In this video, I go over 5 things that I think can make anyone a better producer. These are tips that took me WAY too long to implement, but once I did them they changed how I looked at music production! Get Poptopia 2 Now! https://makepopmusic.com/product-page/poptopia2 Download Our Freebies! https://hp47qu0b.sibpages.com/ Shop Our Samples, Presets, MIDI Packs, and Courses! https://makepopmusic.com Explore Producer Principles: Pop Here https://makepopmusic.com/producer-principles-pop ----------- Subscribe To Our New Podcast Channel, The Sound Table! @TheSoundTable Follow Our "Next In Pop Playlist": https://bit.ly/49gHcUI ——— Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/makepopmusic Listen To Our Podcast! - https://rss.com/podcasts/thesoundtable Join Our Facebook Community - https://bit.ly/3nXYJe0 ——— Listen to some of my work! https://www.austinhull.com https://instagram.com/austinhull23 https://spoti.fi/3Z8GaEI ——— Use The Affiliate Links Below To Shop My Gear https://www.makepopmusic.com/studio-gear DAW: Cubase 14 Pro - https://bit.ly/47zT3eK Monitors: ATC SCM25 Mk 2 - https://bit.ly/atc-scm25 Alt Monitors: Fluid Audio Image 2 Subwoofer: Dynaudio 18S - https://bit.ly/mpm-dynaudio18s Interface: RME UFX ii - https://bit.ly/mpm-ufxii Interface Controller: RME ARC-USB - https://bit.ly/mpm-arcusb Desk: AZ Studio Workstations - https://bit.ly/mpm-artista Main Microphone: Sony C800G Lauten Audio LT-386 Eden - https://bit.ly/3tEExop Other Microphones: Lewitt LCT1040 - https://bit.ly/47wEM2o Lauten Audio LA-320 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la320 Lauten Audio LA-220 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la220 Lauten Audio LA-120 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la120 Slate ML-1 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ml1 Shure SM7B - https://bit.ly/mpm-sm7b Advanced Audio 251 - https://bit.ly/mpm-251 JZ BH-2 - https://bit.ly/mpm-bh2 JZ V11 - https://bit.ly/mpm-v11 Voiceover Mic: Lauten LS-208 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ls208 Compressors: AudioScape 76D - https://bit.ly/mpm-76d AudioScape Opto Comp MIDI Keyboard: Arturia Keylab 61 Mk2 ROLI Piano M Keyboards: Arturia Polybrute - https://bit.ly/mpm-polybrute Roland Juno DS88 - https://bit.ly/mpm-DS88 Moog Subsequent 37 - Roland Juno 106 (Vintage) Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster - https://bit.ly/mpm-strat Gretsch Jack Antonoff Signature Princess Yamaha FG820 12 String Gretsch G5260T Baritone Gibson Les Paul Studio - https://bit.ly/mpm-gibson Taylor 214 CE Plus - https://bit.ly/mpm-214ce Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A - https://bit.ly/47x1IyK Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Strip Audient ASP800 - https://bit.ly/3NUB23S Pedals: Hologram Chroma Console Hologram Microcosm JHS Emperor Chorus JHS Colour Box V2 Chase Bliss Onward Chase Bliss Mood Mk2 Auto-Tune Unlimited - https://bit.ly/3krYaWI Camera: Sony A7iv Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.4 Camera Lights: Aperture Amaran 100Xs ——— Timestamps: Intro 0:00 Tip 1 - Don't Overproduce Before Vocals Are Written 0:58 Little Plug 5:18 Tip 2 - Momentum Is Key 6:12 Tip 3 - Don't Get Stuck In One Style 8:33 Tip 4 - Stop Chasing Professionalism and Strive For Intentionality 11:08 Tip 5 - Treat Demo Tracking Like Final Takes 14:15 Outro 16:35

In this video, I make a song in the style of Taylor Swift's new album, The Life Of A Showgirl. I take inspiration and elements from tracks like Elizabeth Taylor, Cancelled!, Actually Romantic, Wood, Ruin The Friendship, and The Fate Of Ophelia to make MY version of a song from The Life Of A Showgirl. Get Poptopia 2 Now! https://makepopmusic.com/product-page/poptopia2 Download Our Freebies! https://hp47qu0b.sibpages.com/ Shop Our Samples, Presets, MIDI Packs, and Courses! https://makepopmusic.com Explore Producer Principles: Pop Here https://makepopmusic.com/producer-principles-pop ----------- Subscribe To Our New Podcast Channel, The Sound Table! @TheSoundTable Follow Our "Next In Pop Playlist": https://bit.ly/49gHcUI ——— Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/makepopmusic Listen To Our Podcast! - https://rss.com/podcasts/thesoundtable Join Our Facebook Community - https://bit.ly/3nXYJe0 ——— Listen to some of my work! https://www.austinhull.com https://instagram.com/austinhull23 https://spoti.fi/3Z8GaEI ——— Use The Affiliate Links Below To Shop My Gear https://www.makepopmusic.com/studio-gear DAW: Cubase 14 Pro - https://bit.ly/47zT3eK Monitors: ATC SCM25 Mk 2 - https://bit.ly/atc-scm25 Alt Monitors: Fluid Audio Image 2 Subwoofer: Dynaudio 18S - https://bit.ly/mpm-dynaudio18s Interface: RME UFX ii - https://bit.ly/mpm-ufxii Interface Controller: RME ARC-USB - https://bit.ly/mpm-arcusb Desk: AZ Studio Workstations - https://bit.ly/mpm-artista Main Microphone: Sony C800G Lauten Audio LT-386 Eden - https://bit.ly/3tEExop Other Microphones: Lewitt LCT1040 - https://bit.ly/47wEM2o Lauten Audio LA-320 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la320 Lauten Audio LA-220 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la220 Lauten Audio LA-120 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la120 Slate ML-1 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ml1 Shure SM7B - https://bit.ly/mpm-sm7b Advanced Audio 251 - https://bit.ly/mpm-251 JZ BH-2 - https://bit.ly/mpm-bh2 JZ V11 - https://bit.ly/mpm-v11 Voiceover Mic: Lauten LS-208 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ls208 Compressors: AudioScape 76D - https://bit.ly/mpm-76d AudioScape Opto Comp MIDI Keyboard: Arturia Keylab 61 Mk2 ROLI Piano M Keyboards: Arturia Polybrute - https://bit.ly/mpm-polybrute Roland Juno DS88 - https://bit.ly/mpm-DS88 Moog Subsequent 37 - Roland Juno 106 (Vintage) Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster - https://bit.ly/mpm-strat Gretsch Jack Antonoff Signature Princess Yamaha FG820 12 String Gretsch G5260T Baritone Gibson Les Paul Studio - https://bit.ly/mpm-gibson Taylor 214 CE Plus - https://bit.ly/mpm-214ce Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A - https://bit.ly/47x1IyK Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Strip Audient ASP800 - https://bit.ly/3NUB23S Pedals: Hologram Chroma Console Hologram Microcosm JHS Emperor Chorus JHS Colour Box V2 Chase Bliss Onward Chase Bliss Mood Mk2 Auto-Tune Unlimited - https://bit.ly/3krYaWI Camera: Sony A7iv Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.4 Camera Lights: Aperture Amaran 100Xs ——— Timestamps: Intro 0:00 The Inspiration For This Video 0:24 Programming Drums 1:15 Layering And Mixing The Drums 2:27 Mixing The Kick 2:55 Mixing The Snare 3:44 Drum Bus Effect 4:45 Quick Plug 5:30 Writing a Bassline 5:52 Bass Mixing 6:43 Bass Chorus Effect 8:00 Adding Guitar Mutes 8:42 Guitar Effect 9:40 Verse Synth Arrangement 10:15 Automating EQ In The Verse 12:00 Synth Pads 12:20 Prechorus Drums 13:30 Prechorus Bass and Guitar 13:55 Prechorus Synths and Keys 14:23 Chorus Drums 16:26 Chorus Bass 17:25 Chorus Guitars 18:00 Chorus Synth Arrangement 18:18 Extra Key Additions 19:00 Post Chorus Arrangement 20:17 Lead Vocal Mix 21:31 Vocal Effects Sends 22:45 Vocal Layering And Stacking 23:53 Prechorus Vocal Arrangement 24:50 Handling Call and Response Vocals 25:49 Background Vocal Arrangement 26:30 Chorus Vocal Arrangement 28:45 Chorus Harmonies 29:20 Gang Vocals and Chants 30:00 Mix Bus Processing 30:41 Final Listen 31:32 Outro 33:03

I decided to rank 40 of the most used, most recommended, and most iconic vocal mics. The list ranges from $100 to $17,000 and I judge the mics based on sonic quality, versatility, and overall value! Fair warning, I MAY have some controversial opinions! Get Poptopia 2 Now! https://makepopmusic.com/product-page/poptopia2 Download Our Freebies! https://hp47qu0b.sibpages.com/ Shop Our Samples, Presets, MIDI Packs, and Courses! https://makepopmusic.com Explore Producer Principles: Pop Here https://makepopmusic.com/producer-principles-pop ----------- Subscribe To Our New Podcast Channel, The Sound Table! @TheSoundTable Follow Our "Next In Pop Playlist": https://bit.ly/49gHcUI ——— Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/makepopmusic Listen To Our Podcast! - https://rss.com/podcasts/thesoundtable Join Our Facebook Community - https://bit.ly/3nXYJe0 ——— Listen to some of my work! https://www.austinhull.com https://instagram.com/austinhull23 https://spoti.fi/3Z8GaEI ——— Use The Affiliate Links Below To Shop My Gear https://www.makepopmusic.com/studio-gear DAW: Cubase 14 Pro - https://bit.ly/47zT3eK Monitors: ATC SCM25 Mk 2 - https://bit.ly/atc-scm25 Alt Monitors: Fluid Audio Image 2 Subwoofer: Dynaudio 18S - https://bit.ly/mpm-dynaudio18s Interface: RME UFX ii - https://bit.ly/mpm-ufxii Interface Controller: RME ARC-USB - https://bit.ly/mpm-arcusb Desk: AZ Studio Workstations - https://bit.ly/mpm-artista Main Microphone: Sony C800G Lauten Audio LT-386 Eden - https://bit.ly/3tEExop Other Microphones: Lewitt LCT1040 - https://bit.ly/47wEM2o Lauten Audio LA-320 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la320 Lauten Audio LA-220 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la220 Lauten Audio LA-120 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la120 Slate ML-1 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ml1 Shure SM7B - https://bit.ly/mpm-sm7b Advanced Audio 251 - https://bit.ly/mpm-251 JZ BH-2 - https://bit.ly/mpm-bh2 JZ V11 - https://bit.ly/mpm-v11 Voiceover Mic: Lauten LS-208 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ls208 Compressors: AudioScape 76D - https://bit.ly/mpm-76d AudioScape Opto Comp MIDI Keyboard: Arturia Keylab 61 Mk2 ROLI Piano M Keyboards: Arturia Polybrute - https://bit.ly/mpm-polybrute Roland Juno DS88 - https://bit.ly/mpm-DS88 Moog Subsequent 37 - Roland Juno 106 (Vintage) Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster - https://bit.ly/mpm-strat Gretsch Jack Antonoff Signature Princess Yamaha FG820 12 String Gretsch G5260T Baritone Gibson Les Paul Studio - https://bit.ly/mpm-gibson Taylor 214 CE Plus - https://bit.ly/mpm-214ce Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A - https://bit.ly/47x1IyK Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Strip Audient ASP800 - https://bit.ly/3NUB23S Pedals: Hologram Chroma Console Hologram Microcosm JHS Emperor Chorus JHS Colour Box V2 Chase Bliss Onward Chase Bliss Mood Mk2 Auto-Tune Unlimited - https://bit.ly/3krYaWI Camera: Sony A7iv Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.4 Camera Lights: Aperture Amaran 100Xs ——— Timestamps: Intro and Ranking Parameters 0:00 JZ Blackhole 2 1:15 Avantone CV12 2:08 Help Us Out 2:41 JZ Vintage 11 3:15 MXL V67 3:56 Sony C800g 4:37 Aston Origin 5:52 Rode NT2A 6:32 Manley Ref C 7:32 Soyuz 017 Tube 8:29 Warm WA87 9:08 Warm U47Jr 10:27 Warm 8000 10:58 Telefunken 251 12:20 Rode NT1 13:30 Lauten LA320 14:11 Bock 251 15:19 Lauten LS208 16:18 Lauten LA220 16:58 Audio Technica 2020 17:47 Audio Technica 4040 18:45 Warm 251 19:19 Slate ML1 20:51 Universal Audio Sphere 21:53 Neumann TLM 102 22:40 Shure SM7b 23:40 Shure SM57 24:30 AKG 214 25:11 AKG 414 25:57 Neumann U87 26:30 Neumann M149 27:18 Neumann TLM 103 28:13 Neumann U67 29:05 Telefunken TF29 30:12 Telefunken U47 31:36 Lewitt 240, 440, 540 32:58 Lewitt 1040 34:30 Lauten LT 386 Eden 35:28 Lauten FC 387 Atlantis 36:33 Outro 37:10

Today we're diving into how to make a cinematic dark pop song similar to artists like Chris Grey, PLVTINUM, and Shaker. We'll be blending pop, hip hop, and cinematic elements to deliver a dark, atmospheric, cinematic, hard hitting track. Get Poptopia 2 Now! https://makepopmusic.com/product-page/poptopia2 Download Our Freebies! https://hp47qu0b.sibpages.com/ Shop Our Samples, Presets, MIDI Packs, and Courses! https://makepopmusic.com Explore Producer Principles: Pop Here https://makepopmusic.com/producer-principles-pop ----------- Subscribe To Our New Podcast Channel, The Sound Table! @TheSoundTable Follow Our "Next In Pop Playlist": https://bit.ly/49gHcUI ——— Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/makepopmusic Listen To Our Podcast! - https://rss.com/podcasts/thesoundtable Join Our Facebook Community - https://bit.ly/3nXYJe0 ——— Listen to some of my work! https://www.austinhull.com https://instagram.com/austinhull23 https://spoti.fi/3Z8GaEI ——— Use The Affiliate Links Below To Shop My Gear https://www.makepopmusic.com/studio-gear DAW: Cubase 14 Pro - https://bit.ly/47zT3eK Monitors: ATC SCM25 Mk 2 - https://bit.ly/atc-scm25 Alt Monitors: Fluid Audio Image 2 Subwoofer: Dynaudio 18S - https://bit.ly/mpm-dynaudio18s Interface: RME UFX ii - https://bit.ly/mpm-ufxii Interface Controller: RME ARC-USB - https://bit.ly/mpm-arcusb Desk: AZ Studio Workstations - https://bit.ly/mpm-artista Main Microphone: Sony C800G Lauten Audio LT-386 Eden - https://bit.ly/3tEExop Other Microphones: Lewitt LCT1040 - https://bit.ly/47wEM2o Lauten Audio LA-320 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la320 Lauten Audio LA-220 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la220 Lauten Audio LA-120 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la120 Slate ML-1 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ml1 Shure SM7B - https://bit.ly/mpm-sm7b Advanced Audio 251 - https://bit.ly/mpm-251 JZ BH-2 - https://bit.ly/mpm-bh2 JZ V11 - https://bit.ly/mpm-v11 Voiceover Mic: Lauten LS-208 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ls208 Compressors: AudioScape 76D - https://bit.ly/mpm-76d AudioScape Opto Comp MIDI Keyboard: Arturia Keylab 61 Mk2 ROLI Piano M Keyboards: Arturia Polybrute - https://bit.ly/mpm-polybrute Roland Juno DS88 - https://bit.ly/mpm-DS88 Moog Subsequent 37 - Roland Juno 106 (Vintage) Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster - https://bit.ly/mpm-strat Gretsch Jack Antonoff Signature Princess Yamaha FG820 12 String Gretsch G5260T Baritone Gibson Les Paul Studio - https://bit.ly/mpm-gibson Taylor 214 CE Plus - https://bit.ly/mpm-214ce Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A - https://bit.ly/47x1IyK Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Strip Audient ASP800 - https://bit.ly/3NUB23S Pedals: Hologram Chroma Console Hologram Microcosm JHS Emperor Chorus JHS Colour Box V2 Chase Bliss Onward Chase Bliss Mood Mk2 Auto-Tune Unlimited - https://bit.ly/3krYaWI Camera: Sony A7iv Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.4 Camera Lights: Aperture Amaran 100Xs ——— Timestamps: Finding The Tempo and Key 0:20 Main Swell Pad 2:07 Lead Key Melody 2:47 Adding Sauce To A Melody 4:20 Additional Key Layers 5:20 Automating Bus Filtering 7:10 Bass Pad 7:30 Buzzing Bass Lead 8:06 Verse Drum Arrangement 8:25 Adding Moments Of Interest In A Verse 9:23 Last Verse Additions 10:08 Drop Chorus Bell 12:35 Chorus Chord Progression 13:54 Chorus Drums 14:40 Layering The Bass Patch 16:15 Chorus Synth Arrangement 16:59 Orchestral Elements 17:45 Intro Vocal Effect 19:50 Verse Vocal Mixing 20:44 Reverb and Delay Settings 22:27 Low Vocal Effect 23:49 Muting Wet FX 24:30 Drop Chorus Vocal 24:53 Chorus Vocal Arrangement 25:50 Smash Vocal Effect 26:44 Ambient High Vocal Effect 27:16 Modulating Between Minor and Harmonic Minor 27:50 Extra Info 29:07 Full Play-Through 29:42

Learn how to make a dark pop ballad similar to the song "Free" from K Pop Demon Hunters, or artists like Chase Atlantic, Blackbear, Halsey, Tate McRae, and more! This video covers the tools to getting a radio ready record like writing interesting chord progressions, layering huge atmospheric pads and soundscapes, programming hard hitting drums, and producing vocal arrangements. Get Poptopia 2 Now! https://makepopmusic.com/product-page/poptopia2 Watch Poptopia 2 Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_Im2bk7bQk Download Our Freebies! https://hp47qu0b.sibpages.com/ Shop Our Samples, Presets, MIDI Packs, and Courses! https://makepopmusic.com Explore Producer Principles: Pop Here https://makepopmusic.com/producer-principles-pop ----------- Subscribe To Our New Podcast Channel, The Sound Table! @TheSoundTable Follow Our "Next In Pop Playlist": https://bit.ly/49gHcUI ——— Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/makepopmusic Listen To Our Podcast! - https://rss.com/podcasts/thesoundtable Join Our Facebook Community - https://bit.ly/3nXYJe0 ——— Listen to some of my work! https://www.austinhull.com https://instagram.com/austinhull23 https://spoti.fi/3Z8GaEI ——— Use The Affiliate Links Below To Shop My Gear https://www.makepopmusic.com/studio-gear DAW: Cubase 14 Pro - https://bit.ly/47zT3eK Monitors: ATC SCM25 Mk 2 - https://bit.ly/atc-scm25 Alt Monitors: Fluid Audio Image 2 Subwoofer: Dynaudio 18S - https://bit.ly/mpm-dynaudio18s Interface: RME UFX ii - https://bit.ly/mpm-ufxii Interface Controller: RME ARC-USB - https://bit.ly/mpm-arcusb Desk: AZ Studio Workstations - https://bit.ly/mpm-artista Main Microphone: Sony C800G Lauten Audio LT-386 Eden - https://bit.ly/3tEExop Other Microphones: Lewitt LCT1040 - https://bit.ly/47wEM2o Lauten Audio LA-320 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la320 Lauten Audio LA-220 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la220 Lauten Audio LA-120 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la120 Slate ML-1 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ml1 Shure SM7B - https://bit.ly/mpm-sm7b Advanced Audio 251 - https://bit.ly/mpm-251 JZ BH-2 - https://bit.ly/mpm-bh2 JZ V11 - https://bit.ly/mpm-v11 Voiceover Mic: Lauten LS-208 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ls208 Compressors: AudioScape 76D - https://bit.ly/mpm-76d AudioScape Opto Comp MIDI Keyboard: Arturia Keylab 61 Mk2 ROLI Piano M Keyboards: Arturia Polybrute - https://bit.ly/mpm-polybrute Roland Juno DS88 - https://bit.ly/mpm-DS88 Moog Subsequent 37 - Roland Juno 106 (Vintage) Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster - https://bit.ly/mpm-strat Gretsch Jack Antonoff Signature Princess Yamaha FG820 12 String Gretsch G5260T Baritone Gibson Les Paul Studio - https://bit.ly/mpm-gibson Taylor 214 CE Plus - https://bit.ly/mpm-214ce Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A - https://bit.ly/47x1IyK Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Strip Audient ASP800 - https://bit.ly/3NUB23S Pedals: Hologram Chroma Console Hologram Microcosm JHS Emperor Chorus JHS Colour Box V2 Chase Bliss Onward Chase Bliss Mood Mk2 Auto-Tune Unlimited - https://bit.ly/3krYaWI Camera: Sony A7iv Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.4 Camera Lights: Aperture Amaran 100Xs ——— Timestamps: Intro 0:00 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT 0:45 Main Piano 1:25 Making Boring Chords More Interesting 2:07 Piano Verb Layer 3:24 Adding An Ambient Pad 4:05 Adding A Key Pad 4:59 Pedal Pad 5:44 Counter Melody Pad 6:08 Movement Loop 6:49 Brass Key 7:50 Programming Drums 8:29 Creating Interesting Hi Hats 9:10 Extra Percussion Loops 9:33 Sliding Reese Bass 10:17 DX7 Style E Piano 11:29 Extra Strings and Pads 11:40 Bell Keys 12:19 Bass Notes On Piano 12:55 Wide Swell Pads 13:07 Melodic Synths 13:40 Ear Candy And FX 14:30 My Vocal Chain 15:37 Lead Vocal Mix 16:25 Vocal Send FX 17:33 Ambient Reverb and Delay Throws 18:59 Prechorus Vocal Production 20:42 Chorus Vocal Arrangement 21:00 Chorus Dub Vocals 21:37 Chorus Harmony Punch Ins 22:32 Ad Lib Layers 23:55 Chorus Delay Throws 24:43 Hypothetical Second Verse 25:30 Final Playthrough 25:59 Outro 27:50

I've been absolutely loving the new Justin Bieber record, Swag II, and all of the pop music that has had a similar vibe over the past year like LANY, Joan, Mk.Gee, Dijon, and more. I decided to give myself one hour to make a song in that style, ONLY using sounds from our new Serum library Poptopia 2! Every single sound you hear in this video is from Poptopia 2! Get Poptopia 2 Now! https://makepopmusic.com/product-page/poptopia2 Watch Poptopia 2 Walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_Im2bk7bQk Download Our Freebies! https://hp47qu0b.sibpages.com/ Shop Our Samples, Presets, MIDI Packs, and Courses! https://makepopmusic.com Explore Producer Principles: Pop Here https://makepopmusic.com/producer-principles-pop ----------- Subscribe To Our New Podcast Channel, The Sound Table! @TheSoundTable Follow Our "Next In Pop Playlist": https://bit.ly/49gHcUI ——— Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/makepopmusic Listen To Our Podcast! - https://rss.com/podcasts/thesoundtable Join Our Facebook Community - https://bit.ly/3nXYJe0 ——— Listen to some of my work! https://www.austinhull.com https://instagram.com/austinhull23 https://spoti.fi/3Z8GaEI ——— Use The Affiliate Links Below To Shop My Gear https://www.makepopmusic.com/studio-gear DAW: Cubase 14 Pro - https://bit.ly/47zT3eK Monitors: ATC SCM25 Mk 2 - https://bit.ly/atc-scm25 Alt Monitors: Fluid Audio Image 2 Subwoofer: Dynaudio 18S - https://bit.ly/mpm-dynaudio18s Interface: RME UFX ii - https://bit.ly/mpm-ufxii Interface Controller: RME ARC-USB - https://bit.ly/mpm-arcusb Desk: AZ Studio Workstations - https://bit.ly/mpm-artista Main Microphone: Sony C800G Lauten Audio LT-386 Eden - https://bit.ly/3tEExop Other Microphones: Lewitt LCT1040 - https://bit.ly/47wEM2o Lauten Audio LA-320 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la320 Lauten Audio LA-220 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la220 Lauten Audio LA-120 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la120 Slate ML-1 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ml1 Shure SM7B - https://bit.ly/mpm-sm7b Advanced Audio 251 - https://bit.ly/mpm-251 JZ BH-2 - https://bit.ly/mpm-bh2 JZ V11 - https://bit.ly/mpm-v11 Voiceover Mic: Lauten LS-208 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ls208 Compressors: AudioScape 76D - https://bit.ly/mpm-76d AudioScape Opto Comp MIDI Keyboard: Arturia Keylab 61 Mk2 ROLI Piano M Keyboards: Arturia Polybrute - https://bit.ly/mpm-polybrute Roland Juno DS88 - https://bit.ly/mpm-DS88 Moog Subsequent 37 - Roland Juno 106 (Vintage) Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster - https://bit.ly/mpm-strat Gretsch Jack Antonoff Signature Princess Yamaha FG820 12 String Gretsch G5260T Baritone Gibson Les Paul Studio - https://bit.ly/mpm-gibson Taylor 214 CE Plus - https://bit.ly/mpm-214ce Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A - https://bit.ly/47x1IyK Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Strip Audient ASP800 - https://bit.ly/3NUB23S Pedals: Hologram Chroma Console Hologram Microcosm JHS Emperor Chorus JHS Colour Box V2 Chase Bliss Onward Chase Bliss Mood Mk2 Auto-Tune Unlimited - https://bit.ly/3krYaWI Camera: Sony A7iv Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.4 Camera Lights: Aperture Amaran 100Xs ——— Timestamps: Intro 0:00 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 0:45 Starting The Song 1:55 Laying Down Piano Chords 2:08 Adding A Synth Lead 5:57 Background Keys 8:25 Distorted Bass Hits 10:26 Adding Brass Hits 13:07 Using Granular Pads For Movement 14:18 Adding A Textured E Piano 16:03 Using Guitars To Add Spice 18:13 Adding A Snare Drum 20:45 Adding A Kick Drum 21:20 Programming A Perc Loop 24:13 Synth Stabs 25:27 Adding A Pluck Bass 26:17 Adding A Vocal 27:03 Final Listen 33:11 Outro 34:14

Get Poptopia 2 Here! https://makepopmusic.com/product-page/poptopia2 Listen To Examples Of Poptopia: https://soundcloud.com/makepopmusicofficial/sets/poptopia2-examples Poptopia 2 is the long awaited follow up to our flagship Serum preset library, Poptopia! Poptopia 2 features 300 brand new sounds built from the ground up utilizing the new features of Serum 2 to give you our most in depth, customizable, mix-ready presets we’ve made to date! Poptopia 2 features 300 presets crafted by industry professionals to deliver endless inspiration. We included sounds that could be used for pop, hip hop, r&b, electronic, synthwave, hyperpop, indie, house, and more. We wanted to build a library of presets that you could lean on for almost any genre imaginable, while still feeling cohesively curated. Unlike any of our other preset packs, Poptopia 2 was created specifically with Serum 2 to bring you so many features that you can’t find in our other libraries. We used new features from Serum 2 like granular and spectral synthesis, multi-sample soundfonts and custom sample layers created by our team, new FX plugins, stacked FX chains and detailed routing, and much more. Each preset is also loaded with 8 macros to give you unparalleled flexibility. NOTE: You will need Serum 2 to operate Poptopia 2, however if you already own Serum then you have Serum 2 as well! It’s a FREE UPDATE so download Serum 2 from wherever you purchased Serum. Whether you’re looking for hard hitting 808s, beautiful brass stabs, lush atmospheric pads, bubbly plucks, ripping leads, textured keys, haunting granular atmospheres, or anything in between, Poptopia 2 has you covered! ----------- Download Our Freebies! https://hp47qu0b.sibpages.com/ Shop Our Samples, Presets, MIDI Packs, and Courses! https://makepopmusic.com Explore Producer Principles: Pop Here https://makepopmusic.com/producer-principles-pop ----------- Subscribe To Our New Podcast Channel, The Sound Table! @TheSoundTable Follow Our "Next In Pop Playlist": https://bit.ly/49gHcUI ——— Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/makepopmusic Listen To Our Podcast! - https://rss.com/podcasts/thesoundtable Join Our Facebook Community - https://bit.ly/3nXYJe0 ——— Listen to some of my work! https://www.austinhull.com https://instagram.com/austinhull23 https://spoti.fi/3Z8GaEI ——— Use The Affiliate Links Below To Shop My Gear https://www.makepopmusic.com/studio-gear DAW: Cubase 14 Pro - https://bit.ly/47zT3eK Monitors: ATC SCM25 Mk 2 - https://bit.ly/atc-scm25 Alt Monitors: Fluid Audio Image 2 Subwoofer: Dynaudio 18S - https://bit.ly/mpm-dynaudio18s Interface: RME UFX ii - https://bit.ly/mpm-ufxii Interface Controller: RME ARC-USB - https://bit.ly/mpm-arcusb Desk: AZ Studio Workstations - https://bit.ly/mpm-artista Main Microphone: Sony C800G Lauten Audio LT-386 Eden - https://bit.ly/3tEExop Other Microphones: Lewitt LCT1040 - https://bit.ly/47wEM2o Lauten Audio LA-320 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la320 Lauten Audio LA-220 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la220 Lauten Audio LA-120 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la120 Slate ML-1 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ml1 Shure SM7B - https://bit.ly/mpm-sm7b Advanced Audio 251 - https://bit.ly/mpm-251 JZ BH-2 - https://bit.ly/mpm-bh2 JZ V11 - https://bit.ly/mpm-v11 Voiceover Mic: Lauten LS-208 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ls208 Compressors: AudioScape 76D - https://bit.ly/mpm-76d AudioScape Opto Comp MIDI Keyboard: Arturia Keylab 61 Mk2 ROLI Piano M Keyboards: Arturia Polybrute - https://bit.ly/mpm-polybrute Roland Juno DS88 - https://bit.ly/mpm-DS88 Moog Subsequent 37 - Roland Juno 106 (Vintage) Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster - https://bit.ly/mpm-strat Gretsch Jack Antonoff Signature Princess Yamaha FG820 12 String Gretsch G5260T Baritone Gibson Les Paul Studio - https://bit.ly/mpm-gibson Taylor 214 CE Plus - https://bit.ly/mpm-214ce Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A - https://bit.ly/47x1IyK Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Strip Audient ASP800 - https://bit.ly/3NUB23S Pedals: Hologram Chroma Console Hologram Microcosm JHS Emperor Chorus JHS Colour Box V2 Chase Bliss Onward Chase Bliss Mood Mk2 Auto-Tune Unlimited - https://bit.ly/3krYaWI Camera: Sony A7iv Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.4 Camera Lights: Aperture Amaran 100Xs ——— Timestamps: This Was A Big Deal For Us 0:00 What Is Poptopia 2 0:37 What Kind Of Sounds Does This Include 0:54 How Is Poptopia 2 Different Than Other Packs 1:40 Features of Serum 2 That Poptopia 2 Uses 2:04 Do You Need Serum 2 2:27 Isolated Patch Examples 3:18 Pricing and Availability 8:13 Special Intro Pricing 8:39 Special Thanks To The Team 9:03 Outro 9:33

In this video, I dive into my process, mindset, and techniques for building drum samples from scratch using Baby Audio's brand new drum synthesizer, Tekno! Learn to make your own kicks, snares, claps, hi hats, crashes, and more in no time! Much love to Baby Audio for sponsoring this week's content. Go check out Tekno and use the code "MPM10" to save an additional 10% off at checkout! Try Tekno and Use The Code "MPM10" At Checkout! https://link.babyaud.io/mpm_tekno Download Our Freebies! https://hp47qu0b.sibpages.com/ Shop Our Samples, Presets, MIDI Packs, and Courses! https://makepopmusic.com Explore Producer Principles: Pop Here https://makepopmusic.com/producer-principles-pop ----------- Subscribe To Our New Podcast Channel, The Sound Table! @TheSoundTable Follow Our "Next In Pop Playlist": https://bit.ly/49gHcUI ——— Follow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/makepopmusic Listen To Our Podcast! - https://rss.com/podcasts/thesoundtable Join Our Facebook Community - https://bit.ly/3nXYJe0 ——— Listen to some of my work! https://www.austinhull.com https://instagram.com/austinhull23 https://spoti.fi/3Z8GaEI ——— Use The Affiliate Links Below To Shop My Gear https://www.makepopmusic.com/studio-gear DAW: Cubase 14 Pro - https://bit.ly/47zT3eK Monitors: ATC SCM25 Mk 2 - https://bit.ly/atc-scm25 Alt Monitors: Fluid Audio Image 2 Subwoofer: Dynaudio 18S - https://bit.ly/mpm-dynaudio18s Interface: RME UFX ii - https://bit.ly/mpm-ufxii Interface Controller: RME ARC-USB - https://bit.ly/mpm-arcusb Desk: AZ Studio Workstations - https://bit.ly/mpm-artista Main Microphone: Sony C800G Lauten Audio LT-386 Eden - https://bit.ly/3tEExop Other Microphones: Lewitt LCT1040 - https://bit.ly/47wEM2o Lauten Audio LA-320 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la320 Lauten Audio LA-220 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la220 Lauten Audio LA-120 - https://bit.ly/mpm-la120 Slate ML-1 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ml1 Shure SM7B - https://bit.ly/mpm-sm7b Advanced Audio 251 - https://bit.ly/mpm-251 JZ BH-2 - https://bit.ly/mpm-bh2 JZ V11 - https://bit.ly/mpm-v11 Voiceover Mic: Lauten LS-208 - https://bit.ly/mpm-ls208 Compressors: AudioScape 76D - https://bit.ly/mpm-76d AudioScape Opto Comp MIDI Keyboard: Arturia Keylab 61 Mk2 ROLI Piano M Keyboards: Arturia Polybrute - https://bit.ly/mpm-polybrute Roland Juno DS88 - https://bit.ly/mpm-DS88 Moog Subsequent 37 - Roland Juno 106 (Vintage) Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster - https://bit.ly/mpm-strat Gretsch Jack Antonoff Signature Princess Yamaha FG820 12 String Gretsch G5260T Baritone Gibson Les Paul Studio - https://bit.ly/mpm-gibson Taylor 214 CE Plus - https://bit.ly/mpm-214ce Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A - https://bit.ly/47x1IyK Rupert Neve Designs Newton Channel Strip Audient ASP800 - https://bit.ly/3NUB23S Pedals: Hologram Chroma Console Hologram Microcosm JHS Emperor Chorus JHS Colour Box V2 Chase Bliss Onward Chase Bliss Mood Mk2 Auto-Tune Unlimited - https://bit.ly/3krYaWI Camera: Sony A7iv Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.4 Camera Lights: Aperture Amaran 100Xs ——— Timestamps: Intro 0:00 Sponsor 1:15 Tekno Layout and Controls 2:55 Creating A Kick 5:00 Creating Hi Hats 8:43 Adjusting Reverb Settings 13:20 Creating A Snare 14:00 Kick Glitch and Snare Noise 17:40 Creating Open Hats and Crashes 20:50 Making Claps 24:19 Toms and Percussion 25:20 Full Kit 26:13 My Mindset When Making Drums 27:35 Outro 28:23