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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  • @OscarUnderdog
    @OscarUnderdog Жыл бұрын

    Oscar's video courses ► courses.underdog.brussels 🖤🖤🖤 Underdog Discord channel ► discord.gg/z5N9CTA 👾👾👾 Torc ► soundcloud.com/torcaudio 🏴‍☠🏴‍☠🏴‍☠ Patreon ► www.patreon.com/underdogmusicschool 🌱🌱🌱

  • @leejohnson197733

    @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

  • @JWIE791
    @JWIE791 Жыл бұрын

    You always make me wanna get up and go straight into the DAW. Thank you.

  • @twatmunro

    @twatmunro

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I can never get through an episode without having to bust Ableton open mid video.

  • @decapitateallcops3214

    @decapitateallcops3214

    Жыл бұрын

    But do you? I sure dont

  • @jocee2257

    @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

    @decapitateallcops3214

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jocee2257 I open Ableton and every time regret that it isn’t FL Studio that Im working in

  • @jocee2257

    @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.

  • @Gregorovitch144
    @Gregorovitch144 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @OscarUnderdog

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope you’re right 🤞

  • @crescentmoon_aus

    @crescentmoon_aus

    11 ай бұрын

    ​@@OscarUnderdog you are def helping me with my track and album!

  • @Semperf11

    @Semperf11

    9 ай бұрын

    I agree

  • @riobit
    @riobit8 ай бұрын

    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

  • @zenchiefengineer
    @zenchiefengineer Жыл бұрын

    This information is far more important than some people realize. I'm guilty of the "amateur" and "underproduced"

  • @JamesRamboPearce
    @JamesRamboPearce Жыл бұрын

    A tip for ya! You can reverse any audio clip by simply pressing R (so you don't need to menu dive!)

  • @lecoughskiofficial

    @lecoughskiofficial

    Жыл бұрын

    Came to say the same, so much faster, I need a chart for all the shortcuts

  • @omnifvck2596

    @omnifvck2596

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lecoughskiofficial you can get a keyboard overlay

  • @Sidestepleft

    @Sidestepleft

    Жыл бұрын

    ❤️ u angel

  • @MaNuLaToROfficial

    @MaNuLaToROfficial

    Жыл бұрын

    @@omnifvck2596 ?

  • @yeahna

    @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

  • @jordandellinger4718
    @jordandellinger4718 Жыл бұрын

    Bro, that posters free. Mind-blown 🤯

  • @lemurdreamur9257
    @lemurdreamur92573 ай бұрын

    There isn't enough love for techno out there.

  • @MordioMusic
    @MordioMusic Жыл бұрын

    Using polyrhythmic alone, bring you far with minimalistic music. One of the best trick for techno music ☝️ Good video. Greetings from berlin

  • @g_aware_nerd
    @g_aware_nerd Жыл бұрын

    I love the look of excitement in his eyes...he's like a little kid! Nothing like passionate teachers!

  • @philharmonie3006
    @philharmonie3006Ай бұрын

    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!

  • @MNolanMillar
    @MNolanMillar Жыл бұрын

    I don't usually make Techno, but these are solid tips for composition.

  • @ibrahimmancilla500
    @ibrahimmancilla500 Жыл бұрын

    These are the rules not only for techno but for life

  • @OscarUnderdog

    @OscarUnderdog

    Жыл бұрын

    Groove at every level 🌊

  • @cheddarcheezit2647
    @cheddarcheezit2647 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @nitrotuneofficial4196
    @nitrotuneofficial4196 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @OscarUnderdog

    Жыл бұрын

    ❤️

  • @budsticky
    @budsticky Жыл бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @oscillatorstorm
    @oscillatorstorm Жыл бұрын

    I love how these great tutorials can be aplied to so many more genres than techno

  • @KulshanStudios
    @KulshanStudios Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @stevelane5465
    @stevelane5465 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @AlexRanedo
    @AlexRanedo Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @flatlyna2223
    @flatlyna2223 Жыл бұрын

    Great content as always - you never fail to inspire me your insights and technical elements.

  • @roccothamanoidis
    @roccothamanoidis Жыл бұрын

    One of the most comprehensive and understandable cookbook for techno I found so far.

  • @DanChippendaleMusic
    @DanChippendaleMusic Жыл бұрын

    Love that your videos, while based in the DAW, give inspiration and advice on music theory that can be applied to DAWless music too 👍🏼

  • @AaronWacker
    @AaronWacker Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for teaching groove, movement, polymeters and tension & release. Brilliant Lesson in minimalist electronic music production.

  • @kavokei1337
    @kavokei1337 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @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.

  • @cryspimusic
    @cryspimusic4 ай бұрын

    Your videos cover the parts of production that really push people from amateur to professional. Thanks for all your work!

  • @bobbyrinehart1299
    @bobbyrinehart1299 Жыл бұрын

    Oscar dropping the knowledge on us again! Thanks for sharing! ✌

  • @saschaz1
    @saschaz1 Жыл бұрын

    Very concise and informative tutorial. Highly appreciated!

  • @mathiasholzer7216
    @mathiasholzer7216 Жыл бұрын

    An endless source of inspiration ❤ Thank you for that.

  • @pavle988
    @pavle988 Жыл бұрын

    Best tutor,ever. Period!

  • @NoyaD9
    @NoyaD9 Жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial! Minimal and straight to the point! Well done!

  • @RealJulWhite
    @RealJulWhite11 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @themachinestops23
    @themachinestops23 Жыл бұрын

    These tips are golden! Real fundamental stuff that is so easy to forget...

  • @SzilvayPeter
    @SzilvayPeter Жыл бұрын

    This is awesome! It answers a question I always had but never consciously asked it.

  • @ohnree4110
    @ohnree4110 Жыл бұрын

    Simply fantastic video with very clear examples and practical application! Wonderful editing too

  • @synchro505
    @synchro505 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @seancambern1235
    @seancambern12355 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the education and inspiration!

  • @Ark-Hive_DJ
    @Ark-Hive_DJ Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely outstanding work, thanks for sharing this incredible knowledge!!! Invaluable

  • @locres123
    @locres123 Жыл бұрын

    Best video in the history of music production tutorials. Thank you sir!

  • @vonantesberg5796
    @vonantesberg5796 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips. As always. Your content is gold!

  • @StudioNvzt
    @StudioNvzt Жыл бұрын

    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!!

  • @jantomasjuza7907
    @jantomasjuza7907 Жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring! Great tips with many creative possibilities. I'm definitely going to watch other videos you made. Thanks.

  • @micromando4669
    @micromando4669 Жыл бұрын

    Simply awesome! Now i hopefully can implement my own produnction styles i developed over the years into something consistent and useable for the audience 🙏🏼

  • @justinsaunders1459
    @justinsaunders1459 Жыл бұрын

    Another triumph, Oscar, thank you for sharing!

  • @rxbynwubs
    @rxbynwubs Жыл бұрын

    This tutorial is good for more than just techno. It's a good fundamental tool for understanding how to engineer your drum patterns

  • @NOEL-004
    @NOEL-0045 ай бұрын

    The tip with dealing too much movement is again a hidden gem. Love this channel Keep it up Oscar

  • @DEXM_
    @DEXM_ Жыл бұрын

    You make it look so easy, love your content!

  • @veronikakachurovska9567
    @veronikakachurovska95679 ай бұрын

    Omg your explanations are so fun!) The groove is spreading through you)))❤

  • @fabgott8026
    @fabgott80269 ай бұрын

    Amazingly explained. Short and efficient

  • @0711RC
    @0711RC Жыл бұрын

    Thank You!! You are Awesome !!!

  • @neutralistrecordss
    @neutralistrecordss Жыл бұрын

    Need more like this, love your content man!

  • @ivicai3281
    @ivicai3281 Жыл бұрын

    One more awesome tutorial! Thanks Oscar!

  • @greatatomfleet7548
    @greatatomfleet7548 Жыл бұрын

    This is pure gold. Thanks 👍

  • @TheRealGlassLeg
    @TheRealGlassLeg Жыл бұрын

    Genuinely one of the best tutorials for this style and sound I've ever found. Love your videos and thank you for making these!

  • @aliaksandrilyushenka5597
    @aliaksandrilyushenka559711 ай бұрын

    You're a genius, man. Thank you!

  • @mvanbreemen
    @mvanbreemen11 ай бұрын

    This is genius! Something that I’ve been looking for for a very long time.

  • @SandroMassarani
    @SandroMassarani Жыл бұрын

    Great as always. Thank you very much!

  • @djerikhorton
    @djerikhorton Жыл бұрын

    Very informative video with awesome tips and ideas. This was very impactful and beneficial for me. Thank you!

  • @super-ulitka
    @super-ulitka Жыл бұрын

    Top quality content and no water, thank you so much! 👍

  • @mit136speichenumdiewelt
    @mit136speichenumdiewelt Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @BDNB-baddognobiscuit
    @BDNB-baddognobiscuit Жыл бұрын

    Great work on your videos. Very helpful and well explained

  • @SuperTakearide
    @SuperTakearide Жыл бұрын

    Many thx for your works, so much things to say about syncopation, groove and ternaire :)

  • @bellyeyed
    @bellyeyed Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed this,especially the polymeter solo'd tip

  • @JakubFranczyk
    @JakubFranczyk Жыл бұрын

    THX Oscar! Very valuable video as always :)

  • @thegiftofbread8331
    @thegiftofbread8331 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @TaiWyban
    @TaiWyban Жыл бұрын

    Wow really great tips. This definitely took some of my basic sounding techno beats to the next level!

  • @john_atco
    @john_atco Жыл бұрын

    It is about time someone pointed out these facts. Well done.

  • @fluctura
    @fluctura Жыл бұрын

    Man. Thank you. No more words needed. Just: Thank you!

  • @beastehful
    @beastehful9 ай бұрын

    Great video, thanks. I love minimal techno

  • @SLATER_M
    @SLATER_M Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Oscar for sharing your knowledge. Always a pleasure to watch your videos. :-)

  • @ArtiDwieKurtki
    @ArtiDwieKurtki4 ай бұрын

    Thank You, this one is great👌👍

  • @wmp3920
    @wmp3920 Жыл бұрын

    Another awsome tutorial !!! Thank you 🙏

  • @kirkegodfrey414
    @kirkegodfrey414 Жыл бұрын

    Nice clean explanation , and love the nail colour ‼️

  • @mhediseltana
    @mhediseltana Жыл бұрын

    Amazing tutorial. Learn a lot !! Thanks

  • @MissBunny850
    @MissBunny850 Жыл бұрын

    This is spot on. Thank you kind sir

  • @headbangax
    @headbangax Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Directly to the point. Very useful informations. Thanks.

  • @s3ktormusic
    @s3ktormusic2 ай бұрын

    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

  • @KickMinecraftPL
    @KickMinecraftPL4 ай бұрын

    super helpful for a beginner as myself. Thank you!

  • @MarcusDrabon
    @MarcusDrabon10 ай бұрын

    Great Video - Many Thanks - this helps to improve my live Loopings 🙏🏻

  • @EvilSoundsDE
    @EvilSoundsDE Жыл бұрын

    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

    @OscarUnderdog

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeeeeah happy to hear it!

  • @TehsiniupdatesIN
    @TehsiniupdatesIN Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this tutorial

  • @vohomusic
    @vohomusic Жыл бұрын

    Decades of experience condensed in a few sentences. This is golden.

  • @brutusmoon2867
    @brutusmoon2867 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Love it!

  • @clarianntv
    @clarianntv3 ай бұрын

    Really nice explained... thanks you

  • @cmaignan35
    @cmaignan35 Жыл бұрын

    Very great tuto !! Thanks for yours tips

  • @alansyoutube
    @alansyoutube27 күн бұрын

    This really was so helpful ❤

  • @zero-x-music
    @zero-x-music Жыл бұрын

    The four magic ingredients: BOM BOMM BOMMMM BOOOOOOOOOMMM!!!!! You're a genius, Oscar!!

  • @OscarUnderdog

    @OscarUnderdog

    Жыл бұрын

    😁❤️

  • Жыл бұрын

    This was just awesome! Thanks a lot!

  • @Badgerr99
    @Badgerr99 Жыл бұрын

    Another excellent video, thank you Oscar 🙏

  • @ringtangting
    @ringtangting Жыл бұрын

    Cool vid! I love these simple low basslines.

  • @babypandasteak6981
    @babypandasteak69812 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much!!! Greetings from Germany

  • @billy_crimson
    @billy_crimson Жыл бұрын

    this is insanely good, thanks Oscar!

  • @deadmenwalking3013
    @deadmenwalking3013 Жыл бұрын

    Great video and tips, thanks Man.

  • @deeply.shallow
    @deeply.shallow Жыл бұрын

    Great lesson! Thank you!

  • @bladelinemicrobladingparis1431
    @bladelinemicrobladingparis1431 Жыл бұрын

    Great tips, thank you

  • @gretareinarsson7461
    @gretareinarsson7461 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love this channel❤😊

  • @RLAYY
    @RLAYY Жыл бұрын

    Always a pleasure my good man

  • @ker2472
    @ker2472 Жыл бұрын

    you're so awesome, thank you for your videos!

  • @deantiquisetnovis
    @deantiquisetnovis Жыл бұрын

    Vers nicely done! Very usable! Thanks for making this video

  • @brucemillar
    @brucemillar Жыл бұрын

    Informative as ever. Thanks once again Oscar. Best wishes.