Longstoryshort Year End QnA Video [TUTORiAL]

hi all,

hope you all had a great 2024, and see you in 2025 :)

timestamps:

• 1:00 - where should kick frequencies land? - tomas grey
• 4:12 - wide awake odesza remix drop sounds - Cameron
• 9:30 - i would like to know your experience with labels and as emerging artist get your opinion about signing vs independent releases when growing a project - Willer Khale
• 18:10 - Do you create your own 808 bass sounds in Serum (for example, in tracks like In My Mind or Vibe)? If so, I would really appreciate a quick video with an explanation and some tips - Marek Kunc
• 20:10 - What do you think is the most important thing you would advise people trying to succeed in EDM production? Or what would you advise your younger self if you could go back in time? - Marek Kunc
• 24:15 - Sample library management and other organization best practices (e.g., time management) - Matsu
• 27:10 - When creating a DJ set how do you manage the energy levels and pacing of the entire set? Also, how do you manage the phrasing of each song/drop to match the energy levels that you aim for? - Xdrei
• 30:00 - When you have a collection of demos/unfinished tracks, how do you go about picking which ones to finish as well as figuring out what to change/adjust for the final version? - Xdrei
• 33:40 - Can you explain how you got your foot in the door? How you established your connections and built your brand and how you pushed through all the “ No” and who helped you get to where you are now? - WeLove Astro
• 38:40 - How can I make sure my hats / highs have the sweet spot without making it too harsh for my ears? I’ve been trying with match eq to pink noise but is there another tip - Miguel Reis
• 43:30 How do you organize tracks in rekordbox/USB - Xdrei
• 45:10 - How do you recommend finding vocals or vocal artists for your tracks? - Vince Samson

CHEERS!

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