Here is part 2 in the study on how to make banging, relentless techno like SNTS. In part one we made a 1-bar loop, and now we use that to get from 1 bar to a full 5-minute arrangement.
The key to this style is creating 4 "checkpoints": four eight-bar loops that each are somewhat interesting and represent different moments in the track. Then, once those 4 checkpoints all sound good, move on to constructing bridges between them using subtractive arrangement and automation.
Judge the result for yourself. Here is the arranged track: https://soundcloud.com/torcaudio/2021-03-14-snts-study-arrangement-v1/s-4hrBUSwCy7Q
We use Ableton Live 10 for this. Everything we do is pretty standard DAW functionality.
Content:
0:00 Going from one bar to longer phrases with turnarounds
1:35 Showing the 4 checkpoints in Ableton Live
13:20 Going from 32 bars into a full arrangement
15:15 Describing the arrangement
19:38 Full listen through
24:28 Next steps
The full SNTS study saga:
Part 1: SNTS-style drums: https://youtu.be/QHds0s4xB3A
Part 2: Arranging an SNTS-style track: https://youtu.be/Za-cArxOE-E
Part 3: SNTS study part 3: polishing & finishing: https://youtu.be/oYUN-NgTQhg
The final track for free on soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/torcaudio/iconograph
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