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How to Make a Modern Pop Rock Song - Production Tutorial

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Overview

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Learn to produce a modern pop rock song in this detailed 25-minute video tutorial that breaks down the production style of artists like The Band Camino, Knox, All Time Low, Waterparks, and Stand Atlantic. Master essential production techniques including laying down drums, mixing pop rock percussion, crafting verse bass lines, incorporating synths and guitars, creating pre-chorus dropouts, and adding distorted guitar layers. Discover professional vocal production methods such as reverb throws, response effects, stacking techniques, and post-chorus vocal processing. Follow along with comprehensive demonstrations using professional equipment including Cubase 12 Pro, Focal Shape monitors, various high-end microphones, and industry-standard instruments to achieve a polished, contemporary pop rock sound.

Syllabus

Intro
Verse Guitar
Laying Down Drums
Mixing Pop Rock Drums
Verse Bass
Adding Synths and Extra Guitars
Pre-Chorus Drop Out
Chorus Drums
Distorted Guitars
Chorus Synths
Layering Bass
Post Production Additions
Verse Vocal
Reverb Throws
Response Vocal FX
Stacking Pre-Chorus Vocals
Saucy Vocal
Post Chorus Vocal FX
Intro Idea
Final Listen Through
Outro

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