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That's a gem tip, I also try to make the basslines and 808s first, then add the kick and rest of the drums. It's definitely easier to eq headroom in the spectrum after these factors are implemented. As a sound designer, you always need to be taking into consideration the many different devices people will be listening to the end product. Nice work!!
0:56 Bass Before Drums 2:01 Start Basic 2:45 Bring It Back To The Root Note 3:12 Picking Other Notes 3:59 Multiple Basses 4:20 Pick Your Spots 6:07 Use Glides/Slides 6:57 Change Velocities
navie this is an absolute gem of a video. it is definitely going to help me. i was doing: note lenght variation, and fills mostly in the "always weakest" endings of 2nd and 4th bar. this tip to always look for space, and the example of you doing it, its just gold. thank you!
Man, you are the best, keep up the good work, your work really helps, some of us dont come from rich backgrounds and you are really giving us a chance to make it in music production, you are appreciated
great beat, very chill and the tutorial was great. very informative, I always watch your videos beacuse even if I knew these things your vids just remind me to utilise them more often
One thing I'd like to add on baselines is don't be afraid to keep it simple depending on the type of beat and melody you got going on. Many of my favorite songs, mostly the less melodic harder grimy trap songs, only have one or two 808 bass notes going on through the whole song. It's kind of one of those things you gotta play by ear as you're going. Usually this type of thing is best used on more aggressive stuff. Not every beat calls for a super intricate complex bassline. But at the same time some do. This melody here definitely called for a beautiful bassline and you did it well. Thanks for another great video man! Playlisting!
I agree for sure! If the main loop is melodically complex, it can be a good idea to keep the bass simple. Getting balance in your beat is always going to be key
THANKYOU FOR THIS!!! I've been looking for a video exactly like this for programming baselines. It was so cohesive and easy to follow! Defo subbing :) !
I like adding the bassline first because the kick should match the bass/808 not the other way around. The bass is where the energy comes from so find a kick that fits will make your prod way easier. Getting the overall direction back to the root note is a great tip too. I see Nick Mira doing the same with melodies to keep them transitioning cleaner. It keeps those questions and anwers closer together. Thank you for explaining placements and your theory behind it as well. You gave a what and a how.
Hahah well, I guess it depends. If you do drums before bass, you now have an extra element in your beat that you need to consider and work around. So if you want to make an intricate bassline, maybe starting with the bass is a better way to go
I like starting with a loop sample, VST instrument or bassline(VST, one shot or loop) for initial inspiration which is usually my #1 star of the beat. Then whatever is gonna be my #2 star next (drums is usually #3 or #4 star for me, but sometimes #2)
Try and match the downbeat kick with the bass articulating flourishes on the snare or your lyricist. and experiment with fitting space over. But yea. Even as a bassist guitarist
thank you for the video it's really helpful! I have a question if anyone can answer I'd appreciate it. do I stick to the 3rd and 5th roots of the chords my bass is playing under or can I use other notes as well? from what I've watched here it seems like it's okay to go with other notes as long as they are in the same key.
Yo what bout choosing the right bass line or getting right sound of bass like hip hop sub bass or synth bass ? Sometimes I struggle with getting a good sound bass like tone I can play out one fine on fl tho just getting the right tone ?
Re, your velocity changes on the acoustic bass, would you be less likely to have fluctuation in velocity when working with synthesised basslines, and working in electronic genres, as you would generally want to maintain a consistent ‘weight’ to the bottom end of the mix?
Hmm, it's hard to say. I wouldn't be opposed to having a synthesized bassline sounding more natural using velocity changes much like an acoustic bass. But this may be a case of me not wanting to color within the lines.
idk why but watching this made me realises I shouldn't be adding a drumbeat that goes kick, snare, kick, snare on the 1 & 2 &, with hi hats on every beat, cos that'll limit your music. Also a refresh on making basslines cos I play bass guitar. Navie do you play any instruments?
For sure, the spacing you choose between your drums will really dictate exactly what you can do with all of your other instruments. That's why I usually program minimal drums initially and fill them in after I have added the other instruments. I don't really play any instruments fluidly, how about you (other than bass)?
@@NavieD Bass guitar is my favourite, I also play guitar, keyboard and ukulele. I'm self-taught on them all although bass I did a couple of lessons like 10 or so. I got this aux cord to connect to my laptop from ebay for 20 bucks, it works and records what you play from your guitar/bass guitar, but delays half-second so it ain't really good. Although if I could, I'd buy a better one but for now I'll make do. It's really good to play from an instrument, just adds more soul so you don't have to worry about editing the computerised notes to sound human. But in the end, when playing instruments you do it in your own interest because it's fun. You don't accidentally play bass or make beats all night out of spite.
@@tahcko3140 hahah yeah I hear that. Bass guitar seems like one of the better instruments to learn when it comes to beatmaking. Including live/acoustic bass opens up entirely new possibilities and subgenres with hip hop.
That, to me, sounds like it would be really difficult to do well. If I did do that, I would keep each instrument playing at completely separate times. Maybe have one 808 hit at the beginning of the bar, and create a baseline fill or a short riff at the end of a bar, something like that. Trying to fuse both together at once might not be the best way of going about it
Can you lend me couple of beats for my songs? Or work on em with me? I'm pretentious enough to say imma going to keep tearing at walls till I get something good going. But i'm afraid im spending to much time on beats etc instead of writing and practicing rapping what I wrote. What do you suggest if you was me ? :)
Navie D. I hey! Big fan ! Personally , i struggle with finding the right balance and volume between kick and bass , which makes it a pain when making lofi hip hop beats, i always find myself sacrificing one or the other
Ahh gotcha. Yeah its tough because overall, the low end isn't going to be all that overpowering typically in lofi, so making them both sound sort of "weak" can be hard
@@ELLIS-zz7bk I think the word your looking for is melodic.. yes bass line can be melodic but bass line is not the melody. Big difference. One is a noun and one is an adjective. Go to school and don't drop out lol. It's pretty simple concept in music theory... 🎶
