You Suck at Producing #50: Making Instruments More Expressive

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  • How do we get sounds that feel expressive out of a computer device completely devoid of human emotion?
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Komentáře • 238

  • @kevinkopec9816
    @kevinkopec9816 Před 5 lety +341

    I fucking love you underbelly. Every time I watch your vids, I learn something new and you blend it perfectly with comedy. You should be a certified Ableton teacher honestly.

  • @CH1EFBL1TZ
    @CH1EFBL1TZ Před 5 lety +371

    i love hearing my name in your videos hahaha

  • @shauntheproducer3605
    @shauntheproducer3605 Před 5 lety +387

    I did not know you could draw a line to contour velocity like that. WTF? 5 freaking years of individually click and dragging each note. I'm upset.

  • @AdrianCardwell
    @AdrianCardwell Před 4 lety +23

    Underbelly literally just crying on top of a soft beat is still better than most of the music I’ve heard from 2019. Good work.

  • @papa_da_engineer
    @papa_da_engineer Před 5 lety +354

    So 1st off lets add a little release "So that it doesn't cut off so abruptly like my parents financial support" 😂😭💀✊✌

    • @CH1EFBL1TZ
      @CH1EFBL1TZ Před 5 lety +6

      almost spit my coffee out on that line, lmao

    • @NuttlesGaming
      @NuttlesGaming Před 5 lety +2

      that's what you get for not reading the manual, all 1,000,000 pages of it

    • @mikeexits
      @mikeexits Před 4 lety +1

      Is it just me or is this a ridiculously common occurrence? This genuinely happened to my sister for her dad and me for mine. Sister's dad blackmailed my mom and took off so she wouldn't go after him

    • @dielawn2723
      @dielawn2723 Před 4 lety

      Mikeureko what’s common? Adults paying for their own shit instead of mom and daddy? Yeah welcome to the rest of the works😂😂

    • @dielawn2723
      @dielawn2723 Před 4 lety

      World

  • @presnav6738
    @presnav6738 Před 5 lety +25

    Probably my favorite episode, not only was it quite informative but the sub-story was so moving

  • @ldmd3751
    @ldmd3751 Před 5 lety +127

    I actually enjoyed Derek's first piano recital. But that was back when I had feelings.

  • @kaichuuuuuu
    @kaichuuuuuu Před 2 lety +8

    I love the cut mid-cry at the end lmfao
    I love how you primarily use default Live instruments and effects for the tutorials. I'm a noob so I always resorted to messing with random knobs on serum but that can load up my CPU pretty quick. These vids help get awesome sounds without stutteringn balls. Love em :)

  • @jamiedoesthings
    @jamiedoesthings Před 5 lety +13

    how the heck does it go from "early noughties ringtone" to "hook of a song they actually play in hot topic"...pure skill

  • @kuhliloach8842
    @kuhliloach8842 Před 5 lety +17

    I like how this video takes a simple sound and discusses the shaping of it. The better we can shape existing sounds the fewer new sounds we need to install. Now all I need is a video that shows how Ableton can make me forget about the existence of Hot Topic.

  • @delr0ssy827
    @delr0ssy827 Před 3 lety +2

    Mixing knowledge plus dry as fuck humor = pure gold

  • @victorcoyenn
    @victorcoyenn Před 5 lety +29

    CZcams captions say: "okay so jacket" 0:35.
    All my life is a lie.

  • @ediecollette430
    @ediecollette430 Před 5 lety +5

    The best no-nonsense how to make music videos out there. Thanks, Underbelly, for reminding us all that we suck.

  • @pixelwax2882
    @pixelwax2882 Před 5 lety +191

    Everyone join this gentleman's Patreon so he can get a god damn haircut.

    • @VetNovice
      @VetNovice Před 5 lety +3

      Give him more money to grow it out long.

    • @Vextrove
      @Vextrove Před 5 lety +5

      What's wrong with his hair lol

    • @eferg16
      @eferg16 Před 5 lety +2

      It looks trimmed but I'll lend my support only because it looks like he's trimming it himself.

    • @decimalexercise7154
      @decimalexercise7154 Před 5 lety +1

      Why do you give a shit about this dudes hair 😂😂

    • @wxxxbattle
      @wxxxbattle Před 5 lety +1

      priorities bro priorities. gear ain't cheap.

  • @JermJr0
    @JermJr0 Před 2 lety +1

    “When a Piano-Player-Plays” lmao love this style of learning

  • @nessx007
    @nessx007 Před 5 lety +37

    That's a bangin' chord progression there at the end, i want a full version! totally flips the original vibe of the melody

    • @EctoMorpheus
      @EctoMorpheus Před 5 lety +5

      I'm trying to figure out which chords they are, they sound really dreamy! Sadly, I legitimately do suck at producing and it isn't really working so far...

    • @mikeexits
      @mikeexits Před 4 lety +1

      @@EctoMorpheus To be fair it's pretty hard to hear over his wails.

    • @jotekbd
      @jotekbd Před 4 lety

      Sounds like Am7 . . . FM7 loop

  • @WAMProducties
    @WAMProducties Před 5 lety +7

    This was an amazing video, you really outdid yourself in this one bellyboy. Wowzers.

  • @anttt7993
    @anttt7993 Před 3 lety +1

    That velocity contour trick......whoa dude. You done changed the game!

  • @TheLikeJohnny
    @TheLikeJohnny Před 5 lety +1

    Just discovered your channel. You kick ass dude. Great audio tutorials but the best part is that you're entertaining as hell. Will continue to tune in just for the laughs and if I learn something along the way, it's just gravy. Keep doing what you're doing!

  • @anonymous-qi5cb
    @anonymous-qi5cb Před 5 lety +3

    I genuinely hope for the success you deserve my friend. Keep that light shining bright!

  • @ZVUKOVABARIERA
    @ZVUKOVABARIERA Před rokem +2

    Bruh, the first 20 seconds alone beat 4 years of any music related studies

  • @IHMadeThis
    @IHMadeThis Před 5 lety +26

    "Back when I had feelings..." LOL

  • @benfrese3573
    @benfrese3573 Před 4 lety +2

    Once again simple, brilliant stuff. Whenever I can afford it you'll be the first person ever I support on Patreon.
    You fucking deserve it, Underbelly. Keep it real. Hugs and kisses

  • @ProdByDistro
    @ProdByDistro Před 5 lety +49

    This made me want to go to hot topic. wowzers

  • @stuartleighton
    @stuartleighton Před 2 lety +1

    This is fucking an awesome tutorial. This morning I held back from starting my arrangement, loaded a load of Underbelly tutorials into a playlist that I thought might be wise to watch before jumping head first into improving my track. I am so glad I did as I wouldn't have discovered this fantastic tutorial, and also my own wisdom. Thank you, this is really eye / ear opening.

  • @elvishpretzely9173
    @elvishpretzely9173 Před 5 lety +1

    Rly good example of how multiple, mostly subtle changes can make such a dramatic difference. Big lesson for me today. Also, the sneaky beat started not where I thought the "one" was? Awesome. Such express

  • @Ojini
    @Ojini Před 5 lety +5

    Bro, you're a genius. You teach in the best way possible

  • @MrKlebercsantos
    @MrKlebercsantos Před 5 lety +1

    this channel is the best! You learn about production and also laugh

  • @jimmyt.4888
    @jimmyt.4888 Před 4 lety +4

    This man is amazingly funny and musicly smart, so I get to laugh and learn at the same. perfect combination.🤟🏾

  • @heysticks
    @heysticks Před 5 lety +1

    This is my favorite video of yours now

  • @pedro_a_martins
    @pedro_a_martins Před 5 lety +1

    Nice! I really liked the final result!

  • @gilliangilliangillian
    @gilliangilliangillian Před 5 lety +2

    very insightful! thanks man :)

  • @FatherSonAndAlcohol
    @FatherSonAndAlcohol Před 5 lety +2

    Hilarious and informative as always! Back when I had feelings 😆

  •  Před 5 lety +1

    Dude, that transition at 5:41 is so genius. I mean it.

  • @kaeptn
    @kaeptn Před 5 lety +1

    I love your vids dude!

  • @1235tristan
    @1235tristan Před 3 lety +1

    This guy has surprisingly taught me a lot in a short amount of time

  • @GB3770
    @GB3770 Před 5 lety +2

    jesus this is fast becoming my fav you tube channel...im v interested in ableton but the added humour is so funny...."back when i had feelings" rofl...

  • @ernestogrey6271
    @ernestogrey6271 Před 5 lety +48

    melody sounds like a stock phone ringtone

  • @JamesStarkey
    @JamesStarkey Před 5 lety +2

    amazing in all ways

  • @YoshiIamair
    @YoshiIamair Před 5 lety

    Yo your style of teaching is perfect

  • @MrPhunka21
    @MrPhunka21 Před 5 lety +2

    Wonderful video underbelly my daughter and I loved it as always much respect from canmore ps the live drum sampling is going great and I m almost ready for another sesh

    • @MrPhunka21
      @MrPhunka21 Před 2 lety

      Just watched this again and ya my daughter came over took a look and smiled.

  • @nudirt1274
    @nudirt1274 Před 5 lety +18

    Very kool, Kanye. Thank you.

  • @ikialyfe2646
    @ikialyfe2646 Před 5 lety +3

    That final beat is so damn cool!

  • @benja303
    @benja303 Před 5 lety +15

    Summary: Make your sounds more Life like, make them evolve on a macro and micro level
    -Adding More release so it doesnt cut off so abrutly.
    -Adding a little attack to remove some click
    Reducing release to make it more life Like.
    Things sound realistic and life like because they have dynamics.
    Make soubds velocity sensitive.
    Cntrl and draw aumation line.
    Use the velocity to modulate paramters so some notes have slightly different wave forms than others Modulate the oscilator. Try maybe modulating a filter.
    Allow the velocity to mess with the Unison amount or even just draw in and automate other effects like reverb.

    • @mikeexits
      @mikeexits Před 4 lety

      The automation line blew my mind after 6 years of Ableton use

  • @anishadhikari9712
    @anishadhikari9712 Před 3 lety

    love you man

  • @IpoDaDog
    @IpoDaDog Před 4 lety

    I love this!

  • @Vextrove
    @Vextrove Před 5 lety +3

    When you have a melody with a very dramatic note that's held slighlt longer, add some vibrato, it increases the emotion in just a single note by many times! Try it someday

  • @TheDementians
    @TheDementians Před 5 lety +1

    Love it! You're hilarious

  • @nethanielwall9881
    @nethanielwall9881 Před 5 lety +1

    dude that tip for automating the velocity SAVED my life

  • @aristonrock
    @aristonrock Před 5 lety

    Man you're awesome!

  • @shenova
    @shenova Před rokem

    “Let’s add some release so it doesn’t cut off so abruptly… like my parent’s financial support” omg deaddd 💀💀💀

  • @KonstantinoPolizois
    @KonstantinoPolizois Před 4 lety +1

    Long time ago I used to watch a couple of Simpsons episodes before I sleep. It was vital for a proper sleep. Now I switched on Underbelly

  • @danceofjimbeam
    @danceofjimbeam Před 2 lety

    ok...I really love the drums in this

  • @princeamoakwa4057
    @princeamoakwa4057 Před 3 lety +1

    Sounds like a beautiful signature song for a phone company 😅🎉

  • @Ryzasu
    @Ryzasu Před 3 lety +1

    The more videos of you I watch the funnier they get

  • @mrsballou
    @mrsballou Před 5 lety +2

    lolz. I luv u. learning a lot in your vids

  • @johnschneider49
    @johnschneider49 Před 5 lety

    Yooo this one was realllyyyy good

  • @marcorademan8433
    @marcorademan8433 Před 5 lety +30

    Just like uncle joe expressed himself every chrismas evening

  • @wewerefalling5861
    @wewerefalling5861 Před 4 lety

    Emotions has been felt.

  • @jeyko666
    @jeyko666 Před 5 lety

    Man that drop was woooooooooowwwwww, cheers man!

  • @NateSassoonMusic
    @NateSassoonMusic Před 5 lety +1

    this video made me feel wowzers

  • @dijpdepijp2154
    @dijpdepijp2154 Před 5 lety +16

    The crying is always so good x""D

  • @dougthemoleman
    @dougthemoleman Před 5 lety +1

    I like it when song intros fuck with my expectations of the downbeat.

  • @alessandrorumbo490
    @alessandrorumbo490 Před 4 lety

    damn it grooved with those drums

  • @DarkPedobear
    @DarkPedobear Před 5 lety +1

    I love this video

    • @DarkPedobear
      @DarkPedobear Před 5 lety

      i'm still here getting mixed feelings from the end of this video

  • @paulsadler3771
    @paulsadler3771 Před 5 lety

    Wowzers!

  • @wilkemusic4653
    @wilkemusic4653 Před 5 lety

    I feel like this doesnt get said enough, but I really appreciate your thumbnailz 💅🏻

  • @lonelykid7691
    @lonelykid7691 Před 5 lety +2

    5:45 perfect comedic timing hahahahahaha

  • @chartomosfil1278
    @chartomosfil1278 Před 5 lety +2

    5:29 "Ooooohohoo hahhhha jjjeeezas is just wananna atoat oa aoaooooohhhohho AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH". Underbelly.

  • @Galileo317
    @Galileo317 Před 5 lety +2

    Also, is it possible to connect velocity change with amp decay, amplitude, etc. in other plugins such as Massive or Serum or even other Ableton synths like you did with Ableton’s wavetable?

  • @i_am_wondercliff
    @i_am_wondercliff Před 4 lety

    Man, you fckn awesome!

  • @okruznizatvor
    @okruznizatvor Před 3 lety

    Thank God for have You

  • @derBESIEGER
    @derBESIEGER Před 2 lety +1

    Important vid!

  • @burnersnake1707
    @burnersnake1707 Před 4 lety +1

    hahahah that first emotionless melody/patch

  • @samuel1480
    @samuel1480 Před 5 lety

    Come on duuude! This is awesome.

  • @JamesRamboPearce
    @JamesRamboPearce Před 5 lety

    Command line is my new hero - can't believe what a dingus I was to not know this

  • @berndkramer835
    @berndkramer835 Před 5 lety +1

    Thx for all your vids!
    I still suck, but you made me a little bit bearable.
    Greetings from Germany, also to Uncle Joe!

  • @im_Spade_
    @im_Spade_ Před 5 lety +1

    Holy shit. That was sweet

  • @derrickb8791
    @derrickb8791 Před 5 lety

    Wowzers

  • @oveh.8160
    @oveh.8160 Před 5 lety +1

    WOWSERS

  • @egerttischler1874
    @egerttischler1874 Před 3 lety

    you are the best

  • @rexsoulful
    @rexsoulful Před 5 lety

    Man you are a package.❤

  • @oibywoib
    @oibywoib Před 5 lety

    wowzers!!!

  • @LucasLucasMusic
    @LucasLucasMusic Před 4 lety

    5:20 I died lol

  • @swoop6165
    @swoop6165 Před 5 lety +1

    I got into the bad habit of liking your videos before i even watch it

  • @a_mjn_l_l
    @a_mjn_l_l Před 5 lety +1

    I love you man😍😍😍

  • @NinjaArts
    @NinjaArts Před 4 lety +1

    Always great, Underbelly. I really think you should wear a blazer or smoking jacket to dial in the persona! Beautiful either way tho :)

  • @benjaminmagambo3849
    @benjaminmagambo3849 Před 5 lety

    I suscribe !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @althepsyphros3314
    @althepsyphros3314 Před 5 lety +5

    Anyone know how you can have the velocity link to decay filters etc. in flstudio? I never thought of this

    • @solbergization
      @solbergization Před 5 lety

      6X3CXT just here waiting for someone who knows haha

    • @adamnygren5280
      @adamnygren5280 Před 5 lety +1

      I mainly use massive and you can control pretty much any parameter with velocity straight in the box.

    • @althepsyphros3314
      @althepsyphros3314 Před 5 lety

      @@adamnygren5280 How?

    • @VeganKebabDoRuky
      @VeganKebabDoRuky Před 5 lety +1

      Depends on what plugin you use.

  • @shimlaDnB
    @shimlaDnB Před 5 lety +1

    fucking genious

  • @alexkay6995
    @alexkay6995 Před 5 lety

    This is a funny one

  • @DykenSM
    @DykenSM Před 4 lety

    how can i do those things in fl studio?? especially the unison thing

  • @frustavogongpseudo-intelle8561

    this was an wowzaztic and romantic experience! wowzers!

  • @petrovzka
    @petrovzka Před 4 lety

    Is there a full version of this song?

  • @Ast3rixMusic
    @Ast3rixMusic Před 5 lety

    Lol no one wants a pair of jeans that bad. Too funny!!!

  • @elijahren
    @elijahren Před 4 lety

    "Back when I have feelings" XD

  • @Easymode460
    @Easymode460 Před 5 lety

    Wowsers

  • @djvoid1
    @djvoid1 Před 5 lety +2

    Do you get your sandwiches at the underdeli?

  • @lvkrosenkreuz3638
    @lvkrosenkreuz3638 Před rokem

    Anyway to do this without using waiverable? Would envelope midi work?

  • @floorpuncher3280
    @floorpuncher3280 Před 5 lety +2

    I never been shopping at Hot Topic.