Music Production Made Simple is a podcast about how to make beats based on FL Studio (Music Program DAW). The podcast is hosted by GratuiTous (Riley Weller), who is independent from FL Studio, and all opinions are his own. Learn beatmaking, music production tips, arrangement, mixing, mastering, sound design, and music computers. View Beatmaking Courses: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/ # GratuiTous
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Let's talk about some of life's simple and deepest truths!A solo podcast about any and everything from existentialism to your typical love life bullcrap. Life is a winding road of twists and turns, with plenty of talking to do in between,soooo, let's talk!I believe our purpose in this place is to evolve! Just like everything!We have been stuck in a rut, but the end is coming.It’s time that we raise our vibrations and journey upwards in consciousness.Collectively,but first,Individually!I star ...
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S3E18 - Should You Upgrade to FL Studio 21
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Should you upgrade to FL Studio 21? With the announcement of the FL Studio 21.1 Beta, I'm very excited for the maturity of FL 21, as well as improvements to its MIDI Scripting API (M-Audio Oxygen Pro users will benefit from this as I update the Oxygen Pro Premium Template for FL Studio). By the way.. FL Studio 21.1 has a new plugin called "Hyper Ch…
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S3E17 - Sound Selection for Noobies
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This episode talks about my new premium video Sound Selection Tutorial "Sound Selection in Beats Course". You are taught many of the secrets revealed about how to select sounds in your beats which you probably will never learn anywhere else! 🔥 SOUND SELECTION COURSE:https://itsGratuiTous.com/product/sound-selection-in-beats/ 🏡 VISIT WEBSITE: https:…
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S3E16 - How to Get Music On Spotify (Online Music Distribution)
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Learn about online music distribution and getting your music on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon music in this podcast episode! 🔥 ONLINE MUSIC DISTRIBUTION COURSE:https://itsGratuiTous.com/product/online-music-distribution-course/ Digital Distribution (Music Distribution) is the process of submitting your music to one of the Best Music Distributors…
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S3E15 - Should You Sell Your Old Music Gear
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When you are thinking of buying new music production equipment, we often think we should sell our old music gear. The real question is.. should you? Old equipment is often built better, and many times new equipment may have features REMOVED.. 🏡 VISIT WEBSITE: https://itsGratuiTous.com/ 📘 FREE 5 KEYS Beatmaking Book: https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys …
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This episode of Music Production Made Simple Podcast for Beatmakers and Producers talks about Taxes as a Musician, Producer (or Online Business). It's not as hard as you think.. but it's extremely important to be organized, and know how to set up a spreadsheet that works each year, that you actively input any income and expenses. BEAT TAPES By Grat…
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S3E13 - Business Tools vs. Personal Tools
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If you're a new producer wanting to start your online business, be very careful in the tools you are starting to use.. this includes your beatmaking plugins, and any online services you start using like Email Marketing, Website Hosting/Tools, and any other type of business tool that can lock you into that company's "ecosystem". The goal is to find …
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S3E12 - Sometimes You Gotta Wing It
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See what's been going on behind the scenes over at itsGratuiTous.com .. and some real examples of life as a music producer where curve balls come, and you have to be ready for them. 🏡 VISIT WEBSITE: https://itsGratuiTous.com/ 📘 FREE 5 KEYS Beatmaking Book: https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys =========================== 🎤 Episode Resources: https://itsG…
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S3E11 - .10dB Causes Distortion (Mastering)
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In this episode we talk about mastering tips to achieve a loud master which still has "dynamics", and how only .1dB was the difference between hearing distortion when mastering a song on BEAT TAPES By GratuiTous Vol. 10 When mastering music, there is a sweet spot to give your music the most excitement and energy.. go too loud, you're wrecking your …
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S3E10 - Original Compositions vs. Sampling
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The two ways to make a beat are Original Compositions and Sampling. Both of these take immense skill and talent. Make sure you're practicing to become a better producer so you can truly be proud of your musical works. 🏡 VISIT WEBSITE: https://itsGratuiTous.com/ 📘 FREE 5 KEYS Beatmaking Book: https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys =========================…
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S3E09 - Harsh vs. Pleasing Speakers
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With Vol. 10 of BEAT TAPES By GratuiTous soon releasing, I'm currently in the final listening stage for audio translation.. in this episode I talk to you about HARSH and PLEASING speakers.. and how they are both beneficial to listen to your music before final release. Also, thanks for those who took part in the survey for the next beatmaking course…
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S3E08 - Should You Use VST2 or VST3 Plugins
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VST3 vs. VST2 Plugins.. What Should You Use? In short, use VST3 for best future-proofing of your music projects... however, there may be times where your software does not support VST3, and that's where you'll have to fallback to the VST2 version of that plugin. As an end user, we really don't see too many benefits of VST2 vs. VST3, as it's mainly …
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S3E07 - Music Producers Have Full Control
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Did you know that you as the music producer have more control than mixing and mastering engineers? Because music producers work with VSTi's, and have the RAW MIDI Files, we have customizability that no one else has! Take advantage of this to fix problems that audio tools like EQ, Compression, and Gates cannot! 📘 FREE 5 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL BEAT Boo…
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S3E06 - The Process of Music Production
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Today we talk about the whole process of music production TARGETED FROM A BEATMAKER'S POINT OF VIEW. You must understand that being the music producer who makes the beat, you want to be in full control of the song. And in order to do this, it's very important to understand each step of the music production process. We cover the BEATMAKING, ARRANGEM…
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S3E05 - Is Expensive Audio Gear Better
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As you've probably realized during your life.. expensive doesn't always mean better. This episode be a nice refresher to understand WORKFLOW is the most important thing to desire. 📘 FREE FL STUDIO TRAINING!: https://itsGratuiTous.com =========================== 🎤 All Podcast Episode Resources: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/ 🎓 FL Studio Courses …
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S3E04 - 3 Types of Music Production Educators
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After 12 years of teaching 50,000+ students beatmaking with FL Studio, I've seen common patterns of music production educators.. very often these students end up coming to my platform explaining their journey, or I'm able to see their screen via a FL Studio lesson.. I see exactly where they are at, and what types of videos they've been watching (an…
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S3E03 - Does Selling Beats Mean You're a Good Producer
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Once you learn to make a decent quality beat, the next step people look towards is "how to make it in the music industry", which often includes how to sell beats. Sadly, selling beats does not mean one is a good producer, but that they are very good at marketing. This episode will be very encouraging to those who want to learn to make beats in FL S…
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When you're new to the music industry, the world of contracts awaits.. Are you ready for them? I was an electrician for 10 years collecting a "regular pay check", just like many of you who want to start making money in the music industry. This FL Studio Podcast Episode on Music Production Made Simple covers Never Selling Yourself Short to learn how…
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Welcome back to SEASON 3 of Music Production Made Simple with GratuiTous, who is a Recognized FL Studio Trainer! This episode talks about "Digital Spring Cleaning". Making sure you're organized for a fast and efficient workflow in the future, all from a MUSIC PRODUCER'S PROSPECTIVE, of course 🙂 =========================== 🎤 All Podcast Episode Reso…
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S2E33 - Is Collaborating Hurting You
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Collaborating can bring tremendous success and growth to you as a producer making beats.. but are you aware of the cons of collaborating as a beatmaker? =========================== GET THIS EPISODE'S RESOURCES:https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/s2e33-is-collaborating-hurting-you/ =========================== 📘 Try my FREE Book "5 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL…
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The Music Industry is a Long-Term Game.. and Many People Want to RUSH IT.. It takes Time, Patience, Practice, and A LOT of Skill to Succeed.. Are You Ready for It? =========================== GET THIS EPISODE'S RESOURCES:https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/s2e32-music-is-a-long-term-game/ =========================== 📘 Try my FREE Book "5 KEYS TO A SU…
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Jeez Louise let's talkAf Scuti aka Starr
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A big problem new producers face when starting to make beats and wanting to make drum loops, is they think they need to learn how to play the drums. This is not a good mindset to have, because you will fall into a very bad creative-block trap of thinking you need to program your sounds so perfect, that you’ll never reach the creative level you’re w…
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S2E30 - Beatmakers Aren't Musicians
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This episode may be a reality check to a lot of cocky producers, but the reality is.. most beatmakers ARE NOT musicians, and can barely play an instrument. That does not mean they are not good beatmakers, however. Listen close in this episode to understand the difference between beatmakers and musicians, and hear my piano beat and live piano playin…
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My COURSE PATHWAYS is a proven curriculum to learn FL Studio and Beatmaking in as little as 3 months! It's really hard learning the basics of music production, but my COURSE PATHWAYS walks you through step-by-step in easy-to-understand videos, and prepares you take off and truly make your own style of music. You can view my COURSE PATHWAYS page her…
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my life is freaking bonkers rn Happy Monday, this ep is called sight maybe we can use the eyes in our ears to see this one through this is sight, lets talkAf Scuti aka Starr
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S2E28 - Your Copyright is EVERYTHING
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DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A LAWYER.. SO SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE REGARDING COPYRIGHT. As a music producer, our copyright is EVERYTHING! It’s how we make our money, it’s how we claim ownership, and it’s how we LICENSE the right to use our products. NEVER just giveaway your copyright without understanding what you are truly giving away. What We Cover in T…
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hey y'all this weeks episode is posted with a bit of a rough cut; probably in emulation of my rough week. Like always: these episodes are pre-recorded, I fell off schedule for a bit but that's how podcasts go. Stay Tuned Sending love now, as a way to balance and expel any negative energies. So excited for this to be my last seasonnnnnn Season 6 is …
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S2E27 - What Makes a MIDI Keyboard Good for Beatmaking
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In this podcast episode of Music Production Made Simple, I talk to you about what I think makes a MIDI Keyboard Good for Beatmaking. I understand everyone has their own preference, but when using FL Studio, this is my strong opinion to see great results, save money, and see RESULTS in your beats! 49-Key MIDI Keyboard is BEST! When talking about pri…
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S2E26 - Does Volume Balancing Wreck Your Song
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I suggest taking my How to Use a MIDI Keyboard as a Beatmaker course, or learning from my what to look for in a MIDI Keyboard article.Additionally, you can see my recommended MIDI Keyboards for FL Studio!As always, reach out any time by contacting me directly.Should you volume balance your songs? You’ve made the beat, and you love how it sounds nic…
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S2E25 - Should You Sound Design While Beatmaking
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When making beats, should you sound design while making the beat, or should you just use a ROMpler to select high-quality presets? This is a question I get ALL the time! In addition, I also get asked is using a ROMpler cheating? And the answer is NO! Remember, sound design is a totally separate industry from making beats. We as beatmakers need high…
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Perception…seriously let’s talkAf Scuti aka Starr
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S2E24 - Is Fame Worth It (Success vs. Fame)
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I personally think the music industry is the MOST influential industry in the entertainment world. However, when you enter the music world, you must understand that FAME does not equal SUCCESS, and you can have one and not the other. No matter who you are in this world, we all listen to music, and we all have our own favorite artists and songs from…
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S2E23 - Different Hard Drive Types for Music Producers
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In this podcast episode of Music Production Made Simple, I discuss hard drives with you for your music production computer. There's two main hard drives we use for our music production computers.. That is Mechanical Hard Drives (HDD), and Solid State Hard Drives (SDD). There are also what's called a "hybrid hard drive" where there's a small amount …
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S2E22 - The Secrets of 808s as a Beatmaker
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It doesn't matter what genre of beats you make, the 808 is one of the most powerful instruments as a beatmaker. Now, the 808 sound is a VERY SPECIAL instrument because it's like a hybrid between an kick drum and a bassline. To become a GOOD producer, you NEED to learn how to use an 808, and a bit of its history. Each genre uses the 808 a bit differ…
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S2E21 - Drum Loops or Melody First
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Producers ask ALL the time.. “Should producers start with their drum loops first, or melodies first, when making a beat”. My answer for you is TRY BOTH WAYS.. It will allow you to become an extremely versatile music producer, who is able to adapt to ANY SITUATION they are thrown into. In addition to making drum loops, or programming melodies, beatm…
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Creating melodies on a piano as a beatmaker using FL Studio is not as hard as you think. Yes, music theory is required, but it's all about improvisation and catchy melodies! 🎹 Want 50% OFF the Piano Course? Copy + Paste Link!!!:https://itsGratuiTous.com/cart/?add-to-cart=23832&apply_coupon=PIANO =========================== GET THIS EPISODE'S RE…
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The Walk Around Test is something that I have done for many years before releasing my music publicly. It’s that FINAL LISTEN after you’ve made the beat, done your arrangement, and applied your AUDIO PAINTING. It’s listening to make sure that the song FLOWS. =========================== GET THIS EPISODE'S RESOURCES:https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/s…
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Reverb is probably everyone’s favorite effect. It creates such a beautiful sound, and can usually help any sound or instrument sit into a mix, if used properly. In this episode, I mainly wanted to focus on something called Predelay. What is Predelay on a Reverb? Well, when you play a sound with the reverb effect, the sound can become “masked”. The …
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S2E17 - A Song vs. a Beat vs. a Loop
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There is a struggle for new producers, and that is turning a loop into a beat (or a song).In this episode I share with you what I think the difference is between a song and a beat. A loop is just the absolute beginning stages of a beat or song, and it is very hard for new producers to get passed the point of a LOOP to a beat or song. In my opinion,…
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S2E16 - See Results While Learning
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Do you want to know the #1 secret to learn better, FAST? It’s actually TRYING what you’re just watched, read, or have been studying. If you do not TRY what you are trying to learn, you WILL NOT get it. It’s truly as simple as that.In this episode I share a couple VALUEABLE tips to discover how to learn effectively, no matter the time schedule you h…
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it's timelines, let's talk heads up, strap in this ones a rollercoaster for me tooAf Scuti aka Starr
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S2E15 - Getting Comfy + Healthy Work Environment
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This is an episode that I would really like you to listen closely. DISCLAIMER: DO NOT TAKE MY ARTICLE AND EPISODE AS HEALTH ADVICE.. I AM NOT A DOCTOR.. SEEK YOUR OWN PROFESSIONAL HEALTH ADVICE FROM A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL. Being an electrician for almost 10 years, I was surrounded by a much different work environment in terms of how to look after…
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S2E14 - Producers NEED Computer Maintenance Skills
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Your computer as a music producer is absolutely essential. If it stops working, you stop working! The main point I wanted to get across in this podcast episode of Music Production Made Simple is if something happened to your computer today… how long would it take to get back up and running? There’s many things to think about in regards to computer …
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this is a checkpoint; are you keeping up? let's talkAf Scuti aka Starr
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it’s programming, let's talk.Af Scuti aka Starr
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It's judgement day, let's talkAf Scuti aka Starr
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it’s beyond realization, let’s talkAf Scuti aka Starr
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