How To Produce Pop/Country LIKE A PRO!

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How To Produce Pop/Country LIKE A PRO!

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Today we are building out a country pop song from start to finish. This content is a preview of what to expect from a brand new program called the Track In A Day Challenge.
#studioone6 #popcountry #tutorials
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0:00 What are we gonna cover?
1:18 Step 1: Record Worktape To Metronome
3:29 Step 2: Record a Simple Melodic Keyboard
5:10 Step 3: Add Simple Hi Hat
5:44 Step 4: Add Midi Drums
8:34 Step 5: Add Quality Drum Samples (Country Hitz)
9:03 Step 6: Add Real Shaker
9:52 Step 7: Add Midi Shaker
10:57 Step 8: Add Midi Keys/Synths
12:46 Step 9: Add Transitions with Synths
18:10 Step 10: Add Bass Guitar
18:57 Step 11: Add Acoustic Guitar
20:16 Step 12: Add Mandolin
20:45 Step 13: Add Resonator Guitar
21:19 Step 14: Add Electric Guitar
22:55 Step 15: Add Solo Guitar
23:57 Step 16: Add Lead Vocal
25:40 Step 17: Add Harmony Vocals
28:02 Step 18: Organize Your Session
28:34 Step 19: Mix Drums
29:33 Step 20: Mix Bass
30:25 Step 21: Mix Keys/Synths
30:52 Step 22: Mix Acoustics
31:20 Step 23: Mix Electrics
33:20 Step 24: Mix Vocals
35:27 Step 25: Automate Verbs/Delays
37:00 Step 26: Master Your Track
39:48 Step 27: Listen Down

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@davidsmith1617 Жыл бұрын

This is without a doubt the most well-executed walkthrough of a production I have ever seen (and I watch a lot of them...) Big fan of your videos anyway, but this was super impressive and enjoyable to watch. Really great job Forest!

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

David I appreciate you checking it out!

@EyesOfTruthmusic Жыл бұрын

Presonus should definitely hire him! Great all around break down!

@aljames7345 Жыл бұрын

The subscriber count is deserving of another three zeros, at least. Manifesting this for you.

@Freethink761 9 ай бұрын

Wow , you are very talented brother , I wish I could learn more from you

@stestetsonmusic 8 ай бұрын

Agreed this is a great video defo the best I’ve seen

@dubsbarry9963 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to all the other KZfaq recording/mixing/mastering/production artists out there, but this is what you need to aspire to. This is, without a doubt, the most helpful and well-explained channel on the subject there is. Forest, you da man brother. I always leave with something worthwhile stuck in my head. Props!!!

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

I appreciate this very much. What was your biggest takeaway?

@dubsbarry9963 Жыл бұрын

@@forestwhitehead My biggest takeaway.? Hmmm? Well it's not just one thing but more your style, genre, and accolades. I mean you're working in Nashville for crying out loud, with big names that I'm familiar with. That's for starters. As for this video, i like how you set things up for a bpm after the fact. You're not restrained to the bpm initially but figure it out after the rough draft is partially recorded. I like how you quantitize lightly to preserve humanism, record the foundational pad sound for the initial re-record, how you double tracks to broaden the sound, and add distortion to drums of all things. Honestly a lot of this stuff has probably been discussed in other channels' videos but with you I don't go into a trance and lose interest. I've been watching ever since you and another youtuber both produced a version of the same tune and yours really sounded like what i had been trying to accomplish. Overall, I think it's your way of not overexplaining everything. You're walking us through the steps but geared more towards a general overview. AND you're a multi instrumentalist. Ugh, I feel like I'm blabbering. I'll try to gather my thoughts a little better and get back, but for now, I sure hope you keep at it. You're really helping me out. Many thanks 🙏

@agentcalm 28 күн бұрын

Its been an age since I watched this. Great to watch it again. Still cant afford a resonator though. Maybe next year. You're a bottomless well of talent Forest. Great job my brother. Xave

@shanelanford 2 ай бұрын

Not only is this video amazing because of the way you show how you produce a new country pop tune from start to finish, but it is also the ONLY video I have found that shows how someone could use Kontakt and Native Instuments plug ins in a country production. Good stuff. Thank you!

@michaelruff-artist 17 күн бұрын

It's your musicality that shines here... it's not about the plug-ins, but what is being played. this video will inspire people to create with REAL instruments. along with the DAW tools. very informative! great job thank you!

@NathanJamesLarsen Жыл бұрын

Man - your video production quality has gone up SO MUCH since we started talking. So happy for ya man - sick, and I love how you broke this down. Keeping it interesting without skipping a ton of stuff.

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Learning from the best you set the bar high man

@DamianLuber 7 ай бұрын

@@forestwhitehead @NathanJamesLarsen both of your channels are incredible for me. I learn a lot from them. Thanks guys. I wish I can some day do challange songs as you did. Greatings from Poland.

@DesignerFangs Жыл бұрын

Man, I've watched a LOT of production and arrangement videos trying to nail down this style, and this is probably the most concise and easy-to-follow tutorial I've seen. Thanks for this, excited to try this method on demos that have been stuck gathering dust in my "to finish" folder.

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.

@ccecilaws1 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible dude! You are setting industry standards here my friend; invaluable content to be sharing on KZfaq!

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your continued support Connor. It’s been awesome hearing your tracks get even better.

@steviek6484 16 күн бұрын

This was amazing. I loved how you use non conventional pads and sounds as a secret sauce to make everything sound big

@nico_valerga Жыл бұрын

That finished demo sounds INCREDIBLE! And in Studio One 6!! 🔥🔥🔥

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Your work is incredible!

@decibeats9668 6 ай бұрын

Another key importance is setting up your studio to be writing ready. Have your microphone and all of your stuff readily available at all times.

@bobshepard3108 Жыл бұрын

Not only the production side in these videos Rock but your melodies are off the hook 💥

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@shan5445 Жыл бұрын

You seem so relaxed working in studio One and that is the same vibe I get when working in it. It just feels comfortable and enjoyable to mix lay down a track, backing vocals. It just feels right.

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

agree 1000%

@ivarrushkoff9885 26 күн бұрын

Man you inspired me so much... I love your videos, im a musician and I can't afford going to the studio for a record so I invested the last 5 years in equipment and im trying to learn how to record myself for at least a good demos... I bet you're such a humble and nice guy to hang around with. Keep it up bud, I love your videos.

@arnoldanderson4160 Жыл бұрын

This is the one video I watch over and over ,best one out there you lay it all out there thank you Forest whitehead I think I watch all your videos were can I get more and thank again

@CoverSongs-hz5os 4 ай бұрын

You are such a nice and talented guy, sharing all your craftsmanship for free. The sound you produce is so satisfying, polished, rich and clean. Thank you!

@ILoveTeles 2 ай бұрын

So good. Please make more of these. Watching you work is a great education.

@barnpostmedia Жыл бұрын

I love it when people ask me if producers need to know how to do everything. The answer is, we have to know as much as possible. We definitely need to know and understand to create what we hear in our own head. This is a great video. I look forward to what you have next.

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@barnpostmedia Жыл бұрын

@@forestwhitehead Thank you for the time you give in helping many, many others with the knowledge you have. Amazing work as always.

@shilerhilermusic Жыл бұрын

Good Job - Got that nice Brothers Osborne feel.

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@SidMohede Жыл бұрын

This is brilliant! Learned lots in 45 minutes. Much thanks for sharing all your knowledge!

@yardstarz Жыл бұрын

I understand why you have so many Grammys on your walls...this is so epic! Thank you for sharing your process, truly inspiring! 🙏

@Smileater Жыл бұрын

It is epic indeed

@officialWWM Жыл бұрын

They aren’t Grammys, they’re god records.

@shan5445 Жыл бұрын

Masterclass and it also shows control in the voice doesn't mean it has to be belted out. This has been a joy to watch!

@dannyroy023 Жыл бұрын

Was eagerly waiting for your video for a while. Thk u

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@phoenixbeatsofficial 2 ай бұрын

Awesome job man!!! I love this!!!

Жыл бұрын

If you ask me, this channel is one of the best music and education channels on youtube. I just discovered it. Please continue with your content. This channel will have Million subscribers. thank you.

@Knin1 Жыл бұрын

The best notification I’ve gotten in months! So exited 🍿

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

I’ll be uploading more!

@Knin1 Жыл бұрын

@@forestwhitehead Really looking forward to it! I usually feel overwhelmed and lost when it comes to the digital production part of music but after this watch I feel somehow motivated and inspired to just start and enjoy the process. Cheers!

@stuartcarter7053 7 ай бұрын

Loved this video. Also great that you're using Studio One and not Pro Tools like we're told we all need.

@georgetsurkan Жыл бұрын

Bruh 😎 awesome Forest! A lot to learn here! Saved to my favorites to go back a rewatch

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Glad you enjoyed it!

@ricklane4464 Жыл бұрын

Can't emphasize enough how thankful I am to have found your channel a few months ago. I've been looking for something like this channel for a LONG time. Just an excellent job! I'll probably watch this one several times, just like most of your other videos. Thank you for creating these videos for us!

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

I’m grateful to have loyal subscribers. Thanks for your comment!

@StevenMelo 4 ай бұрын

This is the first video of yours that I've watched ...... EXCELLENT ! THANK YOU !

@Anthony-fr2ub Жыл бұрын

Just started watching, but thanks for sharing your knowledge, I subscribed.

@MRJohnyPan 2 ай бұрын

That’s great walkthrough !!!Excellent mix!!! Song is also cool 🎉👏👏👏👏

@aljames7345 Жыл бұрын

Doing excellent work there Forest. Keep it going,. All the best from Across the pond in Scotland.

@julianwilsonsongwritermusi9413 Жыл бұрын

Now THAT was what I needed to see and hear Forest! Now I've just got to work out if I have enough gear to do it! I've got the latest Logic Pro, Reason etc and a huge back catalogue to get started on... BUT you have definitely pulled some cobwebs back here to reveal how knowing what you are doing on the technical side is a huge percentage of headache removal! Respect! Jules

@BigplayRay65 Жыл бұрын

I just finished this course and its awesome! If you are looking on how the pro's produce a hit, how to increase your work flow and be more productive in the studio its well worth the investment! Another great one Forest!

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the course!

@pascalmerschaudio Жыл бұрын

Great video, please more of this quality content, thanks mate from Europe to Nashville

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

More coming!

@philipwilhelmlunnegard 5 ай бұрын

This is simply amazing! Thank you for your work!

@bryanmontero 7 ай бұрын

This song is fire!! Great video Congrats!

@toddchmielewski9431 Жыл бұрын

Love your channel Forest!! Best helpful info out there… And in Studio One. Sweet

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

I feel like alot of people are bummed when they see its not in Logic but I love Studio One!

@simmov9489 Жыл бұрын

Just wow!! This is the greatest video on the internet. God bless you for this 👌

@basscase78 Жыл бұрын

You are such an amazing teacher Forest! I love to see that you track real shaker. I will need to try that too.

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that man! Real shaker brings a different vibe than perfect midi

@basscase78 Жыл бұрын

@@forestwhitehead I have been doing that too with acoustic guitar. I lay down midi acoustic from Native Instruments, then layer on my real acoustic after. It helps me stay more in the pocket with my strumming, and it sounds nice and full when they are layered.

@PatrickAdams307Music Жыл бұрын

Since I've found this channel, I've binged most of it and started rewatching some of again. This is exactly what I've been needing for my own music. And after much searching for the "right" DAW for me, I've subbed to Studio One 6 and Sphere. It makes the most sense to me. Thanks Forest for all you do!

@dmusicnerd. 3 ай бұрын

Great production man! Enjoyed the way you put this together with an educational purpose. I'll definitely take care of the transitions in the very first part of the process now. Thank you!

@jobonvibes Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic sir.

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment.

@leanpalma8061 Жыл бұрын

i love this channel

@masonthomassax Жыл бұрын

Love your videos man!

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mr.a.r4405 Жыл бұрын

Grest work man

@SuperLevelone Жыл бұрын

Dude… I love all your videos I am in your song master class and now you’re mixing class. Worth every penny. Everyone should pay for your classes you will learn so much if you do and the level of your demos will skyrocket! Promise!!!

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Hey man, so glad you are enjoying the courses. I love when people find out that the KZfaq videos are just a preview! Glad to hear about your results.

@DNeil5 Жыл бұрын

Really awesome production! You did it so seemingly effortless, not so, but you got the touch! Souds fantastic and great help for us loggers! My best..

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@samrasta 11 ай бұрын

2. vid of yours, allready in big time love, thanks for your videos, lets use some time to lern, straight up big thanks

@forestwhitehead 11 ай бұрын

Welcome!

@samrasta 11 ай бұрын

@@forestwhitehead yeah man, your skills are awesome

@soffi2 Жыл бұрын

Nice work, very nice and helpful.👍🏻

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@austindixson6764 Жыл бұрын

Dude, thank you so much. This is the video I've been looking for, for the last few years. I would highly recommend this video to anyone who is recording their own music at home! Thanks again man!

@AlmogBenAri93 Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your content forest👍

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment and glad you enjoyed the video.

@rhoadie Жыл бұрын

Maaan your groove on the bass is underrated! 18:12

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that man, bass is my favorite part of the session

@lazzeA 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for easy and great advices to make better productions, like your videos a lot👍🎶😎

@VocalEdgeTV Жыл бұрын

This man is a real teacher.

@DrumThruDriveIn 5 ай бұрын

Wow. This was such an amazing production walk through! You REALLY showed the before and after; from bare bones to top end radio song. Amazing. You make it look do easy, man! Obviously that comes from years of going through the process. Thanks so much for putting this out! It also opened my eyes to what can be used for drums. Maybe that could be something I can invest in when I get hired for drums moving forward, if I am offering my services from home. I think there are a lot of questions I'd want to ask you when it comes to that.

@BigFootRadiocomms 5 ай бұрын

I've been playing and singing vocals in country music since mid 90s.. I'm writing and original stuff and learning to use Studio one. 6 and I'm lost as to where to start. This video SAVED MY BUTT. best video I've seen on the process. Thank you!! Side Note: I'm pretty picky Hitting that subscribe button, But you sir have earned it.

@615studiobeats3 Жыл бұрын

Man you're like my unofficial mentor! Always love your material.

@Miriamchoi25 4 ай бұрын

I wish i watched your videos before i bought so many plugins.. so informative ❤ learning lots! Thank you 🙏

@fiddlefolk 5 ай бұрын

You are the man Forest! Best production ideas out there and very informative!

@maxxyporky Жыл бұрын

Great stuff

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@nezzguitarmusic6071 Жыл бұрын

Nice workflow. Greetings from Kigali, Rwanda.

@jmtims1 Жыл бұрын

agreed… this is the best video hands down of the process. Sounds is amazing

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

@brycewilliams5052 Жыл бұрын

Dude. You Are The MAN.

@falconr56 Жыл бұрын

Sooo glad you did this Forest!

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Oh we did it on this one!

@richardlatham3771 Жыл бұрын

Smashed it bro. such a ggod tune man

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Thanks man glad you enjoyed it!

@IamAbdulAhadShahzad 7 ай бұрын

I just wanted to thank you sir for taking out time to create such a thorough tutorial. This video is a pure gem for starters like us

@gersonlarios3043 Жыл бұрын

Like all the other comments a thousand thanks to share your knowledge with us blessings brother.

@RogerBeckett Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this, Forest. Your production videos are the best. Chockfull of content and to the point. I also love that you're using Studio One, my DAW of choice too. It's great to see your workflow as I tend to use something similar but have picked up so many tips and tricks from yours that helps to refine my own. As primarily a songwriter, my interest in music production was to produce the best sounding demos I could and when I get good enough, to produce and relase some of my own music. My favourite part of this video is that you've clearly laid it out in STEPS (and labelled it as such), so I'm able to create my own checklist from it. BTW I've been in some of your very, very early online workshops. Thank you so much for creating and sharing all your learning content online (and all your emails too). Hopefully the next time I'm in Nashville I can take you out for lunch or dinner. Wishing you much success in everything you do! 🙏

@tonydalton7551 Жыл бұрын

That’s some great stuff right there! Thank you for sharing this!

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Appreciate you watching!

@subinthomas1188 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤ awesome 😎

@andrecusbmusic Жыл бұрын

Pretty awesome content here, Forest! Thank you for this.

@keithlawcomedy Жыл бұрын

Only today I was saying to a friend that sooo many youtube production videos out there are all about creating "beats" for EDM and similar music etc and I was moaning about the lack of channels just like this, for songwriters who play guitar etc and dabble with midi. I enjoy Nathan James Larsen and 93 Acres and I loved your producer battle with Nathan James Larsen and what you did, hence why I'm here. I am NOT disappointed. Great walk-though in a DAW that I don't even use but your tutorial was magnificently educating, useful insightful and actually enjoyable start to finish. You have a wonderfully affable way of communicating and more people need to see this channel. I'd love you to produce a track for me. Will try and DM you. Thank you Forest. I will watch ALL your videos and share and like, Keith, Belfast, N Ireland

@fabiokeyboard 25 күн бұрын

what a class!!! Thank you so much

@officialryanprice Жыл бұрын

Made a demo right after watching this video using some of these techniques. It’s amazing how full it sounds compared to some older stuff!

@MrAldrinValz 4 ай бұрын

THANK YOU BROTHER, YOU ALWAYS MY IDOL FROM THE EPIC PRODUCER BATTLE - 1 Song 2 Producers! From Nathans channel to this Day, I'm a Big fan💪🤟🤟

@jimmyclements6226 10 ай бұрын

This is literally life changing information. I'm going to buy your course soon to take me to the next level. Thank you for all you do! Love how your joy and passion for making music shine through in every video.

@nulodgerecords4861 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic Forrest! Thanks for sharing your time and knowledge!

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@anishranjansarkar1969 Жыл бұрын

fantastic song tutorial

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@fransolochannel Жыл бұрын

Wow! I was keep on clicking on the like button thinking I could double that up! Lol! THanks so much for this invaluable video you shared! I loved it! I second David Smith. I watched a lot of these videos and this beat them all so far! THanks again Forest!

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by! Join the email list at musiccityplaybook.com for more!

@djboriginal 5 ай бұрын

I'm a hip-hop producer and I don't really listen to country music. I have to say, this video is absolutely amazing. Great song and a great tutorial. It's cool to see that many of the elements necessary to make a great country song are similar to the elements it takes to make a great hip-hop song.

@patmcwilliamsmusic Жыл бұрын

This is absolutely amazing! Exactly what I have been looking for in production advice for home recording. I am so glad I have found your channel. Look forward to all your videos. #1 in my watch list.

@forestwhitehead Жыл бұрын

Glad you stopped by!

@jonyq3865 2 ай бұрын

Sir, thank you this and you got a new subscriber! Awesome!!!!

@NoelCruzSings 8 ай бұрын

Love the video montage at the end there! Well done, Forest...and thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us.

@FeddyMonroe.oficial Жыл бұрын

incredible work thanks for sharing greetings from argentina

@DanishKhan-zd7ky 9 ай бұрын

so bright composition simple and beautiful there is no need to add alot music in terms of music arrangements loved it hope to see more sessions

@Smileater Жыл бұрын

Just so you know, @Forest… I’ve been subscribed to your Channel since I was born!

@Antosha9791 11 ай бұрын

Best chanel for pop country production out there! Thanks a lot

@ofaelcorrea Жыл бұрын

Nice bro! Hugs from Brazil!

@AnuragsMusicChannel 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very very much for this video. We need more people like you who are ready to share with open heart

@DanO8607 Жыл бұрын

Very cool videos for us home hobbyists. Can you do a session on panning - where to place drums, bass acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals etc.

@frankie-xv3wo Жыл бұрын

absolutely LOVE your videos and have just bought your track in a day bundle. thank you for sharing your skills and passion for music - I really appreciate you.