MUSIC PRODUCTION - How I make soundtracks for YouTube videos.

[@TheCrafsMan]

SOFTWARE USED: REAPER: www.reaper.fm/ UVI TOY SUITE: www.uvi.net/toy-suite.html (Wait for a good sale!) UVI DARKLIGHT II:www.uvi.net/en/vintage-synth/... (Again - try to catch it on sale!) COSMOS SAMPLE FINDER: www.waves.com/plugins/cosmos-... (SORRY! Was FREE when I got it! Apparently fluctuates between $15, $30, and FREE.)

[@kittycat-qg3yf]

Craftman=simple solutions to complex problems = genius. May I purchase a Craftman puppet? I get lonely. Keep up the great work.

[@BovineDesigns]

Your voice is beautiful

[@TheCrafsMan]

That's so kind (and encouraging)! Thank you for watching!

[@C861986]

Like a cup of coffee with a little milk & honey.

[@ahobimo732]

IKR?!?! It's like the best ASMR of all time, plus it's also saying useful, interesting stuff! It's like a 200% content value!

[@brandonbrown6717]

Great job

[@bonce]

When I watched the original video 'treasure every extra egg' really made me smile because it calls back to something I heard years ago, it was something like: You can keep Chickens, you can keep them healthy and safe, keep them warm and fed and they will give you eggs, and some days you'll have eggs and some days you won't. Don't be unhappy on the days you don't have eggs, because some days you'll have more than you expect."

[@TheCrafsMan]

Mr. Bonce, thank you so much for watching, and for sharing this! I really appreciate the wisdom in it.

[@machineman6498]

I’ve never seen such care, effort, and technical ability put into something “Fun” and “Lite”. Humble doesn’t even BEGIN to describe……

[@HeadCannonPrime]

You have a beautiful mind to come up with this. Don't say you are not a musician. I have played music for years and to put together songs like this, you are more a musician than I will ever be.

[@TheCrafsMan]

That is incredibly generous of you, my friend. I someday want to be able to pick up my ukulele and just PLAY what I "hear" in my head... without having to sorta paint-n-try notes. I guess being able to perform live, in realtime, (as I imagine you do!) would make me feel better about claiming "musician". :) Thank you so much for watching, and for your encouragement.

[@combrogos]

"It's like I'm hiring somebody to hold the keys down for me" - what a great way to describe it

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you! :D Glad you liked that!

[@mandostrikesback8744]

“We don’t want the rancor monster, just a sort of hit you in the chest moment’ words of wisdom

[@dingus1115]

You may not call yourself a musician but you definitely seem to know how to craft some really great music, it’s very motivating (Idk if that’s the best word to use)

[@thenameless3271]

And they are _so_ good too! No other youtube channel has this kind of incredible and unique music. It makes your videos entirely your own, and it's so beautiful!

[@YeahWhatSon]

Talented, witty, artistic, informative, inspirational, i mean you’re pure gold craft man! 😊

[@orangealien4014]

I'm sure I'm not the only one who watches your videos to relax. Between your soothing voice and calming cadence it melts the stress away. I also really love how the true passion for what you do comes across. Craftsman you have made many a bad day so much better. I (and I'm sure others) really appreciate what you do. Thank you for the great videos.

[@Chill1332]

Ok, Crafsman. How is it that EXACTLY the time I'm trying to figure out a new thing you come out with a perfect video for it? Huh? I was literally looking this sort of thing up for the first time a couple hours ago. You are the only one I have found so far that explains it for a complete and total noob. Thanks, man!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Wow. I can't tell you how much I appreciate reading things like this! Makes me think of the word *SERENDIPITY*. I think maybe that's it. :) Thank you so much for watching, and for encouraging!

[@Chill1332]

@@TheCrafsMan ☺

[@uhuhno6441]

You are so shiny. From the inside all the way to the outside. Thank you for everything ❤️

[@TheCrafsMan]

Aww, thank you so much!

[@marcbohlen7105]

Now I love you even more. The soundtrack to „Last Ninja“ absolutely slaps. Can‘t wait to spin the vinyl on my record player, as it‘s in production right now. Love you….

[@TheCrafsMan]

MARC! My friend, thank you for watching and taking time to comment! It's a neat feeling when something sorta niche, like a C64 soundtrack, clicks strong with someone else out in the world! :D And man it's a shame Ben Daglish was gone so soon. What a musical mind. He's responsible for probably 90% of my favorite Commodore tunes. :) VINYL?!? Say what?!? Fixin to do a search now, looks like... :)

[@MegaMaximus333]

Check out lukhash. He makes just about all his music with a c64 and gameboy.

[@marcbohlen7105]

@@MegaMaximus333 and he does vinyl as well

[@tre14321]

Truly a jack of all trades, I commend your patience to learn all this stuff!

[@BookshelfJunk]

Seeing your desktop and noticing Downwell, one of my favorite youtubers AND one of my favorite games? A beautiful combination indeed!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you for watching! Glad you like Downwell also! :D My kids turned me onto that one, and I think it was because they knew the one-button simplicity was something I could handle. :)

[@ScottBalkum]

I think every CrafsMan song deserves a stand alone music video! Love it.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Mannn, I appreciate that! Straight-up, music videos are a fave of mine (it's why I like to do so many "music montages", LOL) and I have this idea tentatively called "Analog Dreams" (will change it at some point) that involves a macro lens "floating" through vintage electronic circuitry while lo-fi music made up of vintage samples plays. There wouldn't be a real narrative... just (hopefully) pretty visuals and music playing for a while. That being said, it won't be to the level of YOUR music videos! (STILL got that axis song in my head. LOL!)

[@ScottBalkum]

@@TheCrafsMan DO IT! One of the first things I did when I bought my probe lens was try to recreate the Star Wars trench scene using motherboards. I didn’t succeed then but I bet I could now.

[@TheCrafsMan]

@@ScottBalkum Ohhhhhhh could you ever do it now! You have, in my opinion, sufficient axises. Axes. axis-es.

[@ScottBalkum]

@@TheCrafsMan hahah.. Axes, Axixies, axis-es, wha? Lol

[@TheRealAlpha2]

CrafsMan: I'm not a musician Me: I beg to differ. Every bit of original music you've come up with on this channel has been sweet syrup to my ears.

[@VexxThunder]

I have grown up around music but never learned how music was made. The way you talk about the story of the song was amazing. It honestly has made me think more about the music I listen to aside from just the lyrics, but also the tonal choices the artists make. I had always seen music creation as this thing that few people can do well, but now it makes me feel like I could make something myself. And I think I will, so thank you Crafsman for this. Keep on Steady Jamming! (Incidentally I think that would be a great name for a small series if you decide to talk more about making music!)

[@MrMasterbiker]

I love the way your excitement about making your music comes through, in this video.

[@StefanMarjoram]

Wonderful! Crazy how much work- and love - you put into these films.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Wow. Stefan, thank you so much! I'm a huge fan of your work. I still have a cut-out of the article you wrote for Digital Arts (at least I think it was them and not "3D World") about lipsync. I think it was called "Aardman Speaks". That influenced my animation more than any other book or video. I remain very grateful. P.S. I also enjoy the more recent car sketches and renderings!

[@StefanMarjoram]

@@TheCrafsMan It was because of your nice comments about that article that I found your channel. Really nice to hear that someone found it useful. Keep up the great work!

[@HavasiP]

Gremlins 2 to NES is my favorite game music of all time. Love your work! Thank you and I hope you have a nice week.

[@uncannyvalleywoods]

Just made my Sunday 10x better! Love you Crafsman!

[@TheCrafsMan]

UNCANNY VALLEY IN THE HOUSE! :D My friend, you're too kind - thank you!

[@wermgoesgonzo]

Crafs Man you are absolutely an musician to create music at all makes you a musician!!!

[@FranklyPeetoons]

You simplify everything in the most pleasing way possible. Top-notch. World-class. Relaxing. Soothing.

[@RichTheSOG]

You are invaluable Mr Craftsman.

[@TheCrafsMan]

That's extremely kind! Thank you, Hokage!

[@fineacorn]

Woo-hoo! I'm very excited to learn more about your techniques 🙂

[@TheCrafsMan]

:D Hope it was informative!

[@absotivelypawsilutely]

I love the technical videos like this just as much. It's so neat to watch how you go about pulling it all together, especially as some who also enjoys doing this stuff but doesn't have much proper knowledge, it's like you said I use my ears a lot with this stuff. Thanks for the tip about there being good discounts to wait for, and Crafson's intro was so neat, I think it's so cool how you guys both add to the things you make sometimes.

[@E-TronixAnimations]

That’s so cool! Thanks for making another video! If your up for it, you should make another video of you playing Minecraft. I really liked watching you do that in one of your older videos. Have a great day!

[@mattdeezl9940]

I used to watch your videos years ago and you recently popped up in my feed. Like rediscovered treasure! Now I'm playing all your stuff as I paint minis. I lose my creative drive now and then but I look forward to jumping back in with you in the background now! Thank you!

[@Arkie80]

One of the things that impress me the most on your channel is the music. You definitely have your own flavor and your own style. It's kind of retro and upbeat yet it's not riffing off anybody else's style. What it definitely IS NOT is unskilled or uninspired. Never fails to impress. So keep on steady jammin. You know we love you.

[@chloemo3681]

you are unbelievably talented, sir!

[@NaTaS-]

I had a video of me recording a thunder storm at a friend's house. And had 3 different copyright notices on thunder sounds and one for wind.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Wow! I'd like to say I'm surprised by that, but here on KZbin it totally adds up. :| Sorry to hear that!

[@CajunCraftastrophe]

Very nice. It's great to peek behind the curtain at the short and furry Oz! : )

[@johnnyctant]

You the man CrafsMan. I love the ethereal bits of the song. That kind of 8-bit angelic humming. Keep up the great work.

[@hobbybobby6218]

This right ther... This boi is my biggest inspiration. When I need a little boost of creativity... I just slam on a fresh Crafsman episode (honestly any vid-o works). Thank you Crafsman, please keep on steady craftin

[@thenameless3271]

You most certainly _are_ a musician craftsman, you've crafted music!

[@katelikesrectangles]

i could happily listen to just you figuring out making a tune, the process and hearing your thoughts is wonderful. but i want to say, the end result is also incredibly good, this is good music!

[@johnthebard]

Love seeing a new craftsman, hope life is treating y'all well. Suns out keep movin...

[@DeadMansPartyFilms]

They is way too much talent out in that shed! 😀

[@TheCrafsMan]

My friend, that is way too kind of you! Thank you for watching!

[@SimplyDudeFace]

Sound and music isn't really my thing and I get more out of the crafting videos. BUT... it was one of your unusual videos, where you drive away the model car, where I first discovered you Crafsman. So... keep the videos coming, no matter what the topic. I love them all. 🙂

[@TheCrafsMan]

Matthew, thank you for this! :) I do sincerely appreciate that you gave my channel a chance back when, and that you continue to watch (and take time to encourage)!

[@CloudStudiosPhoto]

This is something that I was lookin into anyways and for it to be put out by my favorite KZbinr is amazing!!

[@ahobimo732]

This channel is pure gold.

[@TediumGenius]

Excellent video that explains your own workflow and some perspective! Very cool I really really enjoy your audio additions!!!!

[@prefermuskets2196]

C major waltz to an E minor waltz sounds very nice

[@HobbyHalloween]

CrafsMan... "Audacity... downloading? Apparently I didn't know I needed that" LOL. ❤👏 You are a wonderful treasure! And you have a good ear, even though you say you have no music theory, but you intuitively know what sounds right... WOW! What you're doing is so impressive!!! To get a bit jargony... I have a few KORG synths, like the Triton, but I'm just a tinker and still learning... I've recently wanted to do a deeper dive into Music Theory and some of it is abstract. One thing I ran across that might be useful for your work are the various modes of the scales and depending on the mode you can stir up different moods, minor or major sounding but in the same key... Each scale has 7 modes.. if you can find a video that plays them you can hear, it seems powerful for what you are doing with your music scores to set the tone... conceptually very simple but the names are so odd why can't they just use numbers like Mode-3, instead this is how they're arranged (or deranged LOL) The C major scale and its modes: C = Ionian, D = Dorian, E = Phrygian, F = Lydian, G = Mixolydian, A = Aeolian and B = Locrian. So you are in the same key, but the mode is where you start and end on the note... Like Phrygian is E, F, G, A, B, C, D, E... if you play that sequence of notes that's the C Phrygian scale... Again I don't get it, I'm sure it's historical and everyone else but ME gets it... LOL What I'm working on right now is learning the more advanced cord structures, I have much of the basics like Dim/Aug/ Sus/7th, etc. but what I need to work on are the cord extensions, and modifications that sort of thing... a lot of "add13" in Jazz and other harmonies... Just yesterday I had a piece of sheet music that said to play a CMaj6... And I wasn't sure... I'm scratching my head... I looked it up and it's a C Major cord with an added 'A' or the 6th note in the scale of C Major... so the notes are: C-E-G-A, and a Cmaj6(add9) just adds the note D on the top. I think once I get used to that it will come more naturally... one of these days.

[@susangoss]

INCREDIBLE VALUE, Crafsman! …also, major props to Crafs-son for the pixelated intro. 🎉

[@fogbow]

Absolutely everything you put out makes me smile! And there seems to be no end to the things you excel at! Thanks for putting so much work into sharing it with us👍

[@NepotismTV]

This is so great. Thanks for letting us peek behind the curtain.

[@retrotechjournal]

Wow CrafsMan, this is amazing. I try to do decent sound design, but your whole "and then I make all the music myself" is on another level! Incredible. Thank you for taking us on a tour of your process. I can feel myself teetering on the edge of this rabbit hole, but haven't spent real time trying to do music creation since Music Construction Set on the C64. ;] SID chip forever. I love that you had a whole nod over to the C64. I like recording foley, and fiddling around, but I have to admit my organizing of those assets is non-existent. I'll have to check out that Cosmos finder thing. Maybe that can help me! "We could go with cousin" LOL!

[@TheCrafsMan]

RetroTech, it's always a treat to have you here! Thank you for watching! :D And I checked the link today for Cosmos to unfortunately see it for $15 (apparently on sale from $30) after having gotten it for FREE, and saying it's free... :/ Sorry about that! And sometimes I want to do a "Top 5" or "Most Favorite" episode for various topics like FILMS, GAMES, MUSIC, etc. :) What do you think?

[@retrotechjournal]

@@TheCrafsMan It could be fun. I'd think topics like those spark a lot of conversations. Folks chiming in with their top 5, etc. I'd be up for that, but you know your subscribers better than I do. I did spring the $15 for Cosmos, but I'm a bit worried that goes into the category of "Things I bought because I had aspirations of becoming more organized, but which do not actually make you more organized. " Like an expensive trip to The Contain Store when really I should be throwing things out. ;] I was just in the shop working on some wacky shots, that are really just a setup for a dumb joke I though of earlier today. To me that's the most fun. I love all the amazing boka/great shots you had in your last video!

[@StephenPike]

Love your music. Getting a peak behind the curtain is such a treat. thank you Craftman

[@Toasterloaf]

Oh nice, it's another Reaper video!

[@BRUXXUS]

Your music has always been a highlight of your videos to me. So perfectly matched to the mood and themes you create visually! I used to make music with a program called Techno eJay back in the day. Simple, but limited. Been wanting to get back into music production. Maybe this is what finally gets me back into it! Thanks!

[@Daa253]

Yay new video!!

[@bonuslifeart]

Aside from being a humdinger of a good watch, this is invaluable for weekend workshop warriors like me looking to soundtrack their own videos. Thanks CrafsMan, I now believe I can almost achieve through courage, advantage and the almighty power of the egg!

[@bluefoxxcosplay4754]

These make me so happy 😊Thank you Craftman!! Keep on doing amazing videos

[@treydavis309]

Ayyy downwell is a gem

[@treydavis309]

Also great video so far, been wanting to make music for years. May just try my hand here soon

[@TheCrafsMan]

For real! :D What sold me on it was the *simplicity*. The ONE-BUTTON action is so slick. It's the kind of game a person would like to be the one to come up with. Something almost to the level of Flappy Bird, if you know what I mean... easy to pick up, somewhat addicting, and just FUN. :)

[@TheCrafsMan]

@@treydavis309 I hope you do! And, as always, I leave *something* out of an episode. I should have mentioned places where one can get free samples, and free virtual instruments/VSTs. Because there are PLENTY. :)

[@trailofdebris]

@@TheCrafsMan you could still add them to the video description, like two links to the places you use the most. very enjoyable video, and something i've wonderes about, since i find your background music to have a distinctive style i enjoy a lot

[@treydavis309]

​@@TheCrafsMan man, why you so cool? Make an update vid if you ever open up that po box again. Been working with perler for years (saw your plastic injection video with them and goodness I wanna do plastic injecting) and I'd love to send a few sprites your way. But anywho, keep on keepin on. And thanks for being radical

[@realcoolvintagetoys4786]

"Was that Crafs-werk?" One of your best jokes, CrafsMan!

[@jackpijjin4088]

I love Crafsman, I love Kraftwerk. I especially love that reference. X3

[@tS-gh9dj]

I don’t know what else to say except, your just so interesting and a role model

[@jesuslovesyou5819]

That is an insane amount of work Craft Man

[@kevinfarley6981]

Thanks, CrafsMan, for the peek behind the curtain and for seeing some of the magic that you do. Love your content. Cheers to you as I click my ruby red slippers.

[@EasyTargetLP]

Thank you very much for this video! I would love to see more kinds of these videos :D

[@TheCrafsMan]

Elliot, I appreciate that feedback! (I honestly always feel like the music ones are too niche to do often. Maybe I'm wrong!)

[@EasyTargetLP]

@@TheCrafsMan If they are too niche to make more, that's fine! Just figured I'd throw my hat in for seeing more!

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Excellent job 👍👌

[@richcox1236]

THANK YOU! 😍

[@toddzircher6168]

I saw that text file and smiled. I'm doing the same thing as I learn prompt crafting for my art generation programs.

[@KeizerSinbad]

Thank you for making this!

[@crystalquarry]

I'm on a new acc/channel, but I always love your videos no matter the topic! Hoping to soon learn even just a fraction of your production skills, keen eye for detail, and sincere talent for my own content, in the future. Always look forward to your next video!

[@LoremIpsum497]

Awesome!!!😀

[@pashaveres4629]

Crafsman - keep up the good work! Aloha! It's really hard to believe that there was a time, maybe not so long ago, that you didn't know, uh... squat about any of this. Your efforts, probably especially your stick-to-it-iveness, is super-encouraging for me. AND, you don't JUST keep trying, yah, you get GREAT results. It's quite a story, and you tell it so well. ;)

[@alioth2021]

Love your music, Crafsman. It always reminds me of the Outer Wilds soundtrack.

[@Brocollipy]

Amazing video. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@BenjaminGaming87]

Oh nice i love your longer videos ❤

[@lightbulbnirvana]

Thank you for this wonderful look under the hood. You are so generous to explain this to us middlings out here, and you make it sound so easy. You may not be a musician, but you have a great ear. It has such a fun 80's sound, down to every last egg! You've taken us back to the future for sure! Do you know about Cory Doctorow? He's written essays about how we fictionalize the future, and it ends up being really weird looking back to how we thought the future looked like. Consider Star Trek, Lost in Space, Star Wars. Blade Runner. You know what I mean?

[@Nacthem]

I've been telling you to bust out that CrafsAlbum on band camp for a while now Crafsman. I told you the people love your music, baby! Come on now.

[@TheWoodburningWarrior]

Love it!!!

[@jeffc3455]

We need a Crafsman Soundtrack in ITunes!

[@TheCrafsMan]

:) I would need to get these tracks properly mastered, I feel like. Do you think I should put these tracks out there? I've had people mention Spotify also, but it feels like I'm not to the level enough to be on either. Y'all sure boost and motivate me, though.

[@eelproficiency]

thanks for sharing your process, i love your videos :)

[@TheCrafsMan]

You've very welcome! I appreciate you watching! Really.

[@nycgweed]

Luv the synth music and you given me some ideas for my own video

[@brianartillery]

Great stuff, Crafsman. Electronic band OMD used the then relatively new 'Speak & Spell' on their 1983 album 'Dazzle Ships'; most notably on the track 'ABC Auto Industry'.

[@GatorGlider]

Very cool Crafsman. Still think the Emperor's music you came up with is my fav. This is nice and chill. I think Han would be chillin to this.

[@Rude8oi]

You are a national treasure. To be protected at all costs!

[@jamiebruce4734]

This was awesome - I know it'd be a lot of work but I'd love to see you put a piece of music together from scratch :)

[@doominionl.o.3358]

Hello, Crafsman! Would you ever consider scoring a indie film or video game?

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hey there! Wow - that sounds like fun, to be honest, but I don't know if I could *trust* myself to do it. LOL! What I mean is - I'm lacking in the truly PROFESSIONAL side when it comes to things like the final mix, making it sound right on a variety of devices, getting the maximum volume/loudness, compression, reducing dynamic range, etc... That being said, my son develops small games on the side and is also getting into the sound side. I'm backed up on videos right now (have 3 in progress, two of which I'm beholden to) but would like to stay in touch with you over email, if you want: thecrafsman @ gmail.com Thank you for watching!

[@guntherrose7267]

Thank you David

[@MauzyrockRC]

Love seeing your process! Thanks

[@KitsuNoir]

Hey Crafsman, I love your music. Don't need degrees to make any music, you're a musician regardless. A minor nitpick, the program Reaper isn't actually "free". It's just that they don't want you to pirate a dangerous copy so the trial version works forever. If you start earning cash off that you may want to consider a license, or a commercial license if you start earning a lot more money from it. There could be legal consequences if you earn like $20k from a song and have the "free" version.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hey there! Sorry for any misunderstanding, but I actually paid for my Reaper license, since I use it in a commercial capacity. (The title bar of the Reaper screen shows this.) I mentioned “free” for anyone interested, to not be scared away. Thank you for watching!

[@dilihopa]

A true renaissance man!

[@Ionthegreat]

Craftsman, you are a national treasure

[@MegaMaximus333]

Hope one day ya do a video with your music in it like bill makes stuff did. Could play both his and your music as I get the creative juices going.

[@keithr3771]

Crafsman, you're legit musically talented.

[@phano6385]

Might I recommend the YT channel Hack Music Theory? They use an intuitive and visual method of teaching how chords and stuff work. But I will also be trying some of your techniques in my own attempts!

[@TheREAPERBlog]

Been trying to figure out why all you vsts are bridged. Are you running 32-bit REAPER?

[@jackpijjin4088]

Crafsman, I reeeeally love your music! It gives me similar vibes to Boards of Canada.

[@saywhatna7376]

Wow you are a great at making music Craftsman 🎶🎶👏

[@Dukefazon]

I think I heard that Fairlight sample in Amiga games, actually, your whole song has a strong Amiga vibe to it. In case you don't know, the Amiga was a Commodore machine that came not long after the Commodore 64 and had amazing video and sound capabilities.

[@timvangenechten5258]

Wouod you please tell craftsson I loved the pixelated intro. And this was a very nice episode even if I probably never will make my own music.

[@JavaJack59]

Voca sample for the win. Makes me want to bust out Tangerine Dream's _Underwater Sunlight_ album.

[@PremiumToyCollect]

My Brother !! From another !!

[@mouse_cop]

Hey CraftsMan! Your an inspiring puppet and I need a quote for a school project. Is there anything you’d like to say on behalf of crafting?

[@gertballyhead]

love it