Sound Selection Is the Most Important Thing in Music Production

Knowing which sounds to choose when producing music is half the battle. Sound selection can truly make or break your mix. If you’re experimenting with new genres and stepping outside your comfort zone, it can be easy to get lost in the sauce. Getting used to different frequency sounds takes time, but learning what exists in the frequency spectrum will help you understand which sounds actually sound good.
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In this video Isabelle shows you the best way to listen to music, analyze the arrangement, and use that information to get inspired and choose the right sounds when producing. Using these methods will bring your sound selection methods to a new level.
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00:00 Introduction
00:30 Reference Tracks
00:54 Listening and Analysis
01:53 Organize by Frequency
02:25 Using Filters to Check
04:15 Looking for Sounds
06:00 Completing the Instrumentation
07:27 Comparing with the Reference
07:50 Knowing What Sounds Good
08:56 Outro
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[@jimmyscott7414]

This is a great way to work out sounds. Probably my biggest issue with making music is finding complimentary sounds.

[@nsipid]

"A great mix starts at the source" wow that's good stuff

[@DubFreakuencies]

Great video.This is the one of the best things one can do as a producer.I would add, save the sounds as a kit, so you can reuse anytime you want to write a song in the same vibe.

[@prachi__]

this is amazing! I love this idea of breaking things down by frequency, definitely going to use that moving forward!

[@prakhar05]

This video was great. I've done this subconsciously, but never studied a track by breaking out the frequencies like that. Does anyone else feel like they are cheating when they "refer" to sounds from an inspiration track and use similar layers? Somehow the idea of doing this more formally leaves me with that feeling, but at the same time I'm getting frustrated with my own abilities at choosing sounds 😆 Maybe this will make it faster

[@alicezhang6091]

This is so so so helpful! Thanks Landr and Isabelle! This is so good, learned so many details about what I’ve been unsure about and confirms what I’ve been doing right. Learned lots!

[@TheLotusMachine]

Isabelle is a great producer.

[@mysticetimusic2193]

Great video! Thank you Isabelle. The one thing I would say when using reference tracks is being mindful and intentional with giving the sound your own twist. Once you nail a reference, explore different things. This is what helps you create something more authentic.

[@SyoDraws]

Thx 😊

[@bassManDavis1953]

Done it again Isabelle! Absolutely blown away by your presentation. So helpful as always and I will defo start to produce like this from now on! Makes perfect sense from a perfect lady. Much love Gary

[@jakehettinger1087]

such a well made video! Explains this concept extremely well

[@Mike-bj7fm]

This is one of the best quick and informative tutorials about sound choice I've seen. Thank you

[@ShannonMarie_aguafiestasvlogs]

Great video!

[@qweqweewrwe23e132az]

Wow awesome timing and really practical tips. Great work

[@3Prayt]

Incredibly informative

[@damianrobertsdesigns]

Extremely helpful. Thanks a mill.

[@TheFY-cb6eb]

13000 views, 90 likes, 40 comments , musicians are mean 😭

[@MASERSTUDIOS]

Thank u guys! awesome team

[@koshizmusic]

I didn't watch this when it first came out. "BAH! I know how to select my sounds!" I ususally go by feel. But I'm glad I did watch this. It gives me a process to follow if I ever branch out into a different genre. Today I made a jazzhob, R&B type beat. A bit left field for me. And now this added understanding gives me another tool to use. Also, fun fact: I used a techno drum shuffle in my jazzhop beat. Surprisingly...it worked pretty well, especially slowed to ~ 90BPM from its original ~130

[@barryzito5721]

Great video yall. Wow loved it.

[@thamilanban]

Very useful info. Thank you.

[@kaydabalab]

Love this! This video inspires me!

[@33e29]

Thank you so much!

[@dj_Kzas]

I have so much trouble picking right sounds and omg you just open my eyes to understand more how to do it thanks this tutorial is awesome. Can you do maybe another one with and EDM track like deep house or Slap House or Tech House

[@bndsh_tde_brknmds]

Thx, I Love LANDR Videos.

[@Kingsleychim]

this is awesome! thanx for this video

[@zuricrqsatlz9145]

Thanks for the video. I bounced here from my Landr acct. It's a good concept to bear in mind. I tend to start a song thinking about how the band is set up. Bass, guitar, drums. And the style of player. Guitar could be The Edge or Eddy VH. Then do I use strings or a brass section? Maybe a synth player. So it seems that this way also keeps the track in genre. No rogue players crashing the session.

[@drkvaladao776]

Cool, do more on sound selection and genres

[@fableuleuleu]

This is by far the best video I've seen so far.

[@CBMaster2]

Great video as always :)

[@Petch85]

Thanks this was use full... More like that 🙂 Please

[@sinewavemusic]

thank you so much!

[@sheikhsubeh5749]

Great . Thanks a Lot.

[@KordTaylor]

Great video! 👏🏻

[@jo2xmadedis421]

I never thought to just isolate sections in the eq to hear whats most pronounce in that frequency😂 this is gonna help alot

[@TravisAndreKing]

One of the best videos I've watched as a new producers. Completely switched up my approach! S/O to Isabelle for the dope breakdown! 🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@LANDRmusic]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@loungermusic]

Not just new producers. I've been blaming my mixing skills but I think a big part of it is poor sound selection. This is a great way of approaching it

[@mikeanyanele7000]

thanks for this

[@bigboyblunden]

New subscriber here! Explained Amazingly! Been looking for something like this for a year!

[@katisimailula]

Thank you

[@LifestyleDJ]

This video is FIRE content. Thank you!

[@rojoratatatata4002]

This deserves so much more attention

[@rojoratatatata4002]

Thank you for uploading gems

[@PeteOnTheBeat]

I've never started making a beat by listening to a reference track first,so this is new to me. I do agree that the sound selection is really important and it's something I need to improve. A lot of times I end having to switch kicks even after the master. And it's time consuming and very ineficient

[@DubFreakuencies]

If you choose similar sounds to the reference track, the sounds will be almost mixed, that’s the point of this video.

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[@MichaelTurner856]

​@@DubFreakuencieshow do you even find reference tracks?

[@rojoratatatata4002]

Just the sound effecys in the video take hours of work🙇‍♂️👏

[@LevBogdanov]

And yet you still sound very simple. There is depth in the reference, the music sounds complete and full. I've been doing what you do for years, but the result is always simple and doesn't sound professional. Here's the main question. All stages of mixing, mastering I studied and I am still studying, but I can't achieve a quality sound of reference. And I can't find it on the internet. It's a vicious circle

[@thirdeyetye]

this might be one of the most important video for new producers just because of the way she explains the most important aspects of producing... arrangement and sound selection!!!!!!

[@caroj_music]

Do you have any tips for making the comparison to the reference track "fair"? Like, the reference track is already beautifully mixed and mastered, so the sounds sound different than the raw recordings/samples.

[@fazelmorowat851]

you're rock 💯💯

[@dukeselwood]

Awesome video!

[@LANDRmusic]

Thanks!

[@stacystacksbeats999]

Great video I mean really great video!

[@R-Winder]

Very informative

[@yobanyfuentes7982]

thankssss

[@typemartin4183]

Nice❤️

[@flashes_of_ramfis]

you are great using logic... please make a video "how to use logic like a pro", I bet it will be the best video ever!

[@agustinusreborn8680]

Where can i get sample library tht already selected and match one to another?

[@Songwriterbehindthecurtain]

Cute claw clip Isabelle.

[@Niedvin_hq]

Takes a while for me to fully understand it and stop trying to glue sounds that don`t fully match with each other. Gets kinda hard to *mix* it when you have a lot of that sounds. The biggest problem for me was when I understood this fundamental thing, but get so attached and used to my sounds in my first album songs, that I could not imagine any other in their place. And trying to make this sound as I want - still a hell challenge for me. But at least new instrumentals sound so much better with 10x less time spend on it (which is cool, but depressing at the same time to release album that you spend 6 years and it sounds worse than my demos from yesterday😑)

[@LANDRmusic]

That's progress for you!

[@R-Winder]

She is very funny explainer, she is best

[@rojoratatatata4002]

We cant imagine how much effoet videos like these take

[@user-lu3fs8xc7k]

😢❤

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

What if I'm stuck with mediocre sounds? I don't have money to buy fancy sample kits and preset packs. 😢

[@MichaelTurner856]

I'd say learn sound design and how to manipulate the samples you have. Also you can find sounds for free on KZbin to download and make your own

[@MichaelTurner856]

What would you say makes a kick round?

[@___David___Savian]

I did not know that actress Winona Ryder was now doing audio mixing tutorials.

[@kannanparameswaran6416]

First!!!!!!

[@mice4890]

and that is where i suck :(

[@KingsFuryosity]

So need sound training do we, train I shall.

[@spacetaco048]

1. I'm not even trying to follow a specific genre :( 2. I don't even know how to describe sounds 3. You're doing complex stuff like analyzing EQ This definitely isn't for beginners like me...

[@SyoDraws]

If you're not trying to make a specific genre, you could try the tips in the video with music that you like. That will still help you develop your intuition for what sounds work with other sounds. There are also many videos on how to use EQs for beginners. As for learning how to describe sounds, you might benefit from listening or watching other more experienced music producers describe sounds, and use their descriptions as reference points. Then you can, on your own, practice labeling sounds you hear in music according to their texture (soft and quiet, Harsh and loud, plucky, pulsating, etc.) I hope this helps you. If you have ANY questions, don't hesitate to ask 😊 Have a great day

[@dr.feelgood7368]

damn y u mad 🤣