Learn with me: Classic House

Join me as I attempt to create a classic house track for the first time, drawing inspiration from the sounds of Chicago house and garage house. I'll walk you through my process in Ableton, focusing on those key elements of the genre: synthesized riffs, groove-oriented beats, and percussive layers, all influenced by legendary artists like Mr. Fingers and Marshall Jefferson.

In this video, you'll see me experimenting with different sounds and plugins to capture that classic house vibe. I'll be using tools like the iconic 808 for the kick drum, the Monologue for basslines and melodies, and plugins such as Waves Magma BB Tubes and Berserk Distortion to shape the sound.

Follow along as the track evolves, with all the experimentation and adjustments that go into the creative process. I'll share my thoughts and influences along the way, offering some insight into the classic house genre and my approach to making music.

Stick around until the end for a quick master and the full playback of the finished track!

Here are some timestamps to guide you through the video:

00:50 - Using the 808 for the kick drum.
02:28 - Utilizing the Monologue for bass and melodies.
03:38 - Experimenting with Waves Magma BB Tubes.
12:28 - Applying Berserk Distortion.
37:48 - Full playthrough.

Hardware Used:
MOTU UltraLite mk5
Korg Monologue

Software/Plugins Used:
Ableton Live
Addictive Drums 2
Izotope Ozone 11 Advanced
Waves Berzerk
Waves Magma BB Tubes
Waves H Delay
Waves J37
Waves Q1