Addi

Hey crew, Feels like it has been ages, I have been pretty busy so sorry for not being active on here for ages! I have moved states, I am working long hours and haven't had internet for about 3 months. Good to be back though! I have just released a new remix of an old Radiohead classic. This one is for the techno heads and for those late night raves. Radiohead - Idioteque (Heizen Remix) https://soundcloud.com/heizen/idioteque-heizen-remix-free-dl Any support is appreciated! Cheers, Addi

So in Ableton or any DAW its even easier as you can move the notes vertically in the piano roll. Makes counting each semi-tone heaps easier! Yeah, so holding ALL 3 keys at the same time will give you the A Minor Chord (or any chord you want, using that formula). Thats not completely necessary though. You can just use the A key if you like, but that wont give you the A Minor Chord. Gets a bit tricky to explain haha.

Boss

Gotten support from Astronomar, Wuki and Sleepy Tom on this. Pretty stoked!

Cheers boys!

Thanks Cupe!

Hey guys, This is my newest track. Its a bit of an electro/fidget/tech/acid combination. Let me know what you think! https://soundcloud.com/heizen/patrol-original-mix-heizen-free-download Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heizenmusic Cheers

Legend Cupe

Herro, I've just put up a new original. Its a lot deeper and techy than my other stuff. Any feedback positive or negative is welcome! Cheers! Heizen - Let It Flow (Original Mix) https://soundcloud.com/heizen/let-it-flow-original-mix-heizen-free-download

Hey guys, I was lucky enough to be asked to do an exclusive mix for Future Classics (Canada). Had heaps of fun putting it together, its a bunch of tech house/techno tracks. Would really appreciate it if you could have a listen, comment, like, whatever! https://soundcloud.com/futureclassics/future-classics-mix-vol-31 Cheers! Addi

Was thinking the same thing.

should really use semi-tones (white and black keys) to create your chords. root note + 4 semi-tones + 3 semi tones for a major triad root note + 3 semi-tones + 4 semi tones for a minor triad Yeah, as stated I don't really have any knowledge on music theory and terminology, just all self taught so it made sense to me. I think you may have incorrectly interpreted what I wrote though. By keys, I mean the black keys as well, so that formula literally unlocks the major and minor chords regardless of what key you are playing. Maybe I didn't explain it correctly but I know what I meant haha. As I said this is for beginners, a lot of the information out there is so overwhelming and too complicated at first. Definitely worth diving into eventually though, and of course there is a lot more too it than basic minor and major chords. What if I explain it like this... This is always the structure for every major and minor chord isn't it? Remember, including the black keys. Minor: Root note > skip 2 semi-tones (keys) > note > skip 3 semi-tones (keys) > note Major Root note > skip 3 semi-tones > note > skip 2 semi-tones > note I actually just found this video, which explains everything I got told and am trying to explain. p.s updated the first post, hopefully its clearer.

Yeah nice tips there too drc1.

I'm pretty late here but I just made a post about this... http://www.ausdjforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=15277&p=219837#p219837

I noticed Boss101 made a thread regarding how to know what key your working in and how to know what keys go together, and it made me think about the first time I was diving into production. I had never learnt music theory and really had NO CLUE what the keys were and how to figure out which keys work together or even what a chord was. My tracks were sounding rubbish because I was just guessing. But I was given a good piece of advice which changed everything about how I work and made it seem so easy and definitely helped me getting started. This does not even really touch into the depths of music theory at all, but it is so necessary for anyone that was in a similar position to me and didn't even know where start in terms of music theory or just making a basic song that sounds in key. To keep it REALLY simple for you and to just make basic tracks with either Minor or Major chords, follow this basic algorithm and it all makes sense. Forgive the lack of proper terminology, its just easier to explain/understand haha. This formula includes both black and white keys. A semi-tone relates to a key on the keyboard. To play a minor chord (sad) with 3 keys: ROOT NOTE > skip 2 semi-tones (keys) > key > skip 3 semi-tones (keys) > key To play a major chord (happy) with 3 keys: ROOT NOTE > skip 3 semi-tones (keys) > key > skip 2 semi-tones (keys) > key So you are just changing the middle key to get either a minor or major chord. Just remember, skip 2 then 3 keys for a minor, and skip 3 then 2 for a major. Examples (works for any key) D Minor - Start with D, skip TWO keys, you get F, skip THREE keys and you get A. Hold them together and you have a D minor chord. D Major - Start with D, skip THREE keys, get to F#, skip TWO keys and your at A again. A Minor - Start with A, skip TWO, hit C, skip THREE, and you get E. A Major - Start with A, skip THREE, hit C#, skip TWO, and your at E again. G# Minor - Start with G#, skip TWO, hit B, skip THREE, hit D# G# Major - Start with G#, skip THREE, hit C, skip TWO, hit D# again. Simple hey! I understand to some people this is equivalent to me writing a post on how to breathe but hopefully this is helpful to those who were like me and didn't even know where to begin, as there is way too much info out there assuming people know the basics. If i've made any mistakes let me know. And if anyone wants to add to this, go for it! Cheers! UPDATED: I just found this video, watch it to see what I mean in practice.