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David Hilowitz Music
Panasonic Do-Re-Mi: an analog synth for kids with a record player built in!
The sample library I made can be found here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: https://manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
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00:58
Unboxing
01:45
Circuit Board
03:33
Demo
06:47
History
08:25
Record player
10:38
Conclusion
Who knew that Panasonic made little analog synths? This one is from 1975. #synth #synthesizer
The sample library I made in this video can be found at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-110530507
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Voltage Lab 2: The future of analog synthesis?
For more information about this fun west coast synth check here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: https://manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
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Hainbach: Making music with scientific test equipment
Many thanks to @Hainbach for being such a great host! Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: https://manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
Sound Design
00:32
Basement Studio
04:18
Upstairs Studio
05:40
Backstory
06:16
Hainbach Sonica
09:17
Outro
I saw the coolest instrument in Berlin (FREE SAMPLES)
Download the free sample here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: https://manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
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Casio VL-TONE: Super nostalgic lo-fi synth from 1979 + FREE SAMPLE LIBRARY
The free sample I made can be found here: The patreon sample library can be found here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: https://manwomanc...
Production
00:30
Basic Voices
02:35
ADSR
04:20
Effects
07:22
Conclusion
Casio VL-TONE: Super nostalgic lo-fi synth from 1979 + FREE SAMPLE LIBRARY
The free sample I made can be found here: The patreon sample library can be found here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: https://manwomanc...
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00:30
Basic Voices
02:35
ADSR
04:20
Effects
07:22
Conclusion
Yak Bak: Making music with a sampling toy from the 90s
The sample library we made is here: There's also a FREE trial version here: https://www.decentsamples.com/product/bitscape95-free-edition-by-venus-theory-dave-hilowitz/
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Refractions: a beautiful sonic experimentation toolkit
The plugin can be found here: Sale ends on Jan 19th, 2024.
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the people on reddit said this doesn't even qualify as a guitar
The song I made in this video can be found here: The sample library I made in this video can be found here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC her...
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Arturia Polybrute: What is a $3000 analog synthesizer like?
To find out more about this amazing synth: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: https://manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
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Anything can be a distortion pedal...
The song I made can be found here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: https://manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
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Making music with motors!
The sample library @VenusTheory and I made is here: https://www.decentsamples.com/product/motorlab-by-venus-theory-dave-hilowitz/
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Making music with motors!
The sample library @VenusTheory and I made is here: https://www.decentsamples.com/product/motorlab-by-venus-theory-dave-hilowitz/
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Rescuing a guitar that was left outside for 5+ years!
The song I made can be found here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: https://manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
Sound Design
00:27
The guitar
01:56
The body
04:20
Recording a song
07:17
The benefit of this setup
08:36
Outro
Polyend Play: My favorite groovebox gets a Piano Roll update :)
More info about the Polyend Play here: The sample I made can be downloaded here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: https://manwomanchild.ba...
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01:06
Making music
02:03
Piano Roll
03:51
Bass
04:39
Play Mode
07:14
Pattern Length
08:05
Conclusion
Polyend Play: My favorite groovebox gets a Piano Roll update :)
More info about the Polyend Play here: The sample I made can be downloaded here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: https://manwomanchild.ba...
Production
01:06
Making music
02:03
Piano Roll
03:51
Bass
04:39
Play Mode
07:14
Pattern Length
08:05
Conclusion
Polyend Play: My favorite groovebox gets a Piano Roll update :)
More info about the Polyend Play here: The sample I made can be downloaded here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: https://manwomanchild.ba...
Sound Design
01:06
Making music
02:03
Piano Roll
03:51
Bass
04:39
Play Mode
07:14
Pattern Length
08:05
Conclusion
Chase Bliss Mood MKII: The ultimate ambient music pedal?
More info about the MOOD MKII can be found here: I actually ended up making two sample libraries! * Mini Box Guitar sample library: * Mood Explorations sample library: Support what I do on Patreon: Fi...
Production
00:55
Effects
02:31
Modes
05:07
MIDI implementation
06:00
Final thoughts
Chase Bliss Mood MKII: The ultimate ambient music pedal?
More info about the MOOD MKII can be found here: I actually ended up making two sample libraries! * Mini Box Guitar sample library: * Mood Explorations sample library: Support what I do on Patreon: Fi...
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00:55
Effects
02:31
Modes
05:07
MIDI implementation
06:00
Final thoughts
Chase Bliss Mood MKII: The ultimate ambient music pedal?
More info about the MOOD MKII can be found here: I actually ended up making two sample libraries! * Mini Box Guitar sample library: * Mood Explorations sample library: Support what I do on Patreon: Fi...
Sound Design
00:55
Effects
02:31
Modes
05:07
MIDI implementation
06:00
Final thoughts
The mystery of a pawn shop violin (+ FREE Sample Library)
In this video, I investigate the origin of a mysterious violin bearing the name W. T. Fisher. The sample library I made in this video can be downloaded here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM...
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00:56
The violin
02:40
The sound
03:18
Sampling
04:22
Research
07:56
Outro
The mystery of a pawn shop violin (+ FREE Sample Library)
In this video, I investigate the origin of a mysterious violin bearing the name W. T. Fisher. The sample library I made in this video can be downloaded here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM...
Sound Design
00:56
The violin
02:40
The sound
03:18
Sampling
04:22
Research
07:56
Outro
Roland SP-404 MK2: I sampled the world's largest pipe organ
I took the Roland SP-404 out on the road and sampled the world's largest functional pipe organ. Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: https://m...
Sound Design
00:37
Macys
02:06
Recording
03:40
Voicing
04:08
Layering
04:41
Drums
06:42
Reverb
07:11
Recording a lead
08:30
Outro
The Lofi Magic of VHS Audio
The sample library @VenusTheory and I made can be purchased here: There's also a free version here: You can watch @VenusTheory 's video here: https://youtu.be/82xeMtNVhGY
Sound Design
00:58
Setup
01:42
Recording
03:18
VCRs
05:38
Pitch
08:28
Outro
Squier Mustang: How I learned to stop being a gear snob
The sample library I made can be found here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: =========== GUITAR INFO =========== The Squier I bought is t...
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Arturia Minifreak: My favorite synthesizer (Microfreak) gets an upgrade
In this video, I check out the Minifreak from Arturia. Find more information about this synth here: More information about the plugin version here: The samples I made can be found on my Patreon: The v...
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Arturia Minifreak: My favorite synthesizer (Microfreak) gets an upgrade
In this video, I check out the Minifreak from Arturia. Find more information about this synth here: More information about the plugin version here: The samples I made can be found on my Patreon: The v...
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Make your own vinyl records at home | Teenage Engineering PO-80 & Gakken Record Maker
The sample library I made in this video can be downloaded here: ----------------------------- Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: -----------...
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Make your own vinyl records at home | Teenage Engineering PO-80 & Gakken Record Maker
The sample library I made in this video can be downloaded here: ----------------------------- Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: -----------...
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The Arturia MiniFreak Has a Synth Superpower Hiding in Plain Sight!
Donald Jordan's exploration of the Arturia MiniFreak's polyphonic effects. For a full review of the synth, watch here - For a sounds only video of the synth, watch here - For a free MiniFreak patch ba...
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Polyphonic Effect Examples
04:36
Patch Examples
08:44
Conclusion
I found this amazing sounding reel to reel recorder on the curb!
The sample library I made in this video can be found here: The reel to reel recorder in the video is a Wollensak T-1515-4 from 1959. Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music her...
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I found this amazing sounding reel to reel recorder on the curb!
The sample library I made in this video can be found here: The reel to reel recorder in the video is a Wollensak T-1515-4 from 1959. Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music her...
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POWERHOUSE DELAY FX Sculpt your own unique delays, loops + more // VENO ECHO from Venus Instruments
Here we have the new 2022 version of the VENO ECHO from Venus Instruments. It’s a powerful stereo delay module that goes through hi fi crossfading delays through to valve like saturating, filtering an...
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03:00
Full feature run down with the module
06:12
What is a crossfading delay?
07:11
Sculpting your delay sound from scratch - techno beats!
08:39
Free mode - musical timing pushes and pulls
10:07
Stereo tape delay emulation - dual delay & reverse loops
13:12
Chorus modulation FX - warm and lush
14:14
Supersaws & beyond! Big unison waveform stacks from single waveforms
15:28
DJ style looper & beat repeater
17:34
Frippertronics style sound on sound looping - beautiful worn out tape with guitar
19:07
Karplus Strong mode - plucked string synthesis
21:07
Stereo saturator, thickener and lo fi warmer (non echo FX)
22:26
Veno Rings - a musical interlude
22:53
Heavy beat mashing - robotic delays and random modulations
24:12
Dual mono delays & width control blending - enter DivKid’s world of wonkiness!
25:57
Karplus Strong - musical interlude
26:37
Decaying SOS loops - both swampy lo fi & clean versions
28:32
Solo stereo noise maker
29:23
Duophonic string voices - crossfeed rubber drinks & more!
My wife got me this Chord Organ!
Download the basic Chord Organ sample library here: Download the Chord Organ and Friends sample library here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC h...
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My wife got me this Chord Organ!
Download the basic Chord Organ sample library here: Download the Chord Organ and Friends sample library here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC h...
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Checking out Dan Keen's new Soft String Textures Sample Library #shorts
Get more info here: Follow @DanKeenMusic here. #shorts
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I got this four track for free :)
The big sample library I made for this can be found here: The "for patrons" sample library I made can be found here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK ...
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I got this four track for free :)
The big sample library I made for this can be found here: The "for patrons" sample library I made can be found here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK ...
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Generation Loss by Chase Bliss: An instant nostalgia machine
Find out more info about the Generation Loss MKII pedal here: The sample library I made in this video is called Lossy Algorithms. It can be found here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INS...
Production
03:06
DROPS
06:18
rd Generation Reproduction
06:28
th Generation Reproduction
Pocket Miku: A unique vocal synthesizer from Japan
In this video, I explore the Pocket Miku – a unique vocal synthesizer from Japan. The sample libraries I made in this video can be found here: NOTE: The sample library above is not a port of the Pocke...
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Japanese Toy Piano from 1957 has electric bells inside!
The sample I made in this video can be found here: It is meant to be used with the free Decent Sampler plugin, which can be downloaded here: The music that you hear when I'm trying to get this contrap...
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Japanese Toy Piano from 1957 has electric bells inside!
The sample I made in this video can be found here: It is meant to be used with the free Decent Sampler plugin, which can be downloaded here: The music that you hear when I'm trying to get this contrap...
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Hologram Microcosm: Make anything sound cinematic
In this video, I explore the Microcosm, an effects pedal by @HologramElectronics . It's an experimental delay and reverb processor that can turn almost any sound into a beautiful, ambient cinematic pa...
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Hologram Microcosm: Make anything sound cinematic
In this video, I explore the Microcosm, an effects pedal by @HologramElectronics . It's an experimental delay and reverb processor that can turn almost any sound into a beautiful, ambient cinematic pa...
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Hologram Microcosm: Make anything sound cinematic
In this video, I explore the Microcosm, an effects pedal by @HologramElectronics . It's an experimental delay and reverb processor that can turn almost any sound into a beautiful, ambient cinematic pa...
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Magical Musical Thing: A vintage analog synthesizer for kids
In this video, I explore the strange toy that is the Magical Musical Thing (Mattel 1979). I speak to Franklin Eventoff, the toy's inventor, and learn about the other instruments he created as well. I ...
Sound Design
04:39
Sonico
04:47
Sonica
10:41
Patreon
An Introduction to Analog Synthesizers (featuring Moog Mavis)
In this video, I take the all new MOOG MAVIS out for a spin. In the process, I go over how classic analog synths (aka subtractive synths) work. More info about the Moog Mavis can be found here: Suppor...
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01:00
Patch Cables
01:25
Manual
03:04
Subtractive Synth
03:23
Oscillator
04:05
Oscillators
05:10
Subtractive Synthesis
05:26
Low Pass Filter
06:10
Resonance
07:11
Voltage Controlled Amplifier
08:14
Lfo
09:53
The Theremin
11:25
Control Voltages
12:32
Wave Folder
17:50
Add Delay
19:17
Lead Instrument
21:19
Patreon
An Introduction to Analog Synthesizers (featuring Moog Mavis)
In this video, I take the all new MOOG MAVIS out for a spin. In the process, I go over how classic analog synths (aka subtractive synths) work. More info about the Moog Mavis can be found here: Suppor...
Production
01:00
Patch Cables
01:25
Manual
03:04
Subtractive Synth
03:23
Oscillator
04:05
Oscillators
05:10
Subtractive Synthesis
05:26
Low Pass Filter
06:10
Resonance
07:11
Voltage Controlled Amplifier
08:14
Lfo
09:53
The Theremin
11:25
Control Voltages
12:32
Wave Folder
17:50
Add Delay
19:17
Lead Instrument
21:19
Patreon
Soviet Pif synth: a cute analog synthesizer for children (+ FREE Sample Library)
You can donate to relief efforts for Ukraine via UNICEF: Or via ALIGHT: Download the Free Soviet PIF Synth Sample Library: This sample library works with the FREE DecentSampler plug-in. That free plug...
Sound Design
02:06
Vibrato
10:27
May There Always Be Sunshine
11:10
Sample Library
11:32
Patreon
Donner B1: A 303-style analog synth for $130!
I checked out the brand new Donner B1 Bass Synthesizer: List price is $129.99, but it's less with PROMO CODE 'DavidH' Affiliate link here: Shop Donner Websites: UK: EU: AU: CA: https://bit.ly/38M4isj
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Sequencing
09:47
Build Quality
10:36
Donner Synths App
11:50
Using it as a MIDI device
I made music with a bicycle wheel 🚲
In this video, I combine a children's science kit with a bicycle wheel, resulting in a makeshift music sequencer. Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUS...
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Keystep Pro: My favorite hardware sequencer? 🎹 // Arturia Keystep Pro vs. original Keystep
In this video, I compare the "Pro" version of the Keystep with the original Keystep, and discover the Keystep Pro is not just one of the best a MIDI controllers in its price range, it's actually a ful...
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02:41
Keystep Pro
03:28
Drum Mode
04:40
Pattern Mode
06:48
Knobs
08:47
Microfreak
09:48
Volca Keys
11:23
Drums
12:37
Saving patterns
The History of Chord Machines
In this video, I talk about about this amazing thrift store find – an Omnichord OM-84 – as well as the long history of fretless zithers. You can support what I do on Patreon here: Also, checkout out t...
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I got this Omnichord for $10 at a thrift store! (+ a sample library for patrons)
In this video, I talk about about this amazing thrift store find – an Omnichord OM-84 – as well as the long history of fretless zithers. You can support what I do on Patreon here: Also, checkout out t...
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00:01
Suzuki Omni Cord
02:28
The Zither
04:15
The Autoharp
I found this vintage reel to reel recorder at a thrift store and made a FREE DECENT SAMPLER LIBRARY
I found this battery-powered reel-to-reel tape recorder from 1968 at a thrift shop. In this video, I try it out for the very first time and then use it to make a "tape piano" sample library. Download ...
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01:15
Specs
02:01
Testing
02:40
Feeding Music
03:20
Noise Reduction
04:23
Piano Sample Library
05:43
Tape Playback
06:17
Exporting
06:59
Making music
07:51
Outro
How I sampled my modular synth and turned it into a FREE DECENT SAMPLER LIBRARY
Download the free Decent Sampler library here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: Contents: 0:00 Intro 1:03 Modular synth update: Disting MK...
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01:03
Modular synth update: Disting MK4
02:18
Modular synth update: MATHS
05:39
Recording the sample using Logic AutoSampler
08:06
Converting EXS samples to Decent Sampler format
How I sampled my modular synth and turned it into a FREE DECENT SAMPLER LIBRARY
Download the free Decent Sampler library here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: Contents: 0:00 Intro 1:03 Modular synth update: Disting MK...
Production
01:03
Modular synth update: Disting MK4
02:18
Modular synth update: MATHS
05:39
Recording the sample using Logic AutoSampler
08:06
Converting EXS samples to Decent Sampler format
I built a reverb tank out of an old lamp + FREE SAMPLE LIBRARY
In this video, I explore the sonic possibilities of classic desk lamps. The sample library I made out of the lamp sounds can be download for free here: The transducer I used in this video is a Vidsoni...
Sound Design
00:45
Setup
04:36
Demo
05:12
Conclusion
How to make a template for sampling (REAPER, Decent Sampler)
MY TEMPLATE A Google Sheets version of the markers and regions stuff can be found here: You'll notice that the spreadsheet template I included in the link above is for sampling pizzicato. This is a be...
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02:25
Create Sub-Regions
04:46
Recording
06:56
Actions Panel
07:47
Keep Your Clips in Sync
12:53
Updated the Template
14:40
Ableton Live
How I organize my studio (sort of)
Someone recently asked me how my studio is organized, a question which caused me to make this video in which I talk for six minutes about plastic storage containers. Support what I do on Patreon: Find...
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00:21
Closet System
01:04
Plastic Storage Containers
05:29
Extension Cords
this toothbrush is a synthesizer! (also: FREE SAMPLE LIBRARY)
Download the free sample here: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: https://manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
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Will the new Macbook Pro be good for music production?
Apple just announced two new Macbook Pro models featuring two new CPUs, the M1 Pro and the M! Max. Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: https:...
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CPU
01:42
RAM
03:28
Ports
06:53
Speakers
09:02
Negatives
Will the new Macbook Pro be good for music production?
Apple just announced two new Macbook Pro models featuring two new CPUs, the M1 Pro and the M! Max. Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: https:...
Production
00:35
CPU
01:42
RAM
03:28
Ports
06:53
Speakers
09:02
Negatives
My favorite FREE synth plugins
I just bought a new Windows machine, so I had to reinstall all my audio software. Here are the FREE synth plugins I installed first. Download links are below. # Zebralette by u-he # Dexed # Decent Sam...
Production
00:31
Zebralette
01:36
Dext
03:27
Decent Sampler
04:57
Pendulate
06:27
Vital
07:44
Helm
08:16
Spitfire Labs
09:34
Outro
My favorite FREE synth plugins
I just bought a new Windows machine, so I had to reinstall all my audio software. Here are the FREE synth plugins I installed first. Download links are below. # Zebralette by u-he # Dexed # Decent Sam...
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00:31
Zebralette
01:36
Dext
03:27
Decent Sampler
04:57
Pendulate
06:27
Vital
07:44
Helm
08:16
Spitfire Labs
09:34
Outro
11 Ableton Live tips for AUDIO EDITING everyone should know
Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: https://manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
Production
00:42
Fixing audio timing
02:27
Finding the correct tempo
06:08
Consolidate
07:34
Pitch
08:36
Transcribe
10:07
Take Editor
13:51
Audio Editing
15:20
Other Editing Tools
17:24
Track Linking
18:39
Rhythmic Effects
21:47
Drum Rack
I bought every weird ad I saw for a month
Thanks to ExpressVPN for sponsoring this video. Go to to take back your internet privacy today and find out how you can get 3 months free! there is nothing I am better at than wasting money. 00:00 - i...
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buying
10:55
trying
25:45
ranking
30:01
last 1 second of video
10 Ableton Live tips everyone should know
Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: https://manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
Production
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THE MIDI CAPTURE BUTTON
02:01
MIDI DRAG HANDLES
03:08
ASSIGN A MUSICAL SCALE TO A SPECIFIC CLIP
04:20
RANDOMIZING MIDI VELOCITIES
05:19
RANDOMIZING CHANCE
06:09
GROUPING INSTRUMENTS & EFFECTS
07:34
SAVE ENTIRE TRACKS FOR REUSE
08:19
YOU CAN USE AN LFO TO MODULATE ANY PARAMETER
09:44
THE LIVE DRUM RACK IS SUPER FLEXIBLE
Should you buy an M1 Mac for music production?
I've been using my M1 MacBook Pro for music production for the past 7 months. In this video, I talk about how that's going, and I give my recommendations about whether it's worth the upgrade! Support ...
Production
00:36
Performance
01:22
Software
04:15
Windows
05:20
Conclusion
Should you buy an M1 Mac for music production?
I've been using my M1 MacBook Pro for music production for the past 7 months. In this video, I talk about how that's going, and I give my recommendations about whether it's worth the upgrade! Support ...
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00:36
Performance
01:22
Software
04:15
Windows
05:20
Conclusion
How to record violins (and not spend a lot)
In this video, I talk about how to record violins on a budget. The track from this video can be found here: The microphones I mentioned in this video are: Rode M5 (Cheap but still decent): Rode NT5 (M...
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00:43
Recording Interface
02:31
Microphones
03:15
Condenser mics
04:19
Ribbon mics
05:25
Pickup mic
06:58
Room
08:30
Mic Placement
09:34
Software
11:35
EQ
12:17
Reverb
13:10
Outro
How to make TRUE legato sample libraries in SFZ
In this video, I show off how to script TRUE legato samples in SFZ. The super basic demo library I created in this video can be downloaded here: D Smolken's great SFZ tutorial can be found here: You c...
Production
01:45
The problem with legato
02:55
Recording the viola
03:30
Sampling
08:26
Creating a library
09:25
Creating regions
11:52
Assigning voice groups
12:30
Group opcode
13:07
Adding a second group
14:21
Trigger op code
16:05
Off mode
18:11
Pitch
19:15
fallback
25:04
outro
How to make TRUE legato sample libraries in SFZ
In this video, I show off how to script TRUE legato samples in SFZ. The super basic demo library I created in this video can be downloaded here: D Smolken's great SFZ tutorial can be found here: You c...
Sound DesignRecordingProductionCreative Process
01:45
The problem with legato
02:55
Recording the viola
03:30
Sampling
08:26
Creating a library
09:25
Creating regions
11:52
Assigning voice groups
12:30
Group opcode
13:07
Adding a second group
14:21
Trigger op code
16:05
Off mode
18:11
Pitch
19:15
fallback
25:04
outro
Those super cheap violins and violas on ebay…are they any good? + what does a $37 viola sound like?
There are a ton of super cheap violins and violas on eBay. I've always been really curious about them: what you can expect for those kind of bargain basement prices? To find out, I ordered a couple of...
Sound Design
Getting Started with modular synths - LFOs and Envelope Generators
In this video, I add LFOs and envelope generators to my eurorack rig. I also show how to modulate parameters using MIDI (Modwheel CC). Products in the video Erica Synths Pico RND: Dreadbox Ataxia: Mut...
Sound Design
01:03
Envelope Generator
03:28
Snare
04:00
Bass Drum
05:29
Pad
I built a mic preamp (DIYRE CP5)
In this video, I tackle my most ambitious electronics project to date: building a mic preamp. The song in this video can be purchased here: The kit I built in this video is the DIYRE CP5 Mic Preamp: T...
Sound Design
03:37
Main Preamp
03:42
Part Sorting Sheets
03:56
Resistors
04:37
The Switches and Knobs
Getting started with modular synths - Step 1: Building a DIY Eurorack case
In this video, I build a DIY Eurorack case and take my first synth module (Plaits) for a spin. STUFF IN THIS VIDEO Tiptop Audio uZeus: Mutable Instrument Plaits: Arturia Keystep: Patch cables: Support...
Sound Design
00:22
Buying a case
00:53
Buying a power supply
01:42
Planning
02:24
Electrical current
02:53
Define your goals
03:30
Choosing a small box
04:04
Whats next
04:25
Rails
05:27
Assembly
07:10
Making music
Getting started with modular synths - Step 1: Building a DIY Eurorack case
In this video, I build a DIY Eurorack case and take my first synth module (Plaits) for a spin. STUFF IN THIS VIDEO Tiptop Audio uZeus: Mutable Instrument Plaits: Arturia Keystep: Patch cables: Support...
Production
00:22
Buying a case
00:53
Buying a power supply
01:42
Planning
02:24
Electrical current
02:53
Define your goals
03:30
Choosing a small box
04:04
Whats next
04:25
Rails
05:27
Assembly
07:10
Making music
How to record hardware synths using Ableton Live's "External Instrument" device
In my last video, I covered my basic workflow for recording external synths in Ableton Live. One question that came up a lot in the comments for that video was, "Why don't you use the 'External Instru...
Production
00:47
Setup
02:56
Program Change
06:02
Recording
06:59
Recording settings
08:57
Conclusion
How I record hardware synths (with Ableton live example)
In this video, I go through my entire workflow for recording hardware synths. I use Ableton Live in the video, but all of these concepts should carry over pretty easily into other DAWs. Support what I...
Sound DesignRecordingProductionCreative Process
01:54
MIDI inputs
03:56
Monitoring
05:52
Recording
08:11
Recording a clip
09:52
Track delay
11:34
Outro
I Made a Weird, Long Violin
I combined the body of a mountain dulcimer with a violin/viola neck. Strange results! Sorry about the weird on-camera audio. I'll switch back to the condenser mic for the next video. ;) The Etsy sound...
Sound Design
00:59
attach the neck to the end block
02:25
glue these thin strips on the sides
02:30
gluing the top and the bottom of the instrument
03:29
stick the piezo roughly in the middle of the board
03:47
try to position the lid on the top of the frame
04:53
get the head ready for tuning pegs
05:37
attached the end pin into the hole
06:28
position my bridge fourteen and three quarters inches from the top
09:36
add bowed notes
I modded my Korg Monotron so that I can play it like a normal synth (+ Arturia Keystep love)
The schematic I built in this video can be found here: More info about the Monotron: More info about the Keystep: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUS...
Sound Design
00:43
Hackable
01:06
Magic Formula
01:25
What is MIDI
01:57
What is CV
03:05
What is Gate
03:51
How it works
04:52
Testing
05:35
Tuning
06:13
Bass
08:31
Drums
09:14
Conclusion
How I make sample libraries - 2020 Edition (Kontakt, SFZ, Decent Sampler, REAPER)
In this video, I go through the entire process of creating a sample library from start to finish. I do my recording and chopping in REAPER. I then make a Kontakt instrument, a Decent Sampler instrumen...
Sound DesignRecordingProductionCreative Process
00:35
Planning
01:57
Recording
03:41
Noise Reduction (RX)
06:23
Sample chopping
07:51
Tuning samples (Manual process)
10:08
Tuning sample (Automated process)
12:57
Removing violin bowings
15:37
Setting loop points in REAPER and exporting them to Kontakt
22:22
Making a Kontakt instrument
27:00
Making a Decent Sampler instrument
30:23
Making an SFZ instrument
I made a slinky violin...
Here's the Simon the Magpie video that inspired this madness: Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FILM & INSTRUMENTAL music here: Find my ROCK MUSIC here: https://manwomanchild.bandcamp.com
Sound Design
00:24
Building the slinky
02:53
Testing
05:05
Outro
How to Write Film Music in Ableton Live
I usually write film music in either Logic or REAPER, but the feature I just finished scoring was written completely in Ableton Live. In this video, I go over everything you need to know about how to ...
Sound DesignRecordingProductionCreative Process
00:23
The Film
03:36
Time Signature
05:43
Markers
08:30
Adding Beats
10:32
Outro
Making the "Cassette Poly" - The trials and tribulations of multisampling a Korg Poly 61 in Kontakt
Download the samples at 0:00 How the professionals do it 0:28 Introducing my modified Poly 61 01:45 The modifications 02:35 How I'm going to multisample the synth 04:50 Midi sequence to trigger the sa...
Sound Design
00:28
Introducing my modified Poly 61
01:45
The modifications
02:35
How I'm going to multisample the synth
04:50
Midi sequence to trigger the sampling
05:20
My old cassette deck
06:40
It's just a blip
07:18
Disaster!
08:03
Have a coffee and a think
08:30
A hero comes to the rescue - The Onde Magnetique
09:40
The imported sounds
10:16
Making the Kontakt instrument
11:45
Introducing... THE CASSETTE POLY!
12:47
The finished sounds (1) "Original"
13:51
The finished sounds (2) "Soft & Long"
15:50
The finished sounds (3) "Expressive"
17:50
Bye!
I finally made a video about the thing on my wall!
About 6 months ago, I attached a bunch of synths to my wall. In this video, I talk about how and why I did that – and I make some quick music. PEGBOARD Pegboard: Pegboard Elastics: Pegboard Hooks: SYN...
Production
00:31
Why I Did It
01:02
How Did I Put It Together
02:15
Launch Pad Pro Mark 1
How I make cover art for my tracks aka Dave's Photoshop tips :)
Every couple of weeks, I release a new track, which means I also have to create cover art. In this video, I go over my quick-and-dirty graphic design process. Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FIL...
Sound DesignRecordingProductionCreative Process
00:23
Goals
03:07
Images
04:07
Photoshop
09:40
Summary
How I make cover art for my tracks aka Dave's Photoshop tips :)
Every couple of weeks, I release a new track, which means I also have to create cover art. In this video, I go over my quick-and-dirty graphic design process. Support what I do on Patreon: Find my FIL...
Production
00:23
Goals
03:07
Images
04:07
Photoshop
09:40
Summary
I'm addicted to this sequencer with multiple playheads! (AUM + Fugue Machine + Decent Sampler)
The iOS music ecosystem has yielded a number of cool, nonstandard ways of writing music. Central to many of them is an app called AUM, which acts as an essential thread to get all of your different ap...
Production
00:52
load the phono harp sample
02:01
load the glockenspiel patch
02:51
start writing music
04:02
transposed by four semitones
04:42
add some more decent samplers to the mix
05:52
add yet another decent sampler to the mix
What's new in iZotope RX 8?
A new version of iZotope RX is out, so I figured I would take it out for a spin and see what new features got added. RX is, of course, the industry-standard noise reduction suite for samplists everywh...
Production
05:25
Voice recording
07:58
Batch processor
10:02
Composite View
12:20
Conclusion
How I record rock songs quickly in Ableton Live
Can you take a piano piece and turn it into a rock song? Let's find out! Also: I walk through how I record a rock song from start to finish using Ableton Live & REAPER. This video is sponsored by Dist...
Production
03:36
DISTROKID
04:43
Adding MIDI Drums
06:31
Adding MIDI Bass
08:20
Adding Sponge Piano
09:23
Recording Guitars
11:42
Recording Vocals
13:03
boring pre-chorus part ;
14:14
Finished Song
I think I'm obsessed with granular synthesis (aka Ableton users download this Max4Live patch ASAP)
In this video, I show how I use granular synthesis to create unique sounds. In the process, I end up creating a full electronic track. This video is sponsored by DistroKid. DistroKid promo code: (Usin...
Production
00:43
What is granular synthesis
01:38
How does granulator 2 work
02:54
Hyperfollow
04:57
Scan
08:54
Outro
I got a pocket operator and you'll never guess what happened next (actually, you will…I made a song)
I finally got my hands on a PO-33 Pocket Operator, a tiny 8-bit sampler that fits in your pocket. In this video, I use it to make a beat, which somehow turns into a vocal song? Official info on the PO...
Sound Design
00:52
drum samples
01:34
play the different pads on the po-33
01:47
try to record a melodic sample from the xylophone
02:26
dial in a specific bpm by holding it down
02:44
lay down a pattern with a high hat
03:11
hit one of the drum presets
03:42
work on a melodic loop
04:02
entering data for a melodic pattern
05:59
copy pattern three to pattern four
06:20
combine all four of these patterns
08:40
put in the bass drum
11:40
set up three vocal tracks
I got a pocket operator and you'll never guess what happened next (actually, you will…I made a song)
I finally got my hands on a PO-33 Pocket Operator, a tiny 8-bit sampler that fits in your pocket. In this video, I use it to make a beat, which somehow turns into a vocal song? Official info on the PO...
Production
00:52
drum samples
01:34
play the different pads on the po-33
01:47
try to record a melodic sample from the xylophone
02:26
dial in a specific bpm by holding it down
02:44
lay down a pattern with a high hat
03:11
hit one of the drum presets
03:42
work on a melodic loop
04:02
entering data for a melodic pattern
05:59
copy pattern three to pattern four
06:20
combine all four of these patterns
08:40
put in the bass drum
11:40
set up three vocal tracks
3 free plugins to add movement to your music
In this video, I use three FREE plugins to add movement to an otherwise lifeless chord progression. Download links below! Valhalla Supermassive: Alex Hilton A1TriggerGate: Audiomodern filterstep: Supp...
Production
00:33
The piece
01:08
Creating the melody
02:07
Adding sequenced modulation
03:50
Adding amplitude modulation
05:05
Adding strings
06:11
Adding bass
08:02
Outro
Do you ever feel like you're writing the same song over and over? It's probably fine.
Do you ever feel like you're writing the same music over and over again? In this video, I talk about why it's not necessarily a bad thing. Also, I give some tips for how to challenge yourself if you'r...
SongwritingCreative Process
02:08
Is it a problem
05:03
Make it your trademark
05:51
Set a deadline
06:42
Break out of it
Sound and Waveforms
Learn about the physical properties of sound, how to read waveforms, and understand the concepts of frequency and pitch. Join The Sound Of AI Slack community: Slides: Interested in hiring me as a cons...
Sound DesignRecordingProductionCreative Process
01:11
Mechanical wave
02:00
Sound wave
03:29
Waveform
05:05
Periodic and aperiodic sound
09:28
Phase
10:34
Frequency and amplitude
12:12
Hearing range
17:15
Midi notes
19:14
Pitch-frequency chart
20:29
Mapping pitch to frequency
25:33
What's up next?
26:27
Join the community!
Kontakt Tutorial: How to Lay Out Piano Samples
In this Kontakt scripting tutorial, I show how to work with piano samples. Topics covered: distinct samples for sustain and non-sustain, release triggers, and pedal up/down sounds. The piano featured ...
Sound DesignRecordingProductionCreative Process
00:19
Basic Scripting for Piano Samples
00:58
Kinds of Samples
01:21
Release Triggers
04:02
Add Release Triggers
09:02
Disallowed Groups
10:06
Declare an Array
15:21
Trigger a Play Note Event
17:45
Set Event Parameter
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