The Soulja Boy Speedrun

[@ServidaMusic]

"and I took that personally"

[@aiden.m4a]

sub 30 incoming?

[@dizzymoosic]

yo its servida

[@noafro1991]

Challenge accepted? You legend you?

[@UZIKING]

Eliminate vs Simon Servida

[@Bittamin]

It’s the man the myth and legend!!

[@SALEENS7GTR5]

While albeton users are paying for updates to make "music", FL Studio users are breaking the limits of human capability with Soulja Boy speedruns

[@brnktv]

As a user of both, they both have their merits. FL Studio is still the king when it comes to the piano roll. Shift+Right-Click to preview notes? Slicing notes where ever you want, strumming them, flipping, etc. I mean, that's just god tier. BUT, The Push 2 paired with Ableton makes whatever that FL controller is look like a childs toy. Image-line just needs to make a much better hardware controller for it, and improve on some of the janky UI. The plugin database/management is still awful. But then right-click to pan? Ugh, I love it. Ableton's non-trackpad pan is ctrl+alt (on Windows), which is so f'in weird. The only reason I even bought Ableton was all the producers I worked with used it, and I was tired of having to import wavs and midi instead of just being able to open a project file. Then over time, I just got more used to it, but I've been an FL Studio user since 3.4.0 (I remember it was December, because FL felt like a Christmas present I got for myself). I remember buying it back then because they added that Formula controller, and that was amazing to me. Image-Line really is a great company, though. Ableton's team is... meh.

[@LeoD.J]

@@brnktv Literally no one cares

[@KrisAkaVenno]

Lmao

[@deez69nutshuge]

@@brnktv Ableton Live 11 Piano Roll is just better, u can AUTOMATE EVERYTHING INSIDE THEIR PATTERNS BRO, and for some reason i fell like fl studio piano roll grid is trash.

[@AziDoesQuestionableThings]

@@LeoD.J i do lol, happy?

[@PRXZM]

never thought i could be proud to have lost something :’) gr8 job nathan from eliminate (enjoy it while it lasts)

[@JohnPaulBuce]

gg

[@Badspot]

You've briefly become the best in the world at something hardly anyone wants to do. You are a true speedrunner.

[@floodtheinbox]

this was a edge-of-the-seat experience, especially from someone who watches other speedrunning journeys. they seems like a joke to people and it's easy to ignore how much actual work goes into pulling off these incredible feats

[@dumaass]

Truly inspiring.

[@Cheezus]

strangely enough the entire time I've used FL studio (since version 8) my default tempo has been 140. I also 100% believe Soulja Boy has his song at 140 because of that reason.

[@gemstown]

yeah that sounds like 140 was like a legacy default tempo in older versions of fl which is interesting

[@TheBigLou13]

17:03 there is another hidden hotkey for that: hold *right* shift + mouse buttons, to slice without having to change your tools

[@martingu36]

Dude I'm already excited to see some TAS runs for this speedrun. Imagine the possibilities.

[@CockatooDude]

You could literally bind the whole thing to a macro key, and then it would be determined by how fast your computer is.

[@b1nary_f1nary]

@@CockatooDude thats a pretty funny concept

[@PopYTP]

@@CockatooDude and how high the dpi in your macro can be

[@nef3659]

already started work on this

[@affaan01]

@@nef3659 how's the work going

[@GalacticRod]

Can't wait to watch the summoningsalt video on this

[@mogwix]

then Karl Jobst breaking down the controversy

[@BARELYALIVEHD]

now i want to do this in ableton, someone send me the samples pls LOL

[@wellox8856]

The "i + f + enter" can also be done quicker if the setting (forgot where it is) that makes it just open the FL keys when you hit f instead of it being highlighted.

[@brnktv]

Faster way to add keys would be to just hit F8 - type 'ke' at which points "keys" should be highlighted and you can just hit enter. No mouse necessary. As a 20 year user of FL Studio, I actually think I could have a chance at this run. I have a bit of an advantage though. I'm 37, and have been using hotkeys since I developed carpal tunnel 15 years ago. Got any other cool ideas to make this faster?

[@wellox8856]

Not sure if it is considered cheating or not but adding FL keys to the drumkit that you have the other sounds could also speed it up. I have tried it and it does work.

[@wellox8856]

Another tip might be to rename some of the different sounds like; ezHIP_Hat_4 f1HIT_2 zHIP_Snaph As you might want those in a certain order to speed it up. The hits, Keys, Steel drums and Snaps play during the whole song and by having them in the bottom helps to clear it up a little.

[@Simrasil_]

Even though the run sounds like kind of a meme, this was actually really hype! Congrats on the world record!

[@user-vi9ck7rs3b]

The production value and quality of the editing and directing on this youtube video are insane Feels like a true documentary

[@TroubleChute]

A true speedrun for the ages

[@fleming3488]

TBH.. anyone who uses FL Studio or maybe even Ableton needs to do this challenge or even make new ones. I personally think that it makes for great practice, especially when it comes to learning key binds and workflow tips. You would come out with potentially a world record or even a personal best, the award is your new skills.

[@neek01]

I honestly always use every shortcut possible, maybe it’s just due to me being a programmer professionally and doing music on the side, but i rarely even touch my mouse while making music in FL. Though Ableton and FL can and should really learn from other DAWs such as Bitwig. Like why can’t you set custom shortcuts in either of them, it’s 2022 ffs

[@projectnitefall8058]

I discovered you back in like 2012 with your remix of the dean's list. Being able to see what the artists are like that you've been listening to when you were a kid is wild.

[@codemiesterbeats]

I wasn't a particularly big Soulja Boy fan but his 'success story' is essentially what convinced me that I could make music. I am pretty sure he was the reason I got FL because I had seen it in a little interview or something.

[@paxenimzi]

this is the speedrun of all time tbh

[@BigZBeatZ503]

Simon just destroyed this lol

[@adotinthecosmos]

Who knew that all this time Crank Dat was a call to speedrunners this whole time. New found respect for Soulja Boy

[@minhphungle6015]

I haven’t seen anyone using the Empty template, which puts the default bpm to 140. I think that could improve the speedrun time a lot.

[@johnpasini]

Right when you pressed alt+f4 the screen went black and I got an ad that faded in from black saying “time to meet young Slavic women”

[@GabrielWalkerGaming]

been watching nate and simon for a while, so cool to see you guys this close lol

[@UnfunkenReal]

This was the best Discovery documentary i've ever seen. Brilliantly films and produced.

[@StefjG]

19:09 And then Eliminate got this run!

[@MrRyyi]

I was SO hoping he would clip in Wirtual

[@reckr_dcollective]

this man had enough curtesy to reach and press the censor button after such a astronomical and world changing feat was accomplished, it truly shows the heart and edacity of todays producers.

[@darkreddust2135]

But then... Eliminate got this run.

[@xChikyx]

love the docummentary style of the video

[@CheetyPants1327]

I actually found your channel because of a comment on Simon's video way back. Been enjoying your content since. I e basically been waiting for this video

[@dhunmanmusic]

Greatest documentary ever.

[@robertkennedy9369]

The goat! Now I'm ready for this becoming a thing now and more people getting crazy times. GG dude.

[@chrispy_cb97]

the editing on this was phenomenal and so was ur speedrun

[@ToniLeys]

I'm totally attempting this

[@savestate13]

Love the video, Nate! This stream was so fun. Here's to the sub 30 grind 👀👀👀

[@brnktv]

Some tips for being even faster: Insert FL Keys quicker - Hit F8 -> double-click "Keys" (once you memorize where it is in the list, it's tough to beat it) OR Hit F8 -> type 'keys', hit enter. || Hit '+' button on the bottom of the channel rack -> F -> Enter You can use shift + arrow keys to rearrange notes on ALL clips, or select one first and adjust it (good for the issue you had with the kicks where you had to accurately drag it 2 bars shorter). This method depends on the snapping size, so the bigger the snapping, the less times you need to hit the arrow key. Also, faster way to use the Slice tool (which you would normally use with 'C') - Hold down RIGHT-shift and left-click/drag. Right-shift has an entirely different set of shortcuts from left-shift. Will update with more I find useful.

[@WILLBEATSONYT]

Its amazing that you actually did this

[@djElectroFist]

Eliminate talks about fucking up and I'm over here going damn everything was perfect wtf. Guy is a genius

[@vornamenachname727]

This got me feeling like i was watching Wirtual.

[@irium_pls]

there better be a summoning salt video on this cutting edge speedrunning category

[@papabear9000]

1:38 thanks for the flash bang buddy

[@tobiwonkanogy2975]

im a bit mind blown that this s even a category with intricate strategies and strats that seem normal but end up being precision .

[@triton199]

cant wait for the summoning salt soulja boy speedrun world record history video

[@vubobinali]

It's enough to make a grown man cry.

[@DIYW]

Love the new drop bro. Been on repeat since release.

[@JJLofficial]

Soooo fast! There’s a contact form in Guinness world record’s website page to submit a new world record, this has to be made official ahah

[@foxyfoxington2651]

This run deserves a Summoning Salt video.

[@hiddencorner]

Make some ravioli mannnn

[@AnonymousCapybara2050]

I never expected these two interests of mine to intersect but it is glorious. Felt like I was watching a Karl Jobst vid.

[@aden4921]

man’s been watching those speed run youtube documentaries😂👏

[@deuone]

Can't wait for Summoning Salt to cover these amazing feats, with an Eliminate remix of the opening track.

[@coryswanson2247]

Can’t wait for a Summoning Salt breakdown of your sub 30 strats

[@Cat102Music]

yes

[@LardDoesItRight]

This song was popular around the same time 2 girls 1 cup was goin around 🏌‍♀

[@Davy-Dave]

BUT THEN... HEFEST GOT THIS RUN

[@lewdunit]

I am so honoured to have been there when this revolutionary moment occoured

[@lioplimusic]

I love how cinematic this was

[@mehrdad7239]

One of the best documentaries I have seen in a while 👏👏

[@DJAUDIO1]

I am clapping for you from the Hospital. You are the man, Nate!!

[@kn1ghttimemusic]

bruh, my FL automatically loads up at 140 bpm, not 130. Weird hearing the default is 130, I've never touched the settings for that, and I wouldn't even know where it would be.

[@aarondavidson6409]

Surely its time to make a new category where you place your first sample, hit play, then try to write the music in real time

[@aarondavidson6409]

thats actually a maaad idea...

[@noimpactbeats2888]

Mad trackmania Vibes

[@Aarxslan777]

Bazinga

[@sgas]

15:11 That pause for the censor button, lol

[@vyrog2471]

I want you as the narrator of my life lol

[@clumpzilla5138]

I feel like I'm having a fever dream. I... I am watching you make a speed run of Crank Dat... I am losing my mind.

[@djse]

with an older version of FL you could win some time with the 140 default BPM

[@Nova_Afterglow]

Somebody get a hold of Karl Jobst!

[@ashFB2B]

the ableton run starts with me

[@DafterHindi]

simon destroyed this lmao

[@derekwood7676]

I’m just here to say I really appreciated the Darren Styles banger at the end of the video.

[@JvmpiTM]

And then Eliminate got this run *en aften svanefosen starts playing*

[@sikhwhan]

i got very emotional at 16:45 i hope you're okay

[@squidpolyp2221]

New eliminate and fox Stevenson in the same day pog

[@fruitygranulizer540]

yooo dylan tallchief, if u read this i miss you. pls upload :)

[@Lowro]

more speedruns this fire!!

[@dan_g-DreadMassaker]

this reminds me a bit of a Karl Jobst video. nicely done

[@skyavoxii]

I use the empty FL template which automatically sets the BPM to 140 so I was so confused this entire time, lol

[@mattydiaz8759]

fun fact:dyllan tallchief mom's got a series in netflix,he appears in the 2nd episode,its called the heist

[@codexstudios]

Btw when are we seeing you at GDQ? They'll love having the world record Soulja Boy runner there

[@crystalperry518]

All of this is foreign to me, but I found this oddly suspenseful and entertaining!

[@bwkanimations7352]

being a music producer and making a normal vdieo is so funny, cuz you dont really have to search for songs to use as background lmao.

[@Mystiq1]

Nathaniel Speedrunnington

[@consolekid7908]

Dude how can you release a song and make a video in the same day? Also congrats on the jump king speed turn that game is hard.

[@Sarnahanfi]

what's the song at 14:02 ?? please tell :) cool video, even though I would like to see a speedrun of a different song more xD

[@Sarnahanfi]

grats to sub 34 ;)

[@aris_spnl6090]

Did someone find it? I wanna know too

[@4ndeol]

that was weirdly interesting

[@tybsman]

absolute world record holder

[@clydexmusic5342]

Can't wait for the peekaboo collab.

[@Gunbudder]

fun fact: Soulja Boy started on Newgrounds and his animations are still there

[@shinyless]

this run will definitely need a FL21 category.

[@Weaverbeats]

soulja boy did it first

[@Joshh.K]

6 minutes 15 seconds is a respectable time

[@CheezWedge]

YOUUUUU

[@ExStepsister]

You should have remade the summoning salt into with farts

[@lyndon4010]

CONGRATS

[@XtremeGaming179]

this is serious stuff.

[@jkid1134]

GG Soulja Boy Tell Em

[@byehollow]

yuh

[@sserpxee]

cant you lower your screen resolution to make the buttons bigger so its easier to click?

[@DJCosmicLatte]

"use the slicer then sqitch back to the paint brush to delete the part you don't need" bro did no one tell you you can right click with the slicer to automatically delete the short end?

[@arthurxmedic]

if you right click with the slice tool it removes the short end of the clip