The ten rules (explained)

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Last week I published a pretty conceptual video - let's walk through it at a more reasonable tempo and go over the concepts a bit more simply.
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Contents:
0:00 so you liked that, huh?
0:43 what are rules, really?
2:58 the pulse
4:10 syncopation
5:45 kicks
6:40 the low frequencies
8:18 the Roland TR-909
10:31 Acid 303
12:55 the polymeter
14:37 fullness and emptiness
16:50 dance to dance music
17:30 techno can be light or deep
18:30 the bandcamp acapella

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@OscarUnderdog 11 ай бұрын

Get the acapella free here ► we.tl/t-YR6BoxDC7y Get the DJ edits on Bandcamp ► torcbxl.bandcamp.com/album/ten-rules-ep My Torc techno project ► soundcloud.com/torcaudio My educational courses ► courses.underdog.brussels

@oomveli_za 11 ай бұрын

Im a audio engineering student. And one of my lecturers always tells us that, "you have to learn the rules, then you can break them".

@barrygeistwhite3474 11 ай бұрын

Rules are a lot like magic spells - not using them doesn't mean much if you don't know them in the first place. But if you know them and choose not to use them then you might be onto something (or you've made your life harder with no benefit at all, but isn't that an integral part of art?).

@oscarlove4394 11 ай бұрын

i've heard people say that in the art (drawing) community, in writing contexts (both storycrafting and grammar). in basically anything creative really.

@quantumastrologer5599 10 ай бұрын

It's also the best excuse for a lot of artists to create absolute horseshit.

@Northstar2 7 ай бұрын

Same in medicine. We gotta learn the normal physiology to understand the pathology of disease.

@KotleKettle Ай бұрын

@@Northstar2that's a good and an illustratory analogy 👍

@intranexine8901 11 ай бұрын

"the code is more what you'd call guidelines then actual rules" - Capitain Barbossa

@GOICOBA 11 ай бұрын

And the mob of 303-plus-909-using people rose and yelled in four-to-the-floor-unison "THERE ARE NO RULES HERE, WE ARE ALL UNIQUE!"

@JH-lo9ut 11 ай бұрын

303 and 909 have become as natural to techno as guitar and drums for rock&roll. Even if you don't build your entire track on them, there is just something to adding a familiar element that works extremely well. I don't think anyone imagines being unique for using these. That's not the point.

@olafsigursons 3 ай бұрын

Yeah, so you are telling me than everybody using a piano are the same? Like Beethoven and Miles Davies and Debussy are not original? LOL.

@angel_of_rust 5 күн бұрын

then those same people will seethe and screech when they hear the word "genre"

@888berg 11 ай бұрын

Makes educational techno video - ends up being the seminal techno song played on dance floors throughout the world.... like Jack is House.... *THEN makes another VIDEO to explain it* bloody well done!!! - Yoris Beltsin (AUS)

@DmitryPuffin 11 ай бұрын

The dancing rule is important. I started making electronic music way before visiting raves, and that was actually holding me back. Dancefloor experience is a must!

@yurilopes420 10 ай бұрын

ive always been a techno fan but i never truly listened to techno until my girlfriend took me to a rave now im a full on techno babe and yeah, completely different ball game

@aliaksandrilyushenka5597 11 ай бұрын

Dude, you're the King 👑 you not only created this masterpiece (the original video), but also found energy and time to explain it even more deeply! Wow 😮 Thank you!

@SebastianGrantElKiva 10 ай бұрын

Excellent track I think we’ll be hearing it for many years

@gagaxueguzheng 11 ай бұрын

I'm stuck at rule six. After the "use acid" step, I got into this confused state of mind where I'm unable to seriously make music. My DAW started talking to me and convinced me that this was not the right time to make music. Instructions unclear.

@OscarUnderdog 11 ай бұрын

No thats perfect, youre doing it right 👌🫠

@craigsurette3438 11 ай бұрын

This explanation, and the original video, are both works of genius! You are an excellent teacher!

@infinitedurr 11 ай бұрын

Hey Oscar, I just wanted to say that your videos are so good that I DONT EVEN MAKE TECHNO and I watch your content because it's thoughtful, well put together, and still applies to my more common genre (bass music in my case-- maybe someday I'll have the courage to lean into making techno). So keep up the amazing work! So much of what you say is universal and applies to any genre. Thanks for what you do!

@spencerrobinson780 11 ай бұрын

I started producing dubstep but today I finished my first techno-ish type trancey tune. All thanks to your tutorials, very happy to say I've expanded my musical lexicon. Appreciate the knowledge 🙏

@tylerfetherston3208 8 ай бұрын

Where can we hear it?

@DJ_Treu 11 ай бұрын

I mainly mix acid techno and omg your video is * Chefs kiss * ....just being able to sample "Rule 6 is acid" in a loop and drop in another acid song is beautiful - and this video is definitely appreciated as im getting into producing my own songs for my mixes.

@TehRealWeegee 2 ай бұрын

2:00 it's very comforting to know that it's normal to feel like your stuff gets less "creative" as you learn more. I'm always so shy to do anything I think sounds "too obvious."

@JH-lo9ut 11 ай бұрын

I'm a novice music producer but I have practiced and taught woodworking for a number of years. What you are saying about knowing and implementing "rules" is absolutely true. If you start experimenting before understanding the basics, you'll never master your craft. You may accidentally create something that looks or sounds good, but that is generally just a stroke of beginner's luck. Knowing some theory will give you the chance to analyze what just happened, and learn from it. Thanks for great content!

@velvetjones8634 8 ай бұрын

This is an interesting point. Have you ever checked out Victor Wooten’s talks on teaching music?

@davidcarter3976 8 ай бұрын

I'm sure you can already tell, this is by far the best teacher on youtube. If you're just getting started you want to watch his your first hour in ableton video. If you already know some stuff I recommend watching that because right away you're sounding professional.

@OscarUnderdog 8 ай бұрын

🫶🏻☺️

@blasalvice 11 ай бұрын

I love how much joy you get out of teaching music production :D

@allentastic 3 ай бұрын

As a lifelong student of music, this is a wonderful video. I’m deeply familiar with all of these concepts, but this context is so cool! Your way of explaining is really digestible. Bravo

@linzenmeyer 11 ай бұрын

There ARE rules to music, otherwise there would be no genres. People need to grow up. Both of these videos were amazing.

@mikewebsdale4777 Ай бұрын

And also, I LOVE that you are subtly but noticeably dancing through THIS entire video! It underlines the most important end of the last video about our existence.

@jaym2112 11 ай бұрын

I can’t stand commenters that say things that drive video creators to spend the first 3 minutes of every video giving caveats and disclaimers. Oh, the number of times I’ve seen someone write: “that’s your opinion.” OBVIOUSLY. Unless he’s defining words or explaining the physical nature of sound waves, everything said in a music production video is an opinion. What a waste of time. Like this comment-

9 ай бұрын

Saw that concept video yesterday and IT IS GOLD!

@wyleFTW 11 ай бұрын

The ear ring is definitely rule 11 to techno

@Lance_G 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for getting on camera and explaining these processes and concepts - I have learned so much, and with every new video pushing my music forward I find inspiration for creating better artistic representations of the noises in my head 🙌 Great respect and thanks for all the help!

@ramosoztas3569 11 ай бұрын

Oscar I can't explain how much of a motivation you are to me. Thank you so much for all the videos

@MarcShake 11 ай бұрын

I was the guy linking the teschnozabel-track at your ten rules video. Then I checked your channel. You got a new subscriber today.

@NachitenRemix 11 ай бұрын

Loved this tutorial dude!! Making it as a song and making it avaiable for us in different versions was a VERY creative approach!! Congratulations 😁❤

@schlechtestergtaspielerdek3851 11 ай бұрын

like seriously this was the best tutorial I got in my trip on learning to create music. Very nice personality combined with a perfectly share and understandable tutorial. I love it!

@SNK9 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for everything, you're a genius through and through and my main inspiration going forward to get better in both production and knowledge, I loved the previous video so much and knew you'd release an explanation. I've been rewatching this daily.

@joaoprestes923 7 ай бұрын

Brooo, your content is amazing! Thank you so much for this breakdown. Keep it up!

@sammyywhammy 11 ай бұрын

You have helped me so much. Learning production can be so difficult but you explain everything so so well. THANK YOU ❤

@MrXav360 11 ай бұрын

I looooved the ten rules video. So many cool ideas. I am glad you took time to make it clearer though! Thanks for sharing all that with us!

@carelmees1630 11 ай бұрын

Best video ive ever seen, you explain the philospohical and abstractt concepts exceptionally well

@paulthehorse 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely loved the ten rules video & this explainer is a perfect follow up. Keep it up Oscar!

@gimmeanotherfix 11 ай бұрын

Lovely in so many ways

@LosantoBeats 4 ай бұрын

That video was perfection! But that being said, thanks for coming back and going in depth!

@bitbotrecords 11 ай бұрын

love these, please keep doing the great work

@DetroitMicroSound 11 ай бұрын

I've been making techno for about 30 years, and I enjoy your lessons. ..We need to see more Oscar making tracks on various pieces of hardware! 😉❤

@mikewebsdale4777 Ай бұрын

Your previous video was perfect, demonstrating the rules in the style off the music, showing heart, dance, feeling and meaning. Still, I understand why you might feel you had to do a subsequent video.

@danielmarceloardilachacon5014 9 ай бұрын

what amazing class! Thank you!

@Ohriel 11 ай бұрын

you actually made the acapella available for download that's so sweet of you thanks

@Alandpope 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for explaining it, I am just beginning in all of these

@SairoMax 11 ай бұрын

So much energy in you and in your music. Thank you) Specially for motivation.

@askelyckpedersen8788 Ай бұрын

Love your videos. Thank you so much. Has definitely opened my eyes and ears in a way or two 🙏🏼

@tomrhodes7977 11 ай бұрын

Definitely gonna play with those tracks and accapellas - great work!

@koalemos1679 11 ай бұрын

Really liked both videos, I'm really glad you went more in depth. Thanks for teaching me to rumble :D

@bringmeyourweak 11 ай бұрын

This is great! Thanks!

@pehpeh420 3 ай бұрын

such a great video 🔥 thank you for clarifying so many things

@EmilGabrielNYC Ай бұрын

A little bit philosophical! Bro you went deep! So hot! Wow! I have never heard a producer express the construction and meaning of a techno track and how it sometimes can be much more than the track it is or it can be just fun!

@c.augustin 11 ай бұрын

Same "dismay" of rules as in photography (I'm not surprised). You can see how far somebody is into a certain field on how they react to the term "rules". You explained it very well, and this "explanation" video clears the one or other point (and points to some of your videos) that might've not been obvious for some people.

@DJRandomHajile 11 ай бұрын

Ten Rules of Techno was suggested to me, and now I'm loving the content here. Definitely subscribing and tempted to try and make my own track.

@biriani 8 ай бұрын

dude your simplicity is well scooby, big good. xx

@dtortola81 11 ай бұрын

Can't speak for Jiujitsu, but Judo (and probably all Japanese martial arts have this same idea) considers all before black belt as "learning". Every time new techniques. From black belt onwards, there are no new techniques, but perfecting the techniques you already know.

@chrismeif7961 11 ай бұрын

I don’t do techno or dance music but I still learn a ton from your channel Oscar

@sebastianvelez8420 11 ай бұрын

you can`t imagine how much have you inspired me as a producer Oscar. ReallyI want to say you thank you with all my heart. Keep going and keep inspiring people. Greetings from Colombia

@ErikPelyukhno 11 ай бұрын

I fucking love your videos! You’re the perfect blend of educational, entertaining and inspirational. You really truly know what you’re talking about, and you come across as down to earth and really passionate about sharing what you know. ❤

@OscarUnderdog 11 ай бұрын

❤️🙏🏻

@timauswal 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for giving us more details !

@ToddWBucy-lf8yz 11 ай бұрын

thank you for the followup. that said the first video was awesome and I found it helpful in visualizing the concepts.

@pablorodrigocalvo 11 ай бұрын

Great video bro! I like how you explain everything so anyone can understand. I have studied music for some years now and know a lot of these concepts, your approach is refreshing and admirable, greetings from Guatemala.

@colognialist1964 11 ай бұрын

great concept, great artwork, iconic explanation. Thank you...

@JotatoJ 11 ай бұрын

I love to see you so happy bro 🖤.

@TheCloudhopper 11 ай бұрын

The original video popped up in my feet yesterday, i have no idea why (I don't create music, i just love to listen.) And a few moments into the original song I understood what you were doing and I thought it was absolutely brilliant and this just expands even more on it. I'm totally vibing with it, you are a great teacher.

@ekim7717 11 ай бұрын

I didn't even realize that ten rules of techno video was yours! It's truely inspiring to see something new! That video itself can be a techno song TBH...

@LucasAres 11 ай бұрын

Thank you❤

@Note_Creator 11 ай бұрын

I loved that video and this one as well.

@Jan-DerekKuster 11 ай бұрын

Hey Oscar! You are the best!!! Please keep doing your great content!!! Love it as always! Cheers! 😃🙏

@shortattentionspa..... 10 ай бұрын

Only a true teacher, can make things this simple to people. Thank you for sharing!

@tripARTite_Improvised_Techno 11 ай бұрын

Love underdog 🙌

@raubmoehre Ай бұрын

thanks for your work 😍😍🤗🤗

@Esselune 11 ай бұрын

I really got the idea and actually learned a lot with the conceptual video , thanks for the knowledge. Saludos desde Colombia!

@marcelod.tallon9438 11 ай бұрын

Genial!!! Muchas Gracias!!! Saludos desde Argentina!!!

@cursedsound 11 ай бұрын

Your song is crazy going to play it in the club this Friday 🔥

@viviansutherland2169 11 ай бұрын

Personally I think you need to “know the rules” to “break the rules” and luckily Oscar from Underdog is a great teacher to lay down the basics so folks know how to create something truly theirs where they can expand the horizons of the possible! Can’t wait to try out the second Fundamentals course! ❤

@jaguarcosmos1583 4 ай бұрын

i loved the music video, was very inspiring, because mire than technical is rather artistic and showcases the talent of the teacher, proves he kniws what is talking about

@tweakmygroovebox608 11 ай бұрын

I love the original ten rules and your explanation is fun, too. I find it not only entertaining but informative and inspirational- I now use a Digitakt, TD3 and Analog Four (sometimes some Volcas) and work dawlessly- and your video made me realise I don't use polymeters very much (if at all)- but I want to add some when making techno- luckily it's very easy to change bar length on the Digitakt. The nice thing about your Ten Rules is that it applies to making music dawlessly as well as using a DAW.

@N4S.M Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your philosophies in music. wish you could make a video regarding any philosophy u have with music or audience. that topic tickle something in my brain.

@gilangsuryadharma8965 11 ай бұрын

Well I'm glad this video come up cause someone really need to explain how to make them thirsty.

@Artes.Antorcha 11 ай бұрын

vibe it or leave it !! i lov your style oscar ;) and thxs as always for that massive wisdom sharing ♥

@jonaskoelker 8 ай бұрын

Meta-rule number 1: if it sounds good, do it.

@talldarkstrangerpr 11 ай бұрын

essential advice.

@philfiebz 11 ай бұрын

Love the video and the EP Oscar. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge. I don’t know why, but I want to start a tradition of sharing my favorite tracks here each week. My plan is to suggest one Techno and one House track every week. My Techno recommendation for this week is "[KRTM] - Popface" from the album “It Will Make The World A Better Place”. Make sure you listen to this album from start to finish, it is mad. For House it will be “Simon Doty & Artche - Who Do You Love?”. I hope some of you find a new gem for their collection and feel free to share some tracks too. Let’s grow our playlists together.

@vareverav8554 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recoms brother.

@mvnfre_music 11 ай бұрын

Bro that KRTM is an absolut bomb! Thanks for letting me know about him

@loicruiz3089 10 ай бұрын

You are basically the boss ! Thx Oscar 🫶🏼🫶🏼

@lucassmith6508 11 ай бұрын

"The instrument that calls itself bass..." The bass is self-aware!

@vinnyveritas9599 11 ай бұрын

The lessons are great but frankly I mostly come for the mind blowing music.

@ohcibi 11 ай бұрын

I challenged my arts teacher in school once with that 'break the rules dilemma'. We were making a book and the topic was canons of page construction. So I asked here why I need to learn all this when I want to break all these rules in my book anyways. She had a simple response: 'If you would like to break the rules, you need to know what rules there are to break'. I started learning the canons of page construction silently.

@fullytrapped. 11 ай бұрын

Good one 👌 Similarly this extends to, for example, writing and citation style guides such as the Chicago Manual of Style, learning “form” so you know when/if you can or want to break it. Knowing the fundamentals can and almost always results in greater forms of creativity and satisfaction of your pursuit and from experience it makes you want to seek out the inner workings of things and the “why…?” behind it.

@MsMaribe 11 ай бұрын

"In a sense, you did it to yourself" LOL

@DaveCanchimbo 11 ай бұрын

This makes me wanna continue with my techno project

@raphaeldorsay7528 11 ай бұрын

Great video

@tripARTite_Improvised_Techno 11 ай бұрын

Loved the hihat and kick explanation i feel the dance better that way instead of viceversa.

@RS-ql9xd 11 ай бұрын

Fire

@stoatystoat174 10 ай бұрын

The less you know the less you know about how much you don't know. Climb that hill to look upon the ocean of your ignorance🏔️ 😅🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

@renhansen1246 11 ай бұрын

Remember to dance ❤

@LyricsVideo4U 11 ай бұрын

00:52 Very good, keep it up!

@vyrvygora 11 ай бұрын

This guy technoes!

@aarondavidson6409 11 ай бұрын

1:30 hahahahah love it

@zonelero420 11 ай бұрын

You know… I’ve never really put any real thought into my music I kinda just feel it. This video will make my music more intentional than my natural knack for musical composition and rhythm