Read an article somewhere about music production skill sets and how it applies to a producer's particular workflow.
It basically kind of stated that there are "4 CORE MAIN AREAS" to Music Production....And that a producer will naturally 'GRAVITATE' towards 1-2 when starting a music production path/journey....And as a result will than start to see which skill sets they are best at (Strengths) and which ones they are lacking (Weaknesses)....
And they are...:
1. Sampling
2. Drums and Groove/Rhythm
3. Composition (Melody, Harmony, Music Theory) e.g. Experience with a piano, guitar etc.
4. Sound Design & Synths
So my questions are....
A. Is this true or can be a generalised statement that is accurate for the majority of modern producers out there in today's modern music world...???
B. Is this why some producer's 'collab' together...??? An attempt or partnership in aiding 1 particular producer's weakness in 1 area....while capitalizing on the strengths of the other...???
I.E. Say....A Drum/Sampling type producer collabing with a Composition/Music Theory Producer to create a "SUPER DUO" that can make beastly tunes/music.
C. Is this the main reason for how a producer can start to develop their 'signature' sound...???
I.E. Once you find out which area your strengths are best at, you can than capitalize on it and start to create your own sound that is unique to you and can therefore separate yourself from the rest.
D. Is this also a reason as to why being a 'gearslut' is not that important....???
Because theoretically....you have to figure out which areas your strengths lie first....and than from there you can start to acquire the 'right' gear....correct...???
It basically kind of stated that there are "4 CORE MAIN AREAS" to Music Production....And that a producer will naturally 'GRAVITATE' towards 1-2 when starting a music production path/journey....And as a result will than start to see which skill sets they are best at (Strengths) and which ones they are lacking (Weaknesses)....
And they are...:
1. Sampling
2. Drums and Groove/Rhythm
3. Composition (Melody, Harmony, Music Theory) e.g. Experience with a piano, guitar etc.
4. Sound Design & Synths
So my questions are....
A. Is this true or can be a generalised statement that is accurate for the majority of modern producers out there in today's modern music world...???
B. Is this why some producer's 'collab' together...??? An attempt or partnership in aiding 1 particular producer's weakness in 1 area....while capitalizing on the strengths of the other...???
I.E. Say....A Drum/Sampling type producer collabing with a Composition/Music Theory Producer to create a "SUPER DUO" that can make beastly tunes/music.
C. Is this the main reason for how a producer can start to develop their 'signature' sound...???
I.E. Once you find out which area your strengths are best at, you can than capitalize on it and start to create your own sound that is unique to you and can therefore separate yourself from the rest.
D. Is this also a reason as to why being a 'gearslut' is not that important....???
Because theoretically....you have to figure out which areas your strengths lie first....and than from there you can start to acquire the 'right' gear....correct...???
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