Vocal Chops like ODESZA - With Ableton Simpler, Little AlterBoy, and Elastique Pitch

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In this video I share my process for chopping vocal samples in the style of ODESZA. I tell you where I get my samples (Splice.com and my own vocal recording) and then how I import and chop (or slice) them using the Simpler instrument in Ableton live. I then converted the slices to a drum rack in Ableton to be able to play them on a drum pad or keyboard. You can also use a sampler if you use another DAW. I then take you through the process of processing them with plugins like Little AlterBoy by Soundtoys and Elastique Pitch by zPlane. This allows you to change the pitch, formant, and timbre of the vocal sound. After this I show how I incorporated those vocals into my song to the finished product. Little AlterBoy and Elastique Pitch are great plugins to use to get that ODESZA vocal sound. I also provide some tips on recording your own vocals if you don’t have lyrics! :-)
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[@unit333angel]

That tip with reading random lines from article is SO GOOD for brainstorming

[@SanjayC]

Isn’t it???? People don’t believe me when I tell them!

[@ashtonbaranyk991]

This was super helpful. "Slice to Drum Rack" is going to change my life! haha

[@SanjayC]

Nice! Glad I could teach you something new😊

[@margaretchristo6859]

You are the best Guru I know. Your teaching skills are par excellence Sanjay Christo!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks!

[@NikhilBhat]

I loveeeee vocal chops! Dope song man, love how simple this tutorial is! Didn't realize you could slice to drum rack right from Simpler so that was super helpful

[@SanjayC]

Yeah, lots of people don't do the Slice to Drum Rack thing. Its much easier to modify sample chops with the drum rack.

[@vikramjitbanerjeetuki]

Thanks for the tip on slicing to drum rack,hope it works on Ableton Lite🤔

[@Jpaul038]

What’s up Sanjay C! Great video. Love how you suggest getting lyrics out of any magazine! Super inspiring 🙏

[@SanjayC]

Thanks! And it really works!

[@zxsw85]

How is this dude SO good at so many things

[@SanjayC]

You are too kind

[@sweenosounds2053]

Next Level

[@SanjayC]

Thanks!

[@hinduprinze33]

Those slices! That was cool. Been waiting to hear what you originally sang!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks!

[@Bishop_91]

Dang I'm 4 years too late. Great video!

[@lolJonezy]

Just found this, great video, super informative and well made. subscribed.

[@SanjayC]

Thanks, Jonezy!

[@KordTaylor]

Another great tutorial from Sanjay C! How did I miss this? Thanks Sanjay. 🔥

[@SanjayC]

Hey! Thanks for watching :-D This is a golden oldie!

[@cekirdekci32]

thank you for this tutorial actually:))))

[@SanjayC]

You’re welcome

[@MajorMinorBeats]

I really like that snare clap mix you got on the example track. Good tutorial man.

[@SanjayC]

Thank you Major Minor Beats!

[@chrisbasmati3177]

I love the Elastique Pitch timbre sounds!

[@SanjayC]

Yes, it adds a little something - kinda fill in the sound nicely!

[@ecristalcristal9099]

Love this video! Learned a lot..those plugins are awesome!

[@SanjayC]

Thanks!

[@Wh1teland]

didn't know simpler does slicing. thanks for this !

[@Only1Dharti]

Love love love!!!

[@liuya]

You are my master for me！

[@SanjayC]

Thank you! I am honored!

[@SanjayC]

Please let me know which videos you would like me to add English subtitles for first. Thanks!

[@liuya]

Like some device evaluations such as rode NT-usb and Shure SM7B, it's really fun. If you can also add subtitles to Vlog, I really want to see more in your future videos！

[@tussharmusix]

awesome

[@SanjayC]

Thanks!

[@namratapatel3673]

This seems fun to do!

[@SanjayC]

It is! You should try it! :-)

[@namratapatel3673]

Sanjay C, yeah, and I'll probably be on it all day, haha

[@sanjayc3119]

A lot of other artists use this method too!

[@George-nx8zu]

Very simple. Thank you. If I have as many as 64 slices will the Drum Rack take all of them?

[@SanjayC]

Yes, it will

[@StudioHacks]

0:39 did I see a ghost in the background 👻

[@SanjayC]

You see it too!?!?!

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@@SanjayC hahahaha me too

[@unit333angel]

Super helpfullll. Just subscrived

[@SanjayC]

Nice! Thanks for subscribing!!

[@salimsheikh1261]

Kamaal...

[@SanjayC]

Thank you Salim!

[@nekolexofficial8735]

Yo, this might be a stupid question, but... How do you change your gray edit icons in simpler to blue?? I so badly want to change a gray to blue because I've delted many blue while editing. Any idea??

[@CaidicusProductions]

Loving the intro music, Sanjay. I'm just watching now... I noticed your wife disappeared at 40 seconds. How're you handling it? :P

[@CaidicusProductions]

Good God, I love the "Slice to Drum Rack" feature. That's amazing! I've never EVER done any sampling before. I am kind of afraid I'll try and find out I am terrible at it.

[@SanjayC]

LOL! She pops up randomly...I've gotten used to it!

[@SanjayC]

You get better as you practice it...I'm still improving myself. Try it out...its fun to sample just about anything!

[@ritapatel5727]

👍👍

[@SanjayC]

Thanks!

[@rough_operations]

Shout out Monxx

[@alchemistrpm82]

0:38 wifey got superpowers?!

[@SanjayC]

I think so! Lol

[@elliotbasmati1055]

How do you get the vocals to sound smooth?

[@SanjayC]

Try adjusting the attack on your samples...if you have a softer initial hit, it will sound smoother. I just started using this method recently, but I'm sure there are other ways to accomplish it.

[@lukepadia8288]

question, i load it into simpler then when i click play to listen to it there is no sound

[@SanjayC]

You need to play it on your keyboard. And click slice first. Fun!