In this introductory chapter, Chaney demonstrates the basics and advantages of using Native Instruments Machine Software, and integrating this with your DAW. He then shows his techniques for mixing old school and new school influences within his percussion, mixing raw Roland 808s and 909s with modern loops from different sample packs.

Chaney is lauded for the musicality of his productions, and in this chapter, he encourages to push yourself creatively. Even without needing a high working level of music theory, he teaches you all about basic chord progressions. Chaney shows how these can lead to sound design, recording bass, guitars and live audio into your interface.

This section of the course is all about pushing you out of your comfort zone as a House music producer. Chaney has found an edge in the music market by fusing his guitar skills with his electronic productions, and in this chapter he shows you how you don’t need to be Jimi Hendrix in order to do the same! Utilising the very basics of a bass guitar, he demonstrates how to build a unique bassline and record that into your DAW.

Vocals will always be an integral part of a House music track. Chaney explains how different things are needed from vocals, depending on the objective of the production – be it a radio record, or club record. With this tutorial focusing more on the latter, he demonstrates how to hunt for a simple but impactful vocal refrain – and then demonstrates various production techniques to make the most from your vocal gem. This is a masterclass on how to work accapellas to good use.

Now we’ve got the bones of the song – the drums, the grooves, the vocals, the melodic elements – it’s time to start thinking about arrangement. Chaney explains how for club-based records, you need breathing room in order to make maximum impact. He covers automation, adding extra elements like strings, and how to build tension in breakdowns and build-ups.

The structure is now in place, and it’s time to start thinking about peppering the production with drum fills, snare fills, and layering up some of the key musical elements. Chaney dives into using various synthesizers and creating your own FX.

The structure is now in place, and it’s time to start thinking about peppering the production with drum fills, snare fills, and layering up some of the key musical elements. Chaney dives into using various synthesizers and creating your own FX.

Here Chaney is going to walk you through his master chain. You’ll learn to get the final steps of perceived loudness just right. Chaney will give you confidence in pushing your tracks to the limits whilst still remaining clean, punchy and wide.