- Focus on how everything sounds like together. - Production is reduction. - If it sounds good louder then it's wrong. Make it sound good quiet and it will sound amazing loud. - Don't Focus on a single sound for longer than what frustrates you. - Spend your time in developing your skills in mixing and arrangement as well - Finish that damn track no matter how bad it sounds, it's well worth it - Your first track is supposed to be shit. - Don't worry about other people's feedback. Feedback on forms isn't going to help really - If you make an amateur track with a 100 things wrong with it you've already accomplished something not a lot of people can do THE GOAL IS TO GROW AND GET BETTER EACH DAY Go print this out and stick it near your Computer. Say these phrases out loud every day. Then make a video for Sadowick in 15 years where you tell him how much you love him because he gave such great advice back then.
@obszczymucha1337
7 жыл бұрын
Printing that tomorrow at work, sticking it on my wall soon after. Thank you Sadowick.
@noelmorf7619
7 жыл бұрын
yes! :D
@SadowickProduction
7 жыл бұрын
Post pictures =]
@reacherstudio
7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely a game changer for me. Thank you so much.
@alexisotalo2351
7 жыл бұрын
Good points. I don't agree fully about listening to signals only at low volume. It's important to critically listen at all volumes, mainly to account for the fletcher-munson effect.
@Table-Top
7 жыл бұрын
"finish the track" even if its crap. Great advice which sets something free in me. I've got a hundred half finished tracks. Thanks!
@mrginn
7 жыл бұрын
same. I've also got quite a few dozen of unfinished tracks that I'm too embarrassed to hear myself.
@ignite137
7 жыл бұрын
Same here, bit of ADD, what helps is put out a structure template, that forces you to fill in what is needed. It helps me to be motivated to finish, I almost finished a track in Reason 9..
@Table-Top
7 жыл бұрын
@ignite - whats a structure template , and where do you get one ?
@mrginn
7 жыл бұрын
tabletop581 i think he means sth like verse, pre chorus, chorus, verse, bridge, outro that kinda thing
@Table-Top
7 жыл бұрын
ok, I thought he meant there was a blank template out there that already has all the regions marked out as a guide.
@griefytrolly
7 жыл бұрын
"finish the track even it's crap" is worth gold. DON'T SPAM THE WHOLE INTERNET WITH THOSE TRACKS THO. PLEASE.
@eenzamevriend7183
4 жыл бұрын
No
@DMS198526
3 жыл бұрын
hahaha
@randyrankin682
2 жыл бұрын
nah document your artistic journey even the shittiest parts
@whnzmmr
5 жыл бұрын
12:28 „It’s better to create something that other criticize, than to create nothing and criticize others” Thanks for the video mate!
@sj4267
3 жыл бұрын
Love it man
@DaZeDmerlin
6 жыл бұрын
I'm 35 and only started a year ago, damn, I need to learn everything so damn fast now...
@TheSonicDeviant
4 жыл бұрын
DaZeD Merlin - Hang in there bud, stick at it.
@caligaselcabron
3 жыл бұрын
You will get there bro. Have fun during the process 🙌🏻
@DaZeDmerlin
3 жыл бұрын
@@caligaselcabron Thanks! Two years later and I'm getting interested in modular synths, but that's a rabbit hole I'm gonna stay away from for a good while, hardware synths are so easy to get obsessed with, I feel broke by even thinking about going the modular "euro rack" tour.
@jeremyxu4086
7 жыл бұрын
You just energized my life to a new level.
@musiciancia1108
7 жыл бұрын
Was this the quote you were talking about at 12:35? “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”
@SadowickProduction
7 жыл бұрын
Yep! He totally said it better. It sounds like one of those quotes I really should commit to memory =]
@zerocal76
7 жыл бұрын
musiciancia amazing! I just emailed it to some good friends. It looks like its from T Roosevelt. Thanks for posting it
@C_CREATURE_
4 жыл бұрын
"I used to care about reviews until I saw who was writing them" -Rob Zombie
@EEKmusic
7 жыл бұрын
dude this video is next level
@nitinrikhy8588
7 жыл бұрын
EEK! I'm your subscriber
@nitinrikhy8588
7 жыл бұрын
EEK! Plzz complete the hybrid trap track from scratch
@EEKmusic
7 жыл бұрын
the one i did last year?
@nitinrikhy8588
7 жыл бұрын
EEK! Yeah I think...... I am watching it now I have seen all the 10 parts but it's not complete song although it is enough for tutorial but I want that song to be complete and yeahhh it helped me alot thanks bro love from India 😘
@1.2.3.4..5
7 жыл бұрын
Those are the most psytrance rugs on earth
@Barncore
7 жыл бұрын
LOL. So true
@greyjawripper
7 жыл бұрын
Lol here in India every rug looks like that
@peacepuffz
7 жыл бұрын
Maybe the rug makers have all been smoking DMT or some long ass medidation.
@Userjimma
5 жыл бұрын
psytrance is a collection of stolen stuff from various cultures
@xdeville1
4 жыл бұрын
@@Userjimma lol? it´s fucking trance, electronic music, 303... from which culture should that be stolen ^^
@eliasshifai8098
7 жыл бұрын
4:30 get used to produce in -6 db (dont go above -6 db. Dont turn the master volume down. Keep it at 0.) 1. You give headroom for your master 2. As he said if it sounds good in quiet shape it sounds amazing when you turn it up Btw amazing video!
@FactoryDJsOfficial
7 жыл бұрын
I like what you said about mixing quiet. It's also noticable to point out that as a starting producer, the environment you put your speakers in also matters and the more you turn it up, the more 'excited' the room becomes. Mixing quiet helps reduce the reflections in the room too!
@GrantCarvalho
7 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say, "Thanks, Sadowick!"
@boomunit604
7 жыл бұрын
finish tracks... that pretty fucking hard for me ;( amazing video !! keep it up
@sj4267
3 жыл бұрын
Producing with the volume really low is actually a game changer! THANK YOU!!!!
@ThirdFocusMusic
7 жыл бұрын
I first started out producing music when i was 15, it was rough. I found music of a genre i really liked and found out some of tracks was done in reason daw and thought to myself if they can do that so can i, like actually gives me some meaning to life even though it's a hobby i was sooo bad, then i went to dubstep back in the day and learnt myself so much about sound design sometimes you need to peak into other genres and be like hello? you'll learn new things..
@TheFuneralCity
5 жыл бұрын
"i spent 2 months on this clap" lmao
@rigsbyscardi
4 жыл бұрын
Mixing quietly.....is the bomb...thank you.
@zenith_journey
7 жыл бұрын
The point about mixing quiet is so true, glad to hear it being confirmed by more experienced producers
@corneliusblasterbox
7 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to say thank you for reminding me that mixing louder isn't better. Like most I have the natural tendency to smash my headphones or monitors when getting into a track. The results from producing/mixing quieter are instant. Thanks again.
@medik7493
7 жыл бұрын
Easily the best tips around, like always. Dont ever stop posting videos.
@JS-bo2xl
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this. The world needs more people like you
@stephenward2743
7 жыл бұрын
Your advice is so highly underrated, not only that but its also applicable to life in so many ways. Never stop making my man, ill never stop watching :P
@cedricsimonakafrozenjazz
7 жыл бұрын
Don't know why this was suggested to me... but thanks, thanks. :) Such good advices ! We all know these... but to hear them again... especially the "production is reduction" and "finish that damn track" :) Pure gold !
@antonserhiienko3001
7 жыл бұрын
Those are pretty on spot. One thing i would add to myself is - keep things simple
@juniperking3623
7 жыл бұрын
I have immediately applied two advices from you sadowick. One, finish the track which to me is to bring it to the end of themastering stage ready for release and two MIX IN LOW VOLUE! I have never imagine how there could be so much energy at such a low volume. When I turn it up loud the mix sounds absolutely incredible!!! Thank you sadowick! Absolute golden nuggets in this vid. Couple of Which has already been.proven to me cos I just got of 4 hour mixing session and I feel soo accomplished and great! Kudos, much love 💜
@juniperking3623
7 жыл бұрын
Forgot one! Last but definitely not the least "Production Is Reduction" I religiously followed this advice for the last 4 hours lowering other instruments rather than turning up an already balanced part of the track. Which naturally enabled me to differentiate between situations when to eq and/or compress. Such a great advice!
@djbeto1
7 жыл бұрын
One thing I 'd like to add that i heard from Pensado is..... that you get better without even knowing it. So keep trying and don't stop making music!
@nikhart100
5 жыл бұрын
I agree. The music that I make improves by the day as long as I learn from my mistakes and my advances. Thank you. You are an inspiration.
@jackaustin2487
7 жыл бұрын
LOVE THIS VIDEO The information contained in this is not a simple mixing or sound design tutorial to compare
@pathnativejam
7 жыл бұрын
great advice! I'm 9 yrs in and I totally feel you and learning from ya. thank you.
@Chimi_Chonga_Supreme
6 жыл бұрын
I think your advice is spot on....and stuff like that.
@Oakwalker
7 жыл бұрын
You are Fçking awesome, this video has given me so mutch power and strenght to go on with producing.
@swagatsumannaik9074
7 жыл бұрын
That gives me a strong positive hope n faith .. Thnks Sadowick🙂
@dieschallplatte7594
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. You gave me the motivation to go on with my first track. Best progress so far. Keep it up!
@homeofcreation
6 жыл бұрын
Great inspirational video. I have a Mac and logic Pro X and Live and Studio One but ended up using Cubase 9.5 pro the most. And came to the conclusion: It's not about what buttons you have, it's about knowing when to push them.
@jessestone4236
4 жыл бұрын
Always finish that track off. Such a good tip
@fer4183
7 жыл бұрын
I believe that balance is important. Sometimes you have to compare your work with others, sometimes you have to feel confident enough not to care about opinions and comparisons. This idea of balance could be applied to everything you said and to everything in life. We are human beings and we are meant to change and evolve, and when we fear an idea, we are blocking our power to evolve. However, this fear is also necessary to be able to overcome it and feel heaven. Life is balance.
@firefueled
3 жыл бұрын
Saying things I've never heard before.. Proper useful things, I didn't hear at uni or on KZitem. 🙏
@damiensimper
7 жыл бұрын
this popped up a few times and i'm like yeah, yeah I probably should watch that... I'm glad I did. Thanks for the wise words!
@makswhesena8420
7 жыл бұрын
Its very calming (i dont mean boring!!) to listen to you! Thumbs up
@devinstop
3 жыл бұрын
I think these types of videos are so important, I'm on year 5 and this insight means so much.
@beatsbyblu6374
3 жыл бұрын
that dre break down brought me to the channel. Thank you for that and for this
@sniperrrish
7 жыл бұрын
thank you for this video dear sadowick.
@briancase6180
3 жыл бұрын
You are spot on. I would word one of your principles this way: finishing a bad track is still educational. It's as educational as finishing a great track. That's just the fact. As for listening at low volumes: yes. There's a great story told by David Guetta about his first success. The producers who liked it listened first at normal volume, then they turned the volume way down, so low David could barely hear it (and he was very young at the time). They said, ok, great. Let's take it to the label and get it out. So, if it's good enough for him, it's good enough for you.
@DJZoundsOfficial
7 жыл бұрын
Real good advises. I only add one that change me a lot recently. - "Think like an amateur." The word “amateur” comes from a French word meaning: "lover of". An amateur is someone who does something because they enjoy doing it. - There's to much pressure going on to get trakcs done.. to make the next hit etc etc.... as soon as we get rid off that pressure and start to do things like when we began .. the better. Learn , do, fail, repeat.
@boldequation
6 жыл бұрын
The best thing I did in the last couple of years was remove almost all the rockwool acoustic panels I made and installed in my studio. I was under the impression I needed these in my 10x10 room based on misleading forum information I read over the years. I spent years getting no results musically because I was fighting against the panels eating up all the transients and depth in the sound my monitors were making. I tried different monitor setups, angles and anything you can think of, then one day I took all of them out and it opened up the sound of the room completely. It sounds incredible to my ears now. If you have a similar setup as I had and are struggling, try simplifying and reducing and see how it sounds for you.
@gautamtamangmusic
7 жыл бұрын
Great, Thanks for sharing you experience.
@2903harshobit
6 жыл бұрын
You are an amazing person. Thanks for this
@jakeellingham587
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I started learning production with your ableton course about 6 months ago and this video could not have come at a better time :) really appreciate it dude
@Paradroidx
6 жыл бұрын
Also add. It's ok and helpful to collaborate, even though we don't want to. A lot of popular songs are duo. Then there are the musical genius that only work alone
@djclovisa5463
6 жыл бұрын
great advice smiles from South Africa
@__________Troll__________
7 жыл бұрын
*Perfect timing... thanks for the video*
@spectralknights2
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thank you sado
@Rusty511
7 жыл бұрын
Very insightful video. Even if some of these points were already known it's nice to have them reassured
@mattthompson6090
5 жыл бұрын
‘Make it sound good quiet and it will sound amazing loud’ is a tip I live by. I can only produce music at around 9-11 at night because I’m super busy during the day. I have to mix quiet so that I don’t wake anyone up. So when I get the chance to use my monitors and listen to the track loud, it sounds great!
@fiftythree1598
6 жыл бұрын
I so very much appreciate the fact that you share your experience and advice with us!
@justinjones2595
7 жыл бұрын
Absolutely appreciate videos like this. Please keep them coming!
@youre100right3
6 жыл бұрын
To add to your 3rd advice, sometimes we have to worry about the Fletcher-Munson curve. The curve states our psychological perception of lows and highs increase more quickly than the midrange (usually vocals and string instruments). Meaning if you are working with a midrange component, you have to be able to hear it well even at quiet volume. If the listener turns up the volume and your midrange is attenuated, that means they have to listen to very bloated bass and amplified highs to hear that midrange. Another reason is that good majority of listeners use shitty earphones. And such earphones already have a tendency to have a dip in the midrange and amplify 70 - 200 Hz and sometimes even have very hot highs.
@MsIsh101
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to help us and give us this good advice. Certainly you have helped a young and hungry producer.
@delphisignal
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Much appreciated.
@StizzyM1
2 жыл бұрын
This is some really good advice thank you for sharing. This helped me get a lot of perspective.
@jimmy7477
7 жыл бұрын
Inspirational ..And beautiful trippy Studio..
@TheIndyE
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for those very inspiring and educational points. I'll be rewatching numerous times until the muscle memory retains your 15yrs worth of struggle. Much...Much appreciated!
@bastiani.3025
5 жыл бұрын
these tips are absolute gold and a lot of people don't talk about these things. I've been working on finishing tracks lately as I noticed it wasn't my forte, and i'm definetly improving as a music producer.
@cw752
6 жыл бұрын
best producing-video-guy on you youtube! thanks a lot and keep doing whare you do!
@johnconnor4136
4 жыл бұрын
a message to me 2 years ago: watch this every year and you will get more out of it each year
@SmoothSailingMusic
7 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate you sharing here. Such good content. We're about the same age and I started screwing around with production and loops at about 16. Very relatable and producers should watch this.
@juliandevilliers6435
7 жыл бұрын
Solid advice. Those last 2 points are gold. Thanks for sharing mate and kudos for all you have learned and accomplished so far.
@laubsch75
5 жыл бұрын
I keep coming back to this one. Thanks again!
@khiner
7 жыл бұрын
This was a really good watch, thanks!
@dannypqliar8763
7 жыл бұрын
Love your channel. I'd like to add something to the point at 4:30. It's very important to understand your specific monitors' handling of different levels. For instance, my Yamaha HS8s have an inbuilt soft-knee limiter. It squishes things the moment you're at 55% gain on your interface. The effect was most noticeable on the layered snare, which was actually louder than my ears told me, although at around 60% gain, everything sounded very well-mixed.
@dannypqliar8763
7 жыл бұрын
P.S. There is actually a way to hack your speakers to turn off the limiters, there are tutorials around.
@mystery2995
7 жыл бұрын
Did he really shot the whole video without a pause?....WOW man.
@mrgrheen110
7 жыл бұрын
This info has given me goosebumps.
@Wave9design
5 жыл бұрын
I've been Producing music for almost 13 years now, and this is sound advice! And at the end of the day we get to be proud that we stuck with our passions! In music, and art, there is no limit, and there is no maximum skill level. There is always another goal, technique, or skill to conquer! Love your video dude!
@ashtonhealan
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, this helps a lot. I DJ all over and that is slowly growing but my production has had my head pounding.
@lowquent1838
4 жыл бұрын
i love you man, u seem so humble, wise man. it would be so awesome to sit like hours with you talking everything about everything haha
@logicpromidihub1966
7 жыл бұрын
The last point is especially great, thanks Sadowick!
@distorq
7 жыл бұрын
I would like to share my opinion on mixing quietly. Our ears have a different frequency response for different volumes. That's why it's important to check your mix at several volumes. Especially at around 85db! What you want to happen is that when people turn up your tracks, they sound the best. Make sure they sound good on lower levels, but make sure to check them loud. The listener should not be punished for wanting to turn up the volume. In my opinion.
@spydrmnd
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you brother
@timmescher5265
5 жыл бұрын
I just discovered this Channel... and wow! I'm wanted to make music for so long... now I'm on it for 6 months and this helps alot!
@Heathcliff_hensel
7 жыл бұрын
I agree with a lot of what you said, also we all suffer from "Paralysis by Analysis" which is a result of having too many options. On the topic of Logic pro you have to remember that in the mid 2000's Logic was the best for completely "In the Box" production because of its vast virtual instrument selection. Nowadays all the DAWS have virtual instruments and plug-ins so the playing field has been leveled.
@stephenratcliffe5131
5 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for this ! Seriously buddy... I've taken on board a few of those tips and your right, BIG TIME!! quiet producing is so true. And production reduction too. I understand what your saying but this will take some trial and error. Again, Thank you for ALL your videos. You've personally helped me more than you'll know. Hope your feeling better too. Your a soldier and I salute you. Steve, West wales. U.k.
@anthonyellis5517
6 жыл бұрын
Great advice! And very honest 👊🏾
@fin2321
7 жыл бұрын
Wow thx man just got more motivated i was bout to give up after 1 year practicing but this videp somehow boosted me! ☝
@blankinkmusic5170
7 жыл бұрын
Goddamn, bro. You just hit me with so many points right in the face! You know, one always watches those videos where someone designs a sound, makes a tutorial about something etc. etc., but this video is as helpful for me as it can get: It hits the most important things i should always be aware of because I'm making stuff wrong. I'm feeling blessed that i found and hit this video. Big thank you, Sadowick!
@RaveyStabs
7 жыл бұрын
Good tips. I've heard "production is reduction" used when arranging, where you often start off with too many tracks and ideas or keep trying to add new elements, which can quickly lead to a disjointed track. The solution is often to reduce, stick to common themes, and reuse things in different ways to create variations that are familiar.
@Systomd
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@SkyTempleMusic
7 жыл бұрын
This is fucking amazing Advice. Ive been stuck in a loop for 2 years almost trying to make a track that i would be satisfied with. Also gotta mention ive had depression and have ADHD so producing music is really hard for me right now. But hopefully i will get that spark back that ignited my passion for music production. Good luck to all who is trying to improve at become a better Music producer! Peace
@zerocal76
7 жыл бұрын
Khalio music you can do it my friend! Just sit down and let the music and sounds take over. Some of the best things that come from artists aren't planned.
@SkyTempleMusic
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you mate, you are totally right :)
@leftmono1016
7 жыл бұрын
Khalio Music - hope you get your spark back soon! Just remember its supposed to be enjoyable :-)
@joshbassett
6 жыл бұрын
Solid advice, thanks for the video.
@nickieisensee
7 жыл бұрын
Woooow , you delivered so much Value in this video. Thank you sir. Production is Reduction. Quite counterintuitive. I like that.
@fraziierr
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Bouncebeatz1
7 жыл бұрын
super useful advice! thanks sadowick!
@yatabeats
2 жыл бұрын
All I can say is thank you
@capothefool
6 жыл бұрын
Dude, these 13 minutes have just changed my life, thanks a lot.
@sharp.512
7 жыл бұрын
Very wise man
@Mrfatparakeet1
7 жыл бұрын
I needed this. Thank you
@boblabowinlab8593
4 жыл бұрын
I love you man , you re juste telling the truth
@brandonwilliams522
7 жыл бұрын
Never mind. I got you. Cut out those frequencies in other parts of the mix to bring it out.
@westoncogswell8656
4 жыл бұрын
beautifully said
@cr.official7
7 жыл бұрын
Great video. Great advice. Thank you 🙏
@goredwings1212
6 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is one of your best and most helpful videos! Thanks for everything you do, Sadowick!
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