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is there anybody that lives in the los angeles area that is into production and can give me lessons in how to produce trance? the forums on TA help but im more of a visual learner so if anybody is possibly available to give me lessons about different plugins, effects, and theory behind trance music that would be awesome.

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a)find cheesy vocals about rainbows and going far away and missing someone...


b)add a simple loop....... continue loop for 5 minutes.

c)after five minutes drop the loop and add some piano..

d) profit!

hahaha! not what i meant but thanks anyways

fine

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Originally posted by nchs09 a)find cheesy vocals about rainbows and going far away and missing someone... b)add a simple loop....... continue loop for 5 minutes. c)after five minutes drop the loop and add some piano.. [EDIT]d) ??????? e) profit!

lol. fixed.

Learn your production environment. (Software, Hardware, Synths and plugins)

Best way to do this, if you are using "software" is to import an existing midi into your environment.

This should help you in understanding the different parts of an existing track that you are already familiar with

Next try to create a bass line a synth lead or a drum track. Just remember learn one at a time a common mistake is when you try to write a hit the first time you sit in front of a synth or your computer.

Once you have created a "part" try to use different instruments on the play back

Now you are ready to change wave patterns and effects this should give you a start in manipulating the sound

Remember you will never be great at all aspects of music production

For example you may find yourself asking people for tips on bass lines or vocals and in my case mastering

Here is a great link to get started
Tutorial Master List

i am aware of this, and i look at the TA forums a lot but i want to know if theres anyone that i could sit in on a session with and see how they do things.

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?f...logID=326653505

D.Ramirez working on a track.

this might be of some help, its not sitting down with someone and actually seeing first hand or hands on but still worth a look, has a good example of sidechain compression which is used a lot these days in House and Trance.

i lol'ed out loud.

Im currently into producing. but after 5 months at it im still learning new shit everytime.

So what would the formula be for producing house music.

- find a boring monotone base beat

- add a cow bell here and there

- add some vocals

- grab a pillow to fall asleep

- no proft

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Originally posted by Shafer8 So what would the formula be for producing house music. - find a boring monotone base beat - add a cow bell here and there - add some vocals - grab a pillow to fall asleep - no proft

Ahh the beauty of subtle repetition. It's definitely not for those looking for instant gratification...

Hey to each their own. I just hate when people say thing such as that as all trance is not all cheezy.

Jose Gonzles Crosses (Tiesto Re Rub) for example is something that is top notch and falls nothing in to a category listed above.

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Originally posted by Shafer8 Hey to each their own. I just hate when people say thing such as that as all trance is not all cheezy. Jose Gonzles Crosses (Tiesto Re Rub) for example is something that is top notch and falls nothing in to a category listed above.

Yeah but I like Jorri Hulkonnen's mix alot more.

Not all trance is cheesy, but alot of what is popular is to me. I dont mind cheese now and then, no denying garnier played a bunch of diva vocals, but sometimes those superficial lyrics just get unbearable. And this is coming from someone who likes a lot of Oceanlab tracks (mostly the older ones). And I did fucking rave hard to No One On Earth everytime I would hear it out. I've just moved on...

I fully understand and it really gets to me when peolpe say comments like that.

Anyways to get a listen to the other remix you were talking about?

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Originally posted by Shafer8 I fully understand and it really gets to me when peolpe say comments like that. Anyways to get a listen to the other remix you were talking about?

I think it only came out on wax. I found a full sample here:

http://www.zshare.net/audio/6037406fd057/

Actually I dont think thats the right track, or maybe the one in the Sasha set was ID'd wrong :/

It is the right track for sure, just not sure if it is the right remix you were taling about.

either way thanks for the share as I love this track!

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Originally posted by Shafer8 So what would the formula be for producing house music. - find a boring monotone base beat - add a cow bell here and there - add some vocals - grab a pillow to fall asleep - no proft

this is misguided or ignorant.

the only part that is right is the no profit, but if you make a few hits and take the DJ route like so many producers do these days with the advent of Ableton and CDJ's, there is some money there, but EDM production shouldnt be approached with the idea of "profit". If your having fun making house music, its rewarding, profit is a nice bonus. In other words keep your day job, make music for fun, if profit comes along roll around in it while you can.

www.learn2produce.com

im doing sessions right now, learing cubas,reason,recycle etc.

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Originally posted by Shafer8 So what would the formula be for producing house music. - find a boring monotone base beat - add a cow bell here and there - add some vocals - grab a pillow to fall asleep - no proft

no forumla needed, just do it your own way and make it sound good and possibly dj friendly if you want anyone to play it.

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