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Hi Jon. One of my bucket list items is seeing you perform in person, but I worry that since so many of us are so eager to see you, I might not get the chance. I know you’re considering intimate shows, but if you could please at least think about a larger capacity show that we could all have the chance to come to that would be a dream.
All the best,
Derrian@Derrian-Berry don’t worry my G, when we do the big one you’ll know. Especially if your email is signed up. Trust.
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I want to know how you assimilated your self taught production style into the standards and expectations of the industry? Was there a way you did things that got reprimanded by producers/artists you worked with as it was unconventional, and, if so, did you change your approach or keep it unique?
@user1234 this will sound too simple , but I’ve never been technically sound. I failed all my engineering classes at five town college. My rule is and always will be, if I like how it sounds other people will too. I don’t know how to read music either
my production has always morphed because of this. No rules. Sometimes I’m very hands on playing everything other times I’m just directing a couple people in the room. I’m not really proving a point if I’m working for other people, I’m just trying to help them realize their vision and help get them there, if it’s for myself I’m trying to beat other producers and writers into submission hahahaha different approaches for different situations -
Make a way to filter by posts only from you. I also stay away from social media and I love this concept, but the current layout allows for stuff from you to get lost easily in the shuffle if we aren't checking this constantly.
@duopy we trying my G lol hopefully you see this
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i would love a behind the scenes on setting this forum up! this is dope!
@dontforgetaboutme that’s the web team, I just be letting them know what I like and don’t like! Hahahah shout out Wally and crew!
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You expanding on your sonic approach would be sick. Where do you catch the vibes? Your production style always has this feel that’s set apart from everything else and I love it.
@YEE this coming album sonic approach is all homage to early music but sort of launching it into the future. I heard some kid talk about “unc shit” referring to older hip hop loops and I was like oooo wanna implement as many drum loops as I can now. Hahahaha nothing is old and nothing is new. Everything is presentation.
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more nacho tuts pls
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@Snooze the entire ending track on the album is a rip off a sauna building YouTube video. Hhahahaahahahaha I’m excited to reference all the samples.
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I've always loved the documentaries showing the making of albums and songs. Please keep them up
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Insights to your production process beyond the general creative idea of the song would be huge! As you’ve suggested, vocal presets, intentions behind mixing processes, etc.
@Derrian-Berry he more specific!
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Beyond ridiculous to have an opportunity to ask these questions Jon, thank you for creating this
Curious if you can shed some light on how far you take a record before needing to bring in Mix / Mastering Engineers, in context of records like Holy (Justin Bieber), as opposed to a record that you may have mixed yourself like The Definition album.
I've understood from listening to Serban Ghenea interviews that a guy like Max Martin will bring the record to roughly 80% during the production and recording phase, but the last 20% really is dialed in by the experienced ears of engineers.
Separately, I've always been geeked out on your drum programming and sound selection.
- An Immigrant
- JT
- Jungle (I still haven't been able to recreate the drum fill on the turnarounds haha)
-Young Gun
I noticed that the programming of All Time Low is really similar to "Wild" by Dilla
I like how you've been able to consistently weave a refreshing take on the triplets rhythm with your songwriting throughout the years. Its just an incredibly pleasant and human experience watching your growth. I've seen it happening since 2015.
Thank you, immensely
Austin@Austin-scott great question. I use Manny for my personal music, he mixed the whole next record. I like how he builds on what I build entirely. I like delivering songs at 90 percent and having manny just do his magic by realizing the already templated direction I set. It’s NEVER good to say “the mixer will make this sound good when he gets his hands on it”
It has to sound good before you send in my lowly opinion. Sometimes they reinvent it and show you a new approach that’s even better than what you thought was already perfect. But that’s a rare bonus, not an expectation. Make the song you wanna send to the world BEFORE mixing.
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I’d do disgusting things for bts videos even if they’re just walkthroughs in your DAW
@Jb_artist69 my DAW is humans these days. 3 computers running sometimes with monsters behind them. I like producing producers. teddy Riley the best of all time.
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I think I found my new favorite website. Any insight into unique ear candy / vocal synthesizing plugins that aren’t well known but are on your radar would be very welcomed. Thanks JB
@tsangiorgio ask @tenroc what my fave synth is and why is it EXHALE hahhahahaha
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I'd love to see a production category! Place where other producers can maybe link up make some tunes together and chat! Also, j think I speak for everyone and would absolutely love to see a category of all unreleased tracks you've made! Let's goooooooo!!
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@mmaniscalco a lot of these making ofs for this album would just be me directing multiple people in a room and long discussions on approach. I plan on releasing them, but I’ve lost a lot of my love for doing everything alone. Producing producers is more of my wave now. It’s all being ran through my taste and final say. Like I said I produce producers at this point. Getting the best out of my collaborators is the new chase.
@User12261990 Would love to see what the collaborators are doing on their side of things to match your creative vision! Zoom in on the technicals of the process, ig interview them too
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I wanna see more of the process like how you did the guillotine video. The creative process is incredible and I’m on Long Island I wanna come to the studio and hang! Thatguycraigmgmt@gmail.com manifesting the come thru email it’s a dream. I’m off till next Tuesday so hmu I’ll come thru
@thatguycraigmgmt i agree with you!!
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I think we all want “making ofs” for all the new songs
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@Derrian-Berry he more specific!
@User12261990 Okay! I've always been super interested in the processing behind your beatboxing/mouth noises that you include in your tracks. Particularly how you work them into the percussion of your record, i.e Woodstock or Overwhelming; EQing, recording, mixing, etc, basically any clue into how you get your iconic vocal percussion/ear candy to sound so distinct and blend so well into your records would be super cool!
Derrian W. Berry
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All things related to sonic production would be amazing to dive into. Would love to get a feel for what makes your sound so unique
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Would also love to know if Ojivolta had any part to play in the making of this new album…
and also, just out of curiosity, who your favorite producers to work with are and why -
Would also love to know if Ojivolta had any part to play in the making of this new album…
and also, just out of curiosity, who your favorite producers to work with are and why@Connerjackson_ Facts, ojivolta have had some dope tracks recently, timeless by the weeknd and carti is so good, especially with Pharrell and the Mike dean synths.
