in to the infinite intelligence and get downloads 😄
@bentleyblue Жыл бұрын
facts, simpler the better
@LifeIsGood1992 Жыл бұрын
it's all about making quick choices
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Hi Wael, lovely to see you again, hope all's great your side! Indeed, make quick choices and get to the music making :) Thanks big time for being here in the Hack Music Theory community, we'd love to know what kind of music you make? Wishing you a lovely weekend ahead! Kate
@LifeIsGood1992 Жыл бұрын
@@HackMusicTheory EDM in general, currently I'm trying to make melodic techno
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Awesome Wael, thanks so much for sharing! Take care, and until next time, all the best with your melodic techno :)
@deathmaybeyoursantaclaus Жыл бұрын
0:02 Old man, take a look at my life, I'm a lot like you 😥
@BillyBatsonMarvel Жыл бұрын
I’m a preset jockey myself 😂🤣😂 Many hits in the 80’s were presets 👍🏾
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear it Billy! Thanks for stopping by, we really appreciate you being here in the Hack Music Theory community :) Wishing you a lovely weekend, Kate :)
@DR4GON8IT3music Жыл бұрын
All the time! 😵💫
@pauldncn1 Жыл бұрын
Very valuable info, the trap I fall into often!! Having said that if it isn’t a good piece of music the bass sound won’t matter Make it right first It’s a post it note on my s term ! That’s something to do with these harmony folks 😁😁😁😁❤️
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Good to see you again, my friend! Hope all's splendidly well your side. And yes indeed, a rubbish bass line will still sound rubbish no matter how good the bass sound is. And, a great bass line will still sound great, even if it's played on presets. Thanks for stopping by, Paul, you're awesome!! Have a lovely weekend, mate. Ray :)
@pauldncn1 Жыл бұрын
@@HackMusicTheory Ray , a lot better that I have been so all damn fine! Hug for you both So grateful for being able to dip Back into the courses and remind myself of things 👍 New songs soon..
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Aww thanks for the hug, Paul! We're pumped to hear there will be some new songs soon, and look forward to hearing them in the network :) Kate
@Overxpossed Жыл бұрын
Mmmhhh... I disagree on this one. I drop some notes first to have something to play with, then I design my sound over that and then develope the melody I did to design the sound, creating a full song.
@JostSchwider Жыл бұрын
👍 - _also_ for the YT algo! 😊
@ryanrhamadan2476 Жыл бұрын
Soo what about bass music producers like dubstep, riddim, tearout, etc? 😅 bcs sound design is the main part of that genre 🤔
@AnyThraX Жыл бұрын
Damn, this video is hopefully the key to get rid of my (almost 3 year long) Writersblock :0
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Hi Ariess, we're so sorry to hear about your writer's block of almost 3 years, that sucks big time! We're thrilled to hear that this gave you some hope though :) We have a video called "Give Writer's Block the Finger!" that will help you kick it out the door, give it a try: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIbTqZd3iN9qbaM Thanks for stopping by and connecting, we truly appreciate you being here in the Hack Music theory community for so many years! Kate :)
@francissreckofabian01 Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@AlexSanchez-wl1gg Жыл бұрын
What's the name of the VST?? Thanksss
@marcosrotllan Жыл бұрын
I don't know im im more into sound design, playing live or ending tracks. Still none of those 3 have been reached. Maybe this video helps
@cutoff_DNB Жыл бұрын
how to never get your own unique sound 101
@cairoglyphs Жыл бұрын
Kool Keith & Serj Tankian! Much respect to you, Ray!
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Aw thanks Cairoglyphs! And thanks also for stopping by and connecting, we appreciate you being here in the Hack Music Theory community! By the way, what kinda music do you make? Ray :)
@cairoglyphs Жыл бұрын
@@HackMusicTheory No problem! I make EDM & Hip Hop music and definitely appreciate the tips and techniques that have been shared from the Hack Music Theory channel!
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Cairoglyphs, we're pumped to hear you're putting our hacks to use in your EDM and Hip Hop! Wishing you a fabulous week, Kate :)
@nikkothegoblin Жыл бұрын
Once I honed down the tones I wanted to use commonly I could better focus on banging out da tunes. Most recently I've been making snippets on FL studio mobile. Not to create a full track but to quickly put my ideas down without worrying about sound. Been more productive than I've ever been before
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Hi Eggbert of the Lamp, great to see you again! We're thrilled to hear you've been more productive than ever, wow! How's the bass guitar playing going? Wishing you a fabulous week, Kate :)
@tutengenezemuziki Жыл бұрын
0:33 FYI Perfect Sound doesn't Exist.🤷🏾♂️
@Drfresh1402 Жыл бұрын
And in a large degree mixing is sound design.
@rabokel Жыл бұрын
So true
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Hi rabokel, thanks for stopping by and connecting! What kind of music do you make? We appreciate you being here in the Hack Music Theory community, and wish you a wonderful weekend :)
@AlchemicalAudio Жыл бұрын
Why not just only use sine waves for everything, instead of wasting time of choosing presets?
@MenkoDany Жыл бұрын
Heey long-time fan here. After watching the video, I've to ask, what do you think of (stories of) people who travel to far away locations and search obsessively to get the perfect sound, like a bell or a synth texture, for their music/movie?
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Menko my friend, it's good to see you here again, thanks for stopping by and connecting! Regarding those "sound hunters". I think they're awesome! That's an art, for sure. It's like costume designing for films, though, you need to first have the character before you can design their costume. Music is the character, sound design is the costume. Thanks again for being here, Menko, we appreciate you! Ray :)
@BellsCuriosityShop Жыл бұрын
When using midi instruments this is great advice. Otherwise get the sound right at source
@Bubba-zu6yr Жыл бұрын
Decide what your not going to create/compose before you start to create… it shouldn’t inhibit your creativity, it will merely eliminate some of the ‘white noise’. In lay terms, know what show you’re going to watch before you end up wasting an hour searching for a show on per se Netflix.
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Haha I like that Netflix parallel, Bubba. And yes indeed, it's all about intention. If we open our DAW with the intention of writing music, then we should write music. It's really good to see you here in the comments again, it's been a while. Hope all's splendidly well your side, and thanks for being here in the Hack Music Theory community for so many years, we truly appreciate you! Ray :)
@Bubba-zu6yr Жыл бұрын
@@HackMusicTheory, I went and bought a music store and created a school for it as well. My time is a bit diluted atm to say the least… your content is great, I appreciate what you do.👊
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
WHOA!!! That's amazingly amazing, Bubba. HUGE Congrats!!! Do you have a website we can check out?
@Bubba-zu6yr Жыл бұрын
@@HackMusicTheory, soon my friend. So far social media has been unneeded to fill slots and believe it or not ‘slower growth’ is something I need to not over sell and especially to preserve quality. Fortunately for me I already had a solid network in my demographic from many years of performance and teaching jazz guitar as well as theory & comp. I’ll drop you an e-mail.😉
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Love your approach, Bubba. We're all about slow growth, too. That's why we refuse to "scale" Hack Music Theory. We want to do everything ourselves, as that's the only way to ensure the quality is consistently at the standard we aim for. We're 100% behind you and cheering you on, and please keep us posted on developments. Exciting times! By the way, where's your store/school based?
@kyle8175 Жыл бұрын
i made my own presets, got my own tone.
@ivansoto9723 Жыл бұрын
1:10 Bet. Challenge accepted lol.
@mercaloops Жыл бұрын
nobodys too cool to use presets
@Gobbblebox Жыл бұрын
REAL
@guitar_nerd Жыл бұрын
Really don't like videos made from stock footage. Content is great though.
@Danglutas Жыл бұрын
I spend more time searching a good preset than maken it by myself, and my preset are mote accurate. You should learn sound design, presets ans soundbanks are a waste of money.
@menacerisamir198 Жыл бұрын
there is zillions of presets and i choose one and after i tweak it , i got no problems with my moog subphatty for bass line , i concentrate first in making the song , with a lot of virtual synth or efx you can loose a lot of time , take a few one and stick on it for at least 6 months , make the songs with it
@BitcoinBitz Жыл бұрын
frig i already did all this on my own guess i'm on the right track :)
@MildredStain Жыл бұрын
100%
@deviction9314 Жыл бұрын
The athlean x of music 🤣
@thomas.moerman Жыл бұрын
THIS.
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks for that, Thomas. It's so good to see you back here again, it's been a while. Hope all's splendidly well your side, and thanks for stopping by and connecting, we truly appreciate you being here in the Hack Music theory community for so many years! Ray :)
@thomas.moerman Жыл бұрын
@@HackMusicTheory Hey, thanks for reaching out on such a personal note. Hope you guys are doing well too! I'm good, though my music endeavours are somewhat in shambles ;-) I think this video kinda hits the bull's eye of my blockage. The music I aspire to make (ambient FSOL-like stuff) is rather defined by sound design, but at the end of the day, the harmonic structure is what carries any song, regardless of genre. I'm going to take the gist of this video to heart and attempt to develop a workflow involving a DAW template containing only "proxy" instruments (bass, strings, keys etc), and postpone filling in the particulars of any sound or texture to the very end of the writing process. Now where are my meds against GAS*, eh? ;-) Thanks for all you do. * gear acquisition syndrome
@HackMusicTheory Жыл бұрын
Haha I like that... Gear Acquisition Syndrome! That seems to be highly contagious, as most producers suffer from that. Thanks for sharing about your experience, Thomas, though I'm really sorry to hear that your music making is not going as smoothly as you'd hope. On that note, have you seen our video "The Truth About Genres"? kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6OYmoqoi66LZsU I think you'll find that video helpful, too. Genres can be a massive issue, for so many reasons, which is why we made that video. Thanks again for being here, Thomas, we're cheering you on! Hope to see you here again soon, with an update on your music making. Ray :)