Production Tips With Studio Orbit
This one is for any budding producers, and passionate beatmakers. We have been fortunate enough to catch up with the Studio Orbit team Kepler, ADMNTi, and Wickham for their key production tips. Based out of the UK Studio Orbit has quickly become a key force in the world of studio tuition, with years of experience behind them the team continue to share their evolving knowledge with a host of students, giving them a platform to learn and refine their sound.
Let's dive into their production tips...
Kepler "Build a solid sample library"
My music improved massively when I started to source samples outside of the usual sample pack sources that are easy to find. I’d massively recommend digging for old 90s sample CDs, looking for sample packs outside of your own genre and using AI to remove vocals and other stems from old and obscure records. It also really helps to organise your sample library in a way that makes it easy to find what you’re looking for. I analyse my entire sample library using MixedInKey so that I can find elements that will fit musically into a project that I’m working on.
Kepler "Put in the hours"
There’s no quick route to success and you can’t expect to make release-quality music overnight, but you should spend as much time as possible writing music and investing time into learning new techniques. It’s never been easier to learn, and platforms like Studio Orbit will help get you inspired and will be the quickest and most-insightful way to learn how to make quality electronic music. Consistency, learning often and finishing the tracks you’ve started are all key to success.
ADMNTi - "Ensure it's a no-pressure environment"
Spending time in your studio environment on a regular basis can put a lot of pressure on you to produce a specific style or outcome that you have your mind set on. The frustrations that come when you don’t produce something can create pressure and stress and become counterproductive.
If things aren’t gelling or you feel uninspired but want to be productive in the studio, try something new. Experiment with a different style of music, learn more about a specific piece of hardware or a VST, focus on making a collection of varied atmospheres or pads or custom presets, so that next time you’re in the swing of things, you’ve got a new artillery of organic sounds.
Experiment with an open mind.
Wickham - "Avoid being too self critical"
Try to avoid being too self critical and don’t be disheartened if a label isn’t into your work. Music is subjective, everyone interprets it in different ways. It is important to not allow yourself to become unmotivated, or cast doubt on your progress. Remember that success takes a lot of time and commitment, the best thing you can do for yourself is to maintain perspective and continue working towards what inspires you most.