Berlin School Beginner Essentials
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Күн бұрын🎹 An general overview/howto for making Berlin School textures and compositions.
00:00 - Intro
01:29 - Instrument "Shapes"
05:14 - Shifting Textures
07:14 - Delays and Reverbs
14:40 - Instrumentation Selection
15:55 - Making Patterns
34:31 - Extending Patterns
43:20 - Playing Within the Key
- A great FREE giant reverb plugin: valhalladsp.com/shop/reverb/v...
- a resource for picking keys: www.hooktheory.com/cheat-sheet
Hi! I'm Luke Stark and I'm creating videos here as Synth Seeker because I like to share the things I find fun or useful as I make music! Here you will find techniques, discoveries and distractions. Have fun!
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@rayderrich 2 жыл бұрын
I want to deeply thank you for creating this almost hour of golden information. I draw knowledge but also inspiration from your videos and this is one of the best so far for me personally. Berlin School ment little to me until its style caught me ears' attention and the more I dig into it, the more I feel emotions from decades ago. This is beautiful to try and recreate. Thanks Luke!
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
Thank Rich, it’s that kind of feedback that keeps me making videos. :)
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
Still trying to track down a few mic crackles and this is a LONG one! Enjoy!
@Chevrolet-Case 2 жыл бұрын
This happens to me when recording podcasts in ableton- i cant figure out what it is and it's driving me crazy. if you find the solution let me know.
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
@@Chevrolet-Case - I solved it...I think? I changed my Ableton audio settings from 48Khz to 44.1Khz - now I set it back when I'm making music for release, but when making videos/ doing screen capture/VoiceOver - setting it to 44.1 seems to have solved the problem...or at least I haven't heard any crackles in the last couple recorded videos.
@STOKER_DayZ Жыл бұрын
this is AMAZING -I know Berlin School is a little niche - but it's my main jam and coming from playing bass and guitar now trying to learn synthesis - i need someone who can explain the fundamentals to me in an articulate way - you're that guy - thank you again
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks Thane! I’ll be sure to check out your channel!
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
Ok, just got done listening to Strange Harmony...you three are great! Love the trio of synth, bass/guitar (Is that a guitar using an octave pedal / tuned low?) and the vocoded/clean-mixed vocals. You guys are definitely on my list of favorites! Subbbed and watching. ;)
@megamankicksyourass 2 жыл бұрын
great demo of all these techniques! there is a lack of berlin school info on youtube
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
We’ll I hope this helps fill some gaps!
@danielfishman6799 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your videos. I have been listening to ‘Berlin School’ for 40 years and thanks to your explanations, I finally understand what I have been hearing and why I love it so much!!! Very informative, easy to follow and deeply inspirational - keep up your great work!
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
Aww thanks Daniel! I’ll keep doing my best! Have fun!
@timpigram6062 2 жыл бұрын
I've been watching you other videos this week and this is a great summary.
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
Mission accomplished!
@2112jonr 2 жыл бұрын
Love that you've bought all of these concepts from your previous videos together into one big one - I'm still trying to get my head around my own Berlin School setup, this helps enormously. Thank you Luke ! :-))
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
Oh good! I was worried that it might be too long, but I’m glad it’s useful for you! Thanks!
@BardicPerspiration 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for gathering all this into one video, great refresher.
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@adavidalex212 Жыл бұрын
Excellent insights into the sound design that makes the genre so special! :)
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TheSoulSynthesis 2 жыл бұрын
Nice best-of berlin school techniques. This will be helpful for a lot of people somewhat new to the genre and producing in general. Well done! :)
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
Next stop - extended technique video and a video on ratcheting.
@TheSoulSynthesis 2 жыл бұрын
@@synthseeker Nice!
@m0osebeard 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this one stop start video. You rock Synthseeker
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'll keep moving forward...we'll see what I can find that's useful.
@kenlusk4528 Жыл бұрын
Wow, this is an incredibly helpful video. Amazing detail and technical info that is beyond useful. Thank you.
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ken! Appreciate the feedback. :)
@krazywabbit 2 жыл бұрын
Bookmarking if I ever get into this. Well presented and easy to understand!
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy being a reference. : p
@PrimitiveBaroque Жыл бұрын
Thank you this video is everything I needed to understand this. It was very clear and lucid.
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
First time I’ve been told anything was lucid! Thanks! ;)
@mystiknow 2 жыл бұрын
😍 Super useful tutorial for a novice like me! I can't thank you enough for your support and step-by-step guidance. I sincerely appreciate it. 🙏🙏🙏
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
Make some great music Ali! :)
@brendane7095 Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this video,bro! youve cleared so much confusion for me! cant wait to see more vids.all the best.
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
Any time. Welcome! Do you publish music? If so, where?
@brendane7095 Жыл бұрын
@@synthseeker I have in the past with a few different bands. Yakks was my first synth band as an angry punk kid. There's some stuff of KZfaq. Second release was under the name 'Richard violent' which can be found on bandcamp and the last band I was in was an electro outfit called duua svim or duaa svim. I can never remember. If you can't find them just message me and I'll link you. Currently setting up a modular system after many years of Conrad schnitcher and cluster influence.
@TonyStubbings 2 жыл бұрын
This is really fantastic, thanks so much!
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
Sure thing! Thanks for letting me know!
@Towy2012 8 ай бұрын
Stunning series! So inspirational - thank you!
@synthseeker 8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Feel free to share what you make. Links take up to 24 hours to show up though. ;)
@Towy2012 8 ай бұрын
@@synthseeker I have a lot of Synth but for the first time I got the feeling I can find a way to proper use it!! You are a very good teacher/instructor!
@kenb7540 Жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial ! 👏👏👍🙏. Thank you.
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@cruepprich Жыл бұрын
Wow. Such an awesome video. Thanks so much!
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@synthsbythesea4091 Жыл бұрын
Love you work !!! - Thanks Suzanne
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
Will we see any new events in 2023 over there? I hope so!
@portioncontrol 4 ай бұрын
Super tutoriel, merci !
@synthseeker 4 ай бұрын
Any time, enjoy!
@marillion335 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Luke. Excellent tutorial. Im going to try all this on my Akai Force and see if I can make it sound like yours. Thanks so much for putting this together. Stu in Oz
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
Be sure to share back what you make...love to hear it!
@craigmakarowski6060 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the wonderful insite into my favorite music.
@synthseeker 8 ай бұрын
I’m happy you enjoyed it!
@ikarsai 6 ай бұрын
many thanks for this. Immediately subscribed.
@synthseeker 6 ай бұрын
No problem and welcome!
@lookwatchadone2684 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Given me loads of ideas. Thanks
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
Let me know ifs you release anything! I'll listen!
@montxsuz 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that. Very useful guidelines to get me started. And I am ready.
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
I look forward to hearing your music!
@montxsuz 2 жыл бұрын
@@synthseeker Thank you. I need to watch two of your other videos first to learn more. About driving bass and patterns. In the mean time I have published a little something ambient-ish But I am a mere beginner compared to you.
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
@@montxsuz I’ll head over to your channel.
@montxsuz 2 жыл бұрын
@@synthseeker I will be honoured :)
@GhislainLeveque Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Lot of inspiration to grab!!
@GhislainLeveque Жыл бұрын
I've looked at the playlist, I'll watch all the videos for sure! Have you made a video about the drum parts? I found they harder to create "non boring" than musical parts...
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
I tend to use loops or hand program drums as the last step in composing. I’m a terrible drummer! ;)
@IvanBrain Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much dear friend. This video solidified my thoughts and added new ideas. The Berlin School is my foundation on the path to creativity. You've done a great job. Thank you!
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
Share what you make!
@IvanBrain Жыл бұрын
@@synthseeker kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j8CXaambnJ_Vd40.html
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
Love it! Subbed!
@BydSteve 8 ай бұрын
I think you might what I've been looking for. Subscribed. Thanks...
@synthseeker 8 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@BennosProject Жыл бұрын
Iam happy to found your Channel. Great Explaining!!! Thanx! (Greetings from Berlin 😀)
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
Greetings from Boston and welcome to the channel!
@RobertLiveMusic 7 ай бұрын
Good video, thank you very much for your knowledge.
@synthseeker 7 ай бұрын
Of course! Have a good day!
@synkrotron Жыл бұрын
checking in for a refresher 🙂 👍
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@synkrotron Жыл бұрын
@@synthseeker oh, I am always having fun 😁 Good to compare notes too 👍🙂
@HumbleInitiative 7 ай бұрын
This is an excellent beginner lesson. Thanks. I’m just beginning my electronic music journey.
@synthseeker 7 ай бұрын
Thank you and there are lots of lessons and things to explore in the Berlin School playlist. Have fun!
@rhinoskin7550 6 ай бұрын
One of the most comprehensive videos on getting started with electronic music that I have watched in the past 8 months. Thank you for your clear and concise explanations
@synthseeker 5 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! There are other iterations of that topic. Feel free to explore. :)
@rhinoskin7550 5 ай бұрын
Yes! Gotta go through a lot of stuff to find this type of gold. Many bots pumping other channels. Thank you for making education the focal point. @@synthseeker
@LoFiGinsengBaby 11 ай бұрын
Learnt a lot ❤
@synthseeker 11 ай бұрын
That makes me happy. Have fun!
@SteveMc870 2 жыл бұрын
“Hello, class, today we’re going to be learning Berlin School 101.”
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
“Take out your synths and turn to mod matrix page 2.” ;)
@dzaxys4643 7 ай бұрын
Been making music like this for a while and thought Berlin school was a actual school in Berlin thanks for the education ✌️
@synthseeker 7 ай бұрын
lol no problem!
@pawespychaa4786 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice tutorial,thanks you :)
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad if it was helpful or gave you some ideas to try!
@watching3644 7 ай бұрын
These tutorials are Gold! You're a wonderful teacher. Many thanks from a newbie in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 😊
@synthseeker 7 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard! I hope you enjoy yourself and share what you make! :)
@watching3644 7 ай бұрын
Oh, I will, sir.😊 What presets for serum do you recommend?
@synthseeker 7 ай бұрын
@@watching3644 - I'm partial to anything with "pluck" in it's name or tag. :) But I also have a few videos on how to make your own presets in general (not specific to Serum.) Good luck!
@musicismyvegetables2900 Жыл бұрын
That is a great intrio,.
@markchristopher2signal2 Жыл бұрын
I like that Berlin school sequencing using step sequencing, analog style sequencing with Korg SQ1 or Arp sequencer.
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
It’s just clockwork, you can sequencer arpeggiate.
@RCAvhstape Жыл бұрын
Excellent primer. Old Tangerine Dream fan here.
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
Same same! Do you publish your music? Love to hear it!
@RCAvhstape Жыл бұрын
@@synthseeker Yeah, if you check out my channel I have some stuff up there, and some links to my bandcamp page. It's the same user name. After doing this as a side project to my rock band stuff for years this is now my main thing so I hope to step up my game a bit.
@RCAvhstape Жыл бұрын
@@synthseeker kzfaq.info/love/ggAaeaeiD6D8gbsgnyaBmw
@mntbighker Жыл бұрын
This is SUPER useful. I need to translate from DAW to Eurorack/Elektron, but it's still very useful. My end of chain is VCV Rack with some Valhalla effects. In short I prefer to make my life much harder than it needs to be ;-)
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
Been there for sure! Lol have fun!
@antonioc-s7753 2 жыл бұрын
Video nzuri sana, kama kawaida. Asante sana. 👍👍👏👏
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
Shukrani zako zinanifurahisha. ;)
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
I have no idea if that is correct. :P
@antonioc-s7753 2 жыл бұрын
@@synthseeker Wow. Perfect. Your Kiswahili is very good. Almost as much as this masterclass from the Berlin school. I hope there are many more. A hug Luke.
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
@@antonioc-s7753 - 🦄;)
@voidisplace Жыл бұрын
Would love to know more about how to make the vocal-style pads! I'm guessing it's maybe a sample-based preset in Pigments but it sounds amazing
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
What's the name of the present in Pigments? I'll disassemble;e it and try to understand the sound you mean.
@tigerwolf8338 7 ай бұрын
When you were recording the pads, trying some stuff before you pressed record: there is this button with the square edges, you can press that and it will show anything you played before (on the track you currently are), so you just need to clamp it a bit. Helps with red light paranoia
@synthseeker 7 ай бұрын
Yup…the capture button. I’ve been using it lately and talk about it in the music making diary. :)
@edalstrobert8628 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing, thank you for this. Do you have any advice on how to improvise leads over Berlin School or just in general?
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
Stay in key till you understand or get a feel for how to add/resolve tension. A great channel that *I* watch to learn theory is SMS…found here: kzfaq.info
@edalstrobert8628 2 жыл бұрын
That is great, thank you :)
@bruch63 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this video! I just discovered it and I'm fully flashed by it. 👍 Just the lesson itself and the sound of the lesson is amazing and exactly the sound I always loved. Needless to say that I loved TD and KS and many others. I stopped playing Synthesizers quite a while ago at the border of analog to digital aera, for several reasons. But I want't to start again! Please tell me, what is the name of the sequenzer software you are using and the name of this remarkable chessboard keyboard hardware that you are using? 🙏
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
The sequencer is Ableton Live, but you could use just about any sequencer package you like. Anything will work with the techniques shown here. The grid controller is the Novation Launchpad Pro Mk3, but again, most grid controllers will work for you. I use it in "note mode". Thank you for the kind words. Happy new year!
@bruch63 Жыл бұрын
@@synthseeker Thank you so much for this helpful info. I love this channel 😄
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
Have a good weekend!
@frankschrodinger1424 Жыл бұрын
Perhaps a video explaining how to best eq everything together?
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
I will consider it. :)
@lebazz8671 Жыл бұрын
This might be a dumb question but what DAW is this? Ableton? Loving your channel Luke, thanks so much 🙏🏻
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
No dumb questions! It is Ableton Live version 11 I think.
@lebazz8671 Жыл бұрын
@@synthseeker thanks for clarifying
@alessandrogolinelli3185 11 ай бұрын
🙏 Ti ringrazio veramente tanto. Molto esaustivo e professionale. Grazie grazie ancora. Avrei una domanda perché ho deciso di divertirmi a creare suoni e armonie arpeggi di TD miei Amati da sempre ❤️
@synthseeker 11 ай бұрын
TD is life. ;)
@synthseeker 2 жыл бұрын
5:54 - Errata: “pulse wave or SQUARE wave” - brain fart.
@ModuSpaSm 8 ай бұрын
@12:40 dark room - I'm shocked! A dark room in Berlin? impossible!
@synthseeker 8 ай бұрын
It takes all types. :)
@clivecarter2833 Жыл бұрын
Here I go with Arturia and Ableton
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@alessandrogolinelli3185 11 ай бұрын
Domanda : ho moog sub 37. Vorrei ricreare timbrica arpeggio Logos Red time 16.16...
@synthseeker 11 ай бұрын
I don’t remember how I made it but it sounds like a plucked sawtooth waveform.
@frankschrodinger1424 Жыл бұрын
What midi controller is that?
@synthseeker Жыл бұрын
That is a Launchpad Pro Mk3. :)
@johnmccartney3819 2 ай бұрын
At first I thought that I was hallucinating the drum track...
@synthseeker 2 ай бұрын
You might have been! :)
@Xanaduum 6 ай бұрын
Isn't Berlin school technically hardware only?
@synthseeker 6 ай бұрын
Not at all. There’s a spectrum of opinion but generally some “berlin school” doesn’t even use synths…just guitar/bass and fx pedals. On this channel we consider Berlin School a collection of approaches and sonic goals that you can achieve in whatever way you enjoy making it. I have done it purely in hardware as well as pure software…but I like combining the two as it tends to provide more options for creativity. But you do whatever you like! Even the “instructions” I share are just one approach to achieve a sound in the vein. Have fun with it! Do you have music you have released? Share! ;)
@Xanaduum 6 ай бұрын
@@synthseeker Hi thanks. I've always loved Tangerine Dream and Vangelis, along with Chris and Cosey and the more industrial electronic bands. But it was only recently that I heard the phrase 'Berlin school' when trying to recreate this kind of music myself. I kinda presumed that because these guys were all hardware based that Berlin school would also be all hardware based. I haven't released much yet, but I'm working on a couple of albums in various styles while working towards my own sound. Mainly Berlin school inspired. Probably be a year before I have a full album produced. However I do prefer using hardware as much as possible because of eye strain and it being more direct while playing. Love your channel by the way, is the best thing I've found on this subject.
@Xanaduum 6 ай бұрын
I have this and couple of other things but it's early days. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hat-oK5jzdHFkYU.htmlfeature=shared kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m9VkZrt_0rO2ooU.htmlfeature=shared
@synthseeker 6 ай бұрын
Thanks! Well, I look forward to hearing your music. Share when you release it. :)
@Xanaduum 6 ай бұрын
@@synthseeker will do, you can be sure that your tutorials have influenced it. 👍
@echtedeutscheziegen1965 3 ай бұрын
Sorry, but Berlin School is not Computer generatet Music. just analog stuff was used!
@synthseeker 3 ай бұрын
Do you make music? I’d love to hear it! :)
@JeffHopkinsMusic 3 ай бұрын
What a weird comment. Why are we being pedantic over the origin of Berlin School? I think Luke has done an outstanding job of explaining that he treats Berlin School as more of a paradigm of musical techniques vs locked into medium dependencies. I'm always happy to hear others opinions though, and of course to hear other people's music and content.
@SteveMc870 3 ай бұрын
So, tangerine dream stopped being Berlin School when they started using the PPG Wave? Huh, I had no idea.
@impfstoff-ausleitungen-de Ай бұрын
@@JeffHopkinsMusic Berlin school refers to a style that is produced with minimalist means... CV gate no memory sync is reduced to gate trigger or freewheeling. There are no tracks there that you could move back and forth in a DAW, minimalism. You didn't understand anything... or am I driving my Ferrari in first gear on the highway? It makes no sense.
@impfstoff-ausleitungen-de Ай бұрын
Berlin school refers to a style that is produced with minimalist means... CV gate no memory sync is reduced to gate trigger or freewheeling. There are no tracks there that you could move back and forth in a DAW, minimalism. You didn't understand anything... or am I driving my Ferrari in first gear on the highway? It makes no sense.
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