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    Hey guys,

    I am working hard on learning ableton as i really want to produce original tracks. I really enjoy agressive dubstep style electro but it seems extremely hard to make. Should I start with arguably easier genres such as minimal techno etc to learn in and outs of the sound design and the software and then get started on more complex sounding tracks; or should go straight for complex tracks and keep trying until i get it?

    Any stories from your experience are welcome!

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    Why should minimal tehcno be easier to produce than electro "house"?
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    its just seems that minimal has less sound to it, dont you agree?

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    Please don't!

    We want to hear tracks that you're really in to. Don't release things that you aren't really in to!

    I don't know that that means that you 'should go straight for complex tracks and keep trying until [you] get it.' You can always practice and weave the story of where your music comes from.

    Who says minimal techno is any easier than 'agressive dubstep style electro,' or that it will help you 'to learn the ins and outs of the sound design and the software'?

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    It has less elements, but that doesn't mean that it's easier. You need to compensate that with other techniques to keep it interesting, otherwise it will just suck. Produce the genre you like.

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    Quote Originally Posted by vpech013 View Post
    its just seems that minimal has less sound to it, dont you agree?
    No.

    Minimalism isn't simple, or as simple as 'less sound.' http://www.kylegann.com/postminimalism.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by padi_04 View Post
    It has less elements, but that doesn't mean that it's easier. You need to compensate that with other techniques to keep it interesting, otherwise it will just suck. Produce the genre you like.
    I agree 100%.

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    You could start with buying some sample packs you appreciate. Load them into your DAW and start arranging.
    Once you think you have understood how to arrange a song you can start with replacing more and more pre-canned parts by parts you created yourself.
    Keep practising, watch tutorials, listen to your songs over and over again on different sound systems to check what could be improved.
    Also try to get feedback from your family, friends and so on (best would be from people that don't lie to be polite!).

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    You should do music you think should be out there and nobody else does it so you do it instead.

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    thanks guys, you all bring great points i appreciate it

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