What to learn how to produce.

Mr.MDxx

Mr.MDxx

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Hello, I am in love with the whole edm scene. Now that I finally have some time on my hands I am interested in learning how to produce. I guess my question is how would I even begin? What programs/software do I need? Do I need any physical hardware? I know there are quite a few other threads out there on this but the ones I found were a few years old so I figured there might be some new information out there.

Thanks ahead of time!
 
Thanks for the response!

I already got FL Studio downloaded and was playing around with that earlier today. Is there a website where I can find all these plug-ins? I looked earlier for plug-ins but I had no luck.

Luckily for me I already have my foot in the door when it comes to music theory, I myself am already a violinist. So at least I got some knowledge behind my belt.

And yeah I know I wont be great at this for quite some time, just a hobby I want to start, see what it grows into. :)
 
I like to watch pros at their game. It gives you the necessary insight into how to build a track with depth, which was always my problem starting out.

Have a watch of this. Even though you probably won't be using Logic at first, it's useful and inspirational to watch a master perfecting their trade :)

 
i'd recommend Ableton Live for any beginner. never seen any DAW so nicely structured and with a creative workflow.

also: look into sound design, how synthesizers work, etc. read up on analog synths, even if you don't have one. this knowledge is important for software synths too. and don't make the mistake many (and i) did, and do not download a shitload of plugins. get to know your tools well before you go on to another.

last advice: do not use presets, shiny drumloops and stuff like that. it may make your track sound "good" but it won't be part of your heart, because it will sound generic. a track that doesn't sound that professional but clearly shows work and style of the producer is always better.

i'll be buying my first analog synthesizer soon because i am tired of making sounds from the computer. i want to twist these knobs and finally learn sounddesign from scratch.

good luck and have fun!
 
as much as i love bluelight you'll find far more information at futureproducers.com gearslutz.com or some others. this place has tons of great stuff on LISTENING to music but those are oriented towards making it with tons of information on gear and DAWS. MODS my bad if there's no plugging allowed but i'm just being honest, you're not gonna learn to be a producer on bluelight.
 
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