THE #1 PROBLEM WITH AMATEUR PRODUCTIONS (How To Master Sound Selection) | Make Pop Music

In this video, Austin talks about how sound selection can make or break a production. Austin talks about key components to keep in mind when you select sounds for a production, what makes a sound a “good“ or “bad“ sound, how to narrow down options to find the perfect sound, and more. Austin also shows examples of how sound selection can drastically change the quality, tone, and vibe of an entire production! Check out all of our samples, presets, MIDI packs, courses, and more! Listen To Our Podcast! Join Our Facebook Community - Follow us on Instagram: Follow us on TikTok: Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content on all things pop music! ——— Listen to some of my work! DAW / Program I Use: ​​​​​​ ——— Follow Austin: ​​ ——— Make Pop Music is the #1 resource for independent pop producers, writers, and artists. Thank you for being a subscriber! My Gear: DAW: Cubase 11 Pro Desk: AZ Studio Workstations Main Microphone: Lewitt LCT1040 Monitors: Focal Shape 65s with Focal Sub6 Interface: UAD Apollo Twin USB MIDI Keyboard: M-Audio Code 61 Keyboards: Roland Juno DS88, Roland Juno 106, Arturia PolyBrute Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Taylor 214 CE Plus Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A & Audient ASP800 Microphones: Advanced Audio 251, Slate ML-1, Shure SM7B, JZ BH-1, JZ V67, Lauten Audio LA-320, Lauten Audio LA-220, Lauten Audio LA-120, AKG P170, Sterling ST59 Camera: Panasonic G7 Lens: Rokinon 12mm f2 Camera Lights: Neewer LED Light Panels Timestamps: Preview 0:00 Intro 0:24 Defining The Vibe Of The Record 1:45 What This Record Needs 2:36 Selecting BAD Drum Sounds 2:49 Why These Drums Are Bad 3:30 Bad Synth Sounds 4:33 Generic Guitar 5:38 Why These Sounds Don’t Work Together 5:54 Choosing The Right Sounds 6:29 Selecting Perfect Kicks and Snares 6:45 Using Live Loops When Possible 8:40 Selecting Solid Synths 9:01 Picking Sounds That Lack Depth 10:13 Spicing Up Guitar Tones 10:59 Good Sound Selection Example 12:00 Sound Selection Tip 12:44 Altering The Genre With Sound Selection 13:13 Hip Hop Drums Example 14:09 Altering The Vibe With Synths 14:17 Sounds The Don’t Gel With Each Other 15:20 How To Develop Your Sound Selection Taste 15:50 Bad Sounds On Bad Sounds 16:27 A Good Sound Can Still Be “Bad“ 16:57 Synths That Don’t Mix Together Well 17:50 Boring Guitar Tones 18:21 Nailing Drum Arrangements With Good Sounds 19:03 How to Choose The Right Bass Instrument 19:59 Selecting Synths That Work Well Together 20:27 Making Guitars Feel Polished 21:58 Good Sound Vs Bad Sound Example 22:17 Tips On How To Know When A Sound Is Right 22:47 Outro 24:33