The 4 rules of techno minimalism
A lot of dance music revolves around maximising the impact of a very limited set of musical ideas. How do we achieve minimalist elegance but avoid sounding amateur, simplistic, underproduced?
Here are the 4 steps to getting effective minimalist productions.
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Contents:
0:00 The four magic ingredients
2:38 How to groove at all levels
5:24 How to create movement in the timbre
7:00 Dealing with too much movement
9:19 The golden rule of movement
9:29 How to add polymeters to your techno groove
14:45 How to build tension and release in minimalist music
17:27 Summary and next steps
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@leejohnson197733
Жыл бұрын
Be good to see a house beat creation, it's difficult to get certain drums to feel like they are rolling or shuffling towards the clap like in deep house
You always make me wanna get up and go straight into the DAW. Thank you.
@twatmunro
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I can never get through an episode without having to bust Ableton open mid video.
@decapitateallcops3214
Жыл бұрын
But do you? I sure dont
@jocee2257
Жыл бұрын
@@decapitateallcops3214 Good motivation is to realise that if you don't open up ableton and follow your dream, you will regret it before you die.
@decapitateallcops3214
Жыл бұрын
@@jocee2257 I open Ableton and every time regret that it isn’t FL Studio that Im working in
@jocee2257
Жыл бұрын
@@decapitateallcops3214 substitute ableton with daw and you will see what I mean. and btw, everyone knows FL studio ain't really good for anyone above rookie level. I notice it is mostly used by trap artists, and trap music being obviously low IQ music. At most, a gateway to real limitless daw's like ableton and bitwig.
I'd wager a tidy sum a lot of folks who watched this are gonna make the tune they're currently working on sound a whole heap better.
@OscarUnderdog
Жыл бұрын
I hope you’re right 🤞
@crescentmoon_aus
11 ай бұрын
@@OscarUnderdog you are def helping me with my track and album!
@Semperf11
9 ай бұрын
I agree
Man, just love you. I'm 54, from Buenos Aires. Started using a bit deeper Ableton 2 years ago. A Beatstep called a miniLab and then the SQ-64. Then came the volca Sample , TR-6S and the Roland S-1 Well, now is time to learn. I never subscribe myself to any channel. But your deserve it. Thanks a lot. You make the universe be nice Que sea Rock
This information is far more important than some people realize. I'm guilty of the "amateur" and "underproduced"
A tip for ya! You can reverse any audio clip by simply pressing R (so you don't need to menu dive!)
@lecoughskiofficial
Жыл бұрын
Came to say the same, so much faster, I need a chart for all the shortcuts
@omnifvck2596
Жыл бұрын
@@lecoughskiofficial you can get a keyboard overlay
@Sidestepleft
Жыл бұрын
❤️ u angel
@MaNuLaToROfficial
Жыл бұрын
@@omnifvck2596 ?
@yeahna
Жыл бұрын
Ableton shortcuts are pretty intuitive and easy to learn. I appreaciate that he doesn't include them they make tutorials boring and take away from musical making
Bro, that posters free. Mind-blown 🤯
There isn't enough love for techno out there.
Using polyrhythmic alone, bring you far with minimalistic music. One of the best trick for techno music ☝️ Good video. Greetings from berlin
I love the look of excitement in his eyes...he's like a little kid! Nothing like passionate teachers!
it's crazy how much useful information you put in these 18 minutes. Basically a guideline for developing an electronic music track in general, helped me a lot!
I don't usually make Techno, but these are solid tips for composition.
These are the rules not only for techno but for life
@OscarUnderdog
Жыл бұрын
Groove at every level 🌊
4:51I didn't fully get how flat the "no groove" was until you switched back to it... the "yes groove" has a sort of heartbeat to it, a rolling.
I have been watching tutorials more than 10 years about grooves, techno, edm, etc. and honestly this is the best one I have ever watched!
@OscarUnderdog
Жыл бұрын
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This might be my favorite video of yours yet. Would love to see a video about how you take something like this and hold that interest for a full 7 minute track, especially in this minimal style. I feel like it's kind of touched on here as you show how to create the tension and "make them wait," but would still love to see a video on expanding ideas like this out even further. Great stuff. About to go try some of these techniques to a track I'm currently working on to see if I can improve it.
@StillnessinMotion
Жыл бұрын
Love this idea. I'm all about the "track in 90 minutes" style videos and think Oscar would make a great one to show the start to finish decision making.
I love how these great tutorials can be aplied to so many more genres than techno
Pan Modulation is a favorite trick of ours for adding extra movement and groove - works great on midrange dotted basslines for creating bouncing plucked basses that make the mix feel more expansive and interesting without affecting stereo phase or cause sub bass clashes. Prophet Rev2 and Virus TI are superb for these kinds of sounds!
Watched hundreds of hours of KZread videos over the last couple of years but learned more in 20 mins from this video than all the others!! Can't wait to see the others! Great work.
Another stellar 'tutorial'! In that it totally IS a tutorial but it's you producing at the same time and in a groove. Love it. Great minimal track aswell, fair play.
Great content as always - you never fail to inspire me your insights and technical elements.
One of the most comprehensive and understandable cookbook for techno I found so far.
Love that your videos, while based in the DAW, give inspiration and advice on music theory that can be applied to DAWless music too 👍🏼
Thanks for teaching groove, movement, polymeters and tension & release. Brilliant Lesson in minimalist electronic music production.
Cheers Oscar, I really to appreciate your consistently interesting, inspiring and actionable videos. You always find some original approach or subject that nobody else seems to be talking about.
@allyouracid
Жыл бұрын
What I really like about it is: i almost never use any DAW, so when watching his videos, my mind always messes with how to implement this with my hardware. And most of the times, i find solutions, so I'm learning new things, but also am "forced" to get to know my gear better - double win. 👍 Thanks, Oscar.
Your videos cover the parts of production that really push people from amateur to professional. Thanks for all your work!
Oscar dropping the knowledge on us again! Thanks for sharing! ✌
Very concise and informative tutorial. Highly appreciated!
An endless source of inspiration ❤ Thank you for that.
Best tutor,ever. Period!
Great tutorial! Minimal and straight to the point! Well done!
I produce for a while now, like 6-7 years and I always love how your videos explain me everything I've self-taught myself, difference is, I finally understand technically what I'm actually doing. Keep up the fantastic work! Really love your teaching method!
These tips are golden! Real fundamental stuff that is so easy to forget...
This is awesome! It answers a question I always had but never consciously asked it.
Simply fantastic video with very clear examples and practical application! Wonderful editing too
So much useful information packed into a single video! These techniques would likely be applicable to other styles of music entirely. Great stuff, many thanks.
Thank you so much for the education and inspiration!
Absolutely outstanding work, thanks for sharing this incredible knowledge!!! Invaluable
Best video in the history of music production tutorials. Thank you sir!
Thanks for the tips. As always. Your content is gold!
One of your best, if not your BEST video ! Thanks a lot for all these pieces of advice, learned a lot, and now I just want to go in the DAW to experiment that!!
Very inspiring! Great tips with many creative possibilities. I'm definitely going to watch other videos you made. Thanks.
Simply awesome! Now i hopefully can implement my own produnction styles i developed over the years into something consistent and useable for the audience 🙏🏼
Another triumph, Oscar, thank you for sharing!
This tutorial is good for more than just techno. It's a good fundamental tool for understanding how to engineer your drum patterns
The tip with dealing too much movement is again a hidden gem. Love this channel Keep it up Oscar
You make it look so easy, love your content!
Omg your explanations are so fun!) The groove is spreading through you)))❤
Amazingly explained. Short and efficient
Thank You!! You are Awesome !!!
Need more like this, love your content man!
One more awesome tutorial! Thanks Oscar!
This is pure gold. Thanks 👍
Genuinely one of the best tutorials for this style and sound I've ever found. Love your videos and thank you for making these!
You're a genius, man. Thank you!
This is genius! Something that I’ve been looking for for a very long time.
Great as always. Thank you very much!
Very informative video with awesome tips and ideas. This was very impactful and beneficial for me. Thank you!
Top quality content and no water, thank you so much! 👍
Oscar this is what i'm waiting for. After so many videos this is the right one. Please do more in this regard and share it via pattern sheet. Thank you!
Great work on your videos. Very helpful and well explained
Many thx for your works, so much things to say about syncopation, groove and ternaire :)
Enjoyed this,especially the polymeter solo'd tip
THX Oscar! Very valuable video as always :)
YES. Agree with comments below, this was very clear and very instructive. I want to get something like Tomas Novoa style. This will help a lot.
Wow really great tips. This definitely took some of my basic sounding techno beats to the next level!
It is about time someone pointed out these facts. Well done.
Man. Thank you. No more words needed. Just: Thank you!
Great video, thanks. I love minimal techno
Thanks Oscar for sharing your knowledge. Always a pleasure to watch your videos. :-)
Thank You, this one is great👌👍
Another awsome tutorial !!! Thank you 🙏
Nice clean explanation , and love the nail colour ‼️
Amazing tutorial. Learn a lot !! Thanks
This is spot on. Thank you kind sir
Great video. Directly to the point. Very useful informations. Thanks.
thanks a lot for this video man, I was struggling with my new track and got inspired by your video, all the best for you and your family
super helpful for a beginner as myself. Thank you!
Great Video - Many Thanks - this helps to improve my live Loopings 🙏🏻
Your videos are absolutly great! Just booked you course "Industrial Techno" and can not stop watching,... so many little ideas I got,... and I'm currently at Chapter 3!
@OscarUnderdog
Жыл бұрын
Yeeeeah happy to hear it!
Thank you for sharing this tutorial
Decades of experience condensed in a few sentences. This is golden.
Thanks. Love it!
Really nice explained... thanks you
Very great tuto !! Thanks for yours tips
This really was so helpful ❤
The four magic ingredients: BOM BOMM BOMMMM BOOOOOOOOOMMM!!!!! You're a genius, Oscar!!
@OscarUnderdog
Жыл бұрын
😁❤️
This was just awesome! Thanks a lot!
Another excellent video, thank you Oscar 🙏
Cool vid! I love these simple low basslines.
Thank you so much!!! Greetings from Germany
this is insanely good, thanks Oscar!
Great video and tips, thanks Man.
Great lesson! Thank you!
Great tips, thank you
Absolutely love this channel❤😊
Always a pleasure my good man
you're so awesome, thank you for your videos!
Vers nicely done! Very usable! Thanks for making this video
Informative as ever. Thanks once again Oscar. Best wishes.