16 Variation Hacks Every Producer Needs

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Alice Yalcin Efe - Mercurial Tones Academy

Күн бұрын

Here are 16 techniques that you can use to increase variation in your track regardless of if you are using Ableton Live, Fl Studio or any other DAW.
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00:00 16 Hacks Pros Use To Create Variation in Their Songs
00:18 Retrograding, augmentation and diminution
01:47 Inversions
02:15 Voice leading
02:35 Additive creative FX
03:18 Modulation makes difference
03:45 Automation makes even more difference
04:40 Sectioning the drums
05:34 Sectioning the melodies
06:49 The buildups
07:32 The bridge
08:15 Pauses
08:35 Did you make it until here?
08:45 Adlibs
09:34 Evolving sound beds
11:07 Horns
11:35 Transition FX
12:13 Ear candies

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@Alice-Efe Жыл бұрын

Did you know bass sounds actually hack your brain? 🤔I deep dived into that rabbit hole in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n7yofLtjyajGgGg.html

@alexphilipp Жыл бұрын

With such content we have no any excuse for not making good music! Thank You!

@MikkelGrumBovin Жыл бұрын

Idiot nontalent

@simononthatb Жыл бұрын

Alice, you're a real G! I don't even make techno but the way you touch different subjects is just too good! You explain the "Why" of things in a way that you can always get applicable knowledge to every single genre!

@konstantinepope 7 ай бұрын

You have a true gift for teaching...as a person who has taught at the Royal College of Music, any of the top institutions in the world would be lucky to have you

@Alice-Efe 7 ай бұрын

Awww thanks a ton! ❤️

@rafaelaboth2314 Жыл бұрын

your tips are absolutely the best we have... there's so much content about music production on youtube, but the stuff you bring is really useful and works so much.💛much love Alice!

@rogersourcemusic Жыл бұрын

I am from Mexico City and I thank you very much for your videos. Your content has helped me a lot to be more careful with my productions, I have learned more with you than in my own school haha. Thanks for the video of how to make synthwabe from that moment I started to follow you in all your networks and keep watching your content. You are a very talented woman! Sorry for my English 😅

@Alice-Efe Жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton Rogelio! Hope you for the best with your school and your music production journey. 😊✌️

@lukejbonner Жыл бұрын

This is one of my favourite videos of yours so far. Getting so much value from this! Thank you.

@DVBAS Жыл бұрын

Very useful tips! I tend to overuse silent drops to restart loops, so I will definitely try the other two methods.

@ELPEZPATO Жыл бұрын

Desde tus primeros videos me impresionaron tus conocimientos. Es increíble lo fácil que haces todo, la manera de explicarlo es muy buena y el resultado final fantástico. Hacía mucho tiempo que youtube no me volvía a recomendar un video tuyo. Hacía mucho tiempo que no te veía. Eres mágica y me alegro mucho por ti. Tienes un alma maravillosa, se ve sin conocerte. Mucho ánimo y a seguir así.

@lukejbonner Жыл бұрын

Your videos are REALLY helpful! Thank you for taking the time to make them

@nickskywalker2568 Жыл бұрын

This is so to the point, really clever presentation!

@OperculumAudio Жыл бұрын

Great tips, these help me and inspire me to go back into music with a fresh mind after watching. Thank you

@allyouracid Жыл бұрын

Just mindblowing. You are a sound wizard. Thanks for sharing!

@tumpperi3891 Жыл бұрын

2:32 That's not what I would consider voice leading is at least in the traditional sense and what's found in music theory books. Voice leading is usually referred that in harmony the "voices" travel as smoothly as possible (sometimes not at all) to the next note of the proceeding chord. For example, at 2:00 one could consider the chord is not being "voice led" optimally, since the voices of the chord (singular notes) are jumping quite a lot. Alternatively, at 2:08 the voice leading is quite smooth compared to the first example. We "achually" could argue that in the 2:32 example, the top voice is indeed traveling quite smoothly, but in the example, it functions more as a melody - I feel. I understand these are in a edm context, so maybe edm producers use terminology a bit different from what I am used to but for me personally, it was a bit confusing :) Sorry for the rant and the nerd moment, I think you have one of the most useful production-related KZfaq channels!

@Hogboy345 Жыл бұрын

You're right, that confused me too, that was more of a melody/rhythmic movement than voice leading.

@Royvcent Жыл бұрын

Haha I got a little confused here as well so immediately started looking for the comment that would point this out. Also, regarding the inversion part 1:49. If you inverse the bottom note of the chords, you' re actually also changing the chord. If you want to play the same chord it's best to copy the bottom note to an octave below.

@TATA-lw9yc Жыл бұрын

All your video's are really valuable and helpful!

@rdean150 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tips as always. You are the real deal. Thanks!

@mikemaltby Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video, it’s very helpful!

@RoelvandenBerge Жыл бұрын

Amazing stuff as always ❤

@thewistfulsnail Жыл бұрын

Incredible advice! So much to consider when I make my next track

@mageprometheus Жыл бұрын

Always great content. Love and light. 💜

@BurgundyKRO Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing checklist for any production! Great video :)

@danceswith7wolves 7 ай бұрын

Nice one Alice 👌 ill have to go back and watch it again when i need inspiration

@tommyfreudenthal8084 Жыл бұрын

Love this video. Make more of that please.

@ottonelli_music Жыл бұрын

Game changing video! Thanks Alice

@brianpiano7235 Жыл бұрын

Thanks you so much. Great as always

@jonsible Жыл бұрын

Each of these could be their own video topic! The creative fx section was very inspiring.

@jamesscade8479 Жыл бұрын

Some really nice ideas - thankyou so much

@hippienoise Жыл бұрын

great tricks. i love ur channel thanks for share these contents!

@skmakka3166 Жыл бұрын

First time watching your channel and this is amazing x

@soundflyer Жыл бұрын

I like your videos! Very good content for to learn and very helpful for to improve my skills.👍

@taplikechicken7645 Жыл бұрын

Voice leading in classical music is writing chords where the highest pitch notes lead into eachother, creating a melody on top over the chord progression. Think C Minor to Ab Major where the G of C Minor leads to the Ab, the root, of the next chord.

@Bilbo383 Жыл бұрын

Your vids are so good! No time for BS!

@ProfessorSaibertin Жыл бұрын

Awesome tips, thx Alice.

@user-ok7er3iq4t Жыл бұрын

This is really helpful 😊 thank u

@benjaminfrazer-synnott6640 Жыл бұрын

I love Arcade, but havent used a few of these instruments, looking forwards to trialing them

@jennycoo Жыл бұрын

Found you here from your awesome music on soundcloud ❤ Love your work 🤘 Hopefully someday somewhere can hear you live I have to give it a dance!

@SashaSaPriz Жыл бұрын

so many demos with different sound. great

@Divuar Жыл бұрын

Thanks for instant inspiration!

@howtotrainyourdragon4806 Жыл бұрын

another great video again:) thanks. Also arcade is a very very powerful tool, my last 3 releases are full of it's amazing sounds.

@Alice-Efe Жыл бұрын

It is indeed! 😊

@manifest9215 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video, you present your concepts in a concise exciting way that’s just makes me wanna fucking jam, thanks! Subscribed 🤙

@suchitputhalat4796 Жыл бұрын

Wowww..this is insane ! So many inside techniques..love from India !❤

@user-ir2mk8ct9d Жыл бұрын

Best channel for music production BY FAR

@maphirotron Жыл бұрын

I used pauses for my recent track. I like they very much :D Also used it earlier for other tracks.

@audioviruses Жыл бұрын

Some excellent tips 🖤🖤🖤

@billythebass2007 Жыл бұрын

Great content thank you, subbed.

@CombatCatYT Жыл бұрын

I love how the thumbnail is like Hillier Smith's

@AdrianRodriguez-xb3wi Жыл бұрын

I've been stuck lately with my music feeling like it's boring no matter what i make and how stale it feels, i needed this video thank you I'm gonna try these tips today

@Rhythmattica Жыл бұрын

Maybe trying to "live up" to what you expect, in some cases based on the music genre your aiming for, realise most times , a personal approach is best..... Actually don't use plugs ins or library's to create the base of your track... Sing , play bass... etc... Also , thats then the test... can you fit it into a genre, or is not just you? Making music should never be boring.. Because its always about "the Feels"

@nimuehere Жыл бұрын

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@kog.soundz Жыл бұрын

So organized 🙌

@tomaszmazurek64 Жыл бұрын

Damn those tracks were hot. Thanks for all the tips. To give back, one transition trick I've recently found, I call it "the power of the one". Most of the time loops are a bit unstable and deliberately avoid hitting the one chord at the end to keep the momentum up. So I do specifically that - I hit a big fat one chord and the root notes on all instruments and hold it till it's obvious the loop stopped, then add a small drum flourish to keep the momentum going and then go into a new section. It's a bit like the silence transition, but with a different flavour.

@nattlo3107 Жыл бұрын

very helpful , thank you

@magica2z Жыл бұрын

Your music and tutorials are amazing. Thank you very much and you are so beautiful. ;-)

@RogueFire29 Жыл бұрын

great one! as usual Alice :)

@skbass4842 Жыл бұрын

Thank you soo much

@julianjulianjulian380 Жыл бұрын

i dont like techno, but this tips can work in soooo many genres! i love your content :D

@vicneve1169 Жыл бұрын

Great video ❤

@fearsomewarengine8228 Жыл бұрын

thank you!

@naorswissa6949 10 ай бұрын

Surprisingly there’s one or 2 real tips here, great 👍

@deanox3119 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your an Angel.🙏

@Alice-Efe Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏

@Keroser1983 Жыл бұрын

AMAZING!!!!

@inlasttonowhere4459 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 🎉

@DeepAmbientRhythmicKeys Жыл бұрын

16 great hacks, thank you. I'm definitely gonna go try voice leading now

@AutPen38 Жыл бұрын

Be sure to look up voice leading, because that wasn't it. I'd describe that technique as "vamping" or a "chord riff". It's basically the piano equivalent of what rhythm guitarists do when they tap and mute one or two strings in a rhythm instead of just playing a sustained chord.

@DjChayan135 Жыл бұрын

You have a lovely voice.

@Alice-Efe Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@thewintereaglefly Жыл бұрын

the amount of knowledge you have in music is jaw dropping, w o w

@Alice-Efe Жыл бұрын

Hope that it helps other producers as well!

@hiphopempiredhh7434 Жыл бұрын

I really likes your lessons, Love from India ❤

Жыл бұрын

thank you

@dgtssjg0d Жыл бұрын

nice video!

@henrrishv2392 Жыл бұрын

Hey I recognized those vocals 😅 Hope your doing good biskuwi 🙏🏾 Great video like always!

@seniormusicc Жыл бұрын

16 Hacks to make subscribers fly with happiness. I mean there is no way you give us such beneficial videos for free. Love your work!

@AutPen38 Жыл бұрын

Alice isn't doing this for free. I presume that Output paid her a decent amount of money to feature their products in this video. It's good content. It's also sponsored content; an advert.

@ayCLAVITO 11 ай бұрын

2:38 says "báilalo" and "gózalo" in case you were wondering :)

@carlospinto6190 Жыл бұрын

Thank Alice

@itinerantghost Жыл бұрын

🔥

@SemsaBilge Жыл бұрын

beatmaker hangi versiyonu daha çok önerirsiniz... ben techno için olanı öğrenmek istiyorum... aylık üyelikli olanından...

@twistyyy.y 6 ай бұрын

valla abla harikasin ya

@BARTproducer Жыл бұрын

Hi, where can I buy sample packs from Afterlife, Boris Brejcha, Stephen Bodzin...??

@johnymst Жыл бұрын

great video

@Alice-Efe Жыл бұрын

😊🙏

@Awairo Жыл бұрын

❤‍🔥

@wes_the_scifi_guy Жыл бұрын

❤❤

@kanedNunable Жыл бұрын

why have i never noticed reverse etc on midi? i seem to have looked past it. but im only a month into my time with the SW

@Dean-jq3dr 11 ай бұрын

🙏⭐

@naughtyducky6325 Жыл бұрын

1:33 🔥

@chrisschulz2000 11 ай бұрын

Stop posting, I'm getting addicted!!! 😀 Just kidding, great Vids!

@baddiemcbadbad9231 Жыл бұрын

I need help with depth. I'm so terrible at it. I understand how reverb, delay, and even EQ and dynamics can effect depth. But i struggle with it so much. I want to create depth like this song: Devath - happy future He creates perfect depth and my stuff sounds terrible compared to it

@waliddeui6725 6 ай бұрын

she's a god

@DanielZachariasMusic Жыл бұрын

Alice kickt dir so in den A*** dass du dir dein Studio erneuern musst. Coole Videos!

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how much it costs? (output arcade) its a month subscription?

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Google maybe ?

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It's ten bucks a mo.

@spr1334 Жыл бұрын

information density: Max

@Vymix Жыл бұрын

is the track in part 9 a remake of "Twisted Reality" by Boris Brejcha? If so it's spot on!

@SemsaBilge Жыл бұрын

bazı linkler error verdi ve izleme çerezleri açıldılar...

@jonnygibz6605 Жыл бұрын

track @10:50 please finish it or something... amazing vibe. could at a male vocalist to tie it all up

@jonnygibz6605 Жыл бұрын

few words hear and there, humming into the break, then smash the vocals out with total bliss dark sort depresso vocals with a hint of hope

@RobandSijay Жыл бұрын

agreed

@RafaelSantoss7 Жыл бұрын

Hello, could you tell me how he does this? www.youtube.com/@1acapellacom1acapellacom58 how do you extract acapellas with this quality, is there any program?