Hi, first post here.
I am just a beginning producer who has spent quite a while wondering what I should focus on to progress more efficiently as a producer. I have been learning different aspects through Books, videos, and websites.
I decided maybe I should start remaking tracks from scratch, since I've heard it is a good way to progress more efficiently as a producer, and pick up on new techniques. I was wondering how I should approach remaking tracks, for someone who has never made a full track, and quite a few short loops. (FL studio 12 user btw)
I just have a couple querries in regards to remaking:
1. I know that I don't have to recreate the whole track perfectly, but should I try to recreate even the most tiniest, and, almost unnoticeable sounds in the song, or should I just focus on the fundamentals.(such as, the drums, bass, chords, etc.) I think doing so may waste precious time, when I could be on to the next project, and be learning significantly more.
2. Also I assume that the in-built plugins in my DAW are all I need for starters, (I have not invested any money in any VST/Plugins, though I might plan to in the future)
Thanks
Queries on remaking tracks
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- KVRer
- 3 posts since 30 Oct, 2016
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- KVRAF
- 16828 posts since 8 Mar, 2005 from Utrecht, Holland
A warm welcome to you then!Kalchimy123 wrote:Hi, first post here.
It depends on what you want to learn from this. If you want to get skilled in laying out a basis fast, figuring out chords, rhythms & melodies, then if you got that work out it's time to move on indeed. But if you want to get skilled at the subtle window dressing involved in producing, then you'll need to add all those subtle sounds & effects etc.Kalchimy123 wrote:1. I know that I don't have to recreate the whole track perfectly, but should I try to recreate even the most tiniest, and, almost unnoticeable sounds in the song, or should I just focus on the fundamentals.(such as, the drums, bass, chords, etc.) I think doing so may waste precious time, when I could be on to the next project, and be learning significantly more.
Yes, start with whatever your host provides, maybe add some free plugins. Get to know these inside out before you invest in more tools.Kalchimy123 wrote:2. Also I assume that the in-built plugins in my DAW are all I need for starters, (I have not invested any money in any VST/Plugins, though I might plan to in the future)
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 3 posts since 30 Oct, 2016
Ah ok thanks
Also, do I have to worry about mixing yet? I am just remaking for the sole purpose of learning the fundamentals at the moment, and have never put any mixing skills into practice, though I have some understanding of it.
Also, do I have to worry about mixing yet? I am just remaking for the sole purpose of learning the fundamentals at the moment, and have never put any mixing skills into practice, though I have some understanding of it.
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- KVRAF
- 16828 posts since 8 Mar, 2005 from Utrecht, Holland
Just let your skills grow naturally. Don't try to learn everything at the same time, that's asking too much.
If for instance you want to learn first to lay out basic tracks, focus on that only. After a while you'll see that you know how to lay out the basics, but something in the result is still lacking. Could be the overall balance of tracks (their relative volumes) or it sounds muddy, or it needs additional effects or window dressing tracks.
Only after you're aware there's a problem that needs fixing, your mind will be open for learning how to fix that. So take your time, one step at a time...
If for instance you want to learn first to lay out basic tracks, focus on that only. After a while you'll see that you know how to lay out the basics, but something in the result is still lacking. Could be the overall balance of tracks (their relative volumes) or it sounds muddy, or it needs additional effects or window dressing tracks.
Only after you're aware there's a problem that needs fixing, your mind will be open for learning how to fix that. So take your time, one step at a time...
We are the KVR collective. Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.
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- KVRAF
- 4589 posts since 7 Jun, 2012 from Warsaw
Depends on you. I can tell that remaking all the details of a track, even hearing them, will be very difficult task. Learn one thing at a time, then improve that skill by practice.
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Tricky-Loops wrote: (...)someone like Armin van Buuren who claims to make a track in half an hour and all his songs sound somewhat boring(...)
Tricky-Loops wrote: (...)someone like Armin van Buuren who claims to make a track in half an hour and all his songs sound somewhat boring(...)
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 3 posts since 30 Oct, 2016
BertKoor wrote:Just let your skills grow naturally. Don't try to learn everything at the same time, that's asking too much.
If for instance you want to learn first to lay out basic tracks, focus on that only. After a while you'll see that you know how to lay out the basics, but something in the result is still lacking. Could be the overall balance of tracks (their relative volumes) or it sounds muddy, or it needs additional effects or window dressing tracks.
Only after you're aware there's a problem that needs fixing, your mind will be open for learning how to fix that. So take your time, one step at a time...
ok thanks for the suggestionsKalchimy123 wrote:Ah ok thanks
Also, do I have to worry about mixing yet? I am just remaking for the sole purpose of learning the fundamentals at the moment, and have never put any mixing skills into practice, though I have some understanding of it.
