Top 5 previous music production tutorial videos [all genres]
Today we’re rounding up our top 5 previous music production tutorial videos which can be applied to a variety of genres.
If you’re starting out your music production journey, or just looking for some new inspiration for a track – look no further. We’ve compiled a list of our top 5 previous production tutorial videos that suit various genres.
Keep in mind, some of these music production tutorial videos may be a bit old – so plugins may be dated or the video quality not-so-great, however the techniques and concepts are still relevant!
How to Produce Glitch Hop – Basics
What’s in the Video:
This tutorial video outlines a couple of techniques that I use when approaching Glitch Hop and other similar genres. We go through some basics for sequencing bassline arrangements, some basic techniques for drum processing and track arrangement ideas.
Why we chose it:
Some of the key aspects covered in this video are using a half-tempo drum loop to record in some MIDIs, I find this helps to create a slower/moving groove. We also go through layering snares and over-compressing the drums to create that hard-hitting “clipped” drum sound. These are techniques that can be applied in a variety of genres, so we felt this was a great addition to the list.
Video:
[youtube_sc url=”https://youtu.be/8uCejRkOc-o “]How to Produce Breakbeats – Basics
What’s in the Video:
This video covers a couple of basics for creating Breakbeats – creating a rhythmic backbone synth sound, how to make boomy kick drums, layering a snare with a kick drum to add low-punch and more.
Why we chose it:
This tutorial video outlines a couple of techniques for creating syncopation, which is usually described as an interruption of rhythm, however it helps to bolster the overall groove of the track. From the swing of the rhythmic arpeggiator and hi hats, to the slight off-beat shape of the LFO on the bass.
We also look at creating Glide Bass, some glitch/retrigger effects and dub-delays.
Video:
[youtube_sc url=”https://youtu.be/isNlZprHAps”]Music Theory Hack!
What’s in the Video:
This tutorial video outlines a very simple trick I use in literally every production I do, partly because I’m not so fluent at playing a variety of different scales, and partly because it greatly speeds up my workflow.
Why we chose it:
The trick I’m referring to is “transposing” your MIDI track to a variety of different keys, allowing you to play for example, a C minor on your keyboard, while the DAW triggers a G minor (or any other minor scale). This makes learning a variety of scales much easier, as you only need to learn the scales in a single key.
Video:
[youtube_sc url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6A_Y27hdOLI&feature=youtu.be”]How to Write a Simple Melody
What’s in the Video:
This tutorial video is also a “Music Theory Hack” however, it’s aimed more at sequencing MIDI into your DAW although when combined with the transposing trick – it’s super powerful.
Why we chose it:
The idea is to punch all the notes in the scale into your MIDI clip, then either mute the notes or move them just outside of the clip. This gives you a visual reference of your scale while placing notes into your sequence. This speeds up workflow for those who may not be too fluent in music theory, as you don’t have to think before you place every note, just make sure they line up with notes that you placed in the clip.
Video:
[youtube_sc url=”https://youtu.be/phf4LTE6SzU”]What are Polyrhythms?
What’s in the Video:
Polyrhythms are described as a number of rhythms running at different time signatures. Polyrhythms can result in some incredibly complex rhythms, however for regular 4/4 dance music it’s also a great way of creating a variety of elements that move in and out of sync with each other.
Why we chose it:
Combining the idea of Polyrhythms with sequences and arpeggiators, is a great way of creating evolving melodies or sparking inspiration for a new melody.
Video:
[youtube_sc url=”https://youtu.be/tAPph7-oBi8 “]Is there a particular style or sound that you’re after?
Let us know if there is a particular style or sound you would like us to cover in a future tutorial, and we will be sure to investigate. We hope you enjoyed these give music production tutorial videos, though.
