Dotted basslines for deep grooves
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- čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
- Let's flex those bass sound design muscles again, and learn a new bass formula: the dotted bassline! A dotted bassline is nothing more than a short bass sound that plays in a pattern of 3/16th notes, but with a little love it can be ultra funky, and even resemble a polymeter.
For the sound design portion we explore the basics of wavetable synthesis and use Reason Studios drums to toughen up the beat.
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Contents:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Example of a dotted bassline
2:02 Programming it in Ableton Live
3:59 Similarities with polymeters
4:40 Chord progression and music theory
5:31 Adding turnarounds
6:20 Adding Ableton Live's Groove
7:37 Sound design with Wavetable Synthesis
13:44 Result after sound design and adding Reason
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"some people shame me for putting reverb but i don't care" best mentality for making music, make what you like no matter what you have to do to achieve it, LEGEND
Reverb on a highpassed mid range "bass" layer is a good technique for making bass sound bigger without messing up the actual low end.
Music making is a fluid creature and you have to be fluid as well. I don't know rules, because I'm the only one doing it in my area. Meaning I'm self taught. don't try to remember it all, only retain what matters to you. I will say the most important thing to know is your daw and how to fully utilize it. Short cut key commands and it's features. May save you from buying plugins you don't need and time.
@Christopher Bradley Yeah, i have always been thinking that some basic much music theory is more or less essential, but too much of it and you just end up with commercial mass produced crap. I like to experiment and see what happens when i try different things. Definitely not very professional, but i just want to have fun.
This being said, i still recommend checking out "The House Of Kush", who actually has some really good videos with all kinds of tips. Just a whole different level than other music channels. Almost get a little "high" from just watching him explain things, lol! Its a very "comfortable" experience 😅
Definitely, it sounded sick with reverb. Obviously the mixing stage low cutting the reverb would help but boxing ourselves in with “never use reverb on a bass” limits creativity IMO
JUST USE LAYERS end of discussion lol
The dotted bassline is like magic in terms of danceability. I think it applies to delay settings as well.
Exactly! I'm sure it's the reason that 3/16 is the default delay setting in most plugins.
I’m addicted to dotted 8th delays
@@OscarUnderdog good take!
@@the8bitdeity Same! Meris Polymoon dotted 8th notes are insanely fun
I love how you start off explaining a fairly simple principle then wind up making the bones of a cool track almost by accident, clearly explaining every step along the way.
Your lessons are some of the best that I have found in terms of clarity and delivery
This was exactly what I was wondering about after your previous bass video and now you've made it... and it is indeed magic!
I´ve been making music for almost ten years, got a few label releases out there already, but this guy still manages to teach me new stuff. Like adding Freq Delay on a bassline - so f*cking simple but effective, I never would have thought that myself! Thanks Oscar
Every producer, no matter how experienced, misses some tricks and techniques. That's why channels like this one are such a godsend. One could only dream of witnessing top tier producers' methodology in the 90s when I started dabbling, unless you had contacts in that world. I remember emailing with some producers for some tips and samples that were generous enough to share them, but there was nothing compared to the endless ocean of educational content we have these days. This generation is truly blessed in many ways.
@@renx81 Yeap... I gave it a go in the 90s as well but had no contacts either which resulted in highly UNsuccessful career as a producer...
Now I'm rediscovering my hobby thanks to the unlimited wealth of information on the topic... Have already taken some online courses and probably will purchase Oscar's as well. LIke his teaching style.
They way you explain and structure your stuff is pretty perfect.
I really like the reverb on the bass
actually, it's not reverb on a bass. It's reverb on high frequency part of a bass, so dunno what a reason for shaming.)
Your channel is so helpful! Thanks for all the insights so far
Awesome loop, feel like it could be made into a killer minimal 2000s inspired techno song. Love the style!
you have any examples of this minimal 2000s techno ?
@@voodoornb Booker Shade, Mandy, Trentmöller, Steve Bug
not even techno but check Cosmosis & Ajja
You are such a great teacher. I will watch videos of yours even if I understand the topic already because you relate concepts in a very simple and engaging way.
Nice, love how it sounds! Thank you!
I love your workflow I learned so much from this video already
Magical tutorial as usual. I love your delivery and that you are willing to try stuff out, even though you are showing us how to do it... Confidence in your craft!
“If it sounds tasty, it is tasty.” - Oscar, 2022
I love it.
Thank you!
amazing teaching, thank you
Always love your videos, cheers
Love this video and appreciate all the helpful tips along the way. Love your channel!
Perfect timing Oscar. You are a great man. Thanks !
You are always great! Thanks Oscar! Your course is powerful at Electronic Music School! Appreciate it
Another amazing video. Thanks again for making it. Love this channel
Greatness! Thank you good sir!
Amaizing, love it!
This was brilliant lesson dude. Nice pace, clear explanation and left me inspired to go do it. Thanks very much.
you rock broo, thx
so much knowledge in here
I really like the way you explain everything, very thorough but easy to follow.
Brilliant!
Beautiful video and tune, cheers!
I love your channel. This is exactly the type of stuff I'm writing at the moment, and although a lot of this is elementary to me I'm still picking up a lot of subtle things I never realized before by watching your videos. Good stuff.
same here!!! thanks
I love your videos man. Keep it up!
amazing job
Great job bro !
I always said that the most important thing in Electronic dance music it is the drums sounds.
Awesome! Really got inspired now 😎
Amazing video mate!!
Thanks Oscar! Great technique and nice track 💜
Very nice! Big Up!
Really love your videos, Oscar. They're always a joy to watch and an incredible source of knowledge. Wishing you all the Best! 🍻
This works. Recommended to try this out. Thanks a lot for your help
Just got into your channel, and I'm really connecting with your teaching style. Thank you for all your work !
Quality session. Nice job.
Gracias!
love it!
Best teacher ever
I like this track! Makes me wanna dance.
Great technique 🔊 thank you 🙏🏻
Great as always. Thank you Oscar.
Big thanks. Most vids I just listen and forget not so these ones !
Thank you, Oscar. Greetings from Argentina!
very nice!
Omg this gives me highkey 2000s minimal vibes thats what got me into techno back then thanksssss!
Amazing video Oscar! Learned so much, and also laughed about the amazing outro 👌😂
Great video Oskar!!
Great video!
That track is fire.
THANKS
learned lot!
love this groove, my g!
Wow!!
SUPER COOL!
with the deeper filter, the baseline startet to pressing on the speakers. Very well done. Have we been witness of a birth of a new track?^^
Good one
At first it sounded like most early 90s Eurodance hits a.la “Rhythm is a dancer” - love it :)
Love it ... I have been saying to my Ableton student "please do not start with Wavetable ..." ans the Reverb on bass ... your answer is just perfect ... (bassline is not only sub frequencies) ... you are an inspiration on the friendly style of teaching electronic music production :)
That was great
learn something everytime!!
Man I'm sharing your videos left and right. Thanks for all the knowledge!
Sharing is caring 🥰
your nails are on fire my dude.
💅🏻😇
I love this dude
Loving you right back!
Very informative - cheers! 👍👍👍
Very nice endresult!
honestly dotted everything sounds good
great. Good explanation. Tough!
Maravilloso vídeo oscar, cada vez lo haces mejor, didáctico, simple y divertido, saludos desde valencia España
I always enjoy and learn from your content Oscar.
man, i discover your channel and you are great, thanks
Really nice video and well expl.ained
Thank you Mr. BASSMAN 😊
nice man! subbed
Subbed immediately. Thanks man
You are very amazing thx for Tutorials ive learned many ...thx...Greets from Hamburg
Reverb on bass. I'm all for it. Nice channel brother. Thanks!
Toop Thank you!
this man is unreal
Cool Video, thanks! :)
Thank you very much for your work, Oscar! Everything is very clear and accessible. I've been following your channel for about a month now. You have been a revelation to me. Thank you!
I know that you love techno music. But I would like to ask you if there is an opportunity to make some tutorials related to minimal music, namely the Romanian minimal? If it doesn't bother you.
Over the ears of learning I realized that there's only so much you can learn about producing through watching videos only. The real teaching moment I guess would be to sit with you Oscar, and try building a track :D I think that would be the best possible thing that could happen to me
u r the best
Great stuff Oscar! Nothing wrong with verb on basses!
Thanks a lot bro this save my life❤️ ...
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super interesting bass sound design
Sir, you are a wizard. Thanks for putting this into my brain.
With every change to the bassline, I think "woah that's literally perfect", and then you add some more and I think "woooaaah that's even more perfect!"
Ha. I love how this popped up while I was chilling on the couch with my Minibrute2S on my lap, sequencing basslines.
great video and funny outtro lol
Omg the outro
English is my secondary language, and many times I don't understand what exactly people saying. but I uderstand every single of your words like a native... That's so interesting -> clear mind transfer. Wonderfull work Oscar - thanks that you are !
I really love your Videos! and i love your mindset about Music rules :D please do a full version of this track
Man out here doing great work. I kinda wish I was a newb so I could justify purchasing courses from you.
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Nice one