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HOW TO MAKE SYNTHWAVE 80s BEATS: Music Production Fundamentals- Learn How To Make Retro Beats

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Overview

Want to learn how to make retro beats?

In this course I'll teach you the fundamentals of music production to make your own synthwave beats.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

-How to easily create lush retro pads

-How to re-design your favorite synthwave type beats

-How to design sounds for retro drums, bass, and synths. 

-How to mix and master a Synthwave track with mostly stock plug-ins

-How to create retro melodies and recommended instruments to do so

-How to achieve the gritty analogue sound you want without wasting money on expensive gear

-How to make better decisions in terms of sample choice and sound design

Syllabus

  • Intro
  • Configuring MIDI
  • Synth & EFX
  • Synthwave Drums
  • Percussion
  • Bass
  • Lead Melody
  • Mixing Synthwave
  • Arrangement
  • Conclusion & Next Steps
  • Walkthrough #2: Intro
  • Walkthrough #2: Synthesis
  • Walkthrough #2: Drums
  • Walkthrough #2: Vocals
  • Walkthrough #2: Bass
  • Walkthrough #2: Lead Synth
  • Walkthrough #2: Mixing & Mastering
  • Walkthrough #2: Arrangement

Taught by

Kia Orion

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