Most Effective Way To Start a Song

0:00 intro
0:12 block groove
1:16 eighth note groove
2:24 dotted groove
3:44 triplet groove
5:07 1/16 groove

MY GEAR:
DAW (Music making software): Logic Pro and Ableton Live
Studio monitors (speakers): Yamaha HS8's
Headphones: Audeze LCD X (open back)
Camera: Canon 80d
Computer: Mac Studio with M2 Ultra chip and 2 TB hardrive
Midi controller (keyboard): Komplete Kontrol 61
Interface: Scarlett Clarett 2 pre
Desk: a cheap one from ikea
Chair: also a cheap one from ikea

My favorite plugins that I use the most:
XFER Serum
Sylenth 1
Nexus 3
Kontakt
RC 20
Valhalla Shimmer
Valhalla Vintage Verb
Shaperbox 3
XFER OTT
Fab Filter Saturn 2
Fab Filter Pro C 2
Arturia Pigments
Baby Audio Comeback Kid
Output Thermal and Portal
LABS Soft Piano

Hardware that I use behind the scenes but not in videos:
Elektron Octatrack (my fav)
Elektron Digitakt
Korg Minilogue XD

[joshuaadi]

alex : layering is so satisfying
my laptop : nope

[jackc]

I finally like this guy ever since he started using ableton. Love you bro

[sarimakbar]

I've been feeling really stuck on my songs lately whenever I tend to start off with a chord progression, this was definitely helpful!

[musicbycub]

Thanks Alex for the content. I started to try and learn my DAW in lockdown to help my mental health through my music and your videos have taught me loads! Thank you bro. 👊🏻🔥

[simonseyz]

Would’ve never thought to start a track in this way! Definitely another useful tool to look at when stuck, which seems to happen all too often🤣 Thanks brochacho!🙏👍🏻

[stratusfiremusic]

Dude, I've been stoked coming across your channel. I am primarily a metal musician, but your stuff is easily used across any genre. It is also pushing me to embrace more of my electronic music side into my music as well.

[drindy]

You have fantastic content my friend. Been recording for over 25yrs and flew with the advancements all along the way. Your aproach to sharing knowledge is beyond stellar. Keep up the killer sessions! Your channel deserves more spotlight my friend ✌🇨🇦👍

[Bassboy]

Thanks Alex! I grabbed the pack. I'm very serious about music production this year and my skills have been skyrocketing lately. It's like all the pieces are snapping together at once for me and I suddenly get it, finally, after 9 years of semi-serious production. You've been a huge help along my journey... I love your personality, I love your content, and I draw so much value from not only the tips you provide, but also from the examples you show from your own producing skills. Very inspiring!

[itschosenai]

after years i still watching you production, and I also change my daw from Logic to Ableton this year
anyway greay job man, it's very helpful ! thanks

[zgtocampo]

Can you upload the entire song? It's so good! I'd love to listen to the whole thing. Keep it up, Alex! 😊

[crescenciojohnmichaelp.]

Yep, layering is delicious. I also agree it will be so easy to start in vocal/acapella.

[JuiceTradesTV]

Best guy on YouTube that posts music tutorials

[MiketheNerdRanger]

OMG I was just thinking about this!! This video was right on time!

[saraseavin]

Your content is second to none thank you🌱🌱🌱🌱🌱

[saraseavin]

You’re awesome please do more arrangement videos🌱 they’re not much found on YouTube

[thetree]

Thanks for all your support towards artists

[DJDOBREL]

always a pleasure to watch Alex at work!

[overlords]

Would love to see more Ableton stuff! It's my go to DAW.

[vadneywill]

Nice work, Alex! Love your content. Your sense of humor is subtly amazing!

[shooke]

Awesome vid, i've been struggling a lot with integrating acapellas into tracks. Gonna give this a shot, thanks!