Virtual Riot working w Skrillex, Origin of Color Bass, Sound Design Knugs, and Industry Pressure #10

Discover exclusive never-before-seen content from Virtual Riot on the 10th episode of “The XLNT Show” where we discuss Sound Design Process, working with Skrillex, Origin of Color Bass, Phase Plant, Secret IDs and much more!
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[@PaperSkies]

My favorite part about this chat is hearing about the love for the midsections. Those old songwriting focused bits in VR tracks are what made me appreciate music as much as I do

[@Italiansauseege]

Same! It’s what got me into edm in the first place actually 🥹

[@iFeature]

agree

[@MartHommes]

​@@iFeature Sup king! Anyway, yeah midsections are my favorite part to work on. Not copying the intro for the midsection and actually sitting down to create a melodic and percussive landscape that takes you to another place is so fun to do. Sometimes I get carried away and accidentally create a whole song from that midsection alone lol

[@Naskoedm]

Ty for the shoutout!!! 😇

[@rankzsound]

would love to have you on dog !

[@Naskoedm]

y'all do these irl right? Cuz im in the eu @@rankzsound 😭

[@rankzsound]

Get out to LA dog!!@@Naskoedm

[@PassionVictimTV]

Holy crap that Guitar Center story coming out the way it did was sooo crazy. Legendary moment in podcasting history. lol

[@XLNTSOUND]

So insane! Couldn’t have even planned it better lol

[@Veerexx]

Small world, crazy!

[@alphaoscillator]

seems so fake tbh

[@1nfinitebean]

1:07:10

[@melroser]

@@alphaoscillatorSometimes I wonder if I’m fake. Like how would I even know?

[@wasabi333]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:28 *🛋️ Introduction of hosts and guest, Virtual Riot, along with studio setup discussions* 02:19 *🎁 Gift-giving tradition on the show featuring a themed tube with a poster inside* 03:55 *🔪 Conversations about studio decor and incorporating thematic elements like samurai decor* 05:19 *🚀 Exploring the correlation between sounds, colors, and frequencies within sound design* 08:05 *🤖 Virtual Riot's journey in sound design, including reverse engineering sounds and experimentation* 16:20 *🎶 Insights into initial learning process and discovery of sound design techniques* 18:30 *🎶 Progression in sound design quality, creation of fresh sounds, and balancing creativity with mixing techniques* 19:38 *🎵 Experimenting with breaking traditional sound design rules and incorporating unique sounds into song arrangements* 21:17 *🎧 Pressure of setting quality standards in bass music production and maintaining high standards in creativity* 36:58 *🎧 Virtual Riot recalls his first meeting with Skrillex, leading to a collaboration on the track "Mix Signals"* 39:41 *🎹 Creative improvisation with Skrillex, resulting in unexpected genre shifts and new song ideas* 42:33 *🎵 Experience working with Skrillex in pop music production and psychological aspects of successful pop song creation* 46:25 *🏆 Impact of simplicity and intuition in music production, emphasizing trust in intuition over complex music theory* 50:04 *🔊 Virtual Riot's sound design insights and unconventional production techniques, focusing on sonic impact and clarity* 55:13 *🎧 Virtual Riot's creative approach, prioritizing emotional impact over technical complexity in music creation* 56:09 *🎛️ Creation of the Purple Lamborghini sound through frequency shifters and unique bass sound processes* 57:42 *🔊 Exploration of new sound design tools like Faceplant and its resonator capabilities* 01:00:17 *🌟 Virtual Riot's career breakthrough moments, highlighting key milestones and collaborations in his music career* 01:13:38 *🎹 Randomizing presets in plugins like Massive, Absynth, and Reactor for unique results* 01:16:11 *🔊 Sound design techniques in Kontakt and Serum for organic sound generation and modulation tricks* 01:20:39 *🎵 Suggestions for enhancing Serum with multiple effects instances and additional oscillator warp options* [Additional segments not summarized to meet the ~50% reduction requirement] Made with HARPA AI

[@noahrathje8976]

1:07:03 when VR realizes Danny gave him the speakers that time was just impossible omfg

[@asquiddymay]

my most wanted guest !!! THANK U GUYS FOR DELIVERING :'D

[@rankzsound]

Much love

[@WhizPill]

Do people realize how insanely advanced this guy is? Christ, 2 hours with this guy will set anyone for success if you know what to do with that knowledge

[@XLNTSOUND]

Straight up!

[@jamesstriebel5446]

You could get 3 hours a week if you took his class at slam academy!

[@harnymusic]

Skrillex talk 37:00

[@shrainmusic]

This man has taught me so much about music production. Val is a gem

[@XLNTSOUND]

Immaculate!

[@nejvex]

Thank you so much for the shoutout Val!! What a great listen

[@okgerardo159]

time stamp?

[@GiNiProductionsTM]

1:12:30@@okgerardo159​

[@nejvex]

1:12:30@@okgerardo159

[@mcgritty8842]

Somewhere around 1 hour? It’s around the Guitar center speakers story

[@mohammadkanaan6697]

waiting for Skrillex at the next show ;)

[@XLNTSOUND]

That would be absolute insanity!

[@Hovss]

@@XLNTSOUNDI don’t think he likes podcasts sadly

[@freshnewtunes]

It would’ve been super cool to see them all geek out in the studio together.

[@ST0RY]

Simulation is honestly just a gem of an album. Val needs more recognition as a song writer/producer. I'm super into harder dubstep, but songs like Rewrite and Chroma are some of my favorite compositions of all time. He should VIP every song from his Still Kids EP like Lost It 😂

[@infamusajr]

1:29:38 Talk about the skrillex collab

[@ygypt]

virtual riot is literally my favorite producer and i have learnt everything i know about music production from him ❤

[@jak3official151]

lol look at Danny dancing around while Val is telling his story about the speakers 😂

[@richardwilliams4669]

That guitar center story is fucking hilarious.

[@Hovss]

Dude I can’t believe u gave Val those fucking speakers 😂 that’s literally nuts. Good shit Danny, Val’s a fucking legend and ur a legend for that 🗡️🤌🏻

[@MatsuriKazamaki]

Can someone time stamp the conversation about working with skrillex? Thx

[@bassti-music]

This interview was sooooo cool! Will there be a second part in which you guys nerd out on Serum?

[@rankzsound]

I believe it will be on a patreon soon

[@bassti-music]

uhhh, nice to know! xlnt patreon, I guess?@@rankzsound

[@sharkhanjeel]

Thank you for inviting Val on the podcast😊

[@stubbieofmana42]

THAT QUARTER NOTE TRICK FOR SERUM BLEW MY MIND 🤯🤯🤯💥

[@rankzsound]

Same

[@matteozampieri]

This is the guy who taught me about Serum in 2014. 🥺

[@_KAII_]

I laughed so hard on that guitar center story, I still remember years ago I booked you guys's studio for a session, during the break you were telling me about planning to make sample pack and youtube stuff, awesome content :D

[@sfisodlamini54]

Great interview, the guest I wish to see in 2024 is Nasko, and AU5 , AU5 is like a Guru these days he is also important for mental health issues.

[@XLNTSOUND]

Would love to have all these guys on the show!

[@XLNTSOUND]

Would love to have all these guys on the show!

[@chachicullopapi]

Fuck man 10 minutes in and I already knew this from his videos but, his genius and knowledge of frequency and how it correlates to reality and matter is other worldly. He truly understands why things are the way they are in terms of sound design, because it all has to do with reality.

[@AdilzzYT]

40:39 something new coming out 😨🔥

[@ammarsyed]

Incredible interviews as always!

[@rankzsound]

[@splenzi]

Y'all absolutely crushed this interview!!

[@rankzsound]

[@PeaceLuvNWubz]

Man I’m listening to this trying to do chores around the house as fast as I can so I can get to my workstation and work on some sound design. My morning started off sluggish and slow, popped this on and I’m full of energy and motivation now. This podcast is amazing. So glad y’all had VR on. I hope to see him live again soon!

[@rankzsound]

this makes me sooo happy!!!!

[@MikeIVIV]

THE ONLY PROBLEM WITH THESE PODCASTS IS... That there isn't more of them. Keep up the great work guys!

[@Predakore]

actually such an inspiring video honestly! I love the energy and the fun vibes you all give off. to have friends like this and nerd out is a dream of mine I hope to have this some day. I feel so alone in the world sometimes not having anyone who thinks on this wave length and being so passionate so it really brings a spark and joy to me to see this. anyways love you val love you guys too XLNT!

[@XLNTSOUND]

So happy we can do this for you 💪

[@1500hondaman]

I feel that buddy. I have an entire brand made up ready to go I've dreamed of producing for years and life struggles and no need friends have kept me lazy. My own fault of course but it's tough by myself lol

[@Predakore]

@@1500hondaman I feel you bro I’ve been producing for almost 10 years but having no friends involved makes it so hard. All the ones I did have gave up. But I keep on trucking and videos like this keep me pushing. Maybe one day I’ll be needing it up with XLNT myself

[@Predakore]

@@XLNTSOUND thanks so much honestly you guys are awesome! Hope to be involved in something like this one day

[@NotCuddlesMusik]

I always loved his music stuff and im not gonna lie, i like the type of person that he is, and how humble he is. Honeslty he remember to me to my younger brother... so, this podcast was trully so confortable to see it!

[@PeaceLuvNWubz]

Saw virtual riot last month and he was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! One of my 2 favorite sets of the entire 3 day festival

[@mcgritty8842]

EDCO!!!!! He killed it!

[@JUICE-wk2tz]

who was the other?!

[@PeaceLuvNWubz]

@@JUICE-wk2tzAtliens!

[@MockingbirdEDM]

Quick geek-out moment since the answer in the podcast was a bit blurry - Chime and Ace Aura are seen as the originators of colour bass and melodic riddim. I think Chime is practically the CEO, being the strongest force pushing for the term, pushing for the sound, and with all the work he's done with Rushdown and now Circus. Nawtystep did a great interview with them a few years ago where they really dig into it!

[@XLNTSOUND]

We love Chime and Ace Aura! We can get behind this

[@SoulPortalOfficial]

@@XLNTSOUNDTheeeennn…why don’t you guys reach out to them?? I’m telling you, if you get chime, Ace Aura, or holy crap Au5!! I can’t believe I forgot about the sound design wizard! DAW nation has constant stuff with Au5 all the time. Anyway, if you reach out to them, I’m sure this podcast will get a LOT of recognition, considering how much color bass has been blowing up recently!

[@OniGlitch00]

1:12:10 I just wanna say you guys have been the greatest mentors these past three years since the beginning of my producer career. Watching you guys have fun and following step by step has pushed my creativity. Scraping what I can to buy your sample packs including your new quest for bass I have nothing but love ❤ thank you so much for being my inspiration 🙏🏽

[@XLNTSOUND]

Thank you so much man this means a lot to us! 🙏

[@VayHoz]

Loving the long form content! Virtual Riot is the best :)

[@rankzsound]

[@itsarqum8086]

I was literally thinking today : when are they gonna release the VR episode since you could see clips of it in the intro. I guessed you would put it as a milestone EP like the 10th, 15th or possibly even 100th. Came back home and you dirty mfs surprised us all. Super excited for the Production video. Thankyou XLNT.

[@XLNTSOUND]

🤘🏽🫡🤘🏽

[@sparda2.061]

I really understand how he feels talking this way with VR awesome, and thank you guys for this content

[@Jaepo33]

I have been listening to this show for about a month now and the information as well as insight from these artists is amazing! Please keep this up guys!

[@CRWTHTV]

12:52 damn i guess you could build a studio for music in major scale and another for minor scale

[@UVRV3]

The Yoink Question LOLLL THATS GOATED, the VR community has wanted to know FOR YEARS LMAOOOO

[@JordanWhiteTechy]

Currently taking an awesome production course that he teaches live online! Amazing teacher😁😁😁

[@Trapphausmusic]

Can someone timestamp when he talks about Skrillex?

[@DevkrishnaPareek]

At 40 minutes

[@MIDNIGHTCVLT]

Bring space laces please!!

[@bassti-music]

Yesssss 🥹🥹

[@jaszci6395]

X2

[@lukedodson3441]

2 songs added to Cyberpunk recently are extremely VR inspired and may even use his samples.

[@_madonkey_]

Couldnt be happier seeing you guys all chat with Val. Incredible! Thank you for this!

[@lotuspanda7219]

1:04:43 speaker story

[@krisissupercool1]

Consciousness is a singularity phasing throughout all beings. Your individuality is a higher harmonic of a singular unified fundamental.

[@joelgonzalez7377]

Great interview, love VR. Is there a space laces one yet ? If not let’s get that soon ? Please ?

[@ChrisAngel87]

Yoooooo virtual riot interview!?!?!? Let’s fucking gooo!!!!!!!!!❤❤

[@Scarpy_12]

Biggest twist ever!, was not ready for that.

[@Volatec_Music]

I CANNOT get over that guitar center story lmaooo... full circle moment for sure

[@fairliechoddington6376]

Omfg it's him.... Be cool be cool be cool

[@tubeo94]

1:06:35 that’s the look of “ Imma dropped the biggest plot twist in the cinema history”

[@auxzilla5495]

This was an amazing interview, thank you for everything that you guys do!!

[@noctucat]

The hell? I expected to hear just some sounddesign tips and what not ... but got the most wholesome moment on the bassmusic internet? Come ooon! ❤ Loved the Guitar Center part! 😁 The best thing is when you rewind that moment and see guys just secretly hinting at each other all along as VR tells the story himself. 😁

[@octopousmusic9296]

so sick to see u guys doing podcasts :) can't wait to see more guests on the podcast

[@ticroymusic]

That is the mega-est bomb I have ever witnessed 😭😭😂 Thank you for this episode. I enjoyed all parts of this!

[@zephyrx9764]

amazing interview so hype for this new album

[@HeyGreenie]

Loved the pod, been watching this channel for 4 years now. I have a question for ya'll and any producers in the comments feel free to chime in as well. I just started really trying to get into producing about two or three months ago. I have tried to learn how to produce multiple times in the past years but quit after being overwhelmed and not being able to express the ideas i have in my head and convert it to Ableton. Obviously I know it takes years and years to get to the level of these producers that can do the simple stuff in their sleep. I have got a little bit better already in being able to get a rhythm and a grove and a vibe in my songs that structurally sounds good but i always have problems when knowing what effects and eq's ect. that a certain sound needs to really make it sound the best it can. I have made a couple decent projects recently where I will have an intro, build up and a drop but always end up scrapping the project because it just sounds a little off or like something is missing. For me its just hard because I have invested so much into my gear and essential plugins and i watch so many videos and have spent so much time learning but it never seems to translate quite right for me. I know people say that your music in the beginning is supposed to sound bad it takes time that's how you learn but for me its also just hard to complete something and know its not great. I really don't know where the question is in this lol I guess I really just complained but any advice would be helpful if you were brave enough to read this far lmao. Cheers!!

[@spiritlevelstudios]

If it sounds off, change it until it you like it. Throw away sounds as much as necessary, but don't throw away your entire project. Learn about subtractive synthesis. Always finish your tracks, and never share them until they are finished. There's nothing more depressing than unfinished tracks. Having completed ones allows you to see improvement across time, and links in with memories and emotions of that stage of your life. Have fun. It's supposed to be playful. It's music for heaven's sake. Watch tutorials whenever you get stuck. Don't try to please anyone else. Make whatever sounds good to you.

[@HeyGreenie]

@@spiritlevelstudios appreciate you for the comment!! 💯

[@ChrisAngel87]

1:04:50 that look on Danny’s face when he realizes the story VR is about to tell 😂😂😂😂

[@harmless3449]

1:13:15 yoo shoutout vexx, that's the homie

[@rebirth4119]

The part where you guys were talking harmonic furniture gives a whole new meaning to "physical modeling". 😂😂😂😂

[@starbeatz_edm]

awesome!!! watching this entire thing, valentin always spill the interesting things about music production! great podcast guys,thanks for posting and happy holidays!!!

[@CHRYSTALIZEmusic]

Hope sometime you guys can get Rezz on that would be so sick! Aweosme interview with Val!

[@bismanjitsingh1975]

i would love some time stamps on this great work though keep it pushing guys

[@TXO429]

This one is about to be YOINKKKKKKKY

[@jaszci6395]

Muchas gracias por eso!!! The real GOAT!!

[@RelzoOfficial]

Here we go!

[@DOPESICKZ]

Growls have static formants , Use Phaser to isolate those formants so it doesn't get affected by midi notes . Great tip! Also throw a spectral resonator on it also . Unison on The FM signal is insane also

[@DOPESICKZ]

I said also a lot mb

[@DawnHub666]

Most talented guy uve had so far

[@Nirossen]

dude its crazy how everyone feels that about VR. man is goated

[@dqfilm5442]

Fuck yea. I learn so much from VR and you guys. Thanks for this one

[@Martiandy]

holy shit yall got virtual riot insannnnne

[@lukedodson3441]

Val joining the crowd at 4am in Ministry of Sound London was unexpected. I got a picture but was messy so the picture was blurry :/

[@sultan00600]

Thanks for bringing him❤

[@kozacsaba]

you guys are so fucking entertaining, I love it

[@JOHNNYLEGION]

Great episode and great new pack! Just picked it up! Thanks to the Bad Boys of EDM 😎

[@XLNTSOUND]

Amazing man! Thank you 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@mnishgnjhu9327]

Intro track is 🔥🔥

[@XLNTSOUND]

Thank you 🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@elDavecr]

you guys should bring Mr Bill. :)

[@AccelgorTheNinja]

KERO MENTION. KERO POG

[@Dachrismusic]

OMG Virtual Riot ❤

[@Felix-ew3mf]

Escucho los tracks de val desde los 15 años es uno de los mejores...espero ir a uno de sus shows antes de morir como objetivo de vida

[@ninjajoker5873]

Now just missing subtronics ,space lace ,teminite and skrillex

[@canturkertem5339]

talking about Simulation Remixes at 1:04:00

[@kyotodreams3306]

BURIAL NEXT

[@snowcat9308]

7:22 WAKE ME UP. WAKE ME UP. I FEEL LIKE THIS DREAM WON'T STOP. I NEED SOMETHIN TO BELIEEEEVE IN I JUST WANNA SEE U BREATHINNN

[@Hovss]

Val so dope

[@kai_onlineaaa]

56:50 humble

[@Eli-4-0-4]

Great conversation guys

[@kyaintit]

This is epic. Great stuff with VR

[@youthincircles]

sick episode!!!! what a legend!

[@Sukhoi_Leeway]

3:50 bro straight got to the business!

[@phoenics0912]

You guys need to get space laces on this pod

[@chachicullopapi]

Hyped for this

[@olleyollet]

legendary interview

[@wesync3088]

1:07:39 bruh 😂😂😂😂 this my fav moment

[@horsesaysquack]

So weird to finally be able to say this but virtual riot bought me the Adams LOL I never for a second thought I would be talked about on this podcast 😭

[@subxmmusic]

Yess! VR