I believe that being able to distinguish what drum sounds, bass sounds, midrange sounds, etc., complement each other well is perhaps the most important key point that distinguishes amateur and professional composers.
@@grunntalll Well, I believe it's important to understand the unique sounds of each instrument within different genres. So, I'm studying the tonal range, spatial quality, and whether each sound has a sharp finish or a smooth fade for drums, bass, strings, synths, and other instruments by genre. My method of studying includes analyzing, for instance, how house music typically uses short, powerful drum kicks with impact in the sub-bass range below 60 Hz. This creates a groove using a synth bass with enough length to avoid interfering with the sub-bass range. I try to listen to professional tracks while examining these details. The most effective way would be to open the original project files of the professionals I admire and study the effects, routing, and sounds they use firsthand. However, it's challenging to access original project files from professional producers. For beginners and amateurs like myself, I believe the best approach to learning the characteristics and compatibility of each instrument is through 'instrument analysis by genre.' The reason pop songs on the Billboard Top 100 tend to use realistic instruments(guitar, violin, cello, bass, etc., which can be easily visualized as real-world instruments) and piano are frequently the main instruments. Drums also tend to consist of realistic, live-playable instruments. The reason pop songs on the Billboard Top 100 tend to use realistic instruments across frequency ranges is likely because these combinations are part of the 'harmony in popular pop music' that audiences favor. In fact, even a small change in a pop song-such as removing low frequencies from an instrument or replacing the drum kit-can dramatically alter the mood and make it feel different, sometimes even uncharacteristic of the genre. As a developing producer, I believe that until I reach the level where I can confidently experiment with various changes, carefully analyzing popular songs or the genre I want to create is the best way to study the 'harmonious spatial quality, structure, frequency range, and length' of each instrument, as I described above. I'm building my skills gradually with this approach.") across frequency ranges is likely because these combinations are part of the 'harmony in popular pop music' that audiences favor.
One of the best production tutorials out there. I really appreciate that you show that it doesn't require 60+ tracks to make an amazing sounding song. Such a great teacher!
I have a degree in audio engineering and have been producing for like 6 years and I still really appreciated this video. Reminding yourself of the fundamentals every once in a while is a good idea lol
@muathkhazaleh3525 in the USA at a college in Washington state called Fairhaven at WWU. Check it out, there is great opportunity for people from all over there and it is an incredibly beautiful place
@@muathkhazaleh3525I studied electronic music production at SAE institute, they’re a film, music and audio school that have locations all over the world so you could maybe check that out
1:10 I am only 1 minute in and am already CRYING because deep inside I always knew I wanted to start with drums but all tutorials and courses I’ve followed always start with chord progressions I know very little about. Thank you thank you thank you!!!❤🙏🏻
People typically start with chord progression because that's what dictates the bass line and melody - and overall feel of the track. Personally, I do drums, then chords, then bass, then melody and other fillers.
Jesus Christ the attention to detail you put while teaching it's ridiculous. I feel like every RUclipsr who considers themselves a teacher should take a note or two out of your book. It's the first time in witness anyone recommending things like "make a session folder", so brief but so holistically incorporated into your Lesson. And then the constant repeating of commands! If i could tell you the struggles I've had trying to figure out the useful commands i should have in my toolbox... Man; this is great 10/10 best teacher ever.
Brother, I'm a seasoned Ableton producer and I found so much value in this video, I love that our workflows are very similar, but learning all the little shortcuts and the minor details you are using is going to be a lifesaver and cut down so much on time. Also, the fact that you cut out all the fat and get right down to business is amazingly satisfying, the speed of this tutorial is perfect. Subscribed, I can't wait to binge your stuff and learn everything I can, glad I found you, thanks for this!!
Omg. I wanted to get back into producing but found myself intimidated and overwhelmed but you made it easy and simple to understand. I’m no longer feeling that way any more. I CAN DO THIS!! (Creepy scream entered here 😂).
I’ve come to this video because I made a beat, and after showing like 10 people, every.single. one of them didn’t hold back, 3 of them said that it made them want to kill themselves, I actually almost quit after that
Dang that must’ve sounded terrible you must be really bad at making beats hopefully those 10 people get the help they need from hearing that (Im jk dawg im sure it wasn’t that bad and goodluck on your journey hopefully success comes your way through this hobby)
dude the tip about using an accapella is GENIUS and watching you work on this song told me im not too far off! Thank you for this amazing video, excatly what i needed to see to take me to the next level!!! 100% gratitude Mr.!!!
@@CompleteProducerPlease help me I have been trying for hours now, how do you get your acapella tracks? I can’t find a way to download acapella tracks and I feel stuck.
@@benmorris4618 if your using a laptop, you can use Audacity to isolate vocals from sounds. It's free to download. Also, there are a lot of apps that do this as well for both apple and android.
So I really enjoy writing and singing. But I can’t produce to save my life lol. Thank you for this video. It was really eye opening and you went over a lot of beginner stuff that the other “professionals” forget about. Used Fruity Loops along with this video and was able to following along just fine :)
Same here!! I love the songwriting and singing portion but the production just never sounds as vivid or exact as it does to me in my head! While I feel like a lot of my songs would be better for other voices (which is a different issue) but now at least I know how to put together a finished-sounding demo to send to people!
@ oh haha sorry I meant easy as in there are actual steps like an actual method. Thats what I was struggling with; not knowing where to start and what order to go in
Omg, I've been searching for something like this for months but couldn't find someone to take me from the start for free especially. You are a gift fr. Glad to start this journey. Left a like already ofc. Thank you
the value in this video is unbelievable. ethan is so authentic as well and you get the vibe that he genuinely wants to help you. thanks for the video mate, this is a god send
Im glad I found this video after searching for a bit and still being confused... As someone with absolutely no experience that is trying to learn music production this is very helpful and well paced. Thank you
Ethan I value your time too! Thanks for sharing. This is going to really help me. I am vocalist wanting to create my own beats so this formula is going to help me a great deal. Thanks
So grateful for this video! I don’t have/use Ableton, but it was super informative regardless! One thing I loved seeing was the joy in your creative process. It’s fun to know that even after years of doing it professionally, you still find pleasure in it and recognize the beauty of it! Thank you!
Yo can I just say I’m 16 years old and just started trying to produce songs and make songs, I don’t have the same setup as you (currently using Logic Pro) but man is it nice to have content like this out there, it seriously helps so much! Keep doing what your doing!
it was an amazing feeling for me to see a professional producer do like 90% of what i do when i make music, me being a self taught amateur; gave me so much confidence that i can get there, i can do it! thank you for this 💪💪💪💪
Because this is Gods spoken world and anything anyone does is what God has spoken (Psalm 33) Nothing is possible without God. Everything is contingent upon HIM and The Word of His Power. Hope this answers the question☝️ God bless you! SOLI DEO GLORIA (To The Glory Of God Alone) Father, Son & Holy Spirit -Ronnie
What a great lesson Ethan! The information was so organized and helped this non-musical Ableton learner understand how to get the producing boat in motion. Looking forward to other sessions with you.
i really enjoyed watching this. produced music for over 7 years both locally in my studio and also on fiverr but i left the industry for over 4 years and this has really helped me in getting started again. this was a masterpeice
i wish you good luck on getting started again!! im rather new and struggled to 'understand' the making of music, but i havent really given up 100% for a few months now!!
Ethan, you've quickly become one of my top RUclips producers. Do you have any advice on overcoming option paralysis when it comes to producing/writing music? Whenever I set down to write or produce I always find myself digging through an endless library of sounds, chord progressions, sometimes I can't seem to set myself on a tempo either. Even when it comes to trying to recreate popular tracks, I can't just stick to one. What is the best way you've found to set yourself on an and see it through? Thank you for blessing us with your content.
thanks for the encouragement! that's a great question! for me it helps to have a reference, and stick with the reference until i get close to it, like 80% of the way, then branch off and make it my own. i think at this point the process of production for me is listening, deciding what the song needs, then adding that element. trial and error. like adding a little bit of paint at a time. with years of practice, eventually you make more trials, and less errors, and you get whats in your head to come out of a pair of speakers in less time, and more clearly. i think picking one reference and getting 80% of the way there with it will help a lot!
Also give yourself constraints or a certain limit if you’re still within your first year. It helps to do things like “what can I create out of 4 tracks and using only one string instrument?” Soon you’ll know how to be more decisive and clean with your ideas and avoid any extra clutter/tracks. After you finish these 4-5 track projects, you can ALWAYS come back to it later and give it what it needs, but focus on creating a full song out of those and THEN cleaning up shop after you’re able to rest on it.
Ethan, I am so grateful you were like a life saver for me. I graduted in music pro but nothing is compared to your way of teaching. I am a singer/songwriter that I always get stuck on the prodcution side even knowing how to produce. You made my life easier now
Very helpful video!! Can’t wait to put it to use. The base unedited scream was cracking me tf up. Thanks so much for taking the time to share in your expertise!!
You really got this! I discovered my favourite musician days ago - his every song hits all my right spots - so my love to the music awakened/arised once again after long years of sad hibernation. It started to itching me and some inner music voice is dragging me into my unfulfilled yet love - music creation. I was searching a good starting point, and then I looked at the yt for some program tutorials and your miniature of the video seemed just right - smile and friendly face bought me. After watching this video, I now know more than I ever could want from the beginning! This really is the best teaching video I ever watched! Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are the BEST man!
Thank you so much. I went to school for music and have multiple degrees including a post graduate degree in music. But it was just classical music. Audio production is an entirely new skill all together and I’ve been struggling getting these complex comprehensive ideas in my head into the software. This video has been so extremely helpful. You have a new subscriber. Thanks again!
I love the way you broke down the production process and thank you for that I have been profusion over 10 years and this is a good reference to show those who wish to learn production
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *🎶 Introduction to Music Production Masterclass* - Introduction to the process of music production by an experienced professional. - Explanation of the Five Element formula: Drums, Bass, Mids, Vocals, and Effects. - Importance of following the production formula to create a fully finished song. 02:48 *🎵 Setting Up Ableton and Starting a New Project* - Guide to setting up a new project in Ableton Live. - Recommendation to download Ableton Live Standard for optimal features. - Starting with an acapella to create a remix or a new song. 03:44 *🎤 Creating Drum Patterns and Layers* - Demonstrating how to create drum patterns using samples from Splice. - Layering kicks, snares, and adding variation with shaker sounds. - Mixing techniques such as adding effects and adjusting volumes for a dynamic drum mix. 07:18 *🎹 Adding Bass Using MIDI* - Explanation of MIDI and its three main methods of getting sound into Ableton. - Creating basslines using MIDI notes and adjusting velocity for variation. - Implementing sidechain compression to prevent conflicts between kick and bass frequencies. 08:42 *🎼 Incorporating Mid-Range Elements* - Introduction to adding mid-range elements using MIDI tracks. - Layering different sounds to create texture and depth. - Applying effects such as overdrive and EQ to enhance mid-range elements. 14:09 *🎓 Additional Tips and Future Content Teasers* - Encouragement for viewers to subscribe for more music production tutorials. - Teaser for future videos on music theory. - Focus on production techniques rather than delving into music theory in the current tutorial. 16:13 *🎶 Music arrangement and mixing techniques* - Adding layers to the chorus, including vocals and additional instruments. - Performing light mixing tasks like EQing and adjusting levels. - Utilizing tools like EQ8 and Reverb to enhance and blend elements in the mix. 18:00 *🎛️ Automation for dynamic changes* - Introduction to automation for adjusting parameters over time. - Using automation to enhance the impact of the chorus by increasing drive and tone. - Demonstrating the process of creating automation curves for desired effects. 20:03 *🎶 Adding additional elements and effects* - Duplicating and modifying existing sounds to create new layers. - Ensuring coherence by adjusting effects parameters to match the song's key and mood. - Reviewing the overall mix and making final adjustments for balance and cohesion. 22:01 *🎵 Recap of production process and resources* - Summary of the production workflow, including drums, bass, mids, vocals, and effects. - Highlighting the use of stock sounds from Ableton and Splice samples for efficient production. - Encouragement to explore Ableton's built-in resources and external sources for creativity. Made with HARPA AI
Really great video. I've been playing and writing music for 20 years. Learning to produce music is another monster to tackle. This video really helps the steep learning curve.
My mind is blown. I was looking up videos like this to get me started because, as I told somebody 2 days ago, I want to make music that sounds like Ethan C Davis. I was midway through this video before I realized who it was! This makes me trust your advice way more. I’ve been listening to your stuff since Serenade!
Anybody want to talk about the most important part of music??? The emotion that it conveys to the listener. Otherwise you might as well just get chat gpt to make all your tunes
Omg man I LOVE your energy 😂 this is honestly THE BEST music production video I've ever seen, even more so when you make it SO FUN! 😂 Thanks a lot! Appreciate it! Btw, would LOVE to see a full detailed video on mixing 🙏
Really appreciate it . Your work seems so grasping .Idk, how will things go in the future with me. Just stuck in the mids of my life . But also currently I'm learning piano and looking forward into music production in the future , as passion . 😊
❤❤❤Very organized and streamlined explanation revealed the nitty gritty of production fundamentals! The tricks help making music so much easier🥹🥹Realizing no matter how fancy a song seems like, it is always made by basic elements❤😊😊You’re giving me confidence 😀
I dont have any training in production..but I Figured this out from playing sessions.Bass , Drums and Vocals.Are what people Hear, feel abd remember..the Mids and effects are the frosting/icing.its about the Melody,Groove/feel .
One correction, Ableton 11 has now reduced to 30 day trial and I keep hearing this 90 day trial from community. It is misleading. ❤️ Love your content and your style of teaching.
You are such a brilliant teacher and I think you're incredibly inspirational!! I'm looking forward to doing your full course in the next few months... *I'm now a HUGE fan of your music, so I'm beyond excited for this opportunity!! I LOVE that you used "DREAM" in this video =) Will you ever release any remixes of your John Balaya tunes? or any of your other AMAZING tunes? I'm gagging for some (ANY, but especially Socialize, Chapstick, Bottom, Dream, & Taller) and hearing DREAM in this video made me want some even more. Keep up the awesome work matey!! Scotty (South Australia)
I already paid for an EDM bootcamp course through someone else's tutorials I've been watching for a while, but sometimes I just need to switch it up and hear the same, or different lessons from different people. I found this to be so helpful tonight, thank you so much for putting the work into making these videos for us. You're truly amazing. I deeply appreciate how much detail went into this.
Damn this was a great tutorial. I like that you covered everything (picking samples/instruments all the way to simple automation) and it was easy to understand.
This video was extremely informative. but I HAVE TO SAY you are STUNNING my goodness. your physical appearance plus your vibe and mannerisms equal magnificence!
2:04 the Nigerian time here I came to search for how to produce music because I have this music talent in me and I want to be around music all the time I am working now on how to get 70,000 naira to get a physical training but not done saving the money so I will be learning from you until next year January to pay and get my laptop
I've been wanting to learn producing since the start of 2023, because I was inspired by some of my favorite artists, but I was always intimidated by it all. I was nervous, especially because I'm not good at singing and can't play instruments, so I didn't know what I should do. Thank you so much for this 🙏💜.
So glad I found your channel. Im even more inspired to produce for myself you make it so plain and clear like I feel like Im actually able to learn and do it!! Thank you.
I'm a 28 year old software engineer, who always wanted to learn Music production from so many years. Finally I have made up my mind to put everything into learning and some day I might do some good music. Your videos are very helpful. thank you!
omg it is incredible how you just go on point of the fundamental stuff. I am a beginner and the way you just emphasyze useful info is amazing! Praying for more tutorials like this
i used ur tip of making a beat from random vocals then taking out the vocals, and bro, i managed to make two fire beats in the span of around 2 hours on my DAW tysm for the tip bro
possibly one of the best tutorial videos I've watched, been wanting to start producing my own stuff for a whole lot of time to fit with my djing and hopefully using my own material to take me further and make something big of this, this video is a massive help for me, with some hard work and wishfulness lets hoping I make it out my 9-5 and can start putting my all into this🤣. Once again thanking you so much dude 😁
Thank you for this video!!!! I'm a broke college student and I wanna try producing songs. Right now I'm using bandlab since I dont have a laptop. I'm gonna save for one. Thanks again!
All the other videos on the internet are complicated. This is Exactly the type of video I was looking for. You are a Good Teacher Buddy! Hope You Reach 1M Subs Soon.
I’m saving money to buy a mac like a beast to start my music career and i just found this video and is super helpful and pretty good, i haven’t even finished the video but this is beyond gold.
Thank you so much for this videos! I've been making music since 2017 and i really needed video like this to remind me the basics of actually starting a song. Starting with drums is a great tip especially for me cause i've been playing drums for 10+ years. Thank you for the great video!
I was trying to figure out how I'd like my workflow to go and every other beginner video was too slow. This was perfect for a rusty producer to get back in the studio. Thanks!!!
One of the best music production vids I've watched you managed to keep me engaged and taking notes the whole time. I personally use waveform but a lot of what you have taught can be applied. Thanks so much, I'm going to watch that music theory vid next.
This is a nice video. Straight to the point, simple explanations and jumping right into it instead of endless introductions. But dude. Seriously it’s time to see the barber. 😊
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I made a part 2! ruclips.net/video/8MQ9XIN4erI/видео.html
Shout-out to Ethan for the quality free content, and to his EDITOR for being equally world-class.
hi excuse me Do you teach online e.g. via whats app?
I believe that being able to distinguish what drum sounds, bass sounds, midrange sounds, etc., complement each other well is perhaps the most important key point that distinguishes amateur and professional composers.
For me I'm already a drummer so it helps me😊
@@gonnawanna9824 yeah this is a good point! Making sounds that “make sense” together is definitely important
Interesting, do you have any tips on this?
@@grunntalll Well, I believe it's important to understand the unique sounds of each instrument within different genres. So, I'm studying the tonal range, spatial quality, and whether each sound has a sharp finish or a smooth fade for drums, bass, strings, synths, and other instruments by genre.
My method of studying includes analyzing, for instance, how house music typically uses short, powerful drum kicks with impact in the sub-bass range below 60 Hz. This creates a groove using a synth bass with enough length to avoid interfering with the sub-bass range. I try to listen to professional tracks while examining these details.
The most effective way would be to open the original project files of the professionals I admire and study the effects, routing, and sounds they use firsthand. However, it's challenging to access original project files from professional producers.
For beginners and amateurs like myself, I believe the best approach to learning the characteristics and compatibility of each instrument is through 'instrument analysis by genre.'
The reason pop songs on the Billboard Top 100 tend to use realistic instruments(guitar, violin, cello, bass, etc., which can be easily visualized as real-world instruments) and piano are frequently the main instruments. Drums also tend to consist of realistic, live-playable instruments.
The reason pop songs on the Billboard Top 100 tend to use realistic instruments across frequency ranges is likely because these combinations are part of the 'harmony in popular pop music' that audiences favor.
In fact, even a small change in a pop song-such as removing low frequencies from an instrument or replacing the drum kit-can dramatically alter the mood and make it feel different, sometimes even uncharacteristic of the genre.
As a developing producer, I believe that until I reach the level where I can confidently experiment with various changes, carefully analyzing popular songs or the genre I want to create is the best way to study the 'harmonious spatial quality, structure, frequency range, and length' of each instrument, as I described above. I'm building my skills gradually with this approach.") across frequency ranges is likely because these combinations are part of the 'harmony in popular pop music' that audiences favor.
@@grunntalllI'm curious as well
This video is a gamechanger for me as someone who knows nothing at all and diving in. Im so glad you exist
Am at the same position mate. Gonna do it
Same here hurray!!
Me too, good luck Boyz!
Me too guys, YAY !
same
One of the best production tutorials out there. I really appreciate that you show that it doesn't require 60+ tracks to make an amazing sounding song. Such a great teacher!
thank you!!
I have a degree in audio engineering and have been producing for like 6 years and I still really appreciated this video. Reminding yourself of the fundamentals every once in a while is a good idea lol
In which country u got the degree from ? I want to study audio engineering but i dont know where
@muathkhazaleh3525 in the USA at a college in Washington state called Fairhaven at WWU. Check it out, there is great opportunity for people from all over there and it is an incredibly beautiful place
@@muathkhazaleh3525 just search it up on google
@@muathkhazaleh3525I studied electronic music production at SAE institute, they’re a film, music and audio school that have locations all over the world so you could maybe check that out
That is good to knnow :) I like your channel brother.
1:10 I am only 1 minute in and am already CRYING because deep inside I always knew I wanted to start with drums but all tutorials and courses I’ve followed always start with chord progressions I know very little about. Thank you thank you thank you!!!❤🙏🏻
Rock on!
brooo no way I'vebeen thinking the same thing, stg I never see a mf start with the drums
Metro Boomin posted a video called "Why you should start with your drums sometimes" something along those lines. Definitely worth watching
People typically start with chord progression because that's what dictates the bass line and melody - and overall feel of the track.
Personally, I do drums, then chords, then bass, then melody and other fillers.
Yeah it's funny how we wait for validation before following our intuition right?
Jesus Christ the attention to detail you put while teaching it's ridiculous.
I feel like every RUclipsr who considers themselves a teacher should take a note or two out of your book.
It's the first time in witness anyone recommending things like "make a session folder", so brief but so holistically incorporated into your Lesson.
And then the constant repeating of commands! If i could tell you the struggles I've had trying to figure out the useful commands i should have in my toolbox...
Man; this is great 10/10 best teacher ever.
Only person I've seen break it down, they act like its a secret formula, and skip steps in tutorials. Excellent work and appreciated.
Ngl using vocals from a song to help guide u is the smartest idea i have ever heard of! Kudos to the guy that taught you that!
Kyle from Grey
Brother, I'm a seasoned Ableton producer and I found so much value in this video, I love that our workflows are very similar, but learning all the little shortcuts and the minor details you are using is going to be a lifesaver and cut down so much on time. Also, the fact that you cut out all the fat and get right down to business is amazingly satisfying, the speed of this tutorial is perfect. Subscribed, I can't wait to binge your stuff and learn everything I can, glad I found you, thanks for this!!
Hey as a seasoned one any core tips?
Omg. I wanted to get back into producing but found myself intimidated and overwhelmed but you made it easy and simple to understand. I’m no longer feeling that way any more. I CAN DO THIS!! (Creepy scream entered here 😂).
You can do this!💪🏻
you got this!!
I’ve come to this video because I made a beat, and after showing like 10 people, every.single. one of them didn’t hold back, 3 of them said that it made them want to kill themselves, I actually almost quit after that
Your efforts to learn more is already a sign that you will make a beautiful song🎉 I am glad you didn't give up🤩
Sounds to me like it made 3 of them feel a pretty strong sense of emotion so it must’ve been good 🤷♂️ keep going man
Dang that must’ve sounded terrible you must be really bad at making beats hopefully those 10 people get the help they need from hearing that
(Im jk dawg im sure it wasn’t that bad and goodluck on your journey hopefully success comes your way through this hobby)
They are overreacting or probably jealous of you.
Have good luck please update if it goes well
dude the tip about using an accapella is GENIUS and watching you work on this song told me im not too far off! Thank you for this amazing video, excatly what i needed to see to take me to the next level!!! 100% gratitude Mr.!!!
Happy to help!
@@CompleteProducerPlease help me I have been trying for hours now, how do you get your acapella tracks? I can’t find a way to download acapella tracks and I feel stuck.
@@benmorris4618 if your using a laptop, you can use Audacity to isolate vocals from sounds. It's free to download.
Also, there are a lot of apps that do this as well for both apple and android.
So I really enjoy writing and singing. But I can’t produce to save my life lol. Thank you for this video. It was really eye opening and you went over a lot of beginner stuff that the other “professionals” forget about. Used Fruity Loops along with this video and was able to following along just fine :)
Same here!! I love the songwriting and singing portion but the production just never sounds as vivid or exact as it does to me in my head!
While I feel like a lot of my songs would be better for other voices (which is a different issue) but now at least I know how to put together a finished-sounding demo to send to people!
WHAT!? ITS BEEN THIS SIMPLE THE WHOLE TIME AND IVE BEEN PUTTING OFF LEARNING FOR 2 YEARS!?! well this is incredibly helpful thanks so much
It is not easy
@ oh haha sorry I meant easy as in there are actual steps like an actual method. Thats what I was struggling with; not knowing where to start and what order to go in
Omg, I've been searching for something like this for months but couldn't find someone to take me from the start for free especially. You are a gift fr. Glad to start this journey. Left a like already ofc. Thank you
As someone who has been trying to learn producing for the last 4 years.. this is amazing. Thank you!
Absolutely blown away I want to just sit at my computer for hours now thank you so much!!
Now tell me what app you use in your computer for the production
the value in this video is unbelievable. ethan is so authentic as well and you get the vibe that he genuinely wants to help you. thanks for the video mate, this is a god send
This is like the bible of wanting to get into music production. You're a godsend, and a really good teacher. Thank you!
Im glad I found this video after searching for a bit and still being confused... As someone with absolutely no experience that is trying to learn music production this is very helpful and well paced. Thank you
Is it just me or y'all also create some lyrics and melody in your mind and just get stuck cz you don't know how to turn that into music?
HUHUHU that's literally my problem
Yesssss definitely me😭
It's my problem too
@@elijahabong1686 when your rapping/singing find a beat, find your flow AND THEN WRITE
@@TK-MASKED find a beat from where? Also not sure would be able to find a beat like the melody in mind lol
This video was awesome show how “simple” everything is but how it takes a master to make a cohesive project. Thank you for this!
Ethan I value your time too! Thanks for sharing. This is going to really help me. I am vocalist wanting to create my own beats so this formula is going to help me a great deal. Thanks
So grateful for this video! I don’t have/use Ableton, but it was super informative regardless! One thing I loved seeing was the joy in your creative process. It’s fun to know that even after years of doing it professionally, you still find pleasure in it and recognize the beauty of it! Thank you!
Yo can I just say I’m 16 years old and just started trying to produce songs and make songs, I don’t have the same setup as you (currently using Logic Pro) but man is it nice to have content like this out there, it seriously helps so much! Keep doing what your doing!
Same!
it was an amazing feeling for me to see a professional producer do like 90% of what i do when i make music, me being a self taught amateur; gave me so much confidence that i can get there, i can do it! thank you for this 💪💪💪💪
Hello and thank you for the advice, very helpful. I've started using them to consistently publish my songs on my RUclips channel.
Not even interested in making music. Just ended up here and it was very entertaining.
you are a gift that god has bestowed us (your viewers) with ☺
thank you!!
🤷♂️What does god have to do with it? This is all Ethan’s work.
@@edwardjons8684bruh 🤦🏽♀️
@@edwardjons8684atheist trying not to get triggered by the word god 🤯
Because this is Gods spoken world and anything anyone does is what God has spoken (Psalm 33) Nothing is possible without God. Everything is contingent upon HIM and The Word of His Power. Hope this answers the question☝️
God bless you!
SOLI DEO GLORIA
(To The Glory Of God Alone)
Father, Son & Holy Spirit
-Ronnie
You are really a good teacher, the clearest and most organized tutorial I have ever watched❤️
What a great lesson Ethan! The information was so organized and helped this non-musical Ableton learner understand how to get the producing boat in motion. Looking forward to other sessions with you.
woo! you got this
i really enjoyed watching this. produced music for over 7 years both locally in my studio and also on fiverr but i left the industry for over 4 years and this has really helped me in getting started again. this was a masterpeice
i wish you good luck on getting started again!! im rather new and struggled to 'understand' the making of music, but i havent really given up 100% for a few months now!!
Ethan, you've quickly become one of my top RUclips producers. Do you have any advice on overcoming option paralysis when it comes to producing/writing music? Whenever I set down to write or produce I always find myself digging through an endless library of sounds, chord progressions, sometimes I can't seem to set myself on a tempo either. Even when it comes to trying to recreate popular tracks, I can't just stick to one. What is the best way you've found to set yourself on an and see it through? Thank you for blessing us with your content.
thanks for the encouragement! that's a great question! for me it helps to have a reference, and stick with the reference until i get close to it, like 80% of the way, then branch off and make it my own. i think at this point the process of production for me is listening, deciding what the song needs, then adding that element. trial and error. like adding a little bit of paint at a time. with years of practice, eventually you make more trials, and less errors, and you get whats in your head to come out of a pair of speakers in less time, and more clearly. i think picking one reference and getting 80% of the way there with it will help a lot!
Also give yourself constraints or a certain limit if you’re still within your first year. It helps to do things like “what can I create out of 4 tracks and using only one string instrument?” Soon you’ll know how to be more decisive and clean with your ideas and avoid any extra clutter/tracks.
After you finish these 4-5 track projects, you can ALWAYS come back to it later and give it what it needs, but focus on creating a full song out of those and THEN cleaning up shop after you’re able to rest on it.
The way i want to save the full version of this. This is genuinely phenomenal.
Im From Poland i find you today and you very help me with mix then productions after that vocals, i love you man, God bless you ♥️♥️♥️
This is a lifesaver. I started making songs with Ableton because of you. Thank you so much man.
i watch your videos in awe, nothing better than watching someone making something awesome whilst having fun with it
Ethan, I am so grateful you were like a life saver for me. I graduted in music pro but nothing is compared to your way of teaching. I am a singer/songwriter that I always get stuck on the prodcution side even knowing how to produce. You made my life easier now
Very helpful video!! Can’t wait to put it to use. The base unedited scream was cracking me tf up. Thanks so much for taking the time to share in your expertise!!
You really got this!
I discovered my favourite musician days ago - his every song hits all my right spots - so my love to the music awakened/arised once again after long years of sad hibernation. It started to itching me and some inner music voice is dragging me into my unfulfilled yet love - music creation.
I was searching a good starting point, and then I looked at the yt for some program tutorials and your miniature of the video seemed just right - smile and friendly face bought me. After watching this video, I now know more than I ever could want from the beginning! This really is the best teaching video I ever watched! Thank you, thank you, thank you! You are the BEST man!
Your channel is so underrated but it will take off for sure! 🤞🏼
Thank you so much. I went to school for music and have multiple degrees including a post graduate degree in music. But it was just classical music.
Audio production is an entirely new skill all together and I’ve been struggling getting these complex comprehensive ideas in my head into the software.
This video has been so extremely helpful. You have a new subscriber. Thanks again!
This is an absolutely AMAZING video and so incredibly encouraging, thank you for this tutorial!
I love the way you broke down the production process and thank you for that I have been profusion over 10 years and this is a good reference to show those who wish to learn production
I haven't produced in roughly 8 years. I hopped on my PC and forgot almost EVERYTHING 😂 thank you so much, brotha! ❤️
welcome back!
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 *🎶 Introduction to Music Production Masterclass*
- Introduction to the process of music production by an experienced professional.
- Explanation of the Five Element formula: Drums, Bass, Mids, Vocals, and Effects.
- Importance of following the production formula to create a fully finished song.
02:48 *🎵 Setting Up Ableton and Starting a New Project*
- Guide to setting up a new project in Ableton Live.
- Recommendation to download Ableton Live Standard for optimal features.
- Starting with an acapella to create a remix or a new song.
03:44 *🎤 Creating Drum Patterns and Layers*
- Demonstrating how to create drum patterns using samples from Splice.
- Layering kicks, snares, and adding variation with shaker sounds.
- Mixing techniques such as adding effects and adjusting volumes for a dynamic drum mix.
07:18 *🎹 Adding Bass Using MIDI*
- Explanation of MIDI and its three main methods of getting sound into Ableton.
- Creating basslines using MIDI notes and adjusting velocity for variation.
- Implementing sidechain compression to prevent conflicts between kick and bass frequencies.
08:42 *🎼 Incorporating Mid-Range Elements*
- Introduction to adding mid-range elements using MIDI tracks.
- Layering different sounds to create texture and depth.
- Applying effects such as overdrive and EQ to enhance mid-range elements.
14:09 *🎓 Additional Tips and Future Content Teasers*
- Encouragement for viewers to subscribe for more music production tutorials.
- Teaser for future videos on music theory.
- Focus on production techniques rather than delving into music theory in the current tutorial.
16:13 *🎶 Music arrangement and mixing techniques*
- Adding layers to the chorus, including vocals and additional instruments.
- Performing light mixing tasks like EQing and adjusting levels.
- Utilizing tools like EQ8 and Reverb to enhance and blend elements in the mix.
18:00 *🎛️ Automation for dynamic changes*
- Introduction to automation for adjusting parameters over time.
- Using automation to enhance the impact of the chorus by increasing drive and tone.
- Demonstrating the process of creating automation curves for desired effects.
20:03 *🎶 Adding additional elements and effects*
- Duplicating and modifying existing sounds to create new layers.
- Ensuring coherence by adjusting effects parameters to match the song's key and mood.
- Reviewing the overall mix and making final adjustments for balance and cohesion.
22:01 *🎵 Recap of production process and resources*
- Summary of the production workflow, including drums, bass, mids, vocals, and effects.
- Highlighting the use of stock sounds from Ableton and Splice samples for efficient production.
- Encouragement to explore Ableton's built-in resources and external sources for creativity.
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Yao my name is Ethan and i didn’t know who this was so i got scared
@@Lil_frzy Oh, the RUclipsrs name is Ethan too.
Really great video. I've been playing and writing music for 20 years. Learning to produce music is another monster to tackle. This video really helps the steep learning curve.
My mind is blown. I was looking up videos like this to get me started because, as I told somebody 2 days ago, I want to make music that sounds like Ethan C Davis. I was midway through this video before I realized who it was! This makes me trust your advice way more. I’ve been listening to your stuff since Serenade!
Anybody want to talk about the most important part of music??? The emotion that it conveys to the listener. Otherwise you might as well just get chat gpt to make all your tunes
The only thing I’ve heard about that was « minor chord prog sad major chord prog happy 😀 »
Omg man I LOVE your energy 😂 this is honestly THE BEST music production video I've ever seen, even more so when you make it SO FUN! 😂 Thanks a lot! Appreciate it!
Btw, would LOVE to see a full detailed video on mixing 🙏
This page is Gold!!!...you are a wonderful teacher❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is so HELPFUL for someone who has always had a passion writing music but has no clue how to produce - thanks so much!! feeling inspired
Really appreciate it . Your work seems so grasping .Idk, how will things go in the future with me. Just stuck in the mids of my life . But also currently I'm learning piano and looking forward into music production in the future , as passion . 😊
you got this!
I'm a total newbie in music production this tutorial was golden thank you Ethan
❤❤❤Very organized and streamlined explanation revealed the nitty gritty of production fundamentals! The tricks help making music so much easier🥹🥹Realizing no matter how fancy a song seems like, it is always made by basic elements❤😊😊You’re giving me confidence 😀
I dont have any training in production..but I Figured this out from playing sessions.Bass , Drums and Vocals.Are what people Hear, feel abd remember..the Mids and effects are the frosting/icing.its about the Melody,Groove/feel .
One correction, Ableton 11 has now reduced to 30 day trial and I keep hearing this 90 day trial from community. It is misleading. ❤️ Love your content and your style of teaching.
can confirm ^
awe lameeeeee. thanks for letting me know!
It was 90 days for a long time!
he's not only a professional in making music but also a pro in making videos and illustration
You are such a brilliant teacher and I think you're incredibly inspirational!! I'm looking forward to doing your full course in the next few months...
*I'm now a HUGE fan of your music, so I'm beyond excited for this opportunity!!
I LOVE that you used "DREAM" in this video =)
Will you ever release any remixes of your John Balaya tunes? or any of your other AMAZING tunes?
I'm gagging for some (ANY, but especially Socialize, Chapstick, Bottom, Dream, & Taller) and hearing DREAM in this video made me want some even more.
Keep up the awesome work matey!!
Scotty (South Australia)
thanks for the encouragement, i really appreciate it! I'm going to be putting out a John Balaya full length record at some point so stay tuned :P
can you show your progress in a few months?
I already paid for an EDM bootcamp course through someone else's tutorials I've been watching for a while, but sometimes I just need to switch it up and hear the same, or different lessons from different people. I found this to be so helpful tonight, thank you so much for putting the work into making these videos for us. You're truly amazing. I deeply appreciate how much detail went into this.
awe i love to hear that! keep it up!
Damn this was a great tutorial. I like that you covered everything (picking samples/instruments all the way to simple automation) and it was easy to understand.
Not just a masterclass in production, but a master class in providing actual value through content. Kudos!
Great tutorial man, your instructions are really clear and i didn't feel overwhelmed.
This video was extremely informative. but I HAVE TO SAY you are STUNNING my goodness. your physical appearance plus your vibe and mannerisms equal magnificence!
2:04 the Nigerian time here I came to search for how to produce music because I have this music talent in me and I want to be around music all the time I am working now on how to get 70,000 naira to get a physical training but not done saving the money so I will be learning from you until next year January to pay and get my laptop
How’s the journey so far?
This single video gave me the confidence that I can probably learn music production to create some of my own songs.
I've been wanting to learn producing since the start of 2023, because I was inspired by some of my favorite artists, but I was always intimidated by it all. I was nervous, especially because I'm not good at singing and can't play instruments, so I didn't know what I should do. Thank you so much for this 🙏💜.
So glad I found your channel. Im even more inspired to produce for myself you make it so plain and clear like I feel like Im actually able to learn and do it!! Thank you.
You can do it!
I'm a 28 year old software engineer, who always wanted to learn Music production from so many years. Finally I have made up my mind to put everything into learning and some day I might do some good music. Your videos are very helpful. thank you!
Thanks. I am making a song about a large gnome appearing at my school.
omg it is incredible how you just go on point of the fundamental stuff. I am a beginner and the way you just emphasyze useful info is amazing! Praying for more tutorials like this
12:52 wait.. ඞ
That's one of the most inspirational and educational video i've come across on internet for production.
Thank you and Cheers man!!!
Don’t be surprised if you do all these elements in your songs still doesn’t sound finished lol
i used ur tip of making a beat from random vocals then taking out the vocals, and bro, i managed to make two fire beats in the span of around 2 hours on my DAW
tysm for the tip bro
Any chance we can get that acapella for remixing?? It is amazing!
not yet, but ill let you know if i put it out! i may at some point :P
@@CompleteProducer I can feel a DnB remix with that. Some nice liquid vibez. 🤙🤙
Im really impressed with the process and result! absolutely obsessed with the sound!
Who's first name is also Ethan👇👇
right here!!
Me...do I get a reward?
You stalking?
Not yours apparently
Immensely grateful for this guy!!! Thanks Ethan!! Thanks for your great generosity by putting together this vid for us!!!
Iam from Africa Zambia, iam really learning and enjoying from your videos. Keep up the good work sir
possibly one of the best tutorial videos I've watched, been wanting to start producing my own stuff for a whole lot of time to fit with my djing and hopefully using my own material to take me further and make something big of this, this video is a massive help for me, with some hard work and wishfulness lets hoping I make it out my 9-5 and can start putting my all into this🤣. Once again thanking you so much dude 😁
Thank you for this video!!!! I'm a broke college student and I wanna try producing songs. Right now I'm using bandlab since I dont have a laptop. I'm gonna save for one. Thanks again!
Wow! The way you created a whole new song is amazing. I will follow you from now on. It's crazy I landed hear from the Music Theory video.
All the other videos on the internet are complicated. This is Exactly the type of video I was looking for. You are a Good Teacher Buddy! Hope You Reach 1M Subs Soon.
This is the best intro to music production ever made.
thank you!!
i was falling asleep (sorry i was just tired the video is beyond amazing) and the paranormal scream woke me the hell up
I’m saving money to buy a mac like a beast to start my music career and i just found this video and is super helpful and pretty good, i haven’t even finished the video but this is beyond gold.
Glad I could help! You got this (:
This is the best tutorial video on RUclips!!! Thank you so much dude.. Lots of love from India 🇮🇳
this is an awesome tutorial man, makes getting into music less scary looking tbh. keep it up. happy you could make a career out of this its so sick
Thank you for lighting my part. I've been lost for years trying to understand music production.
Thank you so much for this videos! I've been making music since 2017 and i really needed video like this to remind me the basics of actually starting a song. Starting with drums is a great tip especially for me cause i've been playing drums for 10+ years. Thank you for the great video!
Pleas continue to show us how to make Musik. I need you as a teacher showing step by step how to do this. This is inspiring.
I was trying to figure out how I'd like my workflow to go and every other beginner video was too slow. This was perfect for a rusty producer to get back in the studio. Thanks!!!
These vocals are absolute fire 🔥
Thank you very much for all the explanations. I think it was one of the few explanations I've seen on YT that I understood almost 99%. God bless you.
One of the best music production vids I've watched you managed to keep me engaged and taking notes the whole time. I personally use waveform but a lot of what you have taught can be applied. Thanks so much, I'm going to watch that music theory vid next.
Wow I learned SO MUCH by just watching this 26 min video. THANK YOU
This is a nice video. Straight to the point, simple explanations and jumping right into it instead of endless introductions. But dude. Seriously it’s time to see the barber. 😊