How to write a simple synthwave melody for beginners

In this video I’m going to show you how to write a simple melody for a synthwave main stack (8-bar loop) using a few different techniques.

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Unity and Variety in Making Synthwave

Today I want to explain a very important principle in making music, that if mastered, will help your music be enjoyable, gratifying and satisfying ...

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Introduction to Melody in Synthwave

In this live stream I’m going to introduce you to the world and fundamentals of melody. I want to create a foundation for more complex topics on me...

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Synthwave Suspended Chords in Action

In this live stream I’m going to show you how to use suspended chords when producing synthwave.

This is a live how to synthwave tutorial, uncut an...

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The Rosetta Cube of Synthwave

The Rosetta Cube is a framework I created to help you understand synthwave and how to make it.

This is the video I refer to when discussing the Sy...

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Synthwave Main Stack - TimeCop1983

In this video I’m going to show you how to put together a main stack taking inspiration from the composition and production techniques of TimeCop19...

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TimeCop1983 Chord Progressions Demystified!

Today I’m going to analyze a group of TimeCop1983 chord progressions. The intention of this is to gain an insight into how a successful producer cr...

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The Synthwave Warrior’s Journey

My goal is to help you make the music that’s in your heart.

With this intention I’ve created a framework that will serve as a roadmap in your jour...

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Synthwave Percussion Masterclass

In this live production session I'll show you how to approach the use of percussion in your synthwave tracks.

This is a live how to synthwave tuto...

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Gated Reverb - Synthwave Drums Tutorial

In this live production session I'll show you how to process your synthwave drums with the famous gated reverb technique.

 

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Synthwave Chord Progressions in Action Part 2

In this live production session I'll show you how to create chord progressions in a synthwave context using chord leading charts and creating drum ...

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Should you focus on quality or quantity?

As a synthwave producer, should you focus on quality or on quantity?

The Quality vs Quantity Spectrum is a terrible mental model for synthwave pro...

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