April 20th 2023

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I noticed artists I like have some tendencies.  So I decided to break those tendencies down to the lowest common denominator for use in my own productions.

 

First, their songs tend to have fewer elements to them.  I admire producers who can create some crazy complextro or dubstep and make it sound good.  But I still just like something simple. 

 

Those artists tend to use somewhat of a formula in producing their tracks.  So when you see they made a new one, you can be pretty sure already that you are going to like it.  So I thought, why not just stick to the instruments, tempo, and whatever that I like the most?  Any variety would still be within the familiarity, if that makes any sense.

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I like a deep, rich toned, arpeggiated bassline and a strong kick, if not four on the floor.  I may not add much of anything else to either of those.  Don't get me wrong, you can't do the same thing all throughout the song.  I like saws (buzzing synth instruments).  But I don't like tracks that do not progress like straight Techno.  I spent enough years in the factory hearing industrial noises to last a lifetime.  I do like Progressive Techno.  So I do want progression in my music.

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Using a formula in producing music is a lot more efficient.  I don't have to throw out nearly as many unfinished songs because I don't know how to fix them to my satisfaction.  I think I have been successful in this little experiment.  I am making songs I really like but also that they don't all sound the same. (At least not to me.)

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I cranked out the first four Buzzwave tracks very rapidly.  And it is fun to do.

 

Chances are; if you like the music from the people I have been interviewing in my blog, then you will also like the Buzzwave tracks. (See below)  You will also like my playlists of other electronic music producers that I compile on Soundcloud.