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Adding Randomness and Creativity to Music Production

Make Pop Music via YouTube

Overview

Learn how to elevate music productions from amateur to professional level in this 16-minute video tutorial that explores the power of creative randomness and happy accidents in music production. Discover techniques for enhancing drum patterns, resampling for unique vibes, making synths more interesting, and using multi-effects to create ear candy. Follow along with practical demonstrations that transform a standard beat into an engaging instrumental, while gaining insights into the mindset that separates professional producers from amateurs. Master the art of balancing calculated decisions with creative spontaneity to craft more dynamic and interesting pop music productions.

Syllabus

Intro
Pros Use This Mindset
The Difference Between Amateur Records
Stop Being Too Calculated
Let's See An Example
Standard Boring Beat Example
Enhancing The Drums With Randomness
Resampling For Unique Vibes
Making Synths More Interesting
Using Multi Fx To Create Ear Candy
Boring Beat Vs. Interesting Instrumental
On My Soap Box
Outro

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Make Pop Music

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