In this post i will explain the basic ideas which one should keep in mind while making a re-mix or composing a whole new track out of it....
so here are some guidelines which all should keep in mind while composing.....
1) Drum Pattern
U shld be vry selective in ur drum patterns as they r the base of ur beats which u gonna make over them.
Try and listen to various types of drums sounds (eg. snares,claps,cymbals,toms,shakers etc). For beginners
drum Loops will gonna help a lot.
Check this one ( in this re-mix I changed the drum pattern completely as of the original one which gives this track a whole new dimension and vibe)
So be choosy in ur drum sounds as they can convert a normal track into a nice re-mix
making a sound library of ur own will help a lot.
2) Syncing ur Vocals or acapellas into the track
If u are workin on a track which includes vocals than it is very important to sync them in a mixdown
in a mixing process. syncing ur acapella or vocals are really imp. b'coz if vocals are not fitting in ur beats than
it can ruin the whole mix and the track will sound off-beat.
for a good synchronization u should kno that at what tempo or BPM(beats per minute) the track is playing or whats the BPM of an acapella.
(I will explain BPM in my next blog briefly)
Check this one (In this i have made a re-mix of jason deruloz track with completely new beats but a well fitted sync of vocals)
IMPORTANT
If u are working on a non vocal track than also synchronization is important bt in dat case synchronization should be of ur instruments which u are using in ur track.
Like this one.
Note: Its not necessary to use ur vocals as they are used in original track. Try nd experiment with acapellas. u can cut, chop, stutter, reverb, delay or can do any possible effects with vocals of the track but do keep in mind the sync dont let em go off beat.
3) Creating ur instrument patterns
In this one a lil bit of skills are required as its the main crux of the track.
making a nice instrument lines or patters is not an easy job.
For beginners tutorials can help.
but when u get used to it u gonna enjoy it.
when u are creating ur instrument or bass lines try n work in layers for each instrument as u have to listen to ur each pattern many times individually to fit it in ur mix-down.
get updated with the instruments used these days in urban music or plug-ins available out there or on internet.
Note: if u can play any instrument like (guitar,drums,flute,tabla,keyboard or any other instrument it will gonna help a lot in creating the whole body of the track)
Check this one (In this i have used tabla and harmodian plugin as an uplifter keeping the piano keys the main element and crux of the track with some vocals(used reverb and delay to give depth) in the beginning and at the end).
IMPORTANT
Be creative with ur instruments neva hesitate tryin new things. experiment with different sounds try nd develop a sense of music and hearing. Always try nd use various in ur beats and search for the best one.
Note: will explain instrument patters and their importance in my next blog
4) Variation
This is most imp. element for a mixing process and a most important guideline for a music composer as if given importance can make a nice track and if neglected can destroy the complete track.
Variation is something which helps the track in not getting monotonous.
here are few things which u can do in a track for variation
a) try n uplift and downlift the track where possible.
b) insert loops or patters in between for a flavour.
c)search for the longest runnin beat or pattern in many cases its verse or main vocals so in that try n give intervals, put in uplifters,
check this one (in this track of mine i have used violin as an main beat element but to avoid monotonous of the beat i have used gaps and different instrument also just to make the conitnous interest of the listener)
IMPORTANT
variation is very important. dont let ur track to get monotonous at any point . search for the week points and remove them.
So fellas, These are the some basics of music making which one should keep in my mind.
If u have any questions/queries or want to ask anything jus leave a comment and i will revert back to u soon.
Note:Keep in mind
its not all. Its jus an overview. i will talk about it in depth in my next blog updates every week
U can join my page on Facebook(get regular updates and get connected)
Dj Shiva
well..
Thats all for today...
will come back soon with new things and topics to discuss on music production.
Peace Out
X_X
so here are some guidelines which all should keep in mind while composing.....
1) Drum Pattern
U shld be vry selective in ur drum patterns as they r the base of ur beats which u gonna make over them.
Try and listen to various types of drums sounds (eg. snares,claps,cymbals,toms,shakers etc). For beginners
drum Loops will gonna help a lot.
Check this one ( in this re-mix I changed the drum pattern completely as of the original one which gives this track a whole new dimension and vibe)
So be choosy in ur drum sounds as they can convert a normal track into a nice re-mix
making a sound library of ur own will help a lot.
2) Syncing ur Vocals or acapellas into the track
If u are workin on a track which includes vocals than it is very important to sync them in a mixdown
in a mixing process. syncing ur acapella or vocals are really imp. b'coz if vocals are not fitting in ur beats than
it can ruin the whole mix and the track will sound off-beat.
for a good synchronization u should kno that at what tempo or BPM(beats per minute) the track is playing or whats the BPM of an acapella.
(I will explain BPM in my next blog briefly)
Check this one (In this i have made a re-mix of jason deruloz track with completely new beats but a well fitted sync of vocals)
IMPORTANT
If u are working on a non vocal track than also synchronization is important bt in dat case synchronization should be of ur instruments which u are using in ur track.
Like this one.
Note: Its not necessary to use ur vocals as they are used in original track. Try nd experiment with acapellas. u can cut, chop, stutter, reverb, delay or can do any possible effects with vocals of the track but do keep in mind the sync dont let em go off beat.
3) Creating ur instrument patterns
In this one a lil bit of skills are required as its the main crux of the track.
making a nice instrument lines or patters is not an easy job.
For beginners tutorials can help.
but when u get used to it u gonna enjoy it.
when u are creating ur instrument or bass lines try n work in layers for each instrument as u have to listen to ur each pattern many times individually to fit it in ur mix-down.
get updated with the instruments used these days in urban music or plug-ins available out there or on internet.
Note: if u can play any instrument like (guitar,drums,flute,tabla,keyboard or any other instrument it will gonna help a lot in creating the whole body of the track)
Check this one (In this i have used tabla and harmodian plugin as an uplifter keeping the piano keys the main element and crux of the track with some vocals(used reverb and delay to give depth) in the beginning and at the end).
IMPORTANT
Be creative with ur instruments neva hesitate tryin new things. experiment with different sounds try nd develop a sense of music and hearing. Always try nd use various in ur beats and search for the best one.
Note: will explain instrument patters and their importance in my next blog
4) Variation
This is most imp. element for a mixing process and a most important guideline for a music composer as if given importance can make a nice track and if neglected can destroy the complete track.
Variation is something which helps the track in not getting monotonous.
here are few things which u can do in a track for variation
a) try n uplift and downlift the track where possible.
b) insert loops or patters in between for a flavour.
c)search for the longest runnin beat or pattern in many cases its verse or main vocals so in that try n give intervals, put in uplifters,
check this one (in this track of mine i have used violin as an main beat element but to avoid monotonous of the beat i have used gaps and different instrument also just to make the conitnous interest of the listener)
IMPORTANT
variation is very important. dont let ur track to get monotonous at any point . search for the week points and remove them.
So fellas, These are the some basics of music making which one should keep in my mind.
If u have any questions/queries or want to ask anything jus leave a comment and i will revert back to u soon.
Note:Keep in mind
its not all. Its jus an overview. i will talk about it in depth in my next blog updates every week
U can join my page on Facebook(get regular updates and get connected)
Dj Shiva
well..
Thats all for today...
will come back soon with new things and topics to discuss on music production.
X_X
