You Suck at Producing: How to Drop the Bass

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[@mickiwinaj]

i love how you purposefully and do it wrong at first and quickly show how it’s done, I cant describe to you how important you are to the field of audio engineering.

[@yousuckatproducing]

thanks for watching mike

[@simple_abstract_music]

c major scale being racist had me dead for 2 minutes

[@miltongrantjr]

I was not expecting it LOL

[@alexpaek4776]

SAME LMAO IM DEAD

[@ItsWesSmithYo]

Bro, 2023, this held strong

[@Johnnyjawbone]

You're one funny guy, and I learned a lot... cause I do suck at producing.

[@yousuckatproducing]

oh yes, thank you friend

[@tothebollocks]

i totally agree ive learnt alot and i also suck at producing

[@A_e_1]

I too, have learned how to beat off better.

[@rohamtavakkoli7562]

Funny how?

[@penialdelicatesance]

This is great for a autistic guy like me to follow so easy so clean thanks again my man

[@Tophe]

@@yousuckatproducing lol ffs

[@Krispyyeah]

You are the freaking best man. Your videos are quick, concise, and entertaining. I like how the lessons are split up. It makes it easier to learn exactly what I want to. Keep it up!

[@yousuckatproducing]

thank you man! this comment made my day

[@aliveagain]

Damn keep making these, haven't come across anything more entertaining and educational

[@yousuckatproducing]

+Alive Films thank you my friend

[@aliveagain]

+yousuckatproducing don't stop beating off m8

[@Gophri]

"Now that we're back in our slave boxes" Me LMAO

[@yousuckatproducing]

thank you fellow slavebox user

[@athenachristinemusic]

🤣

[@sofsirv1126]

Dude. You're the most real G on KZbin. Cracks me up. Thanks!

[@yousuckatproducing]

ayy thank you G

[@athenachristinemusic]

G major

[@Sportkids.]

Man, your teaching style is refreshingly understandable especially when you consider how confusing all this can be for beginners. All BS aside, respect & appreciation. 🙏

[@Deluxsauce]

Dude, your personality cracks me up. Thanks for the videos!

[@yousuckatproducing]

+delux305 thanks i love crack

[@lavishdeluna6099]

One of the most quotable episodes so far. When you said, "Let's go ahead and make what really matters: some Trap music," I shot milk from my nose and I haven't had milk since breakfast. Also glad that someone finally pointed out that C Major and A Minor are the most racist scales of the bunch, but that shouldn't dissuade anyone from using them. Even when an institution is corrupt, you've gotta take whatever advantages from it while you're waiting (waiting) waiting on the world to change. Subvert the system from the inside. Also learned about some new Ableton features. Thanks for the upload!

[@yousuckatproducing]

+Lavish Deluna (LIES LAVISH) mmmm milk

[@drtyslzy]

I laughed so hard I blew milk out my nose, but I'm lactose intolerant and haven't had any milk in years.

[@Causticghoul]

What about D Dorian?

[@yousuckatproducing]

equally racist, but slightly more unconventional.

[@MyNameIsJohnHi]

And E phrygian. I know i'm a year late :)

[@herisse_]

wowzers in my trousers fam

[@yousuckatproducing]

+Rad Hatter oh bb pls

[@pranavkumar7621]

69th like :D a real wowzers in the trousers

[@suffist]

I watched Dash Glitch make a psytrance track last night for 5 and a half hours. I learned stuff, but not as much as I just learned in 6 and a half minutes. From a 6-year-old video too. You rock mate. I'm glad I found your channel. I guess when you suck at producing as I do. You learn from the people who don't.

[@kainbaker4041]

I love how you named the synth Only to point out the simplicity of trap. So many layers to these videos. I might have to get lessons soon.

[@josephfuentes5761]

I'm never playing the c major scale again. #blackkeysmatter

[@yousuckatproducing]

+Joseph Fuentes #allkeysmatter

[@Whatdisaypt1and2]

@@yousuckatproducing hipsters

[@alexanderpetrenko79]

From my limited knowledge of music theory black keys are used for playing oriental music... #addsomeconfusion

[@heroblah6074]

@@alexanderpetrenko79 add some confucius

[@jiujitsu999]

the best producing channel. Funny, educational, useful, straight forward, creative

[@rowsofpitch]

i have fucking been looking for a reliable way to find the key of a sample without guessing for years. thank you so much for this tutorial. its the best one out there plus its fucking hilarious.

[@yousuckatproducing]

+Brantson Yeaman ayyy thank you so much

[@rowsofpitch]

+yousuckatproducing and by best one out there i mean this series as a whole is the best ableton tutorial out there.

[@SomeSinner-gm8fl]

I've learned so much from your videos and have stayed thoroughly entertained. Thank you

[@ExilesHD]

As I suck, can you explain why your synth piano roll root was C, but actually b flat when you checked it?

[@lucifer9026]

"...go ahead and make what really matters, some trap music!" tell it like it is, dawg

[@yousuckatproducing]

ayyyyy

[@mrvolta4064]

very amusing way to get over all the important basics.

[@SFStylo]

learned some music theory & learned how to drop the bass 11/11

[@narutosasukesakura91]

wow this lesson actually helped me alot I mean i tried always tried to match the notes but i never knew where to find then tuner then actually tune the notes

[@yousuckatproducing]

yeah dude np

[@Roffello]

if the tuner doesn't show anything.. try using the spectrum.. placing your mouse on top of the highest peek will give you the root note

[@yousuckatproducing]

great tip here

[@Roffello]

You Suck at Producing lol I just noticed I spelled peak wrong

[@xelazdro3461]

just found your channel, and i already love your content and dry humor. great work and thank you!

[@adambrob92]

u changed my life, thank you, i owe you

[@severedize]

Good video. Another way you could do this is to convert the audio clip melody to midi and drag it to your bass instrument, lower some octaves:)

[@yousuckatproducing]

interesting technique, i'll have to try it

[@severedize]

I play my guitar and make audio clips, then I convert them to midi and create my bass other instruments, it's a very good way to expand ideas, check out my soundcloud:) Benomaly

[@epiclolzy5203]

I'm confused by the fact that a tuner is needed: if it said that the note being played by the synth was a c, why did the tuner give a different note? please help someone?

[@yousuckatproducing]

sometimes samples/synths aren't actually the same note as the key you're pressing. For example if I sampled a synth playing a G note and dropped it into a simpler, playing a C on my keyboard would result in the G, instead of the correct pitch.

[@epiclolzy5203]

thanks a lot there!

[@antihero7819]

how do i extend the note like your bass? all of my samples are just quick drum hits and i cant figure out how to make them hit the same note longer

[@yousuckatproducing]

get longer samples! I recommend downloading the lex luger drum kit should be free if you google it :P

[@mikeford6611]

hey man where can I get the tuner from I don't have it? Sorry if I am being dumb I do suck at producing

[@yousuckatproducing]

+mike ford comes for free with all versions of live 9.2 and above

[@mikeford6611]

YES!!! more lessons cheers dude

[@S1mthi]

I didn't learn anything from this besides tuning and coordinating synth x bass but your commentary almost made me die of laughter

[@scholzdigital]

Funny and educational...thanks for showing me how to find the root note!

[@eelnitsuj1]

So even when you play a C note on the synth, it still plays a B flat note? Why is that?

[@scottmalcolmson4584]

I really like how you do these tutorials, very enjoyable to watch

[@martinmyggestik292]

These videos are the most fun I've had since my only friend left me. And he was really funny until he wasn't. I've learned a lot about un-sucking and Derek. Thanks bunches!

[@joshgrabenstein7097]

Dude you are fucking awesome ; thank you so much. I spent $180 in Ableton training courses and your KZbin lessons are so much more HANDS ON.

[@ParkerCharlesGabriel]

“Slave Boxes.” Good one.

[@bigknipper4737]

thoughts on Fl studio vs ableton when it comes to sound quality and more importantly the tools to tweek tracks the way your showing? im currently using fl but got a live lite 9 verson with Akai purchase recently. ps these vids are helping either way did you go to school for music theroy???

[@yousuckatproducing]

hmm, have heard great things about fl but never personally used it myself. from my experience its not about the software you use, but how you use it. i took music theory as part of my classical piano upbringing, but it was all done in private lessons.

[@russ6541]

FL is better than Live Lite

[@planctoon2356]

any idea where could I get the tuner plugin for ableton live 9? simply doesn't appear in my list

[@yousuckatproducing]

couple ppl have asked me this... I think its time we siege ableton hq

[@kimberlyforti7596]

loll this guy funny way too funny. subscribed!!

[@nobu1730]

i am seeing you everywhere dude!! in every tutorial!!

[@78thandSynth]

This is very very impressive work.

[@MrJurmon]

"C major the most racist scale" lmao

[@yousuckatproducing]

indeed it is

[@benq994]

and A minor is a racist too but even more sad.

[@Draber2b]

benq994 At least A minor is sad about it. And C major (Ionian - the happiest mode) isn't...

[@dotMPEGmusic]

I remember Gravez; the guy that produced threats with Ekali.. talking about always making sure to tune your bass 808s. Always make sure everything is in tune.

[@yousuckatproducing]

yes, both of those guys are legends

[@UnrecycleRubdish]

I literally have to pause and take laugh breaks during your videos so I don't interrupt the learning process

[@poeteller]

Hello! I just start learning to make beats! I wanna ask where could I download songs and put them in Ableton? Thank you so much!

[@djempathie.9889]

A quick question for ya, is the route not of a song, usually on the down beat and how or what method can i use to find the route note of a song?

[@Rufusdos]

That playful Jacques Loussier line always creates a nice atmosphere.

[@subc1576]

Your delivery is very informative and your a heck of a commentator.. Nice work on the piano!

[@yousuckatproducing]

thanks for watching my man

[@JOHNNYSLASH]

I usually just go by ear but that tuner seems mad dope!! Is there any plug in similar that i can use with my maschine? Thanks for the vids keep em coming!

[@yousuckatproducing]

not sure about maschine, any of ya'll got any ideas?

[@fjoiewafno]

In Maschine I'm pretty sure all the sounds come standardized so when you press C it is C. For sounds I get from the internet, if it doesn't state what key it's in I use a tuning app of my phone (like one you'd use for a guitar) that was free, and just put it up toward the speaker. It works for sounds that are more normal and less distorted/crazy sounding. It's far from perfect but it's helped me out a couple times when I couldn't figure it out by ear

[@morch_kovalski]

there's a free vst called GTune that does the same thing

[@raphtaoase]

Hi! ive one question to U. what kind of speakers are these at the wall in the beginning ? maybe B&w? i´m just intrested. best greetings from germany;)

[@butterscotchlolly3744]

Does the Distorbass instrument come with Ableton Live?

[@xrhonx_]

Yo, Wassup !!! Saying Hi from Mexico where a lot of punks suck at producing, (Including me ) I like your humor sense on your videos and I've learned a lot too, thank yu!

[@yousuckatproducing]

yoo appreciate the message g! Glad you like the vids

[@xrhonx_]

Damn I do , Favorites is Ableton on Marihuana , I felt the same way A couple of weeks ago , I get creative when I smoke but its not a good idea when u are high as fuck !!!! jajaja

[@yormomstits]

I absolutely love that he called it a keyboard

[@yousuckatproducing]

sorry pianer

[@MoeeTurbin]

He’s honestly all the way on point

[@SuperMr730]

Just for the record Bb and D are compatible.... It's the major third up in the Bb Scale.

[@Buddlebot]

Great instructions and walk through for Ableton beginners!

[@yousuckatproducing]

thanks dawg

[@sumemario]

ok this was fun. a bit of music tutorial and a bit of comment etiquette humor subscribed

[@kemuelcraig]

been struggling with basslines.... thanks

[@renanherzog668]

can you also tune up your sounds using the notes on the grid?

[@blackgrizzly4987]

Where can I find the samples for this one underbelly?

[@palheta82]

glad to hear I'm not only one touching myself while listening to my productionzzzz

[@yousuckatproducing]

we all do it

[@r4f4y34]

This guy told me a huge truth at the intro.

[@choochlordbeats8882]

My name is Tyler and I suck at producing, even though it is my passion and pleases me (both emotionally and sexually). Thank you so much for this plump juicy tutorial you've provided for my brain ears.

[@jsadecki1]

Woa what was the song name from that advert haha

[@druiz607]

So glad I found your channel. I can finally sleep through the night.

[@Dublyst]

Why dont you tell us how you made the bass into midi?

[@aprilcloud3834]

On the first version, I can't tell whether they are on same key and scale or not...

[@dimwoo]

Is "dropping the bass" an actual thing, a technique, or is it just a hip way of saying "making a bassline"?

[@yousuckatproducing]

+dimwoo hip

[@Zaalogg]

hey i bought a mpd24 but i suck at it. you planing a series where you explain how to start and how to practice? would be cool!

[@yousuckatproducing]

yes, definitely going to have some controller videos in the future

[@MissyFaye]

ive never had this much fun learning theory xD

[@anatolianINVASION]

great and freaking funny vid once again. I am wondering though. This is about how to get the bass and synth in tune. Let's say I add in more instruments. Should one always run these through a tuner? I do it by ear but often time things seem (slightly) off, making it eventually sound less pro. Basically is the root note of your bass essential for all your other sounds (do they need to be in the same key)??

[@yousuckatproducing]

they sure do

[@Im2Foot]

how did you create the bass sound you were using ??

[@yousuckatproducing]

you can download the bass sample here cloudup.com/ch0eAzkDmET i just added some eq and distortion to make it phatter

[@statueteethtv]

@@yousuckatproducing thanks underbelly we appreciate you when you're not showing us how to beat off you're helping us beat off

[@djuri0612]

dude - so entertaining finally was able to learn something

[@yousuckatproducing]

get learned!

[@Hissingcash123]

Handy dandy *whispers* "keyboard"

[@yousuckatproducing]

you got me

[@Hummingbird_hatchett]

New sub. Gamechanging advice man. Please do a series with Push2!

[@swiftnevisonbushwrangler6905]

I’m sure I’m learning something but I’m having so much fun. Wow. Who would of thought it. Having fun whilst learning makes it feel less like a lesson but an activity. Yey 🤪

[@charlottecady9417]

wasn't expecting a first grade theory lesson

[@OnumLCT]

*The most racist scale* I'm fking dead bro you're amazing

[@yousuckatproducing]

ay thanks aj

[@OnumLCT]

You Suck at Producing this is actually how my friends call me lol

[@90srockman]

Funniest tutorial I've ever seen, subscribed!

[@aprilcloud3834]

Hi Underbelly, I wanna know how to create a baseline, and then your video just came up in my mind. But here's my stupid question: track Only and track bass are the Baseline?

[@yousuckatproducing]

track bass is the line. Track Only just functions as the inspiration for the line.

[@aprilcloud3834]

Thank you

[@Aperion65]

Dude, you are incredible!

[@parkerbrawley9578]

"How low can you go?" this shit is low key genius

[@RickDrift]

dude I totally have a song in my library with that same melody

[@jasonm2279]

Im on video 8. Can't stop. Its like a taxi driver watching the cars pass by on break. If the cars were fuckin. Effective & hilarious tutors for a ever growing group of shitty aspiring producers. Looking forward to episode 87. When you change the title too "uh, ok you still suck at producing?" Lol. Thanks for your sence of humor. Great vids.

[@ChuckOriley]

i love this kid

[@yousuckatproducing]

+ChuckOriley i love you too chuck

[@ChuckOriley]

+yousuckatproducing wanna be real life friends?

[@yousuckatproducing]

only if we hold hands

[@ChuckOriley]

+yousuckatproducing only when I'm sad. which is all the time

[@UZIKING]

"We have our handy-dandy keyboard right here". That's a piano, Underbelly. A PIANO. That just made myself laugh.

[@mikeford6611]

GOD DAM IT! nope still cant find it is it cus I am on windows 10 maybe?

[@yousuckatproducing]

+mike ford do you have ableton 9?

[@mikeford6611]

Yer man 9 live

[@yousuckatproducing]

+mike ford hmm, tuner supposedly comes with all versions of live 9.2 and above.

[@mikeford6611]

+yousuckatproducing hmmmmm ok cheers buddy I'll have to check what version I'm running.

[@stephanhagstrom]

Who needs friends. Small boy, Derek, Boots and Cats and Uncle Joe in the cut.

[@robertoselles2662]

Great Tutorial! however, I still keep thinking that you should of brought those two notes on each 4th beat of the clip up to the dominant instead of the octave...

[@2620az]

love this

[@yousuckatproducing]

thank

[@julienrouault1693]

best youtuber period

[@yousuckatproducing]

thanks julien

[@3dhuman]

the bass is hittin on the 3rd

[@paintpipe09]

Still helping people out...

[@wmextra]

I learned so much today than in 5yrs

[@yousuckatproducing]

wow thanks william!

[@michaeldorsett4946]

If I make it big in the music industry I’m bringing you with me on god

[@Tmonsterism]

holy crap i learned something! I am going to take over the world now! Thanks Underbelly!

[@Tmonsterism]

Hey I don't even have a Tuner in my Ableton - where do i get it?

[@visionrecordings5178]

looks like you wont be taking over the world after all

[@Tmonsterism]

I guess its going to take some time thanks for your support

[@Tmonsterism]

The tuner is in Live 9.2 - I have Live 9.0 and it doesn't come with one -

[@marianobalestena3741]

update to 9.6, lots of new stuff cooler than the tuner 8-)

[@lazzyace5551]

god tier teaching

[@samsmusichub]

I clicked on this video, and I didn't realized IT'S A TRAP!

[@ofajonajdebil]

Laughing and learning thanks a lot