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Inside the Songs Ep5 - River Boy on Crafting Award-Winning Game Soundtracks: Inside Cult of the Lamb
In this conversation, @RiverBoyBeats, the composer of the award-winning soundtrack for Cult of the Lamb, discusses the unique challenges and creative processes involved in writing music for video games. He emphasizes the importance of adapting music to gameplay dynamics, the influence of narrative on composition, and the innovative use of vocal manipulation techniques. Narayana also shares insights into his preferred DAW, Ableton, and his approach to mixing and mastering, highlighting the fluidity between these processes in his workflow. In this conversation, Narayana Johnson and Sam George delve into the intricacies of music production, particularly in the context of video game soundtrac...
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Видео

How I Mastered Cult of the Lamb: Hymns of the Unholy - Full Tutorial!
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How I Mastered Cult of the Lamb: Hymns of the Unholy - Full Tutorial In this in-depth video tutorial, I take you through the entire mastering process for the metal EP Cult of the Lamb: Hymns of the Unholy. If you’re looking to enhance your mastering skills or want a behind-the-scenes look at the final steps of music production, this is the video for you! I’ll cover everything you need to know t...
Inside the Songs Ep4 - Mike Malyan on Cult of the Lamb: Creative Freedom and Mental Health in Music
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In this engaging conversation, Sam George and @MalyanDrum delve into the creative process behind their EP 'Cult of the Lamb, Hymns of the Unholy'. They discuss the unique experience of merging metal music with video game soundtracks, the importance of collaboration, and the dynamics of session work. Mike shares insights on his drumming approach, the significance of silence in music, and the nec...
Demo vs. Final Mix: The Evolution of Famine ft. Howard Jones & Scott LePage | Cult of the Lamb
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Demo vs. Final Mix: The Evolution of Famine ft. Howard Jones & Scott LePage | Cult of the Lamb
Inside the Songs Ep3 - Josh Baines on Industry Evolution: How Artists Can Adapt and Thrive
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Inside the Songs Ep3 - Josh Baines on Industry Evolution: How Artists Can Adapt and Thrive
Mix Breakdown - DEATH by Pick Up Goliath | Guitar & Vocal Production ft Matthew K Heafy & Sean Long
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Mix Breakdown - DEATH by Pick Up Goliath | Guitar & Vocal Production ft Matthew K Heafy & Sean Long
Inside the Songs Ep2 - Matthew K. Heafy on Hymns of the Unholy: Balancing Discipline and Creativity
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Inside the Songs Ep2 - Matthew K. Heafy on Hymns of the Unholy: Balancing Discipline and Creativity
Mix Breakdown of CULT from Hymns of the Unholy | Vocal Production ft Howard Jones - Part III
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Mix Breakdown of CULT from Hymns of the Unholy | Vocal Production ft Howard Jones - Part III
Mix Breakdown of CULT from Hymns of the Unholy | Guitar Production ft Scott LePage - Part II
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Mix Breakdown of CULT from Hymns of the Unholy | Guitar Production ft Scott LePage - Part II
Mix Breakdown of CULT from Hymns of the Unholy | Drum Production Techniques ft Mike Malyan - Part I
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Mix Breakdown of CULT from Hymns of the Unholy | Drum Production Techniques ft Mike Malyan - Part I
Inside the Songs Ep1 - Howard Jones on CULT: Inside Our Explosive Collaboration for Cult of the Lamb
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Inside the Songs Ep1 - Howard Jones on CULT: Inside Our Explosive Collaboration for Cult of the Lamb
EQ Fundamentals: Part 3 - Subtractive vs. Additive EQ Techniques
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EQ Fundamentals: Part 3 - Subtractive vs. Additive EQ Techniques
EQ Fundamentals: Part 2 - Master the Anatomy of an Equalizer
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EQ Fundamentals: Part 2 - Master the Anatomy of an Equalizer
EQ Basics Explained: Master the Frequency Spectrum (Part 1 of EQ Guide)
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EQ Basics Explained: Master the Frequency Spectrum (Part 1 of EQ Guide)
How to Pan Orchestral Instruments for a Wide, Realistic Mix | Stereo Field Guide
Просмотров 340Месяц назад
How to Pan Orchestral Instruments for a Wide, Realistic Mix | Stereo Field Guide
Unlock Pro-Level Mixes with These Advanced Panning Techniques | Stereo Field Masterclass
Просмотров 527Месяц назад
Unlock Pro-Level Mixes with These Advanced Panning Techniques | Stereo Field Masterclass
How to Balance your Stereo Field
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How to Balance your Stereo Field
The Essential of Panning: Know Your Pan Pots
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The Essential of Panning: Know Your Pan Pots
What meters do you need set up in your DAW?
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What meters do you need set up in your DAW?
The VU Meter Technique and the Mixing Hierarchy
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The VU Meter Technique and the Mixing Hierarchy
Triggering Drums the Right Way
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Triggering Drums the Right Way
Must Know Tips for Beginning a Mix (Phase Cancellation, Pre-Fader Metering, and More!)
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Must Know Tips for Beginning a Mix (Phase Cancellation, Pre-Fader Metering, and More!)
Setting Up a New Mix Session (Gain Staging and Referencing)
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Setting Up a New Mix Session (Gain Staging and Referencing)
Mastering a Client's Track from Beginning to End (Part 7)
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Mastering a Client's Track from Beginning to End (Part 7)
Mixing a Client's Track from Beginning to End (Part 6)
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Mixing a Client's Track from Beginning to End (Part 6)
Mixing a Client's Track from Beginning to End (Part 5)
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Mixing a Client's Track from Beginning to End (Part 5)
Mixing a Client's Track from Beginning to End (Part 4)
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Mixing a Client's Track from Beginning to End (Part 4)
Mixing a Client's Track from Beginning to End (Part 3)
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Mixing a Client's Track from Beginning to End (Part 3)
Mixing a Client's Track from Beginning to End (Part 2)
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Mixing a Client's Track from Beginning to End (Part 2)
Mixing a Client's Track From Beginning to End (Part 1)
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Mixing a Client's Track From Beginning to End (Part 1)

Комментарии

  • @GTORT
    @GTORT 5 дней назад

    I'm actually really surprised at just how natural that actually sounds

  • @shibajagy
    @shibajagy 6 дней назад

    ayy mate!

  • @FusionDime-d9p
    @FusionDime-d9p 7 дней назад

    Bro just got outta jail lol

  • @clarenegracey
    @clarenegracey 7 дней назад

    if ur gonna discuss audio, dont clip your mic

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 7 дней назад

      @@clarenegracey excellent advice. I hadn’t thought of that! 🙄 The actual explanation is that the platform we used to record the podcast - Riverside - doesn’t meter the signal it’s recording. And the signal that is sent to the other person is not the same as the recorded signal, so they don’t even hear the distorted signal. So in fact Riverside clipped the signal destructively. As you can imagine, I was fuming. But you can’t have these conversations twice. It would never feel natural a second time. Of course I’m mortified to have my mic so distorted in this conversation. But there was no way I was going to trash it.

  • @hotdogdab4312
    @hotdogdab4312 9 дней назад

    👍👍🔥🔥

  • @joshv0373
    @joshv0373 9 дней назад

    What tuning is the guitar in?

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 9 дней назад

      @@joshv0373 I don’t actually know what tuning Scott recorded in. From memory, the track is in Dm, and I original demo’d in Drop D standard. But Scott’s rhythm hits an octave below that. So either he’s on a 8-string tuned to Drop E standard and then everything down another step, or he’s pitch shifting Drop D standard an octave. I don’t know which one it is I’m afraid!

  • @Mio-fu1sr
    @Mio-fu1sr 11 дней назад

    They sound like shit anyway

  • @si7inofficial
    @si7inofficial 14 дней назад

    Been binging all of these videos. I love the album and as an aspiring sound engineer, I love getting snippets of the behind the scenes. Let’s me enjoy learning the process more because it involves my favourite tracks. Keep making more! 🔥

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 14 дней назад

      @@si7inofficial glad they’re resonating with you. Anything specific you want to se from inside the process?

    • @figityfunk5073
      @figityfunk5073 14 дней назад

      Making a bank of "demo" tones so you don't start from a complete blank canvas. And understanding how to make them somewhat slot together so the demo sounds a little mixed.

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 14 дней назад

      @ interesting idea. Let me think on it. I’ll add it to my content list.

  • @Kibric
    @Kibric 16 дней назад

    My favorite song in the album. Thanks for the breakdown!

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 16 дней назад

      @@Kibric I think it’s my favourite too 😎

  • @JoshBainesMlv
    @JoshBainesMlv 17 дней назад

    Thanks for having me!

  • @Grimboww
    @Grimboww 20 дней назад

    Getting an EP of the year and also a behind the scenes for it is a gift I will eternally be great for 😤🙏 Was a lovely look into how things shaped up from the back end, the story about CULT is hilarious considering where it sits now!

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 20 дней назад

      @@Grimboww glad you enjoyed it. Yeah the back story to CULT is pretty ridiculous. But some of the best things are happy accidents.

  • @UwUnotewew
    @UwUnotewew 21 день назад

    This is an amazing insight into how the ep was done love it. And youtube that's the wrong Howard Jones you've randomly decided to add to the description 🤣

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 21 день назад

      @@UwUnotewew glad you enjoyed the chat!

  • @willdafer
    @willdafer 24 дня назад

    Matt is such an inspiring guy! I've been listening to everything Trivium related since I discovered Ascendancy back in 2005 and have definitely witnessed his personal and technical growth via his music. But it was watching a lecture he gave 10 years ago when I discovered how much of a hard worker he is and how much he loves his craft. Again, such an inspiration! And kudos to Sam for being such a great host and asking all the questions I would've asked. Also, Death is my favourite track of the EP as well!

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 24 дня назад

      @@willdafer I’m glad you enjoyed our chat and found it so insightful. He was such an open and generous person to speak to. I have nothing but praise and admiration for the man.

  • @thecookiejar1512
    @thecookiejar1512 25 дней назад

    Thanks so much for doing these breakdowns!!! super interesting and learning alot from your videos. Loving your videos so far and im absolutely going to be watching your catalog!! cult is quickly becoming one of my favorite songs of all time! So glad to see the inside process and see if i can apply techniques to my mixes! keep up the amazing work!!! cant wait to hear the album in full!!!!

  • @joshsmith7033
    @joshsmith7033 26 дней назад

    The thumbnail is misleading....

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 26 дней назад

      @@joshsmith7033 why do you say that? The thumbnail says exactly what the video is.

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 25 дней назад

      @@joshsmith7033 thanks so much! The full record is OUT NOW!!

  • @willdafer
    @willdafer 26 дней назад

    Crazy how many layers are in this song. It was great to listen to the original stems and how they complement the instruments to generate an atmosphere that's clearly related to the game. Excellent work, and I can't wait for part 3!

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 26 дней назад

      @@willdafer part III is about to drop!

    • @willdafer
      @willdafer 26 дней назад

      @@PickUpGoliath LFG

  • @willdafer
    @willdafer 26 дней назад

    Loved this! Amazing to see all the work behind a song, especially when it is explained so well.

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 26 дней назад

      @@willdafer you’re very kind 😁

  • @nathanlilley241
    @nathanlilley241 27 дней назад

    This walk through is gold dust! Great to see your processes, such a musical approach to mixing!

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 26 дней назад

      @@nathanlilley241 thanks Nathan. Pretty sure I learned a lot of it from you though!!

  • @baz9293
    @baz9293 27 дней назад

    This is so cool! I absolutely love Howards vocals since i was a teenager and happened to see/hear him in concert. CULT is such an awesome song and i cant get enough of it.

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 27 дней назад

      @@baz9293 so happy that you’re loving the song dude!

    • @baz9293
      @baz9293 27 дней назад

      @@PickUpGoliath You guys did amazing!!!

  • @CheatinMurph
    @CheatinMurph 27 дней назад

    This is sick

  • @Ziltoid_Knows
    @Ziltoid_Knows 28 дней назад

    What's with all the cuts!? Did Howard even make those sentences!?

  • @CRAY0NEAT3R
    @CRAY0NEAT3R 28 дней назад

    I just hope that Darren Korb sees this and does the same thing with Periphery for Hades 2

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 28 дней назад

      @@CRAY0NEAT3R now that would be fun.

  • @CRAY0NEAT3R
    @CRAY0NEAT3R 28 дней назад

    This also isn't the first time Howard and Matt have worked together on a video game project. They also did the God of War 3 metal album Blood and Metal and it seems like Hymns of the Unholy is addressing my biggest issue with the God of War project. As cool as Raw Dog is, it's just a Dream Theater song. The whole album was just a collection of songs that were loosely inspired by the game. This though, this is perfect. This shows respect to the source material while still being it's own thing.

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 28 дней назад

      @@CRAY0NEAT3R 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @CRAY0NEAT3R
    @CRAY0NEAT3R 28 дней назад

    I'm sorry, no choruses? I've been randomly singing "Awake in purgatory" over and over again to myself for the last 2 days. That's a fucking hook

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 28 дней назад

      @@CRAY0NEAT3R a hook, but not a chorus 😉

  • @Hashtag_Sam
    @Hashtag_Sam 28 дней назад

    Not my usual content watch but damn, what an awesome watch. Thankyou & everyone else involved for Hymns.

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 28 дней назад

      @@Hashtag_Sam I’m glad you enjoyed it. When you’re working with a drummer as good as Malyan it’s worth highlighting!

  • @HeyitsSmim
    @HeyitsSmim 29 дней назад

    i've been listening to CULT on repeat since it dropped, and it has quickly become one of my favorite songs! I'm so excited for the rest of the album, especially since my bf said he would buy me the vinyl ^^

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 29 дней назад

      @@HeyitsSmim lucky you getting one of those beautiful limited edition splatter vinyls! I’m so happy you’re loving to song. Can’t wait for you to hear the full record.

  • @artovnekromorph8957
    @artovnekromorph8957 29 дней назад

    HECK YEEEE

  • @silpheedpilot7
    @silpheedpilot7 29 дней назад

    I've never played Cult of the Lamb but the song "Cult" made me check it out. When is the rest coming out??

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 29 дней назад

      @@silpheedpilot7 on Monday 28th Oct. Only a few days to wait.

    • @silpheedpilot7
      @silpheedpilot7 29 дней назад

      @PickUpGoliath Dude, I can't wait. I was reconnecting with music from my teen years, and Howard Jones was such an influential part of shaping what I love. It was very cool to see him on this project. And to add incredible talent like Scott LePage and Mike Malyan is amazing. And your production is phenomenal. After listening to Cult and playing the game, I listened to the OST, and the boss songs are all in there. You can pick them right out. It's amazing.

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 29 дней назад

      @@silpheedpilot7 well just wait until you hear the rest of the EP. You’ll hear all the boss songs in their full reimagined glory.

    • @silpheedpilot7
      @silpheedpilot7 24 дня назад

      @@PickUpGoliath HOLY SHIT The full EP is amazing!!

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 24 дня назад

      @@silpheedpilot7 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 I’m glad you like it! I’m extremely proud of it.

  • @guana3812
    @guana3812 29 дней назад

    Didn't know how much I needed a metal version of the COTL ost until I burst into tears of joy the moment Howard's vocals kicked in for CULT. Might sound a little silly but I just love this game and its soundtrack so much, and you folks nailed the emotions in that track...then finding out that was the first of SIX TRACKS? So so so excited.

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath 29 дней назад

      @@guana3812 it has a similar effect on me, and I wrote the thing 😅

  • @nth256
    @nth256 Месяц назад

    I don't know how else to say this... y'all made magic happen. It sounds like you guys are sensing that too! Absolutely love CULT, and if this results in more from this team-up, the world will be better for it! Thank you!

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath Месяц назад

      @@nth256 yeah, we feel it too. It feels like a really special record. It’s hard to draw comparisons with too many other things, and when that’s the case you’ve normally done something fairly unique.

  • @heelgill
    @heelgill Месяц назад

    This is very cool. This isn't necessarily Howard's first time being featured in a videogame (Smackdown vs. Raw, Guitar Hero, Burnout Paradise, etc), however, it is definitely his first time contributing to a videogame where he actually lays down vocals that are intended for it, so that's just awesome. This now generates exposure from a new generation to his work in Killswitch Engage, Light The Torch and SION (soon to be his project with Adam Dutkiewicz).

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath Месяц назад

      @@heelgill absolutely. As you say, first time he’s written specifically for the video game, rather than previously written music being used for something else.

  • @justinthomas789
    @justinthomas789 Месяц назад

    Thank you howard

  • @DarkTrailsExplorer
    @DarkTrailsExplorer Месяц назад

    Hi Howard!

  • @LLimer3000
    @LLimer3000 Месяц назад

    i was NOT expecting to see a collab like this, but now im hooked! Howard Jones sings my favorite song of all time, and cult of the lamb is one of my favorite games of all time. very excited to hear the rest of the album!

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath Месяц назад

      @@LLimer3000 you won’t be disappointed. We’re so excited for you all to hear the record!

  • @Samara202-lmk
    @Samara202-lmk Месяц назад

    Cult was a huge banger, and I'm not gonna stop listening to it for the rest of the whole week until the album has come out. Hearing how this album came to be also makes this so much more special. Working on making songs isn't that easy, I've heard that from a good few song artists that I like to listen to that are more frequented on youtube. And hearing how this came to be makes me feel all the more happy knowing just how hard everyone's managed to get this done and more hyped to hear the other songs. =D

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath Месяц назад

      @@Samara202-lmk firstly, I’m pumped that you’re enjoying CULT so much. Secondly, I’m super happy that you’ve found this chat with Howard so valuable and insightful. That’s why we do it. The more we open up the more you can feel connected to it. Thanks for the love and support. The EP won’t let you down 😘

    • @Samara202-lmk
      @Samara202-lmk Месяц назад

      @@PickUpGoliath No problem! And believe me after hearing CULT for the first time, I know it won't! =D

  • @TsrifElddimTsal
    @TsrifElddimTsal Месяц назад

    CULT is such a banger. Great work and great talk here! It's fun hearing about how things came to be. You guys got together some serious talent for this and I'm excited to hear the rest of the songs. Preordered the vinyl 😤

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath Месяц назад

      @@TsrifElddimTsal the talent on this record is nuts isn’t it! You won’t be disappointed by the rest of it. It is a MONSTER record. Can’t wait for you to hear it.

    • @clorgusblorgus2239
      @clorgusblorgus2239 Месяц назад

      ​@@PickUpGoliathWould you say it's a "Massive Monster" record? Badum-tsss

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath Месяц назад

      @@clorgusblorgus2239 not gonna lie. I was hoping you'd walk into that one! 🤣

  • @Christinacw19
    @Christinacw19 Месяц назад

    This is a lovely conversation! The production and composition is really nice :) the screams *chefs kiss* 😄

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath Месяц назад

      @@Christinacw19 it was so much fun getting to chat with Howard. One of the nicest guys. I’m glad you enjoyed it!

  • @willdafer
    @willdafer Месяц назад

    Really enjoyed the conversation and having an insight on how the EP was conceived. CULT is a banger, cannot wait to listen to the rest of the EP!

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath Месяц назад

      @@willdafer thanks Will! Can’t wait to share the rest of the EP with the world.

  • @periurban
    @periurban Месяц назад

    No. Mix the music so that it sounds good and the stereo spectrum is occupied evenly as far as possible. Why incorporate the limitations of the real world into your recordings? Make it better!

  • @willdafer
    @willdafer Месяц назад

    Loved the video and the explanation of the fundamental and the octaves. Thanks for the cheat sheet, it will definitely come in handy!

  • @figityfunk5073
    @figityfunk5073 Месяц назад

    Thank you for continuing this! Any tips on referencing saturation or distortions with reference tracks? I find I want to match a bass tone but plugins like reference don't offer a direct "saturation" level. Yes compression levels which saturation can impart but the actual saturation "level". Any tips?

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath Месяц назад

      @@figityfunk5073 great question. I’m going to add it to my content plan. It’s not an easy topic to talk about, or to understand!

  • @gnomik33
    @gnomik33 Месяц назад

    👏

  • @gnomik33
    @gnomik33 Месяц назад

    Thank you for insighs, good to refresh knowledge, when is part 3? :3

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath Месяц назад

      Soon! This week if I find a window to make it.

  • @figityfunk5073
    @figityfunk5073 Месяц назад

    Another amazing one! Some topic suggestions (I'm sure many are already lined up 😊) * Understanding whether to use eq, dynamic eq, mb compression, transient shapers to clean up a sound * How to create similar sounding e.g violins, to a reference. I feel like many people show matching overall references but rarely show the steps before of how to get close to individual instruments

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath Месяц назад

      @@figityfunk5073 nice suggestion, thank you. I’ll stick them on my list.

  • @heaaarthat
    @heaaarthat Месяц назад

    thanks for making a part 2 btw

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath Месяц назад

      @@heaaarthat no problem! There’s more to come.

  • @marcodeluca4068
    @marcodeluca4068 Месяц назад

    What about soundtrack

  • @figityfunk5073
    @figityfunk5073 Месяц назад

    Fantastic concise valuable communication! You're amazing! Hope there's more to come 😊

  • @presyamz662
    @presyamz662 Месяц назад

    Thank you for the valuable information. You have great content and in my opinion this rare aptitude for teaching. Keep up the good work.

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath Месяц назад

      @@presyamz662 thanks bud. I appreciate it.

  • @Mupuckl89
    @Mupuckl89 Месяц назад

    Love your Videos!

  • @gaoleethao1536
    @gaoleethao1536 Месяц назад

    🎉

    • @PickUpGoliath
      @PickUpGoliath Месяц назад

      @@gaoleethao1536 it’s a pleasure.