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Ep22: The Synth Sounds of Frank Ocean | Reverb
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Күн бұрынFrank Ocean is a genre-blending master, with a sound that draws on a wide range of influences from electronica, psychedelic rock, hip-hop, and beyond. In the video above, William Kurk breaks down some of the ways in which Ocean crafts his sea of sounds.
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@FasFas160 4 жыл бұрын
This guy just gives off such friendly vibes.
@isaacdynys6518 4 жыл бұрын
420gamerxnoscope69 Frank Ocean, or the Reverb guy?
@47dark 3 жыл бұрын
@@isaacdynys6518 duh ofc the reverb guy
@freddysamjacob363 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah XD
@josemiguelmaciasvocar2690 4 жыл бұрын
Synth Sounds of IGOR please!
@Jay-uv5xg 4 жыл бұрын
yes
@caydilemma3309 4 жыл бұрын
There’s a good article by Reverb Machine about Igor’s synth sounds if you look it up
@Nalinalinali 4 жыл бұрын
YEEEES PLEASE YES
@roryd__ 4 жыл бұрын
Jose Miguel Macias Vocar that would be so sick
@pellejaspers4854 4 жыл бұрын
Reasons stock synths
@max_mittler 4 жыл бұрын
Many college students have gone to college
@kabelomaloka1400 4 жыл бұрын
As a guitar player, watching this has made me appreciate the endless possibilities of sounds for keyboards and synths. Music is so infinite.
@menjysmith1 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a guitarist too, but honestly, if I were to do it all over again, I'd pick up keys and not guitar.
@patrickfitzgerald2861 Жыл бұрын
@@menjysmith1 Interesting comment. FYI, if you have at least some knowledge of music theory you can make an awful lot of good music with most modern synths without being a keyboard wizard.
@menjysmith1 Жыл бұрын
@@patrickfitzgerald2861 yeah, i got a couple syntha that i thoroughly enjoy, and indeed, with some theory making music isn't that hard. It's just the fluidness that I miss. I can play a g#m9 on a keyboard, but it'll take a while before I'd find the notes. With guitar I can just immediately play it.
@patrickfitzgerald2861 Жыл бұрын
@@menjysmith1 Yep. Even though I'm a permanent intermediate-level guitar player, I do know where everything is on the fretboard. With my synths I rely on programming and the UI to overcome my lack of keyboard finesse. So I'll never be a wizard, but these crazy machines are just so damn much fun to mess around with!
@gclip9883 4 ай бұрын
Haha ENDLESS possibilities
@reflexivmusic 4 жыл бұрын
That White Ferrari analogy is spot on, that synth in the beginning is so comforting and warm
@johnnyjudis9163 4 жыл бұрын
troubled token I imagine a sky of thick white clouds on a desert highway then slowly ascending into the clouds and just floating through them
@manipulatingsound 4 жыл бұрын
I seriously had to close my eyes and enjoy. Spot on and magical.
@yoshi4799 4 жыл бұрын
Franks synth melodies and bass lines are so perfectly composed. Timeless music.
@deftfkaubgup4669 4 жыл бұрын
“We do have the arturia v collection tho” -William Kirk
@open_sourc3 4 жыл бұрын
LMAO
@FelipeMorris 4 жыл бұрын
I see Frank, I click
@daytonasaint-godfrey5074 4 жыл бұрын
Felipe Morris simple man
@bangersareforever480 4 жыл бұрын
Nobody: Absolutely Nobody: William Kirke: "The Arturia V collection..."
@jaredcoleman1788 4 жыл бұрын
The background for “be yourself” is actually sampled from a song called “Running Around” by Buddy Ross
@deadlimerence 4 жыл бұрын
True. And Buddy Ross is Frank's producer, keyboardist, music director, etc.
@umalihorne8513 4 жыл бұрын
Apparently Buddy Ross had actually played that for Frank before Blonde, used it in his own music, then Frank put it in the Blonde interlude sections. They didn't know what music would end up on Blonde when they had that session together.
@fixins 4 жыл бұрын
I don't know a vintage analog synth from a reissued keytar. I can't even play piano but I love William Kurk's videos. Probably my favorite on the channel.
@hansonchun 4 жыл бұрын
What a great resource for aspiring producers. I've always tried to emulate sounds from my favorite artists and this helped me tremendously. Thanks for sharing.
@rhinojaxx4197 4 жыл бұрын
We need more of this guy on Reverb
@davidtravis8933 4 жыл бұрын
William, I love your in-depth look at classic sounds and how to get mimic them in a software-based form as well. Keep up the great work!
@talonhackbarth7652 Жыл бұрын
One of the best Arturia ad's I've seen in a while.
@therezwizard3032 4 жыл бұрын
I need like 7 more episodes of Frank Ocean
@faboolean7039 4 жыл бұрын
Synth sounds of death grips
@dereklansky7764 4 жыл бұрын
I’d do anything for that
@mimi-xb1rr 4 жыл бұрын
I wish man
@Thefakemattk 4 жыл бұрын
Derek Lansky (in the dark)
@heavymachete6235 4 жыл бұрын
alot of microkorg lmao
@godfreyfunklord5340 3 жыл бұрын
Mostly sampling
@anthonyk5496 4 жыл бұрын
The "Synth Sound" descriptions are PERFECT - but I would love to see more time on the top-down keyboard view. The chords played are just as important as the sound!
@PIOCLITO 4 жыл бұрын
That was such a cool episode. Thank you Reverb!
@electrowizard141 3 жыл бұрын
Ok this is so done well. William you rock! There is information well presented, good audio sample examples, solid explanations. And you always get me laughing or smiling with unexpected humor. I keep looking for more KZfaqs by you, I fear I have become a Kirkaholic.
@agustinanselmi594 4 жыл бұрын
I loved Frank's synth sounds but i loved this guy even more!
@ottmarmiller5282 4 жыл бұрын
Everything on the Arturia Collection is so good. I Mean it's cool to use presets but what's better is that you can create your own sound pacthes to use later, that's pretty much developing your own sound.
@NativeOnes 4 жыл бұрын
I love videos like this. The way you broke down White Ferrari was awesome. Keep these up!
@bensvault9149 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant episode Will!
@Teddyrobinson 4 жыл бұрын
This was a nice Arturia commercial
@johnrodriguez5872 4 жыл бұрын
Teddyrobz this made me laugh cuz now im gonna go buy arturia
@TheNicoDavis 4 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting forever for this. Frank Ocean stan for life
@KidHellacious 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid. So inspiring. Thanks for putting in the hard work
@dereklansky7764 4 жыл бұрын
As much as I love synth sounds episodes about classic iconic artists, I really appreciate a video on a more modern contemporary artist. Great vid!
@bleuishblond1429 4 жыл бұрын
frank is a contemporary artist lmao
@dereklansky7764 4 жыл бұрын
@@bleuishblond1429 Uh yea man thats what my comment said..
@RRAREBEAR 4 жыл бұрын
As the #1 producer of "Frank Ocean Type Beats" on KZfaq... I approve of this message. x
@HelloColette 4 жыл бұрын
This is so so insightful and will hopefully enhance and inspire my production, thank you!
@MrRenou 4 жыл бұрын
Long time no see, Im happy to see you back. Love your vids :)
@valeriafalconmusic 3 жыл бұрын
this was SO INCREDIBLEEE
@altrumodi5694 Жыл бұрын
Underrated video, this is crazy coming out from reverb
@victoryzy 4 жыл бұрын
The Ocean puns. Pure class. Hahaha love the presentation by this guy!
@issavvibes 3 жыл бұрын
this might be my favorite video of all time
@audiaaudio3154 4 жыл бұрын
BEST One Yet! Great Work reverb!
@getupnsk8 4 жыл бұрын
Thank You for this!
@indigowaves6706 4 жыл бұрын
Keep these coming plz
@BLACKDISC Жыл бұрын
This guys hilarious and knowledgeable. Incredible combination
@fictitiousfictitious8964 3 жыл бұрын
That was a nice voyage Captain Curt!!!
@beflygelt 4 жыл бұрын
quality content, makes me hear (and appreciate) some of my favorite songs even more. I'd love a sequel actually, there's so much more great Frank songs with awesome synth magic in them! (His post-Blonde singles!)
@user-fl6oi2er6x 4 жыл бұрын
This was dope 🔥🔥🔥
@BobIrving2 4 жыл бұрын
I love your stuff! Educational AND entertaining!
@ppdlive 4 жыл бұрын
Like your series, keep going man!
@DonPasquale_ 4 жыл бұрын
So what I've learned today is that I can use the Arturia V collection, nice.
@smoothwadee23 4 жыл бұрын
Love this insight. So good
@lexijeffs8342 4 жыл бұрын
Great content! Thank you
@manolo9493 4 жыл бұрын
Always love these vids
@paulpouwelsmcmillan 3 жыл бұрын
This is exceptionally good.
@jayhu6075 2 жыл бұрын
What a fantastic topic about Frank Ocean. Many thanks.
@bingusmode4650 4 жыл бұрын
This is great!
@mathewrobb3638 3 жыл бұрын
This was great!
@rresmer 4 жыл бұрын
You ARE my sequential prophet bro. And I AM afraid of your bracelet. And you’re boss are the bomb bruh!! Keep em comin.
@griffgoldsteinreference 4 жыл бұрын
Such a great host!
@forestpond9970 4 жыл бұрын
Vibes, thank you for sharing
@nickhaldin8674 4 жыл бұрын
Good stuff guys 👏🏼👏🏼
@LaynoProd 3 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL
@ICACJ 4 жыл бұрын
long time no see. welcome back.
@binface9 4 жыл бұрын
From the portrait in the thumbnail, Admiral Kurk is not taking prisoners on this one.
@LukeLine 4 жыл бұрын
God I loved this, keep this series going!
@kebab_boi 4 жыл бұрын
TAME IMPALA SYNTH SOUNDS NEXT
@awe1036 4 жыл бұрын
this was really cool
@pedrocgallardo 4 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy u ended with pyramids, always gives me chills ❤️
@shao4329 4 жыл бұрын
guys if you're looking for more tutorials like this, go to reverb machine, it's a website ran by a guy who does so many synth dissections like Tame, Impala Tyler, LCD Soundsystem and even more Frank!
@skinnyrigid 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah their Juno 106/Tal U No LX sound design/synth remake tutorials are pretty decent
@akalmi6479 4 жыл бұрын
I love so much these synth sounds :D !
@kaylans8411 4 жыл бұрын
this made me happy
@bangersareforever480 4 жыл бұрын
I get Arturia probably paid ya'll for this but U-he Repro-5 is a better Prophet 5 emulation
@sergiosensation6 4 жыл бұрын
bangersareforever true!
@foljs5858 4 жыл бұрын
Not in any way anybody would even notice on a finished track, except if they're a synth nerd. So there's that...
@christopherlangley8441 4 жыл бұрын
facts
@jamesdoctor8079 4 жыл бұрын
foljs bro you wouldn’t even know what a prophet is if you weren’t a synth nerd 😂
@foljs5858 4 жыл бұрын
@@jamesdoctor8079 A prophet is a guy that tells the future right?
@BenPotts 4 жыл бұрын
It's simple, i see William Kirk, i click the video
@boomer7393 4 жыл бұрын
I know you did synth sounds of Africa, but I’d really recommend doing a synth sounds of Toto as a whole. They have some amazing synths in their songs (songs like girl goodbye, Rosanna, hydra, etc)
@coldramentpm1013 Жыл бұрын
so dope
@nineof8 4 жыл бұрын
Wholesome video, great host!
@matt0411 3 жыл бұрын
such good energie :) keep it going!
@froydian9185 4 жыл бұрын
We need part 2! Them synths on Skyline To deserve it.
@justintyler4814 4 жыл бұрын
I watched this video multiple times it was really informative and well presented. I have since shown multiple people it for some of the jokes lol.
@tenebraeROCKS 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! Now I just have to figure out how to write like Frank. Should be easy? Right guys? Right?
@GeraltinWoW 4 жыл бұрын
So nice
@brooksb4799 4 жыл бұрын
Music knowledge is great and all but can we just appreciate this mans PUN ABILITY!!?
@bhfilmmaking 4 жыл бұрын
Be Yourself is actually a sample of the song "Running Around" by Buddy Ross
@joeydepp779 4 жыл бұрын
This guy is so talented have to click every time I see him on here
@annagraceodom5352 4 жыл бұрын
this Man and his Ocean Puns kill me
@davidallen6126 4 жыл бұрын
Always assumed that Frank just used soft-synths, but it's cool to find out he was using mini-moog's and stuff
@a.dsadventure6710 4 жыл бұрын
Damn...This ...was ....awesome! I love Frank's art 🧡
@felipesigne901 4 жыл бұрын
vey nice concept and execution, very inersting to me
@iamantoniofernandez 3 жыл бұрын
William is great! Haha human and knowledge. Great stuff!
@alexandermjh3528 4 жыл бұрын
Some of you have heard??? Greatest artist AND album of the decade.
@harrisonthacker9707 4 жыл бұрын
That Prophet 6 looks and sounds like a snack.
@ericklopezzz 3 жыл бұрын
If I owned one I literally would fail school from being on it so much
@otsop 4 жыл бұрын
The synth sounds of Gary Numan!
@fviannaval 3 жыл бұрын
Needs to happen!
@shreyt9850 4 жыл бұрын
the buddy ross sample so beautiful
@TiMauricien 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
@brittonwalker7341 4 жыл бұрын
William Kirk is a king!
@GaryTheSloth97 4 жыл бұрын
Synth sounds of The Cars please!!
@name_error8880 4 жыл бұрын
8:53 This guy... he describes sound so detailed. I like it.
@pineoandloeb Жыл бұрын
Good vibes
@Treyvon07 Жыл бұрын
This guy is awesome
@seank997 4 жыл бұрын
SYNTH SOUNDS WOO HOOOOOOOOOO
@Checo43 4 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a tutorial/introduction into synthesizers from Reverb!
@bobbybeats8604 4 жыл бұрын
Jon Brian is the guy that worked on Circles by Mac, if the name rings a bell for some of yall.
@CROMAR31 4 жыл бұрын
I love this guy
@fibooysen3597 4 жыл бұрын
I like the synths used in Xenons off Endless
@nelsonnavarrouk 4 жыл бұрын
Hah love this guy. Dope video
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