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| Start-Up for Electronic Producer
I've been thinking about it for a while, but I finally want to start making the music I want to. However, I'm not quite sure where to start when it comes to programs, mics, and other required assets. List is inspirations / music similar to what I want to make | | 1 |  | Andrew Huang
Pintxos
Basically, I aim to make some sample-based stuff. But instead of sampling various pieces of music, I want to sample various everyday objects, the weather, etc. Very much like this guy who does a very similar thing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2vqM9fv2KQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_a_WxPJRN4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uyM2Q8aGp0 (this clip is one I'm especially enamored with)
Everything from the clicking of keyboard keys, to pouring of milk, to the sound of a running shower, to the sound of car horns and traffic and pedestrians bustling through cities, I feel that there's a lot of musical potential in a lot of non-musical things. | | 2 |  | Panda Bear
Person Pitch
However, instead of focusing on making solely bangers, though those aren't out of the question, I'd like to take things in a much more abstract, chill direction than that Andrew Huang stuff. The psychedelic, hypnotizing use of samples to create an incredibly relaxing, intoxicating environment is music goals. Plus the use of owl sounds and skateboard tricks to kick off specific songs is another example of what kind of things I want to do. Also, I'd aim to incorporate my own vocals, whether it be used as an instrument a capella style, or more conservative uses. | | 3 |  | The Beatles
Help!
So, taking in consideration what I aim to create, what kind of programs, mics, tech, resources, etc. should I be using? Sorry if this list seems a bit self-fulfilling, but I'm genuinely clueless on where to start.
Note: Beatles are not major inspiration | | 4 |  | Gold Panda
Good Luck And Do Your Best
Also texture. Gonna make sure my stuff is textured. as. fuck. | | 5 |  | Tipper
Fathoms
Other inspirations | | 6 |  | Clarence Clarity
No Now | | 7 |  | Andy Hull
Swiss Army Man OST | | 8 | | Tipper
Fathoms | | 9 |  | The Beach Boys
The Smile Sessions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlJ44xaB4W8 | | 10 |  | Bjork
Medulla | |
wtferrothorn
10.09.16 | I know there are probably better places to ask about this, but I might as well get some input from my sputbros ; ) | Sinternet
10.09.16 | in the same boat actually, in fact ' I want to sample various everyday objects, the weather, etc.' has been an idea i've been thinking about for a while.
As far as DAWs go, I'm learning using FL Studio because it's very beginner-friendly and the interface is visually appealing. For microphones one i'm looking at is this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blue-Microphones-Snowball-Omnidirectional-Microphone/dp/B000EOPQ7E which has a decent reputation iirc. | wtferrothorn
10.09.16 | Nice! We should collab once I figure out what the hell i'm doing.
I've definitely heard by some people that FL is perfect for beginners, so I'll probably end up getting that for my main program. | FullOfSounds
10.09.16 | That's awesome, you have some varied inspirations too. Hope all goes well! | wtferrothorn
10.09.16 | Thanks you! I knew my varied music taste would come in handy someday. | Sinternet
10.09.16 | haha when i manage to understand it all and invest more time into it i'd be open
if you do end up getting fl i highly recommend this guys tutorials https://www.youtube.com/user/SeamlessR/videos - he's mainly focused on electro and dance music but his series such as fl12 basics are really useful | wtferrothorn
10.09.16 | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1GTksCxSKY&list=PLGYoE903Nir5wBLQxE6CdnExRdujK5LIB&index=1
Hours upon hours of glitch hop production? This guy is speaking my language already. | GmemberKills
10.09.16 | fl studio rules. as far as recording samples just get you a nice handheld recorder or if you want a lo-fi sound use a portable tape recorder. you could even experiment with a phone recorder if you wanted.
most handheld recorders use sd cards so you can transfer your files to the computer that way and then you can manipulate them in fl studio, or also audacity which is an a pretty good simple free recording program.
audacity is what i started with and even though i moved on to fl studio, it still has some things i use it for. | GmemberKills
10.09.16 | if you are gonna use any kind real instruments it's pretty much a essential you get a audio interface though. If do you decide to use any computer generated instruments always avoid using stock sounds, because they have been abused to death.
you can find some sound packs for cheap or free and even make your own sounds from samples
| wtferrothorn
10.09.16 | Thank you. The best plan I had for recording samples was just my phone, so I'm thankful that there is another, better way to record them.
I always imagine that I'd make EVERYTHING in my music out of samples, but I will probably eventually use actual instruments in cases where they're needed. | GmemberKills
10.09.16 | no problem. you'd be surprised how good you could make some phone recordings sound with a little bit of mixing. don't be afraid to experiment with that, just about any piece of equipment can be pushed further than you think if you work with it long enough.
if you wanna upgrade though just look at tascam and zoom digital recorders they both make some nice stuff.
yeah i don't make any thing beat based, but for my ambient stuff i love to combine samples with real instruments. really makes things sound more organic. | bloc
10.09.16 | I use Ableton Live. It's very common with electronic music producers. | iloveyouall
10.10.16 | fruity loops | wtferrothorn
10.10.16 | Thanks guys 👍👍👍 |
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