For real. Unboxings are even worse.funky lime wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2019 3:07 pm
Product "reviews" are often just regurgitated press kits.
Tips for getting the most out of youtube tutorials/studying music
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- KVRAF
- 1858 posts since 26 Nov, 2018
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- KVRAF
- 15135 posts since 7 Sep, 2008
There are a few exceptions. Robin Vincent is a prime example of a quality and thorough review.reggie1979 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2019 6:19 pmFor real. Unboxings are even worse.funky lime wrote: ↑Tue Jun 25, 2019 3:07 pm
Product "reviews" are often just regurgitated press kits.
"I was wondering if you'd like to try Magic Mushrooms"
"Oooh I dont know. Sounds a bit scary"
"It's not scary. You just lose a sense of who you are and all that sh!t"
"Oooh I dont know. Sounds a bit scary"
"It's not scary. You just lose a sense of who you are and all that sh!t"
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- KVRist
- 370 posts since 26 Sep, 2014
Some stuff I'm very guilty of not doing, but am resolved to change:
1. If a useful concept is illustrated, think of a specific song or project that I'm working on.
WRITE DOWN the technique, the song I have in mind, and why I want to use the technique.
2. For any key command or shortcut mentioned that looks useful, WRITE IT DOWN.
3. Keep a dedicated paper notebook for WRITING STUFF DOWN, specific to audio production stuff.
(don't "cheat" and start writing down other stuff unrelated to the specific purpose of the notebook)
4. Before watching a possibly informative video, have the notebook ready to....take notes.
Seeing something, and understanding it, and seeing the value of it....well, even all of that doesn't mean that I'll remember to put it into practice! It should, but that's not how it works for me!
1. If a useful concept is illustrated, think of a specific song or project that I'm working on.
WRITE DOWN the technique, the song I have in mind, and why I want to use the technique.
2. For any key command or shortcut mentioned that looks useful, WRITE IT DOWN.
3. Keep a dedicated paper notebook for WRITING STUFF DOWN, specific to audio production stuff.
(don't "cheat" and start writing down other stuff unrelated to the specific purpose of the notebook)
4. Before watching a possibly informative video, have the notebook ready to....take notes.
Seeing something, and understanding it, and seeing the value of it....well, even all of that doesn't mean that I'll remember to put it into practice! It should, but that's not how it works for me!
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- KVRer
- 2 posts since 25 Oct, 2010
I like OPs method and I do something similar. Watch a video, try to recreate what they did and then make a few beats using the techniques i practiced in the "remake"
There's always something to be learned/realized even from the shitty videos, just might be a small idea/concept.
There's always something to be learned/realized even from the shitty videos, just might be a small idea/concept.
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- KVRAF
- 1742 posts since 9 Jul, 2014 from UK
Yep. Usually how not to do something.
2 I follow regularly are Produce Like a Pro - Warren Huart is a font of knowledge and also started to watch Big Z (serum based but applicable to lots of synths).
I wonder what happens if I press this button...
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- Banned
- 1780 posts since 26 Aug, 2012
Most of em are independent producers teaching rudimentary tricks, hoping to promote their music in the process. I wonder though how many people watching their tutorials say: hey thanks for the tip, now I'll go and buy your music from itunes. There must be better ways to promote yourself online.
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- KVRAF
- 1666 posts since 28 Jun, 2007 from Amazon rain forest
Funny, I was just typing a new thread about this guy.
I found his channel acidentally and I must say, it's the only that brought me something actually useful, in recent years. No jokes, no bullshit, good diction and direct to the point. And most important: his tips can be emulated in any synth/FX, different from most channels that are mere product endorsements.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgXmRI ... RsA/videos
Maybe you can find something useful as I did. Focus is on EDM and it's current sub-genres.
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- KVRAF
- 1742 posts since 9 Jul, 2014 from UK
100% agreed
He's a breath of fresh air and such a likeable guy - no airs or graces.
He's a breath of fresh air and such a likeable guy - no airs or graces.
I wonder what happens if I press this button...
- KVRAF
- 3390 posts since 5 Mar, 2004 from Gold Coast Australia
Somewhere between 0 - 0.0001%. Even using the 'here, let me show you my expertise, would you like me to work on your music?' model it is that (or worse).Kinh wrote: ↑Sun Aug 04, 2019 7:59 am Most of em are independent producers teaching rudimentary tricks, hoping to promote their music in the process. I wonder though how many people watching their tutorials say: hey thanks for the tip, now I'll go and buy your music from itunes. There must be better ways to promote yourself online.
Benedict Roff-Marsh
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