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musicboxx is proud to have MIKE DIERICKX outline some of the basics of mixing your levels in your track. His record is extensive producing and remixing for many artists such as Moby, Sinead O'Connor, 2 Unlimited, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten just to name a few. This video has been specifically designed for the novice electronic music producer. Mike is using Logic pro 9 in this video. However the video outlines principles that can be applied to any other PLATFORMS/SOFTWARE or DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). If you enjoyed the video please share, like, comment and subscribe to support the production of this content. Focal points he will be covering: -25 % from the top of the fader slot, represents the zero level -Each channel has a meter which also reads the zero level and anything over that level turns red and output of that channel could clip and distort. -The only exception are fast hits, like cymbals or drums, and these instruments could jump past the zero level in the plus two clip range and still not distort, always let your ears be the judge -Start always with a kick drum, then bass, leads and so on. Use your ears tell how this mix sounds. Visually, mixing metres won’t always tell you the whole story. -Make sure you don’t exceed the zero dB level in mixing your tracks FOR A FREE PDF OF THIS VIDEO - send your request to jim@musicboxx.ca For more info on our curriculum : https://musicboxx.ca/education.html/ Check out some of our students and their work: https://soarentertainment.com/ https://www.beatport.com/label/soar-records/62297

musicboxx is proud to have MIKE DIERICKX outline some of the basics of WRITING MELODIC RIFFS AND LEADS in LOGIC PRO. His record is extensive producing and remixing for many artists such as Moby, Sinead O'Connor, 2 Unlimited, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten just to name a few. This video has been specifically designed for the novice electronic music producer. Mike is using Logic pro 9 in this video. However the video outlines principles that can be applied to any other PLATFORMS/SOFTWARE or DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). If you enjoyed the video please share, like, comment and subscribe to support the production of this content. Focal points he will be covering: -Strong melodies and riffs have the power to instil pure bliss into the listener -Repetition is key, ensure patterns flow into one and into another seamlessly -Do not use over emotional instrumentation and melodies in excess -Your lead is a key point in the track -Keep your melody simple and clean, better experience for the listener FOR A FREE PDF OF THIS VIDEO - send your request to jim@musicboxx.ca For more info on our curriculum : https://musicboxx.ca/education.html/ Check out some of our students and their work: https://soarentertainment.com/ https://www.beatport.com/label/soar-records/62297

musicboxx is proud to have MIKE DIERICKX discussing Synthesized Bassilines. His record is extensive producing and remixing for many artists such as Moby, Sinead O'Connor, 2 Unlimited, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten just to name a few. This video has been specifically designed for the novice electronic music producer. Mike is using Logic pro 9 in this video. However the video outlines principles that can be applied to any other PLATFORMS/SOFTWARE or DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). If you enjoyed the video please share, like, comment and subscribe to support the production of this content. Focal points he will be covering: -Bass should have a solid low end and also some filtering and light use of effects -To recreate a nice base sound, start with an initialized patch that consists out of a single sound tube, a way form, or double them up and add some filters -If you can't find the sound you are looking for RECREATE IT, there are many great soft synths plug ins out there to create great synthetized bass sounds and leads FOR A FREE PDF OF THIS VIDEO - send your request to jim@musicboxx.ca For more info on our curriculum : https://musicboxx.ca/education.html/ Check out some of our students and their work: https://soarentertainment.com/ https://www.beatport.com/label/soar-records/62297

musicboxx is proud to have MIKE DIERICKX discussing why the KICK DRUM is so essential to your track, especially in the Electronic music sphere. His record is extensive producing and remixing for many artists such as Moby, Sinead O'Connor, 2 Unlimited, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten just to name a few. This video has been specifically designed for the novice electronic music producer. Mike is using Logic pro 9 in this video. However the video outlines principles that can be applied to any other PLATFORMS/SOFTWARE or DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). If you enjoyed the video please share, like, comment and subscribe to support the production of this content. Focal points he will be covering: -Don't waste time trying to FIX a bad kick drum, just replace it -A good kick is TIMELESS -Do NOT over compress your kick -Careful not to drown out your kick, because as you add more and more elements, it can disappear. FOR A FREE PDF OF THIS VIDEO - send your request to jim@musicboxx.ca For more info on our curriculum : https://musicboxx.ca/education.html/ Check out some of our students and their work: https://soarentertainment.com/ https://www.beatport.com/label/soar-records/62297

musicboxx is proud to have MIKE DIERICKX outline some of the basics of creating a bassline & the importance of the bassline in your track. His record is extensive producing and remixing for many artists such as Moby, Sinead O'Connor, 2 Unlimited, Armin van Buuren, Ferry Corsten just to name a few. This video has been specifically designed for the novice electronic music producer. Mike is using Logic pro 9 in this video. However the video outlines principles that can be applied to any other PLATFORMS/SOFTWARE or DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). If you enjoyed the video please share, like, comment and subscribe to support the production of this content. Focal points he will be covering: -Importance of creating a solid bassline -Layer up with a synth for richer sound -Add key percussive elements to enhance rhythm & groove -Use quality effects -Wrapping it all together with some strings to make your track shine FOR A FREE PDF OF THIS VIDEO - send your request to jim@musicboxx.ca For more info on our curriculum : https://musicboxx.ca/education.html/ Check out some of our students and their work: https://soarentertainment.com/ https://www.beatport.com/label/soar-records/62297