Producer Masterclass: Beardyman | Part 1

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  • Watch Beardyman aka Darren Foreman talk us through his live setup, and deconstruct the track 6am (Ready To Write) feat Joe Rogan.
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Komentáře • 162

  • @mbt101
    @mbt101 Před 4 lety +330

    For anyone who hasn't seen his full sets or his recent live streams, do yourselves a favor and watch them in their entirety. There's absolutely nobody doing the kind of improvisational production at this level, hands down. What he's accomplished in his career should be the bar for electronic music production and performances. DJ culture needs to take a knee to this level of artistry.

    • @4bidn1
      @4bidn1 Před 3 lety +10

      @@saywhat303 Music is the foundation, Producers are the prophets, Dj's are the pastors, and the clubs are the churches. B^)

    • @Lif7ed
      @Lif7ed Před 3 lety +3

      I'm no professional and never had any qualification in music or anything but this dude's content is nuts and has been, even his content from 10 years ago is so unique

    • @xXimf4m0usXx
      @xXimf4m0usXx Před 3 lety +2

      DØVYDAS?? Marc Ribbilet?

    • @4bidn1
      @4bidn1 Před 3 lety +3

      @@xXimf4m0usXx he is amazing in his own right but definitely not on the same level as beardyman, I’d argue Marc’s style is heavily heavily based on what BM has been doing for years

    • @Armpitfan
      @Armpitfan Před 3 lety +1

      I mean Mr.Wobbles does similar stuff withe improvised live producing. but i think beardyman is a bit more experienced, but you should still check out mrwobbles stuff. he is sick

  • @whatshendrix
    @whatshendrix Před 2 lety +33

    Beardyman is the Jimi Hendrix of live improvised electronic music.

  • @SampleSumo
    @SampleSumo Před 2 lety +19

    22:34 Very nice to see Beardyman added our granular plugin SaltyGrain to his setup! A real genius at live electronic music improvisation!

  • @DobixIdealSound
    @DobixIdealSound Před 4 lety +65

    I've been watching him in 2008 already, when his live setup was only hardware. It simply amazes me how much he evolved. Watched this video from start to end. Nice job guys.

    • @guymagson1230
      @guymagson1230 Před 3 lety +1

      Yh man I remember being a kid watching his recording of live shows he's done and it's mad what he's done inspired me to fanny about a bit with music production software and that

    • @menjavlafitta
      @menjavlafitta Před 3 lety

      @@guymagson1230 Saaame bruh!
      I remember when he had a free show in my town and i got focken bonkers. Amazing dude.

  • @bubbhajay2027
    @bubbhajay2027 Před 4 lety +49

    This level of dedication just to minimise latency is a beautiful obsession and deserves max respect. To see the level of progression from kp3s is insanity. Beardyman you’re a legend.

    • @username40000
      @username40000 Před 2 lety

      Well latency is the killer here! So it's not exactly juust minimising latency, too much latency would make the whole thing impossible to use!

  • @muddasheep
    @muddasheep Před 4 lety +51

    Thank you Chris Martin from Coldplay, I didn't know you were a fan of Beardyman as well!

  • @djvoid1
    @djvoid1 Před 3 lety +29

    Also, is there any chance the Foreman brothers' parents have written a book on how to foster and nurture talented kids, because I would read the shit out of that

  • @AdmitthatijustdiditX
    @AdmitthatijustdiditX Před 3 lety +17

    Plugin is: Manipulator by Polyverse Music.

  • @MatthewXLY
    @MatthewXLY Před 3 lety +11

    We've all at some point just wished that we could get the groove, melody, bass etc. that's in our head and just upload it directly into our software. Only Beardyman has actually achieved this.

  • @ts4gv
    @ts4gv Před 3 lety +16

    7:43
    Y'all took the time to edit in a jumpscare, but didn't bother figuring out who made the preset lol

  • @solconnection2
    @solconnection2 Před rokem +4

    ive been writing electronic music on and off for 20 years and this setup gives me anxiety at its complexity, hes a mad genius

  • @spacehoppermark6161
    @spacehoppermark6161 Před 4 lety +10

    Beardyman is the best thing in live, electronic music. EveR. Mind blowing

  • @bentosan
    @bentosan Před 3 lety +5

    First decent explanation I have found of how this is setup, super informative. He’s taken a lot of ideas and put them together in really interesting ways, truely one of the greats.

  • @EarleMonroe
    @EarleMonroe Před 3 lety +4

    33:24 "It's not pretty, but nor is your mum."

  • @D0NTREPLY
    @D0NTREPLY Před 3 lety +7

    this has to be the most pure form of techno/electronic music. he's literally creating it live out of his head and into the speakers and out to the audience. i find those big famous dj's complete and utter garbage and fakes compared to beardyman. i wish he becomes super and ultra famous and rich.

    • @Wolfsheim23
      @Wolfsheim23 Před 2 lety +2

      Djs are there to play music for people to enjoy. They don't have to be musicians as well. Get your priorities straight. Also wide knowledge of music and what to play for the crowd your playing for is far more important than technical DJ skills.

    • @TheValueOfN
      @TheValueOfN Před 2 lety +1

      @@Wolfsheim23 To be fair, a lot of DJs pretend to affect the music my making dramatic knob twists and flamboyant button presses. This is what it looks like when there's no pretence.

  • @hansonigor
    @hansonigor Před 4 lety +6

    ...waited for this for years

  • @SELEKTROw
    @SELEKTROw Před 4 lety +28

    Cool, I thought since the first beadytron the iPads were running custom software doing the actual processing, but they are controling expert sleeper and FX plugins sat on ableton... That as a concept makes this more achievable, tho obviously years of layers complexity and refienment from a master creator is what makes it work! Great deeper explanation vid , thanks

    • @XyZCwP
      @XyZCwP Před 4 lety

      SELEKTROw I have been trying to recreate a similar set up for years but I have no idea what I’m doing lol

    • @DJPhazer
      @DJPhazer Před 4 lety

      I just had this same revelation! Given that the iPads are simply controlling things in Ableton, designing a similar rig is just a matter of setting things up in a DAW and configuring control surfaces... Very doable! Props to the Master tho 👌

    • @SELEKTROw
      @SELEKTROw Před 4 lety

      @@DJPhazer simples controllers, in practice tho pretty complex, his daw setup is massive!

    • @jondoe8o
      @jondoe8o Před 4 lety +1

      He mentioned someone programming stuff for him in C

    • @DJPhazer
      @DJPhazer Před 4 lety +1

      @@jondoe8o someone programmed the custom control interfaces that run on the ipads... Probably using OSC or MIDI to control parameters in Ableton.

  • @marcmeup1
    @marcmeup1 Před 4 lety +10

    Clean Shaveyman! Great vid from a legend - cheers peeps!

  • @2ndattention
    @2ndattention Před rokem

    Just discovered Beardyman. Thanks for this run-down! He’s cracked the code of real-time live music production on a level I haven’t seen before. I think the real key is using his voice. He eliminates the need for diving through presets, designing patches and scrolling through pages of drum samples all in one fell swoop. Brilliant.

  • @beatmac
    @beatmac Před 4 lety +8

    Thank you Beardyman for this share. That's so generous!

  • @menjavlafitta
    @menjavlafitta Před 3 lety +2

    This is modern magic. He's a wizard.

  • @jb_
    @jb_ Před 4 lety +2

    First time I heard Beardy was at Glade festival 2007 (remember that monsoon!). Needless to say he tore the place down. What a legend, such a ridiculously creative live performer 👊😎

  • @SuperFuzzmonkey
    @SuperFuzzmonkey Před 4 lety +2

    Watched every second, had no idea what the hell he was on about but it was absolutely amazing!! Pure genius 🙌

  • @clivemathieu9386
    @clivemathieu9386 Před 4 lety +1

    Super sick set up. Must be fun when it’s all going

  • @AnnaPrzebudzona
    @AnnaPrzebudzona Před 4 lety +18

    I badly needed this!!! I was even considering flying to England (?) to find Beardyman and ask him about his gear 😄 And here it is! Thanks guys!

    • @XyZCwP
      @XyZCwP Před 4 lety +2

      Upajā I’ve been trying to recreate for years he’s a genius

    • @tupokooj
      @tupokooj Před rokem

      He have Patronite and if you become a Patreon, you got this information and many more :)
      Dobra, teraz przeczytałem dokładnie Twój nick.

  • @aldovelasquez
    @aldovelasquez Před 3 lety

    It's complete and utter madness!! And I absolutely love it !! =D

  • @MaxQuagliotto
    @MaxQuagliotto Před 3 lety +3

    5:31 - to the video editors at Computer Music -- you forgot to do something... here

  • @i_never_asked_for_an_alias
    @i_never_asked_for_an_alias Před 6 měsíci

    Absolut mad lad. Love it.

  • @DavidAsh42
    @DavidAsh42 Před rokem

    Undisputeable fact:
    Darren Beardyman the most innovative live producer in the world
    Is anyone else remotely close to this level of production, comedy and creative spontaneity??
    If there is I need to know!

  • @danielmay7107
    @danielmay7107 Před 4 lety

    Excellent video, i have always been curious about his rig

  • @qbx8773
    @qbx8773 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much for these insights!

  • @guitarmanjon
    @guitarmanjon Před rokem

    It’s like a little glimpse into his brain. Amazing.

  • @au5music
    @au5music Před rokem

    the Manipulator plugin is by Polyverse

  • @ThePauseMenuVlog
    @ThePauseMenuVlog Před 4 lety +2

    Legend

  • @martinfox100
    @martinfox100 Před 2 lety +1

    this man is honestly a full act, that intro was crease XD

  • @hydrogxn
    @hydrogxn Před 4 lety +2

    damn next level

  • @NME_beatbox
    @NME_beatbox Před 3 lety

    amazing

  • @kobalt77
    @kobalt77 Před 4 lety

    Clever dude and then some.... thanks for this.

  • @TheLivingTempest
    @TheLivingTempest Před 3 lety

    This presentation Chris Martin is giving of Beardyman's system is giving me juice to start programming my rig ASAP. I have so many ideas brewing.

  • @gmdragon117
    @gmdragon117 Před 3 lety

    Beardy is a underground king!

  • @DaMaster1983
    @DaMaster1983 Před 3 lety

    he is overloaded

  • @lundunswagga
    @lundunswagga Před 2 lety +1

    THE GOAT!!!

  • @MrMattmoffett
    @MrMattmoffett Před 9 měsíci

    Beardyman should use the new macro snapshots feature in live 11 to handle some of his fx variations etc. It's prolly a lot less scripting and a lot easier to edit presets on his buttons than it was when he built this. Or maybe he built this v5 rig after live 11 launched idk I couldn't tell. For real though these Beardytrons need to be available to others. This rig is so cool and even if it was like $20k, I have to assume there are plenty of touring artists who could and would take advantage of having a live setup like this. Find a way to bring Beardytron to the masses and it will change the way modern music is performed.

  • @studio808
    @studio808 Před 4 lety +1

    The beardy guy !

  • @Garyshardcore
    @Garyshardcore Před 3 lety

    Hey. Impressive work. Thanx lot! Really wanted to saw in to your setup) So why not to use dummy racks in tracks that's like utility group just sending the control. Also, did you digging into clyphx or bidule?

  • @gavinlocke800
    @gavinlocke800 Před 3 lety +3

    everytime I watch Beardy I kinda want to give up on music.....he's that good

    • @TheLivingTempest
      @TheLivingTempest Před 3 lety +1

      Everyone has their signature talents. Think of yourself like Mega Man and borrow from your favorite artists. Make something new and unique. Speaking of assimilating powers...
      *eyes Beardyman* e.e

    • @Wolfsheim23
      @Wolfsheim23 Před 2 lety

      Beardyman is probably the best at creating music out of his head on the fly, but he is pulled in way too many directions to focus on creating single great songs people will listen to for years and years. Like this guy Reinhardt Buhr is very similar to Beardyman, not as skilled at changing things up so fast, but he's more into using these skills to refine his music. You can focus on things where he is not. Anytime you see him live or in interviews, you see he's kinda got ADD..

    • @TheValueOfN
      @TheValueOfN Před 2 lety

      @@Wolfsheim23 +1 for Reinhardt. It's just a shame - to me, personally - that his beautiful music is tainted with Christianity.

    • @Wolfsheim23
      @Wolfsheim23 Před 2 lety

      @@TheValueOfN Oh geez.. tainted. Maybe your ears are tainted by too much BS.

  • @flashchrome
    @flashchrome Před 3 lety

    Thanks. This is very interesting. Bit surprised he still is using Apple after his rant about them not too long ago.

  • @DavidAsh42
    @DavidAsh42 Před rokem

    btw
    - Infected Mushroom worked with Polyverse to create Manipulator

  • @gweedas
    @gweedas Před 3 lety +1

    i watched him when he was using only kaos pads. he is pure talent and underrated artist

    • @Wolfsheim23
      @Wolfsheim23 Před 2 lety

      Yep he could even create an amazing performance while walking down the street and ONLY using one Kaos Pad.

  • @puck_nz
    @puck_nz Před 2 lety

    Super great! Is it possible to still access the other video he was talking about ?

    • @Maldito011316
      @Maldito011316 Před 2 lety

      I think this is it: " To watch the full video, including an exclusive Beardyman performance, buy CM278 (February 2020) "

  • @williamscairns
    @williamscairns Před rokem

    8:02 best bit

  • @kittycloudz813
    @kittycloudz813 Před 4 lety

    Msuperlooper just dropped..I wonder if that will simplify things a bit..?.. his set up is sonic wizardry 🧙‍♂️

  • @whatisiswhatable
    @whatisiswhatable Před 3 lety +1

    Simply amazing. I wonder if this tool can be picked up by others. Is it open source? Could I download the template to ableton and link up an iPad?

    • @whatisiswhatable
      @whatisiswhatable Před 3 lety

      Also.. these beat demonstrations are bonkers. Loved the first beat.

  • @ryanbunge7409
    @ryanbunge7409 Před 2 lety

    It's funny to compare the functionality of Beardyman's rig to that of the OP-1

  • @andresgonzalez2467
    @andresgonzalez2467 Před 4 lety +2

    Man he's so funny

  • @eyevenear
    @eyevenear Před 4 lety +1

    for part 2 subscribe his patreon

  • @williambarringer6513
    @williambarringer6513 Před 3 lety

    I need about a four hour version of this I'm a total noob but I pretty much get what's goin on, I have MacBook Pro, Hercules 500 controller, I'm waiting on a behringer 1204usb mixer, I have all the cables to hook everything up and I can use Serato poorly, I just need a little guidance

  • @jackskhn
    @jackskhn Před 3 lety

  • @bookymydoor
    @bookymydoor Před rokem

    No part 2?

  • @Lucdaluc
    @Lucdaluc Před 3 lety

    fuckin legend

  • @shreddmachine
    @shreddmachine Před 3 lety

    The human voice is an amazing thing. But Beardymans voice is beyond human

  • @NiVofHiR
    @NiVofHiR Před 3 lety

    FUCKING BRILLIANT MATE!

  • @JUICE-wk2tz
    @JUICE-wk2tz Před rokem

    14:20 is this still true today about Ableton's Looper plugin not having delay compensation?

  • @AlexSecretDoor
    @AlexSecretDoor Před 3 lety

    Quick question!What mic is he using?

  • @shreshthmaran1690
    @shreshthmaran1690 Před 3 měsíci

    One day I will steal his Ipad

  • @sergeikoostreamlife713

    what programs does he use on tablets?

  • @RFCCABACA
    @RFCCABACA Před 3 lety

    guys whats the name for that vocal sampler vst, at 6:17

  • @matthewgiles3255
    @matthewgiles3255 Před 2 lety

    Anyone know what he uses his launchpad for?

  • @wzroq
    @wzroq Před rokem

    Is there part 2 to it?

  • @MrVeinemeinen
    @MrVeinemeinen Před 3 lety +1

    Imagine accidentely pushing the Home button in middle of hotest drop.

  • @_matis_
    @_matis_ Před 3 lety +1

    Genuine question,why do so many professionals use macbooks?

  • @P4TCH5S
    @P4TCH5S Před 2 lety

    What is his audio interface?

  • @celalkarakus4279
    @celalkarakus4279 Před 3 lety

    inseyn hocam

  • @ThePauseMenuVlog
    @ThePauseMenuVlog Před 4 lety +9

    No smudges or fingerprints. I bet beardyman has to clean his hands real well before doing music

    • @MichalGolata
      @MichalGolata Před 3 lety

      i think he doesn't do anything else than music tho :D

  • @mrjamesblack7
    @mrjamesblack7 Před 4 lety +1

    @8.05 - thats the beardyman i know...

  • @BarbarellaCarpenter
    @BarbarellaCarpenter Před 3 lety +1

    I like the part when he does the thing with a thing

  • @MilanVeselka
    @MilanVeselka Před 3 lety +1

    Hey guys good morning,
    i like this video it's a good walk through his gear. I have troubles to understand when Beardy talks about his vst looper .. it's about 13m35sec and 15m00sec he names it. Can I kindly ask you people to help me undercover what is he saying at that moment. Do you anyone know pleasseEEE :)

    • @MilanVeselka
      @MilanVeselka Před 3 lety

      @@2f126 thank you so much dude. amazing. very greatfull :)

  • @isaac.anthony
    @isaac.anthony Před rokem

    i'm surprised Beardyman does not use iConnectivity interface, they are best with iPad...

  • @whatisiswhatable
    @whatisiswhatable Před 3 lety +1

    Wait, where is part 2?!

  • @gogae22
    @gogae22 Před 2 lety

    where is part 2?

  • @bedtimeread
    @bedtimeread Před 3 lety +1

    Request to rename Ableton Live to Ableton Delay

  • @DrDeepstack
    @DrDeepstack Před rokem

    Nothing comes close to the way he makes live electronic music.

  • @yaroslavromanov8357
    @yaroslavromanov8357 Před 3 lety

    i still don't get it, awesome

  • @capitalcitygiant
    @capitalcitygiant Před 3 lety

    That intro could have come straight from one of his brother's videos 😂

  • @playgroundofsound7683

    Music is ten times louder than voice almost blew out my speakers wtf man

  • @PoulLarsenmusic
    @PoulLarsenmusic Před 2 lety

    33:20 Mom Joke Extended: Augustus Loop.. It's not pretty neither is your mom but it does the job so does your mom 🤣

  • @martybyrnemusic
    @martybyrnemusic Před 4 lety +2

    Am I on crack? It does say "PLAID" at the start, doesn't it?

    • @SeedtoStage
      @SeedtoStage Před 4 lety +1

      Ha ha I noticed that as well wtf.

    • @martybyrnemusic
      @martybyrnemusic Před 3 lety

      @@deanandthebeans857 Damn. Why isn't it working properly?

  • @XyZCwP
    @XyZCwP Před 4 lety +3

    No tuts on Augustus loop anywhere fml

    • @z4rg4
      @z4rg4 Před 4 lety +2

      I'm trying to figure it out as well. Will let you know if I get anywhere. Did you manage to recreate anything in Lemur?

    • @XyZCwP
      @XyZCwP Před 4 lety

      z4rg4 yer I have a mini set up just uploaded some stuff check it out czcams.com/video/9nCDgTMivwQ/video.html

    • @XyZCwP
      @XyZCwP Před 4 lety

      z4rg4 I have them both Augustus is pretty random will take a while to figure out but cross fade looper is great czcams.com/video/XBDKf0l_uIA/video.html

    • @z4rg4
      @z4rg4 Před 4 lety +1

      @@XyZCwP Got a good way for me to contact you? I want to send you some stuff.

    • @MatthewRayFlicks
      @MatthewRayFlicks Před 4 lety +1

      I just spent the day figuring it out. I even made my own Skin for it. What questions did you have?

  • @Misthema
    @Misthema Před 3 lety

    damn i liked the video and now it totals to 666 likes

  • @SirZOMG
    @SirZOMG Před 3 lety

    Johnny Sins, is that you?

  • @swampflux
    @swampflux Před 3 lety +1

    This isn't Plaid...

  • @papepcool
    @papepcool Před rokem

    Toys

  • @PoulLarsenmusic
    @PoulLarsenmusic Před 2 lety

    90% CPU load all the time *** see beardyman Ableton Live setup

  • @Stadsjaap
    @Stadsjaap Před 3 lety +1

    They didn't add the name of the coders of Manipulator as promised? Dick move, Banner...

  • @TheGuyWhoToldMeToTel
    @TheGuyWhoToldMeToTel Před 3 lety

    Beardyman, I love your stuff, but you should release the source on your software! Who is going to compete with you, honestly?

  • @djvoid1
    @djvoid1 Před 3 lety +11

    "Electronic music producers aren't real musicians"

  • @jearl961
    @jearl961 Před 11 měsíci

    5:28 editor is slacking

  • @David-ey9jg
    @David-ey9jg Před rokem

    It’s nice that Joseph Fiennes has a hobby……😅

  • @brambl3014
    @brambl3014 Před 3 lety

    dude looks like jay foreman

    • @Box-of-hats
      @Box-of-hats Před 10 měsíci +1

      Fun fact, they are actually brothers!

  • @mrjamesblack7
    @mrjamesblack7 Před 4 lety +2

    as per his recent livestreams, this 'rig' is now out of date