ESSENTIAL INFORMATION FOR AMATURE DANCE PRODUCERS

DU2X · Joined: 18 Oct 2009 Posts: 3 Location: California

actually steve... i think with the massive amount of gear/software out there today and the current state of the economy some of us may be in the negative range... haha recession ftw!

res-q · Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 41 Location: Germany

Producer A: I produced a new album
Producer B: Cool, how much have you sold ?
Producer A: Not much, just my car, my refrigerator and my tv set

Very Happy

spl · Joined: 25 Oct 2009 Posts: 1

You should quit giving people advice until you get a clue and understand what makes a good dance track a good dance track.

solair · Joined: 04 Aug 2009 Posts: 11 Location: SWE

Waza · Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 69 Location: Edinburgh

To the Op yes this is your opinion on Each Daw, but believe me in saying you can make very good music on any Daw. Even Fruity Loops there are big name producers who use this.

It's knowing what your doing with your Daw that matters, to get the best out of it.

travelingproducer · Joined: 12 Oct 2009 Posts: 2

I've been reading the forums for a while now, and decided to give a couple of pennies. Just a forewarning, this is my humble opinion, and is not meant to offend anyone.

Personally, I think production and composition need to evoke emotion. Whether it be music that represents something previously felt, or an energetic piece that you would like to spread on the floor like a wildfire. Understanding music theory is important. However, as Steve wisely pointed out, the rules are there to be broken. Learn the theory, but try and keep in mind how the transition from one chord to another or how a melodic riff emotionally effects YOU. I think Herbie Hancock once said "Learn as much theory as you can. Then, forget it all and play" or something along those lines. Inspiring and invoking the emotions of listeners is, and always will be, my goal as a producer. Mentioning production . . .

Too much time CAN be spent on the technological side of production. Research is always key in purchasing the right item - whether it be a synthesizer, plug-in, hardware, speakers, D.A.W., etc. Nevertheless, owning a specific list or obtaining every plug-in you can may slow down creative process (eventually hindering it). I own the U-He plug-in bundle, Zebra, Ace, Komplete Synths (Massive, FM8, Pro 53, and Absynth 4 upgraded to 5), Battery 3, Sylenth, and use Logic as my host. My methodology behind learning synthesis is to concentrate on creating everything from percussion to leads and pads on a single synthesizer. When I am comfortable and fluent with that synthesizer, I moved to the next. Are they the most expensive plug-ins? No, not by a long shot. That being said, a producer only needs a brush, paint, and a canvas to paint a masterpiece. So what if FL Studio is a basic D.A.W.? Creativity is usually not limited by technology.

Apologies for the ADD message. To summarize; music and emotion seem synonymous (always keep that in mind), work with what you have, research what might give you creativity a wider color palette, and listen to the veterans. They are considered veterans for a reason.

Steve Helstrip · Posted: Tue Apr 27, 2010 8:55 am Post subject:

Wise words, travelling producer!

Dezacrator · Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 12 Location: United States

davyh · Joined: 22 Sep 2008 Posts: 5

withandi · Joined: 26 Jun 2011 Posts: 3

Most of synths have based on - waveforms - tada:)
So no matter what synth You use if you don't know how to shape the sound itself.Cubease ,logic ,ableton ,fl,pro tools - are only what last part of last have in name "TOOLS".Nothing less,nothing more.Only the way you use them make them productive or crapy.
So maybe do yourself a favour - learn as much you can about sythesis and production etc. "ONLY" to achieve short term goals (better sounding drums).
The most important tool on world you alredy have - ears.
Use them wiselly Smile