The ULTIMATE Guide To 808s!

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In this video, I tell you EVERYTHING I know about 808s. We go over what notes to play on the scale, the 808 rhythm, fun techniques, mixing and much much more. Hopefully this will be the last 808 tutorial you watch because it doesn't get more advanced than this! Let me know what other music tutorials I should do in the future!
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[@ServidaMusic]

The 808s and drums that were used in this video were from my Capital Drum kit! You can pick them up here: www.simonservida.com/product-page/capital-drum-kit

[@slumpgoat9723]

Did u download drum kits for these 808s cause I'm really looking forward about this a lot

[@enriquerodriguez3090]

Very helpful as always servida

[@CDDub96]

Man I feel like you're reading my mind! I needed a multifunctional drum kit and you dropped the Capital Kit the next day, I've been wondering how to go more in depth designing my kicks and 808s for like the past week and here you go! Great work man.

[@Reydanmusic]

Is the drum kit royalty free? I didn't find it on the website

[@nickcarter9373]

Servida Music quick question my guy, did you export the melody?

[@akeemhimself3742]

I love how he showed a plugin he bought, one that's free and a stock plugin

[@EscanderBeats]

Yeah

[@bahaozcan110]

wich plugin?

[@EscanderBeats]

@@bahaozcan110 Fruity Blood Overdrive

[@YourFreeBeats]

AkeemHimself...for real. He's got people thinking he is some kind of savant and all he's done is dragged and dropped some sounds (that AREN"T EVEN FROM THE 808) and titled his video the "Ultimate Guide" ha ha ha

[@user-zf3cb2lj7b]

@@YourFreeBeats wdym?

[@kritischparken]

watched this video on my phone hearing literally not a single 808

[@ServidaMusic]

I still appreciate you

[@zaheerk7800]

Literally same

[@esaiD78]

@@ServidaMusic it's because phones does not have subwoofers

[@calvinkron7445]

@@esaiD78 good job

[@DeBlauweOlifant]

@@esaiD78 damn this guy is on to something

[@visualizersmusic]

Servida- Let's do Sakura today! Girl named Sakura - 😳

[@eliov9474]

Sasuke kun

[@_qpiidTV]

Nike has Sakura kicks, check em out, and check out my music maybe...

[@therxbot8409]

QPiiD omfg i hate it when ppl self promo

[@dollarsignabella3071]

damn it would be nice to be Sakura in that instance ngl 😳

[@visualizersmusic]

@@dollarsignabella3071 😳

[@missmusicality5351]

let me just say, this is the coolest beat I've seen someone make on the spot

[@groudon6423]

I was the 69th like! Let’s gggoooo!!

[@maxdel4656]

He didn't do it on the spot that's just editing

[@chito870]

“It’s like ugly but in a good way” People when they try to cheer me up

[@santanastudios2457]

Chito F

[@diebekifftemerkel7461]

F

[@zxp3ct3r41]

Oof

[@steverennn]

same F

[@ballad9598]

f

[@danbitangilayi1698]

Simon: “Keep it simple” *proceeds to make bounciest beat known to man*

[@ServidaMusic]

Oh stahp

[@Boss-vd6di]

Oh stahp

[@oedipamaas]

Timbaland is quaking in his boots

[@wettestwook7757]

facts that shit was gas.

[@VinJahCSGO]

@@oedipamaas timbaland is a bum

[@MrPrice-bb2gn]

OMG THE CUT ITSELF THING HELPS SO MUCH

[@peppersalt]

Yeah, I figured that it helps with anxiety a bit...

[@MrPrice-bb2gn]

@@peppersalt what?

[@peppersalt]

@@MrPrice-bb2gn Sorry that was a really bad play on words

[@MrPrice-bb2gn]

@@peppersalt oh my god...i just realized what you meant. LMAO

[@JacobParanoia]

椒盐 Jesus that is dark wtf

[@DJLyRyOfficial]

2:46 LEVEL 1 4:40 LEVEL 2 7:00 LEVEL 3

[@sssaaa5708]

Hey simon, could you PLEASE do an in-depth mixing tutorial how to make your songs loud and have everything sit nicely in the mix

[@QuiickSoulHD]

Yeeeees pleaseeee 🙏🙏

[@daviiidruiz]

It's so hard in garageband. Wish I could have plug-ins and all that fancy stuff

[@tntberol1]

@@daviiidruiz do you have 16 dollars

[@daviiidruiz]

tntberol1 yes

[@tntberol1]

@@daviiidruiz you should get fl studio mobile, it has everything but pluggins, compared to fl studio 20

[@duke9679]

Level 4: replace the melody with 808’s

[@MattyBlay]

*Gunsoww intensifies*

[@gabrielreitano2885]

4sho

[@romerarecordspodcast]

when he added that guitar amp that sounded like a legit melody

[@Hellaow]

Level 5: Replace whole arrangement with 808's

[@JohnSeckComposing]

Level 6: Replace your soul with 808

[@calebvrfun]

Love this tutorial. I keep coming back to it to brush up on my 808 skills.

[@yookaybeats8106]

Actually so helpful... I'm glad I stumbled upon this when I did because now I know exactly what my 808's are missing, and how to achieve the sound I hear in a lot of tracks. Thanks a lot Simon!

[@Zeru.]

"Keep it simple." *Makes something, I would call my greatest musical achievement in 3 cuts.*

[@shaanalam3872]

Lmfao my thoughts exactly

[@2coolcello2011]

Same

[@TheJsjr]

Gotta love chords

[@user-my4gk1yu7s]

LMAO SAME

[@ted.359]

@@user-my4gk1yu7s ll

[@AsherPostmanMusic]

the tip about sliding with muted notes is dope!

[@lando6420]

Ok

[@MartinDerTolle]

Yeah, could probably do it with panning too

[@rainymakesmusic]

I've only ever used VSTs for my instruments because I always had issues using one-shot tonal samples (for melodies, chords, 808s, etc.) because I never knew about the "cut itself" option! Thank you so much for that

[@beatsbymarek7105]

Servida music Thank you very much for this tutorial and I am very thankful. Your tutorial taught me how to understand 808s which will help me in the future as I make beats and music myself. So again, thank you very very much for this. I appreciate it. Have a good rest of your day my G.

[@somerandomfoo1723]

Can we all just take a second to appreciate how Simon’s editing made this whole video 10x easier to digest with good visuals and arrows and stuff?

[@CinemaReagle]

he has video editors, he talks about it in the cymatics & the kyle beat podcast

[@tradzhouse9646]

@@CinemaReagle I'll have to check out tht Cast! What Editor? He did an excellent job on the editing indeed ;)

[@ProdBy2Much]

Simon servida the only guy on KZbin that can make your producing skills increase massively in 12min, very clear instructions, this guy is underrated as f*808*

[@achinthyamadhusoodanan2007]

Faxx

[@alencherian1739]

ow

[@WM5000-ek9nk]

Factssss

[@frankjacobs8645]

I totally agree🕺🏾🕺🏾🕺🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kpab]

Simon servida - this is the same producer who can write generally different genres, unlike rap

[@jfl7204]

I actually loved this video, most the time i see tutorials, and although the people can do a lot more than me i always have that feeling of lie annoyance, because they can do the thing im researching so easily and they just dont use it to its full potential and take it for granted, but at least in my opinion, you push yourself to be different everytime you make a beat, even in this video when its meant to just be showing people what to do, you did somethinng different and creative, and you put as much information as you can into the video without cramming it full, you keep a consistent flow of really useful information and i love it, keep doing what your doing man

[@gbbeats3621]

This might be the best 808 tutorial I've ever seen in spite of he couldn't detail everything cause it was alot

[@niobackup825]

"So let's keep it simple" *makes a distorted guitar out of the 808* Nailed it.

[@Civan768]

Me in 6 hours of work in a trap : not amazing but ok Simon in 20 minute of work : Drake need you

[@AaronXVR]

tru bro

[@adonisjesien]

HUASDHUASDUHASDUHASDUHUHASD EXACTLY

[@ArnaudKenfack]

Maybe a difference in workflow or sound sources. I often have the same issue

[@User1916notfound]

Its best to take time making a master piece

[@lolxd5529]

I have been looking for 808 tutorials everywhere. This is very useful and now I can make 808 simply. Thank you

[@weslie6131]

I think this is the best 808 tutorial I've seen on youtube thus far. Thanks a million, Bro!

[@nilatpalboro7059]

Sakura is the most underrated plugin

[@dysperdotted]

servida has created his own sound.

[@ramblingmillennial1560]

This tutorial was awesome. Exactly what I was looking for!

[@marceff1930]

thanks man. your video would be the reason i get back to using fl. this is the best 808 tut guide i've ever watched. i dont think i can ever forget sir servida. thanks once again

[@404Sarius]

So unsatisfying that you didn't played the level 3 808s with the beat

[@ServidaMusic]

My bad forgot to record it

[@lukehanson6077]

Servida Music will you be uploading the beat anywhere? soundcloud perhaps?

[@JessaAgcaoili]

@@lukehanson6077 what is the music called?

[@lukehorning9713]

Simon Servida: Let's keep it simple Also Simon Servida: *puts 14 instraments into the track*

[@ServidaMusic]

I do that

[@lukehorning9713]

You're very creative, so when you get into the process things flow. I wish I had this kind of creativity hahah

[@Boss-vd6di]

I do that

[@lukehorning9713]

Instruments*

[@moesalamander7012]

“Instrament”

[@nickcanclimb]

Thanks for the vid, I was able to apply a couple of these immediately and helped liven the beat

[@ZatiCoh]

wow, I've been using automation clips to slide my notes around completely unaware that a slide note was even a tool in fl. Useful video as always!

[@Robay146]

I am really impressed with your knowledge of music theory, sound, mixing etc. A lot of these beat makers (even the top ones) are not even close to you! I really appreciate you took the time to understand music, functions of the DAW etc! And thank you for this tutorial! :)

[@liamflood5996]

every producers favorite time is 8:08

[@ServidaMusic]

It's prome time

[@Boss-vd6di]

It’s prome time

[@dethswurl117]

@@Boss-vd6di stop

[@HexusTheGod]

@@dethswurl117 it's prome time

[@user-zf3cb2lj7b]

@@dethswurl117 it's prome time

[@SDProductions2010]

Bout to take my beats to da next level, glad I seen this slide tutorial, I used to just automate pitch bending when on the main structure, stil a good technique but the slide is serious, thanks for this info!

[@musicbykronix]

Your tutorial on 808 has helped me to know better about 808s.. Thankyou so much man 😊🙌

[@neonz2712]

As someone who has literally no music experience before toying with FL Studio, I must sincerely thank you for all of your amazing work, good sir!

[@ClassEBeats]

*Servida makes an 808 tutorial* “I wonder if this will be any good”🤔.....said no one ever

[@drxftgod]

ClassE Beats classe u everywhere

[@ClassEBeats]

Prod. By Drxft only on the good channels fam😎

[@jeannabeats5292]

Thank you very very much , i have looked so long for this!

[@preachproductions7087]

Your production is crazy bro!!! great information appreciate you!!!

[@lucaszhong6168]

The most requested video since kerosene has finally dropped

[@404Sarius]

Hab gewartet mit nem Käsebrötchen

[@jjortiz7504]

Wait what does rocket fuel have to do with 808s?

[@puipip4892]

@@404Sarius Sonntags um 10 Uhr

[@theusorelha]

@@jjortiz7504 Simon has a oil refinery and put fire on everything

[@cocobeats2661]

@@404Sarius So muss das

[@jokexy]

Can’t believe you explained how to sidechain your kicks with 808s in less than like 30 seconds. Every other video makes it this extremely complicated process. I always learn new stuff from you.

[@FrenchysPlaysTV]

One of the most informative videos I've watched all night. I'm here with beat block and well... I'm subscribing for more.

[@mgmthegrand]

HOLY CRAP! How did I miss this channel all this time? Subscribed!

[@lilDemo808]

I've learned so much from you my man! Hope that I'll get the opportunity to work with you in the future!

[@infosyphongaming4309]

New sub!!! you taught me a lot in this one video can't tell you how much I appreciate that! Thanks!!😃

[@joshuao4229]

Thank you so much. This was very informative!

[@flashkick540]

Literallly the best guides. You are epic mane

[@gian3706]

Hey simon you helped me so much with my beats in my youtube hope you know how much of a inspiration you are keep grinding bro ✊💯

[@drewjones5899]

I wouldn’t side chain your 808 with your kicks. Your beats will slap way harder, if you just EQ your kick and 808 around each other. Ask any famous Rap/HipHop producer, they don’t sidechain. UNLESS YOUR MAKING ELECTRONIC MUSIC. House, Trap, etc. I just wouldn’t do it. But the rest of this tutorial is pretty on point. Those super high end 808 with velocity (volume) control are kind ugly and I wouldn’t put them in my music... at least not a lot 😂 but it’s a cool skill to know. Good luck with your music man! You can check my beats out at:

[@drewjones5899]

Soundcloud.com/Op2mistic

[@mattdagoat___]

@@drewjones5899 aye, he doesnt sidechain his 808 to his kick, he sidechains his kick to the 808. plus, when u put them at the right point, the mix knocks.

[@drewjones5899]

I’m just saying you really shouldn’t have to in hip hop/rap, you can get the same effect with EQ, if not a better effect. If you want bass to knock that is. If you were making a more jazzy piece or funky piece you might want them not to hit at the same time, so ducking/side-chaining might be the way to go.

[@mattdagoat___]

@@drewjones5899 mm ok. well i understand ur point.

[@Frazful]

I remember that time I got downvoted on Reddit when I said I used guitar amps on 808s..

[@zlecklamartv8756]

redditors will be redditors

[@franzferdinand2240]

Reddit hivemind at its best.

[@zlecklamartv8756]

@@franzferdinand2240 ah a true redditor

[@user-pv7vc9kp9k]

I fucking hate redditors

[@franzferdinand2240]

@@user-pv7vc9kp9k As a redditor, same. But I've met much better people there than anywhere else.

[@Sxd212]

One of the best tutorial I've seen on music ever. Thanks a lot.

[@cordkeysbeats7047]

SIMON fam, am from Zambia and i really lov your tutorial videos fam, they really help me a lot to improve on my beats. Love u forever man.

[@johnsonwithat2322]

As a beginner in music theory and FL Studios, you made it seem so simple to make this dope ass beat.

[@MCCABEWORLD]

Good Video, keep it up!

[@robinanuolinlin1815]

thanks for the video. got the feeling i know everything important bout 808s now ^^ love the idea of different levels like in a game ^^

[@Arpi_RND]

Really love your tutorials bro. Big respect.

[@ironik4400]

Dude youre very good at this. Took you just a few min to make a grimy beat. Subbed. I would love to see a tutorial on all the knobs in all the different vst's like LFO etc.

[@beezymusicpro2856]

Useful tips, especially for those who begin to use 808s.

[@TheNeXuS131313]

Bro, such a GREAT Explanation! instant sub

[@Merlin0fCamelot]

Yoooooo! Thanks for the level up, bro. I was @ level 2 before this video. You're awesome. Keep up the good work!

[@SammyCSection]

Great example of FL workflow allowing art to be created .....Love to see a vid on anything showcasing how FL Studio allows artists to create...Banger track by the way. Percussion and groove is dope.

[@neva...]

I’m 1:30 seconds into the video and Simon already made a beat that’s better than any of mine smh😂

[@edsel1220]

THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH FOR THIS TUTORIAL, LOVE IT!!

[@d.ferguson6838]

Thanks, Simon. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@blvxlrd]

2:11 YES! THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@garryrai1134]

11:44 minutes of pure knowledge, thank you brotha.

[@user-nx8mc1qw6i]

level 3 was useful af, can't wait to try it by myself, thank you!

[@tbonebeats6429]

Bruh...u are dope. I wouldn't think to do things the way u do. U opened my mind to new possibilities. Thanks!

[@robmulhern3799]

Tylers new album features a lot of 808s as if they are a bass guitar, thus playing different harmonizations using 5ths, rests etc its very very cool, it will probably be of interest to you should you not have heard it already! Nice vid buddy!

[@ruzco4873]

1:41 BRO IF YOU AREN'T COLLABORATING WITH ARIES DON'T DO THIS TO ME

[@somic5819]

This helped me out a lot, thank you Simon!!!

[@luksivann]

Dude i loved the video, thank you so much

[@davidw2699]

We need an advanced automation clip tutorial. I wanna know how u selected the spot in the piano roll and it perfectly was aligned in the playlist

[@Adwaay]

Listen up producers 808 slides are important Im so glad sensei Simon did a tut on this

[@ad2productions867]

Thanks bro!!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@kshitijbiswas1835]

Dude bless you man, I haven't learnt as much in months as I did in just ten minutes of your video man...please keep educating !

[@gucciman7388]

Love you channel! I have trouble with making a good melody that doesn’t follow the same algorithm, because then al my beats sound the same. Could you please do an in depth tutorial on making melodies? Thanks a lot!

[@7inzy]

This is not just another beat making video. Servida's video really improve your skill in 15 min fr. I saw this one back when he dropped it and 2 years later now im still checking back in like a wikipedia for beat maker

[@prodbysavo]

Great tips, simply and well put 🔥🔥🔥

[@miicro1]

Juicy 808s are the real shit. That's pretty much it

[@ServidaMusic]

🥤🥤🥤

[@realjuicy74]

soundcloud.com/vluicyv thanks dude

[@nickgames5322]

@@ServidaMusicsorry but CHU is the master of 808s

[@juanaspicez_beatz198]

I can't handle the vibes of this beat . Its beyond me 🙌🏾

[@dexterreyes9960]

Ikr

[@armdatrack]

Learned a ton from this, thanks so much. Straightforward and concise!

[@tonymitchell2026]

Great instructional video. I appreciate you!!

[@toxiccharger4630]

He never showed us the final beat I am PISSED off 😤 I wanna hear the most complex final beat. And also I am a HUGE fan ❤️❤️ keep up the good work man.

[@clast]

Simon giving away the secret sauce.. 🤔🤔

[@ServidaMusic]

🤫🤫🤫🤫

[@dysperdotted]

plz everyone knows tund3 got the secret sauce smh.

[@clast]

@@dysperdotted Oh really?🤣

[@dysperdotted]

Clast Vibel yes, go ask him for the formula.

[@ebu6880]

pfff not shitting on simon but slides kinda old in trap music, not a special sauce. Look up Pulse or Skypierr on soundcloud if you wanna see actual sauce gods

[@StarblanketLoL]

thank u for ur knowledge bro

[@richietwinz6824]

Awesome video brah, much appreciated.

[@lendell501]

You're so cold at making beats man, it's inspiring.

[@coldransom]

This was an amazing 808 guide. I'd like to see a guide through your mixing process as you go. Do you do like Murda says and mix as you go or be very precise on the numericals? Thanks for the educational content!

[@riolu9485]

I'm not Simon but I do both, Adjust the volume as you go and then take some time to work on your effect knobs.

[@JaspreetSingh-ed6vi]

really helpful bro 🙏🏻 thank you so much❤️

[@Harmo6Cord]

Always usefull to coming back to the basic. Always to see other makes thing. Thank you !

[@magnusss9284]

You should make a beat in garadgeband

[@dysperdotted]

garageband lo key underrated.

[@pleaseenteraname6825]

*garadgeband*

[@ekiju1707]

Garbageband (just a joke pls don't hurt me)

[@dysperdotted]

Izuku lol everyone has said that.

[@ekiju1707]

@@dysperdotted Pretty sad if you think about it.

[@itschrismarek]

The reverse 808s were used in carousel by Travis Scott in the beginning.

[@Iloveplayingguitar]

thanks for the tutorials Simon you really helped me to get back at making beats i subscribed to your channel👍🏻🎶

[@i4mboyc]

Thank u so much for this tutorial. It really help me alot🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@friiiz4907]

A tutorial about how to structure a beat for leasing or jsut in general how to make beats best for leasing

[@jdkbeats]

Damn I honestly didn’t know you can do all this with 808s I usually find an 808 I like, slap it onto a beat, create a simple pattern, and then eq it plus I use ableton

[@blvkbeatstv5894]

One of the best 808 videos out good job

[@onlywayisforward]

Nice video, thanks for posting dude.