How to Start a Synthwave Song - Song Composition Tutorial

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8 ай бұрын

Often times just getting started is the toughest part of song writing and composition. But it doesn't have to be. Here are some tips on getting started!
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@SynthDesigner 8 ай бұрын

Check out part 2 here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oLlzo7yittSRiok.html

@JaxStifler 8 ай бұрын

Finnish this song i want see how to build full song, i am newbie

@SynthDesigner 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting. I will do another video! In the meantime check out my full song tutorial if you haven't already!

@SynthDesigner 8 ай бұрын

Ok, just finished recording a part 2. Will post within a few weeks!

@JaxStifler 8 ай бұрын

Sounds good👍

@_mickmccarthy 8 ай бұрын

As well as Synthwave Dojo, another great drum sample resource is the free IV Vintage Drum Machines pack, it's got a load of samples from a pretty ridiculous number of drum machines. They're not always perfect quality, but definitely worthwhile digging through it as there's tons of great stuff in there. Still making my way through the video but very much enjoying it! Love this sort of content. I used to always focus on chord progressions first, I figured it's easier to work a bass & melody around a harmony as opposed to finding a harmony that works well with a melody and/or bass, but I found tracks started sounding very similar. So good to see other methods!

@SynthDesigner 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip, will have to check out that drum pack! Ya this is just one method, lots of different ones, so I'm hoping this will help people get started. I sometimes start with chords as well, but I find Synthwave great for using bass as a starting point.

@ScarySavannah 6 ай бұрын

This was a great video! Thanks for sharing, picked up some good tips here.

@SynthDesigner 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

@kauitsu 4 ай бұрын

really nice. thank you so much!

@SynthDesigner 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@issue.3684 7 ай бұрын

this channel is a hidden gem, im so happy i found this :D

@SynthDesigner 7 ай бұрын

I'm happy you found it too! Hope you keep enjoying the content.

@jaekim9013 5 ай бұрын

thanks for the presets, appreciate it, subbed.

@SynthDesigner 5 ай бұрын

Glad to help. Thanks for joining!😄

@jrjbeach 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the presets and tutorial!

@SynthDesigner 3 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@inversus1733 7 ай бұрын

Cool stuff Man.

@SynthDesigner 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you liked it.

@stereotypedpanda4874 7 ай бұрын

great video!

@SynthDesigner 7 ай бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!

@kubakachniarz2135 Ай бұрын

yes finally video step by step for beginner. Without stupid cuts

@SynthDesigner Ай бұрын

I did my best! Glad you find it helpful.

@palmtree5489 Ай бұрын

Bro is doing Gods Work for us out here.

@SynthDesigner Ай бұрын

Doing what I can. Glad you're finding it helpful!

@migmatzz Ай бұрын

Hey dood! Love your presets!

@SynthDesigner Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@aloneee2 5 ай бұрын

thanks for the video! There are very few such detailed tutorials on yt. Subscribed & Liked

@SynthDesigner 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you found it helpful. Welcome!

@HeadSynth 7 ай бұрын

Hey! Great video to help getting things started! Starting and finishing a song is always the hard part for me. My humble suggestion would be to have a template to work with so you don't always start with a blank page. Love your packs BTW!

@SynthDesigner 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and your support, I'm glad you liked the video! I've been meaning to get more into templates, but I also enjoy just starting from scratch in a way. But I do highly recommend them for improved/faster workflow. I just personally haven't adopted one yet.

@bmm077 8 ай бұрын

suscribed!!!

@SynthDesigner 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for joining!

@xxxbandm 7 ай бұрын

bro, greetings from Kazakhstan, I hope you know such a country!!! :))) you're making a cool KZfaq video I love you keep going!!!

@SynthDesigner 7 ай бұрын

Hello! I do know your country and am very glad you enjoy the channel! Thank you for your support and I hope you continue to enjoy the upcoming content.

@Henbooo 8 ай бұрын

Can you make a part 2, Nice content Bro

@SynthDesigner 8 ай бұрын

Yep! Will try to have something out soon. Thanks for watching!

@SynthDesigner 8 ай бұрын

Ok, just finished recording a part 2. Will post within a few weeks!

@mukulkataria9128 8 ай бұрын

Arp sounds like a cinematic score. Doesn't sound synthwave like. But good work. I like how you approach things with workflow.

@SynthDesigner 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Maybe you're right about the arps, but I think the principles can be applied similarly.

@TIPPYtoeup 8 ай бұрын

Hey S. Designer. I’ll be receiving my first midi today (mk3 mini). With monitors, interface headphones etc due Thursday. So I have the basic’s coming together but yet to decide on a DAW. What do you use? Also, I’ve been playing guitar most of my life so with that in mind and synthwave chillwave being my target. Thanks man!!

@TIPPYtoeup 8 ай бұрын

Never mind just heard you say FL Studio!

@SynthDesigner 8 ай бұрын

@@TIPPYtoeup ya I use Fl Studio but take your time and find one you like. In reality they all do similar things and have their own advantages. I just enjoy FL studio and don't see the need to change. I play a little guitar as well! I don't have any specific recommendations for guitar driven music there. I actually listen to synth and chillwave to get away from guitar music haha Enjoy the process and let me know if you have any questions!

@based2222 8 ай бұрын

How do I get synth wave essentials in to vital?

@SynthDesigner 8 ай бұрын

There is an "import bank" function in the menu. Find the download location and then it should appear in your presets.

@based2222 8 ай бұрын

@@SynthDesigner Thx! Will the other synthwave packs be available for vital?

@SynthDesigner 8 ай бұрын

@@based2222 unfortunately not all presets are easy to recreate, some impossible. I did my best to recreate a bunch of sounds from the 1st 3 packs. I do see myself releasing another pack on Vital but it won't be for a while.