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How to make high quality tiktok duets!
How to make high quality, TikTok duets using your microphone, plugins, and video editing!
Adam Sliger
Feb 6, 2022
4 min read
My Hunt For The Perfect Studio Desk
After years of searching, I finally found the perfect studio desk! Read my full review of my brand new custom AZ Studio Workstations desk!
Make Pop Music
Aug 6, 2020
9 min read
How to create a music video on a small budget
Written By: Justin Wonsly Songwriting is my passion, I think about songwriting so much that I end up actually sitting down and writing...
Make Pop Music
Jun 17, 2020
13 min read
How to Work Remotely with Artists and Clients
How to Work Remotely With Artists and Clients: A comprehensive guide to producing, co-writing, and engineering remotely in a time of crisis.
Make Pop Music
Mar 23, 2020
11 min read
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34:41
Making An Indie Pop Song IN ONE HOUR (Justin Bieber, LANY, Joan, Mk.Gee, Dijon)
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
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We Made The ULTIMATE Serum 2 Preset Pack! (Poptopia 2 Walkthrough) | Make Pop Music
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
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How To Make Your Own Drum Samples From Scratch (Step by Step!)
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
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Ranking The BEST and WORST Generic Production Advice
I decided to rank some of the most famous "generic" production advice that was submitted by YOU on our Instagram. Should you keep low end mono? Is a car test really practical for referencing? Is analog really better than digital? Watch to find out! 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 Giveaway 1:00 Ear Not The Gear 1:20 Cut Lows Out Of Everything 3:01 Low End Should Be Mono 5:20 Mix In Mono 6:38 Test Your Mixes On Different Systems 7:41 Use References When Producing and Mixing 9:07 A Good Song Can Be Acoustic 10:32 Only Make 3db or Less Moves 11:35 Recreate Songs To Get Better At Producing 12:35 Always Use Autotune 13:45 If Everything Is Loud, Nothing Is Loud 16:13 Trust Your Ears 18:03 Mix With Your Ears Not Your Eyes 19:20 Sidechain Your Bass 21:02 Only Drop Singles If You Have No Audience 21:50 Mix At Quiet Volumes 23:10 Don't Master Your Own Mix 24:12 Less Is More 25:19 Analog Is Better Than Digital 26:35 Take Frequent Breaks In The Studio 27:35 There Are No Rules 27:57 Don't Over-Compress 29:00 Always Cut, Never Boost EQ 29:18 Never Listen In Solo 30:20 You Can't Fix A Bad Performance 31:17 A Good Arrangement Leads To A Good Mix 31:55 Outro 33:12
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Fixing My Subscriber's Song... (IN ONE HOUR!)
In this video, I "fix" a demo submitted by one of our subscibers, Joe Stewart. I dive into tracking guitars, programming keys and synths, layering drum arrangements, and much more to take Joe's demo to the next level in less than an hour. Also, big shoutout to Simon Servida for pioneering this style of video! 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 Giveaway 1:06 Listening To The Demo 1:53 Project References and My Ideas Before I Dive In 5:05 Automating Effects On Verse Guitars 6:35 Adding A Pedal Organ 11:05 Guitar Lick 12:35 Piano Hits 14:20 Chorus Pad 15:50 Response Melody Pluck 17:00 Adding A Live Drum Loop 18:12 Chorus Bass 20:30 Drum Loop Automation 21:16 Verse 2 Guitars 22:15 Writing A New Guitar Part 23:03 Verse 2 Synths 25:00 Big Chorus Drums 26:45 Chorus Keys and Synths 27:35 Quick Mixing 29:40 Things I Wish I Could Add 31:05 Final Playthrough 31:50 Outro 34:10
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Recreating 5 ICONIC Guitar Tones (Mk.Gee, Mac DeMarco, LANY, Tame Impala)
In this video, I dive into how to use guitar and bass D.I. to still get incredible, captivating tones in the style of artists like Mk.Gee, Dijon, Mac DeMarco, Men I Trust, Djo, Tame Impala, LANY, and more! We dive into using things like saturation, reverb, modulation, compression, EQ, and more to get the indie pop tone you’ve been searching for. This video features the JHS 424 Gainstage, JHS Whitey Tighty, JHS Emperor V2, JHS 3 Series Flanger, Boss BF-3 Flanger, Strymon Blue Sky, and Hologram Chroma Console. Much love to JHS and Hologram for sending over units! This video IS NOT sponsored! 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 Secret Sauce For DI 0:27 Giveaway 1:21 Daisies Tone 1:43 How Many Miles Tone 8:45 Know Me Naked Tone 15:55 The Less I Know The Better Tone 23:18 My Kind Of Woman Tone 28:35 Outro 34:28
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How To Make A K-Pop Song (KPop Demon Hunters, Blackpink, Saja Boys, Aespa, Huntr/x, Monsta X)
Do you want to learn how to make a K-Pop song in the style of artists like Blackpink, Saja Boys, Monsta X, NCT 127, Aespa, Huntr/x, and more? Watch this video to see a step by step tutorial! 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 Giveaway 0:55 Programming The Verse Drums 1:15 Orchestral Drums 3:45 Writing The Bassline 4:35 Chords and Pads 6:00 Verse B Reese Bass 8:15 Verse B Counter Melody 9:40 Prechorus Chords 10:50 Creating A Drum Build 12:05 Risers, Hits, and FX 13:10 Chorus Drum Arrangement 14:25 Chorus Bass 15:45 Chorus Pluck Melody 16:15 Filling Out The Chorus Keys 17:20 Reverse Key Trick 18:33 Extra Synths 19:10 Final Ear Candy 20:49 My Mindset When Writing Vocals 22:00 Verse Vocals 22:53 My Vocal Mixing 23:15 Ad Lib Mixing 24:20 Rap Vocal Mixing 25:10 Harmony Arrangement 25:40 Prechorus Vocal Arrangement With Vocoder 26:00 Automating Mutes 27:00 Chorus Vocal Arrangement 27:25 Making A Song Intro 29:30 Final Playthrough 29:46 Outro 31:10
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The SECRET To Getting Professional Quality Vocals (WITH NO EXTRA PLUGINS OR MONEY!)
In this video, I dive into a few techniques and principles you can use to transform your vocals from sounding like roomy, muddy, unclear vocals into perfectly dry, upfront, and professional vocals WITH NO EXTRA MONEY! Watch how I get a $350 microphone recorded in an untreated bedroom to sound like a $25,000 vocal chain tracked in a professional studio. 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 Giveaway 0:25 The Vocal Chain We Will Use 0:56 My Typical Vocal Chain 1:41 The Main Point Of This Video 2:02 Booth Or No Booth 2:32 Do Vocal Shields Help 3:50 What You SHOULD Do 5:13 Large Rooms Help 5:30 Large Room Vocal Example 6:35 Avoid Bathrooms 7:05 Bathroom Vocal Example 8:00 How To Make Your Tracking Room Sound MUCH Better 8:25 Pick The Right Mic and Polar Pattern 8:45 This Helps Break Down Room Reverb 10:20 Mic Placement Matters 10:58 Use Proximity Effect To Your Advantage 12:28 Creating A Makeshift Vocal Booth With Common Items 12:58 Untreated Bedroom Vocal Vs. Treated Bedroom Example 13:43 Makeshift Bedroom Booth Vs. Pro Studio Example 15:08 Full Tracking Environment Comparison 16:25 Budget Vocal Chain Vs. My Expensive Chain 18:06 Why A Clean Vocal Recording Matters 18:50 Making My $350 Mic Sound Like a $25,000 Vocal Chain 19:26 Budget Chain Vs. Expensive Chain Example 21:15 Outro 21:59
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