The 4 rules of techno minimalism

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A lot of dance music revolves around maximising the impact of a very limited set of musical ideas. How do we achieve minimalist elegance but avoid sounding amateur, simplistic, underproduced?
Here are the 4 steps to getting effective minimalist productions.
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Contents:
0:00 The four magic ingredients
2:38 How to groove at all levels
5:24 How to create movement in the timbre
7:00 Dealing with too much movement
9:19 The golden rule of movement
9:29 How to add polymeters to your techno groove
14:45 How to build tension and release in minimalist music
17:27 Summary and next steps

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28 апр 2024

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@OscarUnderdog Год назад

Oscar's video courses ► courses.underdog.brussels 🖤🖤🖤 Underdog Discord channel ► discord.gg/z5N9CTA 👾👾👾 Torc ► soundcloud.com/torcaudio 🏴‍☠🏴‍☠🏴‍☠ Patreon ► www.patreon.com/underdogmusicschool 🌱🌱🌱

@leejohnson197733 Год назад

Be good to see a house beat creation, it's difficult to get certain drums to feel like they are rolling or shuffling towards the clap like in deep house

@JWIE791 Год назад

You always make me wanna get up and go straight into the DAW. Thank you.

@twatmunro Год назад

Yeah, I can never get through an episode without having to bust Ableton open mid video.

@decapitateallcops3214 Год назад

But do you? I sure dont

@jocee2257 Год назад

@@decapitateallcops3214 Good motivation is to realise that if you don't open up ableton and follow your dream, you will regret it before you die.

@decapitateallcops3214 Год назад

@@jocee2257 I open Ableton and every time regret that it isn’t FL Studio that Im working in

@jocee2257 Год назад

@@decapitateallcops3214 substitute ableton with daw and you will see what I mean. and btw, everyone knows FL studio ain't really good for anyone above rookie level. I notice it is mostly used by trap artists, and trap music being obviously low IQ music. At most, a gateway to real limitless daw's like ableton and bitwig.

@Gregorovitch144 Год назад

I'd wager a tidy sum a lot of folks who watched this are gonna make the tune they're currently working on sound a whole heap better.

@OscarUnderdog Год назад

I hope you’re right 🤞

@crescentmoon_aus 10 месяцев назад

@@OscarUnderdog you are def helping me with my track and album!

@Semperf11 8 месяцев назад

I agree

@riobit 7 месяцев назад

Man, just love you. I'm 54, from Buenos Aires. Started using a bit deeper Ableton 2 years ago. A Beatstep called a miniLab and then the SQ-64. Then came the volca Sample , TR-6S and the Roland S-1 Well, now is time to learn. I never subscribe myself to any channel. But your deserve it. Thanks a lot. You make the universe be nice Que sea Rock

@zenchiefengineer Год назад

This information is far more important than some people realize. I'm guilty of the "amateur" and "underproduced"

@philharmonie3006 7 дней назад

it's crazy how much useful information you put in these 18 minutes. Basically a guideline for developing an electronic music track in general, helped me a lot!

@JamesRamboPearce Год назад

A tip for ya! You can reverse any audio clip by simply pressing R (so you don't need to menu dive!)

@lecoughskiofficial Год назад

Came to say the same, so much faster, I need a chart for all the shortcuts

@omnifvck2596 Год назад

@@lecoughskiofficial you can get a keyboard overlay

@Sidestepleft Год назад

❤️ u angel

@MaNuLaToROfficial Год назад

@@omnifvck2596 ?

@yeahna 11 месяцев назад

Ableton shortcuts are pretty intuitive and easy to learn. I appreaciate that he doesn't include them they make tutorials boring and take away from musical making

@MordioMusic Год назад

Using polyrhythmic alone, bring you far with minimalistic music. One of the best trick for techno music ☝️ Good video. Greetings from berlin

@cheddarcheezit2647 Год назад

4:51I didn't fully get how flat the "no groove" was until you switched back to it... the "yes groove" has a sort of heartbeat to it, a rolling.

@MNolanMillar Год назад

I don't usually make Techno, but these are solid tips for composition.

@budsticky Год назад

This might be my favorite video of yours yet. Would love to see a video about how you take something like this and hold that interest for a full 7 minute track, especially in this minimal style. I feel like it's kind of touched on here as you show how to create the tension and "make them wait," but would still love to see a video on expanding ideas like this out even further. Great stuff. About to go try some of these techniques to a track I'm currently working on to see if I can improve it.

@StillnessinMotion Год назад

Love this idea. I'm all about the "track in 90 minutes" style videos and think Oscar would make a great one to show the start to finish decision making.

@lemurdreamur9257 2 месяца назад

There isn't enough love for techno out there.

@nitrotuneofficial4196 Год назад

I have been watching tutorials more than 10 years about grooves, techno, edm, etc. and honestly this is the best one I have ever watched!

@OscarUnderdog Год назад

❤️

@flatlyna2223 Год назад

Great content as always - you never fail to inspire me your insights and technical elements.

@vonantesberg5796 Год назад

Thanks for the tips. As always. Your content is gold!

@ohnree4110 Год назад

Simply fantastic video with very clear examples and practical application! Wonderful editing too

@mathiasholzer7216 Год назад

An endless source of inspiration ❤ Thank you for that.

@saschaz1 Год назад

Very concise and informative tutorial. Highly appreciated!

@ibrahimmancilla500 Год назад

These are the rules not only for techno but for life

@OscarUnderdog Год назад

Groove at every level 🌊

@jantomasjuza7907 Год назад

Very inspiring! Great tips with many creative possibilities. I'm definitely going to watch other videos you made. Thanks.

@bobbyrinehart1299 Год назад

Oscar dropping the knowledge on us again! Thanks for sharing! ✌

@SzilvayPeter Год назад

This is awesome! It answers a question I always had but never consciously asked it.

@NoyaD9 Год назад

Great tutorial! Minimal and straight to the point! Well done!

@AlexRanedo Год назад

Another stellar 'tutorial'! In that it totally IS a tutorial but it's you producing at the same time and in a groove. Love it. Great minimal track aswell, fair play.

@stevelane5465 Год назад

Watched hundreds of hours of RU-vid videos over the last couple of years but learned more in 20 mins from this video than all the others!! Can't wait to see the others! Great work.

@DEXM_ Год назад

You make it look so easy, love your content!

@roccothamanoidis Год назад

One of the most comprehensive and understandable cookbook for techno I found so far.

@neutralistrecordss Год назад

Need more like this, love your content man!

@justinsaunders1459 Год назад

Another triumph, Oscar, thank you for sharing!

@Ark-Hive_DJ Год назад

Absolutely outstanding work, thanks for sharing this incredible knowledge!!! Invaluable

@synchro505 Год назад

So much useful information packed into a single video! These techniques would likely be applicable to other styles of music entirely. Great stuff, many thanks.

@kavokei1337 Год назад

Cheers Oscar, I really to appreciate your consistently interesting, inspiring and actionable videos. You always find some original approach or subject that nobody else seems to be talking about.

@allyouracid Год назад

What I really like about it is: i almost never use any DAW, so when watching his videos, my mind always messes with how to implement this with my hardware. And most of the times, i find solutions, so I'm learning new things, but also am "forced" to get to know my gear better - double win. 👍 Thanks, Oscar.

@BDNB-baddognobiscuit Год назад

Great work on your videos. Very helpful and well explained

@DanChippendaleMusic Год назад

Love that your videos, while based in the DAW, give inspiration and advice on music theory that can be applied to DAWless music too 👍🏼

@seancambern1235 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for the education and inspiration!

@TaiWyban Год назад

Wow really great tips. This definitely took some of my basic sounding techno beats to the next level!

@oscillatorstorm Год назад

I love how these great tutorials can be aplied to so many more genres than techno

@AaronWacker Год назад

Thanks for teaching groove, movement, polymeters and tension & release. Brilliant Lesson in minimalist electronic music production.

@pavle988 Год назад

Best tutor,ever. Period!

@super-ulitka Год назад

Top quality content and no water, thank you so much! 👍

@JakubFranczyk Год назад

THX Oscar! Very valuable video as always :)

@veronikakachurovska9567 8 месяцев назад

Omg your explanations are so fun!) The groove is spreading through you)))❤

@SLATER_M Год назад

Thanks Oscar for sharing your knowledge. Always a pleasure to watch your videos. :-)

@bellyeyed Год назад

Enjoyed this,especially the polymeter solo'd tip

@locres123 Год назад

Best video in the history of music production tutorials. Thank you sir!

@greatatomfleet7548 Год назад

This is pure gold. Thanks 👍

@micromando4669 Год назад

Simply awesome! Now i hopefully can implement my own produnction styles i developed over the years into something consistent and useable for the audience 🙏🏼

@themachinestops23 Год назад

These tips are golden! Real fundamental stuff that is so easy to forget...

@cryspimusic 3 месяца назад

Your videos cover the parts of production that really push people from amateur to professional. Thanks for all your work!

@ivicai3281 Год назад

One more awesome tutorial! Thanks Oscar!

@StudioNvzt Год назад

One of your best, if not your BEST video ! Thanks a lot for all these pieces of advice, learned a lot, and now I just want to go in the DAW to experiment that!!

@aliaksandrilyushenka5597 10 месяцев назад

You're a genius, man. Thank you!

@gretareinarsson7461 Год назад

Absolutely love this channel❤😊

@maurizze_8200 4 месяца назад

The tip with dealing too much movement is again a hidden gem. Love this channel Keep it up Oscar

@wmp3920 Год назад

Another awsome tutorial !!! Thank you 🙏

@s3ktormusic Месяц назад

thanks a lot for this video man, I was struggling with my new track and got inspired by your video, all the best for you and your family

@0711RC 11 месяцев назад

Thank You!! You are Awesome !!!

@djerikhorton Год назад

Very informative video with awesome tips and ideas. This was very impactful and beneficial for me. Thank you!

@mit136speichenumdiewelt Год назад

Oscar this is what i'm waiting for. After so many videos this is the right one. Please do more in this regard and share it via pattern sheet. Thank you!

@TehsiniupdatesIN Год назад

Thank you for sharing this tutorial

@suntzu6122 Год назад

Glad I found this channel. Keep up the good work!

@mvanbreemen 10 месяцев назад

This is genius! Something that I’ve been looking for for a very long time.

@vitaleh Год назад

Thanks for the posters

@MarcusDrabon 9 месяцев назад

Great Video - Many Thanks - this helps to improve my live Loopings 🙏🏻

@g_aware_nerd Год назад

I love the look of excitement in his eyes...he's like a little kid! Nothing like passionate teachers!

@KulshanStudios Год назад

Pan Modulation is a favorite trick of ours for adding extra movement and groove - works great on midrange dotted basslines for creating bouncing plucked basses that make the mix feel more expansive and interesting without affecting stereo phase or cause sub bass clashes. Prophet Rev2 and Virus TI are superb for these kinds of sounds!

@brutusmoon2867 Год назад

Thanks. Love it!

@vincenzobeck2628 Год назад

This tutorial was crazy thanks a lot🙌

@omatc 5 месяцев назад

Hey man. This was great. Thanks!'

@SandroMassarani Год назад

Great as always. Thank you very much!

@ArtiDwieKurtki 3 месяца назад

Thank You, this one is great👌👍

@fabgott8026 8 месяцев назад

Amazingly explained. Short and efficient

@kirkegodfrey414 Год назад

Nice clean explanation , and love the nail colour ‼️

@SuperTakearide Год назад

Many thx for your works, so much things to say about syncopation, groove and ternaire :)

@cmaignan35 Год назад

Very great tuto !! Thanks for yours tips

@Badgerr99 Год назад

Another excellent video, thank you Oscar 🙏

@KickMinecraftPL 3 месяца назад

super helpful for a beginner as myself. Thank you!

@clarianntv 2 месяца назад

Really nice explained... thanks you

@DJJoeySantos Год назад

4:19 bless you

@guilhermelimasatolep Год назад

Fantastic content as always! thanks friend.

@brucemillar Год назад

Informative as ever. Thanks once again Oscar. Best wishes.

@babypandasteak6981 Месяц назад

Thank you so much!!! Greetings from Germany

@JoseChk22 Год назад

This was just awesome! Thanks a lot!

@Name-rz5up Год назад

thanks for posting, your videos awesome!

@allyouracid Год назад

So much great input here, even when you don't use a DAW. This is also probably my favorite one of your videos.

@billy_crimson Год назад

this is insanely good, thanks Oscar!

@benramit Год назад

love the new poster thanks

@RealJulWhite 10 месяцев назад

I produce for a while now, like 6-7 years and I always love how your videos explain me everything I've self-taught myself, difference is, I finally understand technically what I'm actually doing. Keep up the fantastic work! Really love your teaching method!

@deadmenwalking3013 Год назад

Great video and tips, thanks Man.

@RLAYY Год назад

Always a pleasure my good man

@jordandellinger4718 Год назад

Bro, that posters free. Mind-blown 🤯

@rxbynwubs Год назад

This tutorial is good for more than just techno. It's a good fundamental tool for understanding how to engineer your drum patterns

@etangrun1406 Год назад

Exactly what I was looking for once again! Thankbyou Oscar 😀

@deantiquisetnovis Год назад

Vers nicely done! Very usable! Thanks for making this video

@theodorvaltingojer2879 Год назад

Thanks for that great video!!

@imamnabil Год назад

bless you!

@EvilSoundsDE Год назад

Your videos are absolutly great! Just booked you course "Industrial Techno" and can not stop watching,... so many little ideas I got,... and I'm currently at Chapter 3!

@OscarUnderdog Год назад

Yeeeeah happy to hear it!