This is session 26 of the YouTube Series with Francois PML called "Producer Notes". In Episode 026 we're analysing the Melodic Techno style of artist "Cassian" and labels like Afterlife Recordings. We're looking to reverse engineer the style of Cassian's remix for John Summit "Shiver" only using Ableton stock effects and instruments, plus Xfer Serum. Watch and see what we can learn from this style sitting somewhere between Melodic Techno and Trance. The key lessons from this episode are: Drums: Clean and Simple, short kick (almost like trance) Bass: Purposeful collection of separated rolling bass layers (notice: this is reverse engineered). Bass: Smooth Low Stabs for deep feel...

This is session 17 of the YouTube Series with Francois PML called Producer Notes and we are analysing the Melodic Afro House style of artists Adam Port, Stryv, Keinemusik, Orso and Malachiii. Watch and see what we can learn from this style sitting somewhere between Percussive House, Afro House, RnB and Latin influences. The key lessons from this episode are: 1. Low-End: Sustained bass, clean punchy kick 2. One note synth (rhythmically, morphing) 3. Deep Vibe Pads in the background 4. "Latin" Clap, Perc and Tom elements playing together 5. Shakers for groove and timing 6. Organic sounding Piano element in the background 7. Dreamy, almost RnB-like...

This is session 18 of the YouTube Series with Francois PML called Producer Notes and we are exploring the Tech House style of artists like James Hype, John Summit and Mau P. Watch and see what we can learn from this style relying heavily on a clean and disciplined groove/swing setup: The key lessons from this episode are: Gnarly main lead sampled from a vocal (call, response pattern) Clean Kick, Bass low end - use “dancing” semi tones in the bass Rhythmically spoken Vocals Groove: Keep consistent “Vertical Groove line”. Apply Groove on 16ths note, focus on snappy lengths of hihats and ADSR shapes - very important for...

In Episode 016 of Producer Notes with Francois PML, we asking "How to Ben Böhmer in Ableton" and we are analysing the Melodic House style of Ben Böhmer's remix for Monolink "Father Ocean". Watch and see what we can learn from this style sitting somewhere between Deep House, Progressive House and Melodic House. The key lessons from this episode are: Main elements of this sound: Round kick (warm round kicks) Low toms Sustained pitched moog bass (Glides in leads ’n arps, bass - add lots of “feeling” to sounds) “Horn-style” pads Fast Mono plucks  Long dreamy, pitched glide lead synth (serum here, Ben often uses diva) CHORDS Often 2...

This is session 14 of the YouTube Series with Francois PML called "Producer Notes". In Episode 014 we are analysing the Melodic Afro House style of artists "keinemusik", Rampa, &Me and to a certain degree also "Moderat". Watch and see what we can learn from this style sitting somewhere between Percussive House and Afro House. The key lessons from this episode are: Main elements of this sound: Clean low-end with Toms for groove Shakers for groove and timing One tonal Percussive Element is mixed louder and can be part of the Melody (Here: Bells and glass sounds) Savannah-type element for vibe: whoop, elephant type sounds Piano for harmonic core...

This is session 12 of the YouTube Series with Francois PML called "Producer Notes". Episode 012 is analysing the Vocal Melodic House style of This Never Happened artist "Avoure". Watch and see what we can learn from this style sitting somewhere between Melodic House and Melodic Techno. The key lessons from this episode are: General: nice Clean and groovy, melodic style, not too trancy (would have more reverb) The Clue for this track: Its crucial to balance these 4 elements right: 1 Kick 2 Sustained Sub 3 Gritty Legato Bass (we take the grit from this one!) - plays 5ths on top 4 Saw Leads Toms: adds back the bass groove to...

Session 9 of the new YouTube Series with Francois PML called "Producer Notes". Episode 009 analyses and breaks down the style of DJ/Producer Anyma. Specifically looking at the massive Melodic Techno Afterlife main stage festival sound of his track "Eternity". The key lessons from this episode are: LEAD: The trippy lead is combined out of automating: pitching (over time), detuning, chorus, flanger and phaser effects Bass: The bass layer has combinations of different clean bass stabs, donks and plucks for interesting movement General Arrangement: This style is not too busy or overloaded with sounds, clean structure for main stages Melodies/Themes: Very clean “Call /...

This is session 11 of the YouTube Series with Francois PML called "Producer Notes". In Episode 011 we're analysing the early Melodic Techno style of Afterlife artist "Stephan Jolk". Watch and see what we can learn from this style sitting somewhere between Melodic Techno and Melodic House. The key lessons from this episode are: Harmony: Mysterious, Dramatic, playing the root C#min Pads: Movement through tremolo, vibrato, lfo fx, makes them sound more interesting, Vocal pads on top for “sacred choir feel” Drumming: rather deep, not too focussed on high frequencies Kick, Bass: pretty groovy, but “tricking” a slight rumble below everything. Especially needed in the intro, results...

This is session 8 of the YouTube Series with Francois PML called "Producer Notes". In Episode 008 we're analysing the Melodic Techno style of artist "Innellea" and labels like Afterlife Recordings. Watch and see what we can learn from this style sitting somewhere between Melodic Techno and Trance. The key lessons from this episode are: Stabby, Metallic, Bassy Leads (often with interplay between high and low stabs) Energetic Buildups, Drums Epic (cinematic) chords / Pads (with tremolo, LFO effects) Emotional Trancy Melodies, Trancy Leads and Atmos Trance-Gates - Arrangement: Q+As with Trance Gates and Stabs (eg: Track “the world returns”)   Referenced in this video: 🗳 Ableton Project File from...

This is session 7 of the YouTube Series with Francois PML called "Producer Notes". In Episode 007 we're analysing the Melodic Techno style of artists "ARTBAT". Watch and see what we can learn from this style sitting somewhere between Melodic Techno and Progressive House. The key lessons from this episode are: Style works with a lot of simplicity Bass: often rolling basslines Low-End Clean style, very straightforward Drum programming very straightforward (not too playful) Epic Chords, emotive soundscapes (get inspired by soundtracks) Very clear arrangements, good style for festival stages/clubs There’s always room for more ear candy or some vocals (good for remixing) Synths: simple tip to add movement...