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How to Make a K-Pop Song - Music Production Tutorial

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Overview

Learn to produce a K-Pop instrumental track in this comprehensive 33-minute music production tutorial that breaks down the signature elements of popular K-Pop styles. Master the art of blending hip-hop and electronic music elements to create hard-hitting tracks with distinct melodic sections characteristic of K-Pop production. Follow along step-by-step through creating synth melodies, structuring verses, implementing drum patterns, adding 808s, layering percussion loops, crafting pre-chorus and chorus sections, and mixing multiple vocal styles. Gain practical insights into building dynamic song structures with unique vignettes, incorporating rises and ear candy, setting up vocal chains, creating artificial harmonies, and layering complex vocal arrangements that define the modern K-Pop sound.

Syllabus

Intro
Preview
Exciting Announcements
Creating The Main Synth Melody
K-Pop Structures
Verse Snaps
Verse Drums
Verse 808
Adding Perc Loops
Verse Synths
Pre Chorus Idea
Pre Chorus Synths
Rising Pre Chorus Drums
Chorus Drums
808s and Basses For The Chorus
Chorus Synths
Chorus Structure
Rises, Hits, and Ear Candy
Vocal Chain
Intro Ad Libs
Lead Vocal Mix
Verse Ad Libs
Artificial Harmonies
Layering K Pop Vocals
Vocalist Number 2
Vocal Style Number 3
Hook Vocal
Full Listen Through
Outro

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