New tutorial video is out and new downloads are on the Patreon!
I created a new vocal chain specifically around a pop female vocal sound that uses just stock Ableton Live plugins. Patreons can get it here
This video covers some of the most important ideas to be aware of when getting your vocals to sound great. This video uses a pop female vocal stem and uses important techniques
This vocal chain can be downloaded below!
Key Takeaways:
Balancing mid-range frequencies
Compression, parallel compression, ducking compression (on effects)
Parallel Processing
While the example in the video uses some Ableton Suite devices, I've also made ...
2024-10-17 16:15:24 +0000 UTC View PostGiven that FL Studio has FOUR different versions, I notice a lot of people ask what version makes the most sense for music producers.
If you're not interested in vocal tuning, having tons of instrument presets or using the video screen, then you can save a lot of money by just buying the Producer Version.
Also, I try to include tons of DAW presets in my content, like this recent Sytrus preset I put together
No Melodyne, Antares or any 3rd-party plugins needed.
Just duplicate tracks and shift the correct semitones
When you can layer synthesized harmonies, you can make vocals truly sound special
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Check out the ENTIRE Vocal Production Exclusive Content
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Start Learning Your Keyboards for Music Production Skills
This is an essential 10-minute lesson for anyone looking to level up their vocal production skills in FL Studio. You can also download the exact vocal chain I use in this video!
Want to see the Ableton Live version of this lesson? Click the link below
https://www.patreon.com/posts/s...
2024-10-13 22:24:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Most Patreon members have no idea we did a huge-sounding Reese bass preset for FL Studio users that you can grab here:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/heavy-hitting-fl-97142...
2024-10-10 21:34:10 +0000 UTC View PostA lot has happened so far this October, check out this content below!
Get the Best REAL Tips of Professional Vocal Tuning with Melodyne
2024-10-08 18:57:52 +0000 UTC View Post82 Intense Roar Presets that will completely unlock the sonic power and potential of your drums.
Roar is one of the most advanced and well-interfaced multiband saturators and color processors available in 2024.
The presets and techniques I describe in the video can transform your drum loops with an entire new dimension of sound design that I promise you never knew existed.
PLUS, of the 82 presets down below, I've designed presets for single snare or kick...
2024-10-06 21:45:05 +0000 UTC View PostProducing musical, diatonically perfect harmonies is one of the hallmarks of a professional vocal producer.
It's the reason why artists will WANT to pay you to work on their music. And this video shows you how to do it.
I must add, that if you find some aspects of this video confusing, please take a look at my music theory video to get an understanding of some of the terms I'm using in this video.
Because you guys support the work I do, you get the ability to a...
2024-10-04 14:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostMelodyne is one of the best tools for vocal tuning and can also be used for polyphonic pitch correction and percussion sounds.
This video gives workflow and pitch correction tricks that allow you to pitch correct vocals AND avoid pitch correction artifacts.
THANK YOU to my amazing Patreon Supporters. The support you give me allows to work every day at creating valuable content exclusively for you.
Wishing you all happiness, health and creativity
Tom C
2024-10-03 18:48:22 +0000 UTC View PostThis video covers some basic ideas about creating a pop vocal sound.
Every song is a case-by-case basis, but hopefully this video will clear up some misconceptions.
EQ and compression is extremely important to how your vocals sound, and a lot of amateur audio engineers don't realize they should be running their vocal effects parallel to maintain vocal clarity.
Feel free to download this Ableton 12 vocal chain featured in this video. There will be more vi...
2024-10-03 17:19:30 +0000 UTC View Post
New sample and MIDI pack today for you guys that like lush, dark RnB inspired loops and MIDI assets!
Haunting, mysterious and truly one-of-a-kind - RnB artisan chord progressions and punchy hard-hitting drums don't get much better than what you'll get with Night Flights.
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THANK YOU to all my amazing Patreon supporters. Your support is incredible and helps me create the best tools and content to elevate our inspiration. Below is more information on this producer kit....
2024-10-01 19:44:51 +0000 UTC View PostDownload 753 MIDI Assets Based Off Famous Chord Progressions
Learn Keyboards for Music Production
Vocal Production is it's own skillset entirely apart from music production.
If you're watching this video for your own voice, let me tell you "Your voice BELONGS in your music!"
In 2024, no songwriter is allowed to say "My voice isn't good enough."
Pitch and processing - the only 2 things that matter.
This video goes into 1 Male Vocal Chain, there are a number of effects to take note of.
Every plugin featured in this video can b...
2024-09-28 19:02:55 +0000 UTC View Post
The amp envelope on a synthesizer is oftentimes the basis behind the type of synth sound you are creating. Pads, keyboards, plucks, leads and basses all have a distinct envelope shape that can variate quite a lot.
However, this quick video covers how to understand that in a fairly concise way.
If you'd like to check out my own personal presets for Ableton Lite Drift, come visit my Patreon 2024-09-26 18:58:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Have you ever thought:
"My vocals suck"
"My mixes sound muddy"
"Why is there distortion on my MP3s of my music?"
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These 10 topics run through ideas that every music producer can benefit from.
Have a specific question about your music?
As a Patreon member, you have DM access to ask your questions, share your music and get hands-on help.
So please feel free to leave comments, ask questions and check out our Community...
2024-09-24 19:24:39 +0000 UTC View PostThis video takes you through EVERY type of synthesis sound, using Ableton Live Lite's entry-point subtractive synthesizer DRIFT.
These tutorials are designed to show anyone that it takes basically one lesson to understand 90% of what subtractive synthesis is all about.
While there are other forms of synthesis - having this foundation allows you to make an infinite array of very musical, practical sounds for music production.
For my Patreons - I would be ...
2024-09-24 17:20:59 +0000 UTC View Post
Playing pad synth sounds can be challenging because there are different chord voicing styles that may sound better than others.
If you're a music producer, learning about how you can voice chord sounds may even make your mixes better, because you'll have a more balanced sounding mid-range in your tracks.
This tutorial goes through some easy tricks to make your chord voicings sound more open, melodic and inspiring!
Grab My Ableton Lite Drift Synth Presets
HUGE FINAL UPDATE!
All Sub folders finished - 101 PRESETS that push Ableton Lite sound design to a whole new level...
Full keys library features advanced Expression Control velocity-sensitive patches - in other words - these are some of the most expressive keyboard patches you will find in Ableton 12!
This Preset Library focuses primarily on Ableton Live Lite modules, pushing the entry-level Drift synthesizer to its absolute sound design potential.
Compressing a drum set sound
Compression can control the dynamic range of a sound
For a drum kit, this oftentimes brings out the detail, including the decay of a snare drum, the sound of the room the drums are in, and other details to the sound
This tutorial uses Pro-C2 for its visual component, but you can follow along with almost any compressor plugin
The only things I am adjusting are the attack and ratio - this tells the compressor when to act on the sound and by h...
2024-09-10 14:00:13 +0000 UTC View PostAvoid digital distortion, understand gain staging, manage your head room
Samples in sample packs are almost all universally limited up to unity gain to have a standard volume level
Most sample packs in 2024 over-compress their samples to sound louder and "mix-ready."
At-home music producers don't realize all their music is clipping going into the master fader, oftentimes resulting in unwanted distortion
Sign up to the Patreon and get REAL au...
2024-09-09 17:01:03 +0000 UTC View PostEar training through recognizing harmonic progressions is important
Watch my lesson on the number system here
2024-09-05 18:43:55 +0000 UTC View PostDo you have a MIDI keyboard or expensive synth in your studio that is gathering dust?
Learning to play the keyboards does not have to feel like an impossible task.
This video covers a simple, straightforward approach to music composition, improvisation and getting more comfortable with the keyboards as a music producer.
Learn the number system here
2024-09-05 18:15:52 +0000 UTC View Post
Two highly useful sound design techniques, saturation and tremolo, will turn your track into a rhythm powerhouse!
Downloads attached below!
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If you're an Ableton Live user, check out out this Drift preset library, designed for any Ableton Live version (including Lite) to give you great, inspiring synthesis sounds for your music.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/110609256/edit
... 2024-08-28 21:08:22 +0000 UTC View PostThis video covers some great more advanced tricks for making synthesizer sounds
We're using Drift, which comes with Ableton Lite
I designed about 30 unique presets, some of which you can hear in this tutorial
https://www.patreon.com/posts/110609256/edit
2024-08-23 14:00:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Do you have Ableton Live Lite?
Need some awesome presets to spark your inspiration?
I've built an entire library of sounds using nothing but Ableton Lite modules.
Now you can unlock the INCREDIBLE sound design potential of DRIFT, an entry-level synth that is criminally underrated.
These presets have been so inspiring and I'm happy to finally share them with my amazing supporters here on Patreon :)
I've built a range of 808s, sub basses, synth pads, ...
2024-08-22 22:50:50 +0000 UTC View Post
We recently added on Altered chord MIDI sequences to the MIDI Essentials Library.
Download all 550 current assets here!
2024-08-19 14:46:59 +0000 UTC View PostWhich audio example is not in the key of C Major?
Try your best with this challenge to train your ear!
Course Directory:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/108829428
Download the MIDI Library featured in this course's later sections:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/midi-library-10837...
2024-08-17 14:30:01 +0000 UTC View PostThis video we check our answers from the previous video
This little exercise is one of the MOST IMPORTANT skills in ear training
Having a better trained ear is essential for pro music producers!
Course Directory here
https://www.patreon.com/posts/108829428
MIDI Library Featured in Later Lessons is here:
The "Scale Test" allows us to hear the right notes in context with our key signature
You can use the scale test to start playing the keyboards (if you don't already)
This also trains your ear to hear what the right notes sound like
3 MIDI files are attached below, if you'd like to quiz yourself!
FIND ALL COURSE LESSONS ORGANIZED HERE
https://www.patreon.com/pos...
2024-08-15 14:30:02 +0000 UTC View Post