HOW TO MAKE SYNTHWAVE 80s BEATS: Music Production Fundamentals- Learn How To Make Retro Beats
Offered By: Skillshare
Course Description
Overview
Want to learn how to make retro beats?
In this course I'll teach you the fundamentals of music production to make your own synthwave beats.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
-How to easily create lush retro pads
-How to re-design your favorite synthwave type beats
-How to design sounds for retro drums, bass, and synths.
-How to mix and master a Synthwave track with mostly stock plug-ins
-How to create retro melodies and recommended instruments to do so
-How to achieve the gritty analogue sound you want without wasting money on expensive gear
-How to make better decisions in terms of sample choice and sound design
Syllabus
- Intro
- Configuring MIDI
- Synth & EFX
- Synthwave Drums
- Percussion
- Bass
- Lead Melody
- Mixing Synthwave
- Arrangement
- Conclusion & Next Steps
- Walkthrough #2: Intro
- Walkthrough #2: Synthesis
- Walkthrough #2: Drums
- Walkthrough #2: Vocals
- Walkthrough #2: Bass
- Walkthrough #2: Lead Synth
- Walkthrough #2: Mixing & Mastering
- Walkthrough #2: Arrangement
Taught by
Kia Orion
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