Getting started with production
Getting started with production Posted on: 31.05.2010 by Leonarda Javorek Hey guys I've been DJ-ing for almost a year now with CDJ's and a Pioneer mixer (I'm also going to buy a VCI-100 SE this summer) but I'm really interested in music production as well.Any advice on how to begin my music production career? For gear I was believeing: - An Oxygen 8 - APC-40 - Ableton software - Maybe a MIDIfighter as well Any thoughts? tips? hints? tricks? doodahs? wickiwangers? bingbangs? made up words ftw? Thanks | |
| Tyisha Towle 09.06.2010 |
Originally Posted by jdog667jkt
DAW = Digital Audio Workstation (the generic term that seems indicate which sequencer you use...although I haven't heard the term "sequencer" in a long time) With regard to workflow, some people tend to gravitate towards a specific GUI or feature that one program has over another. Some people like the way applications interact with one another (kinda like the Steinberg suite of applications) I suggest you download the demos and give them a whirl.... also YouTube is your friend as there are plenty of people who show their workflow. Keyword search for ya... "Future Music" "In The Studio" it was a series of videos that Future Music magazine did showcasing some leading producers working through track creation or a remix. Stonebridge was one of them... really really intersting, although most of them use Logic...but cool nonetheless. |
| Leonarda Javorek 31.05.2010 | Hey guys I've been DJ-ing for almost a year now with CDJ's and a Pioneer mixer (I'm also going to buy a VCI-100 SE this summer) but I'm really interested in music production as well. Any advice on how to begin my music production career? For gear I was believeing: - An Oxygen 8 - APC-40 - Ableton software - Maybe a MIDIfighter as well Any thoughts? tips? hints? tricks? doodahs? wickiwangers? bingbangs? made up words ftw? Thanks |
| Quincy Rostran 16.06.2010 | I have the Ableton Live 7 Suite and it's pretty awesome. Mess around with it in demo mode before you go out and buy a bunch of controllers. It's really cool. The tutorials will teach you a lot too. |
| Ashirumatic DJ 16.06.2010 | All great advice. As well to help get you up to speed on mixing techniques etc... search Producer Masterclass and Future Music on youtube. There is a wealth of videos there that I myself return to quite often for refreshers or ideas when im stuck. The top though is learn your DAW inside and out and get good workflow habits. As well when you do start making tracks, create some templates of your own that have the basic setups you tend to build each time. That will help you save time in the long run. |
| Marylou Harney 15.06.2010 | Ableton is great, I love it. Everyone has their own preference of course. No need to go overboard on the controllers just now I'd say, tho worth getting a simple midi keyboard like the Oxygen maybe as it can be handy when coming up with melodies etc. And yes, again there are a bunch of places online where you can learn how to make tunes in various styles etc. Might be worth checking http://www.heatercore.net/livetipslist.html too. It's a blog from a guy that writes books on Ableton, he is doing a tip a day, and all really good. He definitely knows his onions. |
| Tyisha Towle 10.06.2010 | jdog... read this thread.. it might help you make a decision. http://www.djranking s.com/community /showthread.php?t=12960 |
| Marybeth Escandon 09.06.2010 | My suggestion would be to get Ableton first and learn it inside and out. Adding controllers will just be a distraction to the huge amount of information you'll be learning. I say keep it simple at first or you'll end up confused, surrounded by gear you aren't sure you'll even need. If anything though, I'd suggest the Oxygen 8. If you are already versed in music theory - great! If not, that'll have to change . |
| Tyisha Towle 09.06.2010 |
Originally Posted by jdog667jkt
DAW = Digital Audio Workstation (the generic term that seems indicate which sequencer you use...although I haven't heard the term "sequencer" in a long time) With regard to workflow, some people tend to gravitate towards a specific GUI or feature that one program has over another. Some people like the way applications interact with one another (kinda like the Steinberg suite of applications) I suggest you download the demos and give them a whirl.... also YouTube is your friend as there are plenty of people who show their workflow. Keyword search for ya... "Future Music" "In The Studio" it was a series of videos that Future Music magazine did showcasing some leading producers working through track creation or a remix. Stonebridge was one of them... really really intersting, although most of them use Logic...but cool nonetheless. |
| Hang Postman 08.06.2010 | Yea, i use cubase also, i believe my favorite peace of gear is my microKORG, i love it. |
| Leeanna Ayla 08.06.2010 | http://lmgtfy.com/?q=DAW |
| Leonarda Javorek 08.06.2010 | Thanks for the info. A couple of quick questions: 1. What is "DAW"?... not really familiar with that acronym 2. When you say workflow you mean like.. the process by which I make tracks? Thanks |
| Tyisha Towle 08.06.2010 | 1. learn Ableton and your gear for that matter... (very well). If this is to be your DAW software of choice, you want to be sure that the software doesn't become the bottleneck in the creative process... 2. having read number 1, create a workflow.... there's nothing worse than not being able to systematically get your track into the computer efficiently. Your workflow will be just that... YOURS. I'm a Cubase user, so I don't have much in the way of advice for an Ableton process, but all things being equal, asset management (samples, drum kits, etc...) should be organized. 3. When I was just starting out, I tried copying tracks.. it builds proficiency with the DAW, and broadens your production skills. The tutorials in some of the leading mags are great... Computer Music magazine is great (if you can afford it), every now and then they'll do a special on a specific genre of music (like house) and all the assets are on the included DVD. 4. actively check message boards and community s... there is an incredible wealth of information available, and if you're stuck, chances are someone out there has already solved it. 5. Don't use Autotune..hahahaha |
| Leonarda Javorek 08.06.2010 | bumpity anyone? |
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