
Top Ten EDM Do's
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5:27
Objective Master EQ
Improve your master EQ by referencing against pink noise to ensure the mids and mid-highs are appropriately balanced.
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4:45
Cleaner Sidechain
Set up cleaner sidechain compression by through use of lookahead mode.
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4:11
Vocal Sample
Use at least one vocal sample with an identifiable word or phrase (and ideally use this to name the track)
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4:38
Lively Filter Sweeps
Create more lively filter sweeps by using LFO modulation.
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9:44
Tune Kicks
Tune kicks to the key of the track.
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6:22
Monitoring Volume
Adjust monitoring volume every 10 minutes or so (explain why, using Fletcher-Munson curves).
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8:26
Sends Only Sidechain
Use a cleaner kick to trigger your sidechain compression, especially if your main kick is long or wobbly.
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7:58
Levels Relative to Kick
Set your levels relative to the kick.
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6:11
Mix Through Band Pass
Mix through a band pass filter to focus on certain bands of frequencies, and make sure the spirit of the track comes through each band.
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6:50
Headroom for MP3
Leave about 1db of headroom (using 'ceiling' on the limiter) on final wav to allow for conversion to mp3/aac.
Product Overview
Adam Pollard aka Multiplier returns in this power packed video tutorial series of best practices for producing modern, cutting edge EDM music. You'll learn 10 of the most important things to do in your EDM tracks that will make your productions legit and for real!
The series begins with a primer on how to reference your master EQ to pink noise to insure that your mids are balanced, how to do clean sidechain compression, followed by how to use at least one vocal sample with an identifiable phrase as part of your track to give it focus.
Multiplier then shows you how to do lively filter sweeps using LFO modulation and how to tune your kick drum to the key of your track.
Moving on, Multiplier explains why it's important for you to adjust your monitoring volume every twenty minutes or so, and how to use a sends-only sidechain to clean up your kick.
After that you'll explore how to set your track levels relative to the kick drum, as well as how to mix through band pass filters to focus on specific frequencies that bring out the spirit of your track in each band.
Finally, Multiplier discusses why you need to leave headroom for the inevitable mp3/AAC conversion of your track and the best way to do it.
If you're new to producing EDM music, or an experienced hand looking for a series of best practices, don't miss "Top Ten EDM Do's" today!
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Reviews
Submitted 2 months ago
Amazing
One of the best tutorials of groove3
I am a: Professional, Producer, Ableton Live
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 7 months ago
Fundamental
Simple tips but so impacting final results of an EDM project. Thks.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Mostly very helpful
The presenter is one of the most articulate I know in the presentation and proof of his arguments.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Good
Like a lot.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
very intelligent and helpful
efficiently and intelligently presented - ideas that are not obvious
Submitted 2 years ago
Good Tips
Great tips and info. I would have preferred a more standard bass sound on the sidechain tutorial as it was hard to hear what it was doing with such a quirky sound.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
precise & up to the mark.
Really this cool little but massive tricks helped me to get to another level of Productivity :)
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, FL Studio
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Very clear and detailed summary of these 10 important points
This is an excellent course. Like in his other courses, Adam Pollard conveys the points very clearly and in some detail, as well as providing context to why these points are so important.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Ableton Live, Logic Pro
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Thank you !
Really good information, very useful !
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 4 years ago
Very helpful workflows
These short video's are really helpful, because they target some of the questions I am facing while making my tracks. I am a beginner and I am always wondering how loud the kick and the other elements around it should be. The video 'Levels relative to kick' really answers this question in a way that suits me very well. The answer is very practical and you will come far even by only looking at the meters. That is really great because I have not a good feeling/ears for music. (I am only making music because I like it, not because I am good at it) And that is just one video out of ten that is very helpful. I am a beginner, but I guess that even more advanced producers probably do not know all these practical insights/workflows. So this series can be useful for everyone.
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist, Ableton Live, Logic Pro
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 2 months ago
Amazing
One of the best tutorials of groove3
I am a: Professional, Producer, Ableton Live
Submitted 7 months ago
Fundamental
Simple tips but so impacting final results of an EDM project. Thks.
Submitted 2 years ago
Mostly very helpful
The presenter is one of the most articulate I know in the presentation and proof of his arguments.
Submitted 2 years ago
Good
Like a lot.
Submitted 2 years ago
very intelligent and helpful
efficiently and intelligently presented - ideas that are not obvious
Submitted 2 years ago
Good Tips
Great tips and info. I would have preferred a more standard bass sound on the sidechain tutorial as it was hard to hear what it was doing with such a quirky sound.
Submitted 2 years ago
precise & up to the mark.
Really this cool little but massive tricks helped me to get to another level of Productivity :)
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, FL Studio
Submitted 3 years ago
Very clear and detailed summary of these 10 important points
This is an excellent course. Like in his other courses, Adam Pollard conveys the points very clearly and in some detail, as well as providing context to why these points are so important.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Ableton Live, Logic Pro
Submitted 3 years ago
Thank you !
Really good information, very useful !
Submitted 4 years ago
Very helpful workflows
These short video's are really helpful, because they target some of the questions I am facing while making my tracks. I am a beginner and I am always wondering how loud the kick and the other elements around it should be. The video 'Levels relative to kick' really answers this question in a way that suits me very well. The answer is very practical and you will come far even by only looking at the meters. That is really great because I have not a good feeling/ears for music. (I am only making music because I like it, not because I am good at it) And that is just one video out of ten that is very helpful. I am a beginner, but I guess that even more advanced producers probably do not know all these practical insights/workflows. So this series can be useful for everyone.
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist, Ableton Live, Logic Pro