producin songs

van wollner · **Posted:** Tue Feb 17, 2004 7:07 pm

hey all
i would really love to start producing my own songs
dance songs.
but i really dont know how to start one
like, is there any procedure like that i should follow or sth.
i think i ahve the musical talent and all but every time i try to start sth and put in some beats into it and some other basses it doenst sound good
so if there are any good producres out there
i really need some help...........................

Dj Traxxlover · **Posted:** Tue Feb 17, 2004 11:33 pm

try to master Reason 2.5 and other software like Acid Pro, Homestudio....
that would keep u busy for a while..

dance music has a simple formula

1 2 3 4

Kick Hat Clap

Don't forget percussions and synths (also vcoals)....it's very easy once u used to it...sequencing and arrangement is not the hard part...creating melody and sounds are the real deal!!!

van wollner · **Posted:** Wed Feb 18, 2004 5:13 pm

ive learned reason 2.5 already
and i know how to make some good sound and all
even teh melodies i make i think theyre k but i seem to ahve a problem of any simple melodies for the beginning part.
like LASGO. in all of their songs they make in the begginin a simple melody,a catchy melody.
so, i dont know what can i do to make some simple melodies
cause when i try to make the simplest melody ever it sound like its a main one.
any suggestions?

DJLifeAndDeath · **Posted:** Wed Feb 18, 2004 8:26 pm

High Van!

Your best bet here buddy is to maybe lower the volume! Believe me it can be that simple. But the best way to make build sequences is to make them there but not there. Surprised

What I mean is It has to be something that builds the song up nice in a loop, doesn't interfere with the drumloops and is almost unnoticable but is there. (Like Acid Lines!) In reason use one of the matrix machines on random and see what comes out. Twisted Evil

This way it sound just dancey if not memorable. Remember you just guiding people to the main sequence! That's what makes the song. Very Happy

Or you could try getting hold of the main sequence and trying variables to it. (The same sequence but made with layer strings instead of just the keys, like that) Razz

Hope that Helps!

Peace!

Dj Traxxlover · **Posted:** Thu Feb 19, 2004 12:21 am

wel..it's simple to make simple melodies...
why u find it hard?

anyway just try to take a few notes from the main melody and than change 1 or 2 notes only but stay on keys...that's how i would do it

van wollner · **Posted:** Thu Feb 19, 2004 4:02 pm

thanks dudes
ill try using these suggestions