Deep House Production Course: House is a feeling!

THE INSTRUCTOR:

Don Swing has gained traction over the last couple of years. It started with a Remix for Demuir & Phil Week's Single "Be a star" followed by a track featured on Oliver Dollar's label Industry Standard. Dons style is heavily influenced by 90s House. Drawing inspiration from artists like Kenny Dope, Kerri Chandler, Chez Damier.

In 2023, most of Don Swing's tracks were featured in the Traxsource Deep House Charts. Many of them becoming "track of the day" and finding their way into the Deep House Top 10. His tracks have been charted by DJ such as Todd Terry, Mousse T., Honey Dijon. His Dopewax release "Oh Why" was number one on the Deep House Charts for weeks! Don has released on the finest labels out there. Real Tone Records, Dopewax, Brooklyn Built, Large Music and more. 

THE COURSE:

"After finishing this course, you will know exactly how i produced all my tracks! No secrets."  

Dive into the world of deep house production with Don Swing's exclusive course. Designed with the ethos that creativity is the heart of music, this course shatters the myth that you need a 100k studio to produce great sound. Instead, Don showcases his own setup, proving that simplicity, when paired with creativity, can lead to extraordinary results.

Don't let doubt hold you back. Embark on this journey with Don Swing and discover the deep house producer within you. Don Swing shows you his workflow. Completely transparent and open. You will know exactly how created all of his tracks. 

THE CURRICULUM:

1. The foundation. The beat.

/Creating a beat with Maschine (48 Min
In this episode as we explore beat creation using a Maschine! Learn how to use a pre-made kit, create powerful drum beats, and apply swing to your rhythm. We'll also discuss why swing matters in beat-making and more. Don't have a Maschine or an MPC? Don't worry, the insights are universally applicable. Let's go!

/Balancing and pre-mixing the beat.
In this episode, will delve into the significance of gain staging and its impact on your mix. After setting the perfect gain levels for each sound, we'll meticulously balance and EQ the beat, one sound at a time.

/My Master-Bus
A quick overview of the plugins on my master that define my sound.

/Slicing&sampling to create a beat
In this episode, we will flip a Hip Hop beat into a dirty House beat using Logic's stock sampler. We will add sounds by using the Kontakt sampler. We'll also introduce a helpful Chrome extension for easy sampling. All the methods show can be applied to any DAW. 

/A beat starter with Loopcloud.
In this episode, we explore the power of Loopcloud's editing features to rapidly craft the backbone of a beat. We'll also reveal a clever hack that leads to surprisingly unique loops and beats. Let's dive into the creative possibilities of Loopcloud.

/Making a beat with the S2400
Embracing the vintage vibes in this episode as we go analog with the S2400 drum machine. We'll be creating a beat, not by using a pre-made kit, but by discovering and pitching our own samples. Let's bang a beat with our customizing kit!

2. Adding deepness, adding harmonies!

/Chords part one
Don't fret if you're not a key-playing maestro or a music theory guru! This episode is for you. I'll guide you through creating stunning chord progressions using MIDI plugins, with a special focus on Scaler.

/Chords part two
Step into the retro realm in this episode as we explore how chords were sampled and played back in the 90s. Discover the magic of parallel chords that defined the classic 90s House and US House vibe. Let's recreate those iconic sounds!

3. We need bass!

/Playing the bass
Join me in this episode as we let the rhythm take the reins. We'll play along to our beat and chords, allowing the groove to inspire a funky bassline.

/Slicing a bass loop!
Get set! In this episode as we hunt for a bass loop, slice it, and transform it into a groovy bassline for our track. An effective way to turn simple loops into your own basslines!

4. Checking the status quo!

/Basic idea arrangement!
In this episode, we're taking a comprehensive look at our elements, ensuring they work perfectly together. We'll make critical decisions about which elements to retain and which ones to discard. Our focus will be crafting a basic 33-bar arrangement, building it up until all significant components are playing - our main idea. Throughout this process, we'll fine-tune sounds, adjust volumes and EQ. Let's check the flow!

/Reworking some elements!
In this episode, we're switching things up by replacing our existing percussion with a fresh, organic loop from Loopcloud. We'll skillfully tune it to blend seamlessly with our beat.

5. Adding and replacing elements!

/Working with a vocal sample
We embark on a quest to find the perfect vocal sample for our track. We'll focus on tuning and editing to ensure a flawless fit, and revisit our basic idea arrangement with a keen eye on the track's flow anticipating the challenges of a final arrangement.

/Making vocal loops your own
Get ready to dive deep into creativity in this episode as we chop up our vocal sample, infusing it with our unique touch. We'll discover rhythms and phrases with varying energy levels to match different sections of our track.

6. Arranging and final touches!

/Analyzing the Arrangement
In this episode as we dissect the arrangement that we'll be crafting in the upcoming video. This analysis is designed to give you a clear understanding of what's to come in our next session.

/Arranging a track
In this episode, we're moving forward with a rough arrangement of our elements. Let's delve into the metaphor of a rollercoaster, discussing the importance of building drama and contrasting it with release, to create a compelling musical journey. Let's shape the narrative of our track!

/Final touches
In this episode, we're wrapping up our arrangement. We'll focus on refining the transitions between sections by using various effects like crashes. This process will ensure a smoother musical journey. By making these final touches, we're enhancing the flow and overall cohesiveness of our track.

Outro

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