The only SOUND SELECTION Tutorial You'll Ever Need

[@EDMTips]

⚡ What do you struggle with most in music production? Let me know and I will make a video on how to overcome it! 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 🔥 If you liked this video don't forget to smash that subscribe button so you don't miss out on any of my upcoming tutorials! 👉🏼 If you want to get to the next level with your music but have no idea how to achieve it, click the link below to book a call with my team to get you where you want to be 👇 www.edmtips.com/accelerator

[@a_risen_light6798]

Whenever I record vocals there's always like latency in the audio and I'm not sure how to fix it. I've tried a couple of different things in ableton to fix it maybe you can do a tutorial on how to fix this?

[@a_risen_light6798]

Also this is unrelated but can you do a how to video on how to make a track in the style of snow strippers?

[@TimeFlyBy]

I'm just at the beginning of the video and I prefer how the Before sounds... Might not sound exceptional but it sounds more cohesive. I'll go on with the rest of the video now. Edit: for the rest... nice tips.

[@TheRealSlimSteve]

Love your tubes, but they ignore one thing that most people struggle with. Guitar and bass and drums, not synth stuff. I've done loads of mixing (without as much success as you I would add!), and because most of the the things you use as examples (apart from vox) are midi generated, then they aren't that difficult to "control" which is different to "mix" which is what you concentrate on. Would be great to get your take on controlling more uncontrollable stuff (like miked guitars etc) which I'm sure you're ace at. I'm sure you have great experience in this so a take on Rock/Indie/fusion of both of those and synths would be interesting from you!

[@DrSallyB]

The thing I struggle with most is that I want to get the aural “vision” in my head into my DAW(s) but there **are** no reference tracks or inspirations or even genre names because everything I write is in the genre Sally. Lol. (Like if it’s part jazzy, part bossa nova, part trance, part drum n bass or even dubstep, part y2k goth electro pop or bouncy house adhd pop with some “Shirley bassey meets Shirley Manson meets Cole Porter meets David Bowie” vocal stylings going on (in three-part harmony, no less) then I don’t know where to start in production, lol. My acapella stuff almost sounds better than something with instruments but I want instruments too (I have synths and odesi) but like I struggle with the drums. Almost everything I write is both syncopated for some reason whilst also hopping from this time signature to that so I end up recording the beat on a fake tabla instead of relying on drum patterns. I’ve actually gone to sign up for your webinars three times (and once even accelerator) but since I’m more of a non-acoustic singer songwriter (as it were) I figured I’d have too many niche questions for that to work efficiently. I continue to gratefully watch and diligently apply the wisdom dropped in each gem of your videos, my Darling brother Will (heh sorry had to, apparently I turned into Mrs dad joke comedienne in my old age lol). But like at this point, I’m actually so despairing of ever having the skillz to get my soundscapes into daw that I’m literally working on recording about 20 of my songs as mouth music (like me impersonating instruments) this month. Which is a trial in itself because then I start singing air guitar solo or whatever and branching jnto these 20 minute improvs which are only partially connected to the main melody, so like… if I could sum it up in one word my musical struggle is harnessing my creative ADHD and compositional brilliance in the face of my complete lack of skill (even after 20 years lol) in programming music digitally (I could play it all on a synth but the recording never sounds clean to me and the composition and key and time signature problems remain at that point. Ok so my official struggle title is: “Music production for singer-songwriters to realise and produce the songs that already exist in their souls.” Phew that turned into dissertation lol. Anywhoodle thank you ever so my brother. (And if ever you create a support group or class for singer songwriters who need help then I’m the first to sign up by the by.) Anyway bright blessings to you and yours ♥️🙏✝️

[@Lance_G]

Here's something that may help when finding a sound/melody that you want to save for later in Ableton: Create a new folder ("Midi Ideas" is mine) and add it to your Places in the browser. Drag the Midi of the sound you like from the Timeline or Loop View into this (Midi Ideas) folder and name the Midi. When you open a new project, drag the midi file into the empty space in either view. Tempo, Instrument Preset, and all your Effects will all generate automatically in the new session. It's allowed me to quickly save great ideas without the extra hassle of deleting tracks, moving projects to new folders, or saving effects chains separately. You may need to save the VST instrument preset before this process, if you have made preset tweaks, for this to work properly. Love your content as always, and cheers!

[@blacktea4835]

Hi Will, I cannot thank you enough for the videos, they are excellent. They are so practical and absolutely relevant and there is so much value in them. On one hand, I am so glad that someone created a channel focused on such a niche stuff as EDM production. On the other hand, it is a bit scary that there is 200+K people doing it already:-))) Regarding the content, I find so reassuring that the techniques and problems you mention are exactly what I (and other EDM producers) had/have to face. It is like not being alone in all of this - I mean doing weird stuff other people do not understand at all....hahaha. I think in some way, a person needs to be obsessed with this because otherwise it is very difficult to produce reasonably good quality. But it is such a great feeling to produce something literally from nothing, to give something to the world. To create and not to consume, to contribute in this amazing way. Regards, Adam

[@EDMTips]

Cheers, Adam, for your kind words of support, I really appreciate it! I am stoked my videos have helped you so far, thank you for watching and supporting the channel 🙂 Although 200K are subscribed to my videos, not everyone is actually puts my advice into practice so you're already ahead of the curve 😉

[@ozziereaker]

i do! count me in! @@EDMTips

[@timrtfx]

As always Will, thank you so much for all the free value you’re providing us with. I’m so glad to be part of the EDM Tips academy!

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for watching and supporting us, truly appreciate it! 🙂🙌🏻

[@stevensmith1788]

Hi Will, earlier I watched one of your videos from two years ago it’s amazing how far how the production of your videos has evolved and how slick they are now love it ❤

[@EDMTips]

Thank you so much, Steven, I am glad you can see the difference. I am always trying to improve and try something new in my videos and productions, and I hope you and others can learn from them! :)

[@kerzyDJ]

Hi will, i wanted to just say mate within the past 2-3 weeks I have been watching your channel, there's sooooo much stuff you have helped me with I'm actually flabbergasted because I didn't think most of these tips would work for me until I tried them. Before then my music sounded absolutely shit, I'm not kidding but since i started listening to you, within 2 weeks my tracks have been changing and getting better every single track just gets better and better i can properly hear them, i don't hear any flat, muddy, or just annoying frequencies in my mix (as much) but i know when and how to fix them. just wanted to say big thank you mate! you genuinely have helped me soo much and I'm only going to get better and faster at making music, and its all thanks to you mate!!!

[@EDMTips]

Thank you so much for your kind words of support, and I am really stoked my videos have helped you so far! 🙌🏻

[@kerzyDJ]

no worries atall mate thank youuu!@@EDMTips

[@amphidrome]

Thanks for the kick samples, they sound great. I am really enjoying your videos and learning a lot.

[@EDMTips]

No problemo!

[@jacksolarmusicmastering]

This guy is the real deal, feels refreshing to actually hear a PRO instead of these selfclaimed PROS lmao

[@EDMTips]

Thank you so much for your kind words of support, really appreciate it! 🙂

[@coltonbrown684]

Been diving through all your videos lately and instantly recognized this vocal loop. Searched it up and its used in Dezko - Ascend which has around 100 million streams today, inspiring to see how big of a track you can make with just a nice splice vocal sometimes

[@EDMTips]

Absolutely! It's not always the case but it can happen!

Excellent video, bro! Gratitude!

[@EDMTips]

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

[@SAKURA-TV2140]

Recently found this channel. Absolute gane changer. Been seriously struggling with getting consistently coherent mixes.

[@EDMTips]

Stoked to hear that, thank you so much for your kind words of support! 🙌🏻

[@prdson]

This is by far one of the most valuable pieces of advice I took away from your course. I saved time and learned to find satisfaction in just getting as close as I can, without letting perfectionism hurt my music.

[@EDMTips]

Stoked to hear that! Perfectionism often stops producers to actually finish music.

[@ozricbish]

I tend to create a sound, make a loop/riff/hook/melody depending on the sound itself and then create the track... the genre pretty much writes itself

[@EDMTips]

That's a good approach!

[@grunntalll]

Me too

[@Reverb-studio]

Really pro this guy has solved the whole problem of KZbinr producers who teach mixing and mastering this is what I also experienced and learned in 13 years production and I use this teqnique and ❤🎉 always works for me

[@EDMTips]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@lerbjanlucaj8612]

You explain very well all the things!!!Thanks to share and teach a lot 🥳🥳🥳🔥

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, glad you found it helpful!

[@Flonesko]

I'm so grateful to you for this amazing video. I guess my beatmaking life will never be the same after comprehending your content. ❤❤❤

[@EDMTips]

I'm so glad it's helped!

[@metaspherz]

This is great advice! Every day I have fun just improvising for about an hour or so. I play around with sound design or if I'm lazy, with the various presets and virtual instruments in my DAW. It's the improvising that stimulates the creative juices. Combining your suggestions with my goofing off sounds like a match made in musical heaven! Thanks!

[@EDMTips]

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

[@etcot8220]

Probably mentioned somewhere in the comments but listening to music in general can be dumb to mention but it is the basic after all. There’s so much out there, past, present, future. If you are not up to date with the artists surrounding your style / genre you will always be a few steps away from breakthrough.

[@EDMTips]

Great tip, thank you for mentioning!

[@Joksie]

thanks for the tips! one thing that helped me with decision fatigue was writing everything in midi with live instruments. it helped me figure out what kind of sounds i like and what im actually trying to say in my music and i can write without caring about sounds.. then i sound design when i feel like it on separate projects and hot swap in the sounds ive made over time :)

[@EDMTips]

Sounds like a good approach, thank you for sharing! 🙂🙌🏻🙏🏻

[@karensachl]

The deep House song at 12:41 is so beautiful. In case you haven’t yet, you should release that one

[@EDMTips]

Cheers, I hope to finish more of my projects this year :)

[@charliegould7421]

Thanks again Will, awesome video.

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, Charlie, glad you found it useful! 🙌🏻

[@kidbouji283]

Priceless video ✍🏽🔥

[@EDMTips]

Cheers, I am really glad you liked it! 🙌🏻

[@kidbouji283]

​@@EDMTipsGreat work my friend, #iykyk 💯

[@TheGazzadj]

Some great tips once again Will.

[@EDMTips]

Cheers Gazza!

[@GFD-360]

make a video how to make background instrument for edm/dubstep

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for the suggestion, I will add this to my list :)

[@GFD-360]

@@EDMTips thanks

[@boronoro]

Absolute boss! Thank you so much for your dedication and generosity! As always, You, sir, proverbially ROCK!!!❤

[@EDMTips]

😎 You're welcome! 🙂

[@Mattiamusicofficial]

Thank you so much for the time & effort you put into these videos.

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, Mattia, I am glad you found my videos helpful 🙌🏻

[@bigfreak58]

I have followed you channel for thr last 4 years and find the tips helpful think is time to try your course😊 couldn't find the link for your best kicks.

[@EDMTips]

Thank you for watching and supporting the channel, really appreciate it! We'd be happy to have you onboard and if you haven't received my kick pack, just email [e-mail] and we'll sort it out for you :)

[@gionailati9991]

U are a legend bro

[@EDMTips]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate the support! 🙂

[@IwanOkti]

Finaly this video is answer my trouble😵‍💫🙌🥳

[@EDMTips]

Rock on! really glad you found it helpful 🙌🏻

[@by_antony]

Love this! Can't "like" this enough!!!!!

[@EDMTips]

Thank you so much, Antony, I really appreciate the support 🙌🏻

[@ApeStep]

Thanks for the kicks, Hugely appreciated. And i do need to reorder my samples library so that'll be my task for the day. Cheers Will. ❤

[@EDMTips]

You’re welcome, hope you’ll find them helpful! 🙌🏻🙂

[@mercurius0]

My biggest struggle at the moment is.... something I can't quite put my finger on. By which I mean, something feels "off" or missing from my tracks, but I'm not sure what. I thought it was the mixing, butmaybe it's more in the sound selection. Maybe this video will help!

[@EDMTips]

If you get your track sounding good with minimal mixing, it’s going to sound amazing when mixed!

[@mercurius0]

@@EDMTips good call thanks!

[@msgsaltsweet]

Informative with every video. Thank you. 👍❤

[@EDMTips]

You are so welcome, glad you found it helpful! Anything else you're struggling with and would like me to cover?

[@msgsaltsweet]

I'd like to learn about the current trends relating genre specific choice of instruments and sounds. Will it be available ? 🤩@@EDMTips

[@darrenrobinson8317]

I wish I was as organised as you!!

[@EDMTips]

I've had a reputation for being disorganised my entire life!

[@AudioRecordingStudio58]

Thanks,Best

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome! 🙌🏻

[@unclemick-synths]

Sound selection is so important.

[@EDMTips]

'Nough Said 😎

[@David-ww7vf]

You make good videos

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, glad you found them useful so far!

[@shawnmurphy4757]

So a more fundamental issue is recognizing genre. The subgenrefication of EDM seems to have become too granular to be useful. I've found them to be overlapping, inconsistent, and sometime even contradictory depending on whom you're talking to. Perhaps in a future video that gives some genre clarification would be helpful?

[@EDMTips]

I love the idea but feel like I might encounter the same issue - overlapping subgenres :) I have to think about it more, but thanks for the suggestion, really appreciate it! 🙌🏻

[@AudioRecordingStudio58]

Thank you for sharing your experience, knowledge and information! Just a quick question: what kind of chair do you use in the studio? Thnx,best

[@EDMTips]

Check out my Balck Friday video, I included a link to it :)

[@by_antony]

I like to keep my mixes simple. I have upgraded to DAWs that allow 200+ or unlimited tracks within your mix, but largely, if you utilize all of these, its overkill. But respect to DAWs that have almost unlimited 'tracks' and/or 'clips'.

[@EDMTips]

It is indeed an overkill 😳

[@BenaLesum]

Do you guys always write your melodies and bass lines with a basic sound and do the sound selection/tweak after? I always start at selecting a cool preset that inspires me to play something and well im getting so used to it that its hard to change even when it doesn't fit that well....

[@EDMTips]

There is no right or wrong way. You should do it the way it works for you :)

[@mitro7791]

Hi there. Your audio in your voice has a strong hissing sound on high frequencies may want to check that out

[@brokko_le3]

Ah, yes. I used to look for hours for the best sound for everything, going through tons of patches and samples. It was so tedious that it drained my energy and the fun. I sometimes couldn't stand the song anymore in the end! So, I decided I should learn to make the sounds myself. I've been focusing on sound design. I enjoy that a lot more, although it's even slower in getting to the right sounds. If I succeed at all, that is.

[@EDMTips]

Yeah, it's good fun! I think both are important (but different) skills to learn

[@gonguerovlog2372]

12:46 I did not catch how you changed it the trance riff to house riff sound 🤔

[@yallegalahora]

Thanks a lot EDM

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, glad you found it helpful 🙌🏻

[@FreshnessStudio1]

That second version 💥

[@EDMTips]

Appreciate it! 🙌🙏

[@CinoPORakaDjCino]

I don't think the 2nd version better, its different, it could work in the middle of the 1st track.@@EDMTips One tip, instead of writing notes, screen print for example. About sign in labels such as Armada it´s another history, that envolve many factors. Talk by experience!

[@NicFullermusic]

Another great video, but what is the link to the free kick sample pack. The link posted goes to Splice.

[@EDMTips]

Not sure.... I just checked and it works!

[@cekirdekci32]

that' s also how Deadmau5 select his drum elements:) dont look for a fancy way to look for sounds guys. I used to use XO plugin to select and switch samples very quickly since it was allowing me to select similar sounds around that area. paid 170 bucks for this plugin. i thought it would be faster to find what i like but user interface not so friendly. it looks super confusing still even after using it for a while. ableton's swap ended up working faster for me. until xln work on that plugin and make it more user friendly i m not touching it again. because too many steps to get those sounds in default., when i render it sounds completely differeny and i cant freeze flatten it. and i dont wanna keep deailing with it. keep deleting all the processing and rendering again to hear the exact sample i picked , waay too much work. so dont look for fancy ways guys. ableton hot swap def works.

[@EDMTips]

Great insights, thank you for sharing! 🙌🏻

[@BrysonPrice]

I have trouble sticking to one genre..just can’t see myself doing that. Any advice?

[@raheelsabir9441]

Love From UAE

[@EDMTips]

Cheers!

[@Musicbyperfection]

This is so true!

[@EDMTips]

Cheers, glad we are in agreement! What's your biggest struggle at the moment?

[@Musicbyperfection]

I have troubles warping and have many issues. Could you maybe make a video going deeper to the art of warping? That could help@@EDMTips 👍

[@djrobincooper]

Great video as always... not getting my link for the kick download though, is it still working?

[@EDMTips]

Sorry to hear that. Please email [e-mail] and we'll get it sorted for you asap!

[@ozziereaker]

turbo platinum channel

[@EDMTips]

You know it :)

[@TrekStar11]

Hello! I really appreciate the video and I have some additional questions. When using a reference track, how deep does the referencing go? Is it going as far as deconstructing or are we just listening to the track, noticing key sounds, patterns, timing, etc, and using that to make our track?

[@Zharf]

speaking of EQ, man this video has a very annoying/loud peaks at around 7-9kHz -.- ... I've been struggling with these sound selection issues myself though so always good to hear some ideas

[@David-sm4pb]

i think its important to take the time to find some amazing sounds that work best together! michael jackson was not satisfied after listening to tons on snares. try to move quickly too so thats why u only focus on extremely quality packs...

[@kfit9031]

Hey :) The Kicks arent linked

[@alexwisard]

Hi! I want to listen Your music! Can I find it in spotify? Thanks!

[@FeliciaMitchellOfficial]

Does Fl Studio have the loop preview 😭

[@EDMTips]

Good question! I would ask their support if I were you or in an FL Studio community

[@FeliciaMitchellOfficial]

@@EDMTips couldn’t be better

[@FeliciaMitchellOfficial]

@@EDMTips cheers

[@mikaelholmstrom2513]

Only sample packs you need is vengeance and KSHMR. So many sample providers is just stealing vengeance samples and do a small change to them and reselling as a new sample/sample pack. 😅

[@EDMTips]

Are you trying to imply I stole Vengeance kicks? 🤔

[@mikaelholmstrom2513]

@@EDMTips not you Will… don’t take it personally , but there are so many vengeance samples that people just rip-off and called their sample/sample packs

[@jacksolarmusicmastering]

14:48 bro that one was so good lmao

[@EDMTips]

Cheers, glad you liked it 🙂

[@oratileneo756]

Where Can I Get Vocal Samples ,Like The Ones Used In The Video?

[@EDMTips]

Use Splice or Loopcloud :)

[@Supermaannnn]

I prefer the first version.

[@adammason1587]

Can agree too much choice, can cause vibe matching issues

[@EDMTips]

Absolutely! I've seen it happen too many times now

[@Bochen92]

They are rly nice tips, but i feel like its not making music anymore, its more like project to do, something more i need to done, and not rly having fun anymore, not being creative

[@morgan8937]

Not sure where to ask this, but how could I go about replicating the vocal effect at the very start of lady gagas hold my hand top gun maverick? Ty for the great content!

[@KarmakarV]

As my mentor always says : "It's hard to mix, but harder to fix." So, focus more on the production and less you'll have to do later.

[@Saphira_Paix]

as always a premium content

[@EDMTips]

Appreciate it! 🙌🙏

[@123djpaul]

Hi Will, on a seperate note I'd like to know what display monitor you use for your Macbook please? I've always had an iMac and now need to purchase a display monitor for my Macbook and im lost in a world of specs, sizes etc. Thankyou.

[@EDMTips]

I have a 4k LG monitor - does me fine!

[@russellharris9674]

Hi will, thank you for channel. Can I use your Kick download in Studio One? Any responses is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Russell

[@OrangeNash]

Instead of using post it notes, why not load all of the samples into the drum rack? Then solo them and delete the ones you don't like.

[@Samways_OG]

I'm a little bit afraid of this cutting my creativeness. Don't get me wrong, I think it's really inspiring, but why not swap sounds before just before mixing, not at the beginning?

[@hdchicken1]

That "before" comparison had a bit strong drums, but the "after" one had too sludgy. Didn't hear it sounded that much better. Could say the "before" one was even better :)

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@djashley]

it was good to see you in Laidback Luke's video

[@EDMTips]

Which video are you referring to, Ashley? :)

[@cristoferrovindj]

@@EDMTips Yep I just found u here Laidback EDM! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4C9g4uapLJ3sNEsi=uNbq_HOyfLY72YUM&t=250

[@UserNumeroUnoo]

Every new hit its a risky eperiment of something new, mixing genres or something unusual for specific genre))) music must hooks feelings and emktions)

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for sharing!

[@karlonehouserecords]

the hardest thing ever for me is to find matching snare or hihat.

[@Ephbaum]

The link to kicks is the same as splice. So ya know.

[@EDMTips]

Oops…thank you!

[@jerryatricks1]

Kill your kittens? I believe the phrase is "Murder Your Darlings" from the book 'Murder Your Darlings: And Other Gentle Writing Advice from Aristotle to Zinsser' by Roy Peter Clark . 👍😉

[@EDMTips]

Hahah, thanks for sharing! I do like my version more 😁

[@radiosmith8207]

💎👑

[@FeliciaMitchellOfficial]

Is Splice free??

[@EDMTips]

There is a free version, or rather a trial version, yes. You can find a link to it in the description of this video :)

[@Chrisalead5]

Well... except I clearly prefer the first version !

[@EDMTips]

Fair play, Chris!

[@sonicindustries227]

Wise words as always Will. I recently watched another tutorial posted from a couple of years ago entitled 'Stop Watching Mixing Tutorials'. Pretty much said the same thing, i.e. it sounds rubbish because you didn't take the time in sound sourcing and, probably more importantly, your arrangement sucks as well. Struggle with most? Probably composing something I think has my own voice, though between watching your channel and Audioreakts, think I'm getting there..

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, glad you can relate! Figuring your own sound takes time and I truly believe you should learn the rules first so you know when and how to break them.

[@jaredfoster6839]

long video, watched it but regretted it.

[@EDMTips]

Oh dear!

[@NOPRIVACY92]

bro said, "mightend'it ?"

[@EDMTips]

Mightn’t it

[@vidoemakenoke2424]

Hello wer is tiesto

[@Greg-uc7jp]

Rehome the kittens dude

[@emitidy]

Using sample packs and presets - conforming to a predefined genre. If this is EDM count me out.

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@kkarlsen_06]

Bro please put some deesser on this video, my ears are hurting😭😭

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@MediaMusik777]

Vps avenger

[@EDMTips]

I've heard good things about it. How does it help you?

[@MediaMusik777]

@@EDMTips you can home in on your edm sub genres with the add on packs that are genre specific

[@EDMTips]

Great stuff, thanks for sharing!

[@mendiapodaca]

The list was empty. We live in a Matrix.

[@EDMTips]

It had an invisible ink 😂

[@camillehannoun19]

😂😂

[@EDMTips]

Which part was funny?

[@jinxh]

First!

[@EDMTips]

Rock on!

[@terryhigson434]

To get your kick drums i have to join splice? FO.....Splice is s h i t e....generic BS that everybody uses....

[@EDMTips]

Where did you get that idea from? I literally give you 15 free kick samples in this video 😂

[@terryhigson434]

@@EDMTips Where dude? When i click free kick drum samples i get sent to splice..

[@HumoraraS]

Dude, please fix your own sound. Im not sure this Shure is good for 3 meter distance from you.

[@CStoph1979]

Its a bit odd you like torturing cats.