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How to Make an Indie Pop Song - Production and Mixing Tutorial

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Overview

Learn professional indie pop production techniques in this detailed 29-minute video tutorial that breaks down the creation of a modern single. Follow along as the production process unfolds, starting from the original demo through building intricate synth layers, implementing vocal production techniques, and crafting drum arrangements. Master specific production elements like harmony tricks, manual vocal delay throws, and slapback effects while exploring the arrangement of verses, choruses, and post-chorus sections. Discover how to incorporate sweeps, swells, and FX, integrate bass and guitar elements, and apply professional mixing and mastering techniques. The tutorial includes comprehensive comparisons between the demo and final production, providing clear insights into transforming a basic track into a polished indie pop production.

Syllabus

Intro
Showing Landon's Original Demo
Building Synth Layers
Verse Vocal Production
Vocal Mixing
Harmony Trick For LANY Vibes
Manual Vocal Delay Throws
Building The Production Through The Verse
Drum Fill Inspired By Fly By Midnight
Sweeps, Swells, And FX
Chorus Production
Vocal Production For The Chorus
Verse 2 Drums
Adding Bass and Extra Synths To Verse 2
Slapback Vocal FX
Chorus 2 Drum Arrangement
Bass and Synths For Chorus 2
Adding In Guitars
Chorus 2 Vocal Production
Post Chorus Production
Drop Chorus / Final Chorus Production
Mix Bus / Master Chain
Outro

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