How to create AMAZING Pads & Drones (for any genre) - Sound Design Tutorial

[@EDMTips]

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[@DrVimto]

Really lush sounding pads. i notice adding same fx layers help it more rounded in sound sometimes. the lfos are a life saver for movement 🙂

[@martinhorvath2497]

what are the chords youre playing there pls????? sound beautiful

[@OperculumAudio]

Every time I try and find the right ambient sounds for my song, this little voice pops in my head and says "These are not the drones you're looking for".

[@EDMTips]

Touché

[@jonny26281]

The source is with you…. Always

[@Andrukas11]

Its amazing to see your enthusiasm and excitement as soon as you come up with that sweet sounding sound, truly inspiring stuff.

[@EDMTips]

Thank you!

[@Ryzasu]

Creating rich pads is one of my favorite things about music production (apart from creating sick drums) and its cool to see ive actually been doing all of these tricks already. I really like using the max for live LFO tool the possibilities are just endless

[@Almaltz]

So I don't know if anyone knows this, or if everybody knows this, or if anyone will ever even see this comment, but the people that make Serum have a plugin where you can put the Serum effects on anything. Pretty handy. I had no clue it even existed until the other day.

[@carloschowell]

Will, the level of quality in your explanations is so high! I deeply appreciate your dedication. When you added the ensemble character to the synth layering it was majestic! Thanks man!

[@Cluniocu]

Thank you Will for sharing one complete example about how we could use the Pads and Drones together, with other types of instruments or effects like Kicks, Drums, Bass, Pianos or Vocals Is important not only see the Pads or Drones alone as a lot of people share on KZbin, but also see all them within the context os a song Excellent video and very instructive Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge, and how you mix all to get the final result

[@EDMTips]

You're very welcome, Jorge, I am super stoked you found this video helpful! I tried to make it as encompassing as I could in half an hour and I hope it will help a lot of beginner and upcoming producers!

[@ghostbuska]

Another awesome vid Will. Pads were always a weak point in my productions so I checked this out. Can't believe how much I've learned in 30 mins! On the way to honing my signature sounds now, thanks so much for this video!

[@VonSC2]

Will, I started with Ableton (2?) back in 2003 ... then made a career with it producing / teaching / studio services / DJing in clubs in Orlando for about 5 years. Other than the manual, the Ableton forum, a few ragtag blogs and my producer DJ buddies sharing tips I was almost completely self taught. We had nothing like this back in the day. I put it all aside for a new career in 2010 but recently I busted it back out and looked for a way to get back up to speed. Your channel is hands down TOPS, you brought it all back to me AND walked me through features / processes that I never got around to digging in on AND you are teaching me stuff where I'm like "Oh shit that is 🔥. Great work ty for putting it all together the way you do 🙏!

[@EDMTips]

Ah, thank you so much, I am really stoked that my videos have helped you so far! Keep that fire burning 🔥🙌🏻

[@VonSC2]

@@EDMTips 👊 ‍🚀🚀!

[@Trax_travels]

4 Minutes In and I'm already smiling. Thank you for your content man. Just starting my production journey but I keep finding my way back to your videos.

[@darrenrobinson8317]

This is right up my street at the moment, I'm right in the mood to make a deep chill pad track, cheers Will. 🍻.

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, Darren, I hope you enjoy the vid! 🙂

[@defectiveresistor]

And only this evening I was attempting to make my own pads and drones. Looks like I’ll be going back to it tomorrow with a new knowledge. Thank you very much.

[@Edreak]

Thank you Will, I was literally working on a pad when I saw this video and thought hey let's see what it can add... it added a lot :)

[@EDMTips]

Excellent! You’re welcome:)

[@vmurmis]

This is one of the most valuable videos produced on the topic by far. I've learnt a lot. Thank you.

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, glad it was helpful! 🙌🏻

[@deejaysoulution]

High level quality content but explained easy! I love your tutorials 💜🙂

[@d_futureguy]

Will, thank you again for everything you do… been doing this for few years now and I always pick amazing ideas to experiment with from you… like here which I will use in something other then a pad ( it was the crystallizer on the reverb return) so thank you so much…you make us all better producers ❤

[@EDMTips]

You’re welcome, man, and thank you so much for the kind words and support! I really appreciate it 🙏

[@outphase78]

Wow you made this so easy to understand and follow. Thank you so much

[@EDMTips]

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

[@Mury2k13]

I don't know why but your videos are such a nice chill Sunday evening watch, you're pretty funny too, love it, keep doing what you're doing!

[@EDMTips]

I appreciate that and glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel :)

[@matthiasgarnier8]

I don't even finished watching your video but I have to leave a comment : even though I produce techno and not EDM at all, your demonstration and the way you deliver it, the vibe you emit, I feel so grateful for this, thank you so much!

[@shortbusbully]

Techno is EDM...

[@chrismalice_music]

Loving these tutos. very useful tips and tricks and well explained :)

[@EDMTips]

Thank you so much, Chris, I am glad you're enjoying my videos 🙂

[@theTIREDman1]

Thanks for everything you do! I would love to see more in depth tutorials like this one. Absolute gold.

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, Jacob, I am glad you found this helpful! Anything else in particular you’re struggling with and would like me to cover on the channel?

[@theTIREDman1]

Honestly, this one tutorial completely shifted my perspective on a what I think is a highly overlooked core element in production. I think another one that is often overlooked in amateur intermediate production is syncopation/dynamics, basically keeping a song fresh and interesting throughout without swaying to far from the main message. I personally have recently started being more mindful of it and I can definetly see a more pro improvement in my music. Just a thought

[@EDMTips]

Great suggestion! syncopation has been on ly list for quiet a while now :)

[@christophersinn8065]

very cool video. if you hold shift in the clip view, you can also transpose (up,down) in octaves instead of semitones, same as in the piano roll.

[@EDMTips]

Great tip, love it! 👌🏻

[@martincraig2453]

Thanks Will for another great tutorial !!

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful! 🙂

[@lancealex382]

Fantastic tutorial on an musical aspect I massively neglect, thanks Will can't wait to try this out on my next track!!

[@EDMTips]

You’re welcome! Let me know how you get on!

[@castor-X]

hey Will, you used the old LFO. In the new version you can set the minimum and maximum values, which may be more practical than the depth. Thanks for the great video

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for the tip! I’ll update it :)

[@cerodb4695]

Again, really good tutorial! I love pads and drones to create ambiance, and kinda wash sound

[@EDMTips]

Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed it :)

[@sportsfreundberlin]

A super useful tutorial right when I needed it! Thanks!!

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, I am glad it was helpful! 🙌🏻

[@aleyummusic]

Excellent example of high quality tutorials. 😃

[@EDMTips]

Stoked to hear that! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@aleyummusic]

@@EDMTips I want to try this patch after watching the video and comparing to the original sound, could you upload the patch? 🙏

[@electricmoon5402]

Absolute brilliance this!

[@EDMTips]

Cheers! Glad you liked it 🙂🙌🏻

[@deepsoul585]

Exactly what I needed. Drone sound for my video drone. Thanks Will.😃

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome, glad you found it helpful! 🙌🏻🙂 What else would you like me to cover on my channel?

[@JakebSweet]

Another great video mate!

[@EDMTips]

Cheers, Jake! Much appreciated:)

[@1disturbedjunglist]

Thanks Will. I can really use this guide on Some lush liquid dnb. Big up.

[@EDMTips]

You know it 😎

[@idarlison]

This is amazing! Really inspirational, I want to tweak synths right now. Thanks.

[@EDMTips]

Go for it, Idarlison! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙂🙌🏻

[@EOE808]

What a pleasant and informative video. Thanks so much!

[@EDMTips]

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

[@iwasaqDJ]

another good material, have a nice weekend bro ☺🙌✌

[@EDMTips]

Thanks man…have a good one, too!

[@eddmaster]

A nice in depth video for beginner and intermediate level producers. Thanks for the content!! ✌🏼

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, although I’m not sure what I could add for advanced producers! Is there anything you’d add? Maybe I can create a second vid

[@eddmaster]

@@EDMTips it’s difficult to say. The thing is that more advanced producers will know this stuff already, however there are always additional things that can be done to add more flavour and movement. You talked about layering, but one thing you didn’t touch on is granular synthesis, which would be a great layer to add additional harmonics to the signal. Additionally on the FX side, you touched on reverb, but you could have added additional spacial elements, like how the automation of stereo width and volume can provide more impact for the drop. Shaper Box 3 can be used for total control of these fx (bar granular synthesis, which you could dive into Arturia Pigments to show examples), and you can add multiple noise layers across the 3 bands for extra sauce. Hope this has provided you with a few more ideas for future content.

[@EDMTips]

Great ideas, I will definitely include them in a future video. Thank you for sharing!

[@johnnnyd]

You can see how much you're loving these sounds

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, Johnnny, I am glad you liked it! I surely enjoyed making this :)

[@kyberpunkar]

Hey Will, I agree with you... It's almost too beautiful... 🫠

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, really glad you liked it! 🙌🏻

[@Ryzasu]

Instead of crystallizer (since I dont have it) I like to use abletons grain delay effect which is very similar

[@Yourmotwashum]

Will, please do a tutorial on how to bass and synth like Anyma

[@EDMTips]

Great suggestion, I will add this to my list! 🙂🙌🏻

[@darachocathain1038]

😂😂 had the exact same reaction @12.55 listening to those pads sounds🤤

[@EDMTips]

I am glad I am not alone in this 😆

[@charliegould7421]

Yesterday I was scrolling through presets and trying to get some good pad sounds. And failing miserably, perfect timing. And another really great video Will! As for the question of the day: I've been looking lately at having a go at making some big room stuff like the latest Armin Van Buuren, Tiesto and Hardwell (that sort of thing). Anyway, I'd quite like a video with some tips on this genre of music, thanks.

[@EDMTips]

Great, Charlie, glad you found it helpful! I will add this to my list and perhaps will do soon, depending on how may people will vote for it! :)

[@charliegould7421]

@@EDMTips I understand you can't do everything and I always ask for a lot of different things and other people aswell so thanks for the support 👍

[@Anthrax_Add1ct]

Amazing, propably my 2nd favourite video of yours after the one about writing catchy melodies every time. Gave me huge Disco Elysium soundtrack vibes aswell.

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, SomA, I am glad you found this helpful! Anything else in particular you would like me to cover on the channel?

[@Anthrax_Add1ct]

Thanks for asking ! I would like to know more on how to create more interesting and evolving drum patterns that also include percussion,hi hats and other interesting sounds. Kinda like they do it in Techno and Witch House.

[@EDMTips]

@@Anthrax_Add1ct Great suggestion, I will definitely will make a video on drums in not so distant future! 🙂👌🏻

[@SakuraRyokoMusic]

Great video Will!

[@EDMTips]

Cheers, glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching and supporting the channel! :)

[@ko_3x335]

Thank you for this very detailed Video.👍

[@EDMTips]

You’re very welcome! Anything else you’d like to see me do an in depth video on?

[@teespence365]

Great tutorial

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, glad you liked it! 🙂🙌🏻

[@xalxal-music]

Amazing tutorial, thanks a lot !!

[@MarkVaughanGuitar]

Great video. Very informative

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, Mark, I'm glad you found it useful! Anything else in particular you’re struggling with and would like me to cover on the channel?

[@r_dreske]

Congratulations on 150000 subscribers. You deserve it! Thank you for the many informative and helpful videos. Thanks! 😃

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for watching and supporting the channel, Rico, I really appreciate the support! 🙂👌🏻

[@Hypnos_Official1]

thank you

[@EDMTips]

You’re welcome! 🙌🏻

[@embarrassedartsrecords]

Loved this video. Great tutorial as per EDM Tips standard!

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, Alan, I really appreciate the support! :)

[@FreeDooMusic]

you mentioed signature sound at the end of the video and i gave up on that im too obsessed making something different each time so every new project has a different sound. would be pretty hard to tell its the same person who made those tracks. the struggle is real :P

[@nusakara]

Very clean cheers

[@M4T]

I am not an EDM guy at all, I'd say I love everything but EDM. Yet, your tutos are, in the end more musical than specifically EDM. You inspire me a lot in my non EDM journey 😁 Please keep up !

[@EDMTips]

Cheers, Stephane! Techniques I teach can be applied to pretty much any genre so you can still continue your non-EDM journey with EDM Tips! Out of interest, what style of music do you produce?

[@M4T]

@@EDMTips I am more in the orchestral / Hybrid / Cinematic stuff. Be my guest and take a listen to my productions! Comments suggestions are always wlecome

[@EDMTips]

Thank you!

[@mannsmedia]

The chords you play are really nice - love them! +2 them and you’ll find yourself playing my Into The Blue tune… 😉

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, I am glad you liked them! 🙂🙌🏻

[@aDeedADay]

where's that vocal from will! its so nice man

[@kausambirajbarua5293]

I just love this

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, glad you liked it! 🙂🙌🏻

[@simonbusshart1463]

Wonderful video! thats what i needed to come out my daily production habit :)

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, Simon! I’m really glad you enjoyed it :)

[@EDMTips]

Anything else you’d like to see me dig into?

[@simonbusshart1463]

@@EDMTips what would interest me is how to remix a techno track with only the WAV. or how to make a cliub edit so i can play other peoples music in my sets but with my own twist as my music isn't super compatible with other styles

[@marcelhorvath1922]

this a bomb!!!!!!!!!! so beautiful pads !

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, Marcel, I am glad you liked it! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel 🙂

[@marcelhorvath1922]

@@EDMTips youre really talented!

[@marcelhorvath1922]

@@EDMTips I am a trance producer and was always struggling with finding-creating this beautiful dreamy pads. But now I know. Thx a lot and keep it up! You are a big inspiration

[@EDMTips]

You're welcome!

[@adampagria2510]

Please, please, make a video about producing ambient music on FL Studio (9)!

[@sevchyk]

Hello. Where can one listen to any of your mixed tracks, and what are they?

[@blacktea4835]

Great work, thank you

[@adriafalco]

Great tutorial man!!

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, Adria, glad you liked it! 🙂 Anything else in particular you’re struggling with and would like me to cover on the channel?

[@adriafalco]

@@EDMTips well, I would love to watch a video covering how to nail a thick and huge low end for progressive and melodic techno. Alsa, which visualizers could help to mix kick and bass without phase problems. Thanks man love your content!

[@EDMTips]

Then my latest video might be for you :)

[@adriafalco]

@@EDMTips Thanks a lot man, digging in with some good techniques!!

[@DangardTrance]

Let's go Will, got my first notification.

[@EDMTips]

Hope you enjoy! 🙂

[@DangardTrance]

@@EDMTips It's in my playlist for morning, fresh eyes an all that jazz.

[@birgirsveinsson9674]

my one secod of fame i feel completed. great as always, So happy to be part of this community and growing day by day into better producer. thanks Will, oe of the best investment i have made, what a fun ride

[@EDMTips]

One second turns to three turns to 7 years... be careful what you wish for! 😆 Absolutely stoked working with you and seeing your skills improve! 🙌🏻

[@watkins7086]

This was awesome!

[@EDMTips]

Thank you!

[@VictorAlonsoDJ]

As an FL Studio, can I learn from your courses? Or they are very specific for Ableton?

[@EDMTips]

Great question, Victor! Although I use Ableton, the techniques I teach can be applied in pretty much any DAW. We have students using FL Studio, Logic, Reason, so you'll be in good hands for as long as you're comfortable with your DAW.

[@kausambirajbarua5293]

Will please mashup tutorials next please.

[@EDMTips]

It is on the list so maybe on day! 🙌🏻

[@filippopaviglianiti5372]

Very good video mate

[@HeavenlyBridegroomMusic]

This is a great video❤

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, really glad you liked it! 🙌🏻

[@blueeyedcat3443]

Congratulations to 150000 subscribers, Will! Let us make a 150k PARTY, Yeahhhhhhhhh...

[@EDMTips]

Thank you for watching and supporting the channel, I really appreciate it! We'll have a party for 250K so onwards and upwards :)

[@vidoemakenoke2424]

Wil volgen keer graag vital vst die gratis behandelen

[@michaeldoherty348]

what a vid !!

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, Michael, I angled you liked it! 🙂🙌🏻

[@robertmcgregor7105]

amazing

[@EDMTips]

Thank you, Robert, I am glad you liked it! 🙂🙌🏻

[@JoshLingg]

Hey will, what headphones are you using? Im having trouble with mine and i spent a lot of money on them which is devastating. I want to know which would be best to get before spending a lot and hoping for a good result. Thanks in advance. also keep up the good work. Your a master of your craft i must say! Theses videos have Helped me tremendously so thank you for that too🙏

[@EDMTips]

Hey Josh, Sorry to hear you're having issues with your headphones. Here are the headphones I use myself: Sennheiser HD 650: bit.ly/MyHeadphones650 Audio Technica ATH-M50x: bit.ly/ATHM50XHeadphones AIAIAI TMA-2 Wireless+: bit.ly/TMA2Headphones Hope this helps! :)

[@JoshLingg]

Awesome, thank you for getting back to me will. All the best

[@EDMTips]

No problem at all!

[@paulslacknoise]

good stuff!

[@EDMTips]

Cheers, glad you liked it! 🙂🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@geauxprodj]

Did you ever release this track, because it’s really nice?!

[@EDMTips]

Alas, I didn't find enough time to finish my projects as I am always onto the next video :)

[@geauxprodj]

@@EDMTipsFinish that!! 😀

[@kausambirajbarua5293]

Can you tell me how to clean a extracted instrument from a song.

[@MeditationMane]

First one, and really interesting video!

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, hope you enjoy! 🙂🙌🏻

[@Hyper5nic]

Well done Will! Even after years of designing my own sounds, I picked up on a few more tips from this video! Mind you I've gotten used to shorter video's on the subject so halfway through I paused to come back to this later. Because of the awesome and useful tips, it got me itching do the same but with my FM softsynth.

[@EDMTips]

Go for it, Mark! I am sure you'll create something excellent! 😊 Thank yor for watching and supporting the channel 🙂

[@yochaiharpaz8412]

Wow!!!!

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, glad you liked it! 🙂🙌🏻

[@thebeerguybrothaguy]

I thought supermassive was a delay? great vid tho!

[@mageprometheus]

I like Kush plugins. If you build any more character you'll be able to start a channel helping people develop charismatic personalities. Blessed be.

[@EDMTips]

Character by Kush

[@PavelTarasov.]

🔥🔥👍

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, I am glad you liked it! 🙂

[@EvannAudio]

Lol… your thumbnail looks like you just came and it was unexpected!

[@EDMTips]

I think it was the idea :)

[@SinaJVH]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@EDMTips]

Thanks, I really appreciate the short! 🙂🙌🏻

[@dj_kik]

👍

[@EDMTips]

Cheers, DJ KIK!

[@olivierferrymusiccreat5280]

💯% 👌🎶🎵🌈👍

[@EDMTips]

Thanks as always for watching and supporting!

[@zorancalic65]

Tekno use more drones because people who make that do not know to play chords! They do not use 10 fingers on synth keyboard

[@EDMTips]

I am not sure it's a plausible theory, Zoran 😁🤨

[@zorancalic65]

@@EDMTips trust me. I know many many "musician" who does not know one chord with three fingers

[@EDMTips]

@@zorancalic65 And I know techno producers who spent years learning to play an instrument and diving into music theory. My point is, it's better not to generalise like this :)

[@christoroppolo8742]

Key commands don’t impress me at all and hand holding the daws is boring and ruins the creative process period👽✌️

[@EDMTips]

Thanks for the feedback, Christo!

[@overtherush]

great tutorial thank you !

[@EDMTips]

You’re welcome, glad you liked it! 🙏🏻