Jazzy Bitwig
Added 2024-01-04 20:19:49 +0000 UTCThis Bitwig Studio tutorial demonstrates creating a jazzy loop, combining techniques from previous videos. The process includes:
- Chord Progression Creation:Using a Wurlitzer from Bitwig's Electric Keys package.
Adjustments like increased release, tremolo, and chorus.
Constructing a major chord using the root note, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh, minor ninth, and major eleventh.
Adding velocity variation and strumming effects for realism. - Drum Pattern with XO:Using the XO plugin to select jazz-style drum samples.
Creating a basic drum loop with kick, snare, hi-hats, and additional elements.
Discussing a new feature (or possibly unnoticed) of note snapping in Bitwig. - Bassline with Jazz Bass from Kontakt:Implementing a simple bassline using the Kontakt library.
Using an arpeggiator for rhythm variation.
Synchronizing the bassline's timing with the drums using Bitwig's note grid and sidechain feature. - Additional Elements and Effects:Adding piano and saxophone parts, ensuring they harmonically fit the chord progression.
Utilizing reverb for texture.
Discussing recording techniques like punch out for perfect loop length.
Mastering with plugins for a retro sound. - Integration of Techniques:The tutorial emphasizes integrating multiple techniques and Bitwig features.
The tutorial ends with an invitation for questions and a reminder that the project is available on Patreon.
The video is a practical example of combining previous lessons to create a cohesive jazzy loop in Bitwig Studio. Download the Project: https://bit.ly/3RKsYnl
Comments
Alexandre, great tips! goes straigt into my obsidian brain. I always love when you can do so much with just a few simple note rules. have you ever thought about doing a youtube channel? 💪
Polarity
2024-01-04 21:28:41 +0000 UTCWas just going to suggest Silverwood Tenor Sax! I typically use it with a windcontroller, as intended. Recently did a microproject using it to play patterns from Dig that Lick. http://dig-that-lick.eecs.qmul.ac.uk To make it jazzier, there’s a couple of things you could do. Like a chord progression moving in fifths and alternating between minor 7, dominant 7, and major 7. You could also emphasize the guide tones (typically thirds and sevenths of each chord, which are often shared between chords, so that the third of one chord is the seventh of the other). And you could solo with Non Chord Tones, which create a fuller scale from the chord tones. Of course, you’ve created chords with enough extensions that you have some choice. You could accomplish the “trick” by having fewer notes per chord and… maybe bending the notes?
Alexandre Enkerli
2024-01-04 20:52:35 +0000 UTC
