Saturday, October 17, 2020

Birthday Presents Ideas for Music Producers



As a big birthday is on the way for me, I decided to make this video with Birthday gift Ideas for Music Producers. Maybe, you can send your significant other to have a look so they can get you cool gifts. THIS VIDEO IS NOT SPONSORED BY ANY OF THE IDEAS!

Saturday, October 10, 2020

Making a Melody Using Probability in ELEKTRON Analog Four OS 1.5



Making a Melody Using Probability in ELEKTRON Analog Four OS 1.5

Testing the new probability function to generate a beat on the Electron Analog four MK1, its the same for the MKII. The new probability feature gives you really good options to make your drum patterns more human.

Probando la nueva función de probabilidad para generar un beat en el Elektron Analog four. La nueva función de probabilidad le ofrece opciones realmente buenas para hacer que sus patrones de batería sean más humanos.

Saturday, October 3, 2020

Making a Beat Using Probability in ELEKTRON Analog Rytm OS 1 6



Making a Beat Using Probability in ELEKTRON Analog Rytm OS 1.6

Testing the new probability function to generate a beat on the Electron Analog Rytm MK1, its the same for the MKII. The new probability feature gives you really good options to make your drum patterns more human.

Probando la nueva función de probabilidad para generar un beat en el Elektron Analog Rytm. La nueva función de probabilidad le ofrece opciones realmente buenas para hacer que sus patrones de batería sean más humanos.

Saturday, September 26, 2020

What is your studio workflow?



what is your studio workflow?

🎛🎚🎧🎼🎵 In this video I go over my new workflow using Hardware machines like the Elektron Octatrack, Elektron DIgitone, Elektron Analog 4, Elektron Analog Rhythm, E-RM Multiclock. How to set up the machines to work with each other and what to do with you DAW. 🎛🎚🎧🎼🎵

🎛🎚🎧🎼🎵 En este video, repaso mi nuevo workflow de trabajo usando máquinas de hardware como Elektron Octatrack, Elektron DIgitone, Elektron Analog 4, Elektron Analog Rhythm, E-RM Multiclock. Cómo configurar las máquinas para que funcionen entre sí y qué hacer con tu DAW. 🎛🎚🎧🎼🎵

Saturday, September 19, 2020

Final MixDown Tobolo GenesisOriginal Mix



Final MixDown - Tobolo -Genesis(Original Mix)
After talking with the Guatemalan producer Tobolo, I was able to help in the mixdown of his Track Genesis. In this last video of the series I mix go over the final mix down, ready for mastering
Después de hablar con el productor guatemalteco Tobolo, pude ayudar en la mezcla de su Track Genesis. En este ultimo video de la serie repaso el mix down final listo para mastering

Saturday, August 29, 2020

Mixing Kick and Bass- Tobolo -Genesis(Original Mix) Track Mixdown



Mixing Kick and Bass- Tobolo -Genesis(Original Mix) Track Mixdown
After talking with the Guatemalan producer Tobolo, I was able to help in the mixdown of his Track  Genesis. In this first video of the series I mix the Kick and Bass for the track, the foundation of his techno live set.
Después de hablar con el productor guatemalteco Tobolo, pude ayudar en la mezcla de su Track Genesis. En este primer video de la serie mezclo el Kick and Bass para la pista, la base de su techno live set.

Saturday, August 22, 2020

Mapping Elektron Octatrack to Novation Launchpad Pro Mk3



Mapping CC Elektron Octatrack to Novation Launchpad Pro Mk3
Mapeando CC de Elektron Octatrack con Novation Launchpad Pro

Thursday, August 6, 2020

In the Groove W: Ben A Livestream from Moody Recordings Pt 1



In the Groove W: Ben A Livestream from Moody Recordings Pt 1

In this livestream we hang out with Ben A Signed to Toolroom Records, Witty Tunes, Moody Recordings, Nopreset Records . We will be creating and answering questions about his evolution as an artist and how he manages one of the legendary labels in the US.

Sunday, August 2, 2020

Hybrid Studio Workflow Using Hardware Gear With Computer





🎛🎚🎧🎼🎵 in this video I go over the pros and cons of my hybrid workflow and the things to consider when working with machines and your DAW  🎛🎚🎧🎼🎵

les dejo un video de mi Workflow de un estudio con hardware y computadora.

Sunday, July 19, 2020

Sound Correction for Your Music Studio



🎛🎚🎧🎼🎵 in this video I go over different techniques to do sound correction in your music studio and get it balanced   🎛🎚🎧🎼🎵

En este video repaso diferentes técnicas para corregir el sonido en tu estudio de música y balancearlo

Sunday, July 12, 2020

How to Make your Bass and Kick Dance Together



in this video I go over the ways that I’ve learned on how to mix kick and bass so they fit well in your mix.
En este video repaso formas de mezclar kick y bass para que encajen bien en tu mezcla.
Click here: https://youtu.be/Ce7bVvyiVPs

Sunday, July 5, 2020

5 Tips On Sending Demos To Record Labels Updated



🎛🎚🎧🎼🎵 Iin this video I go over 5 tips to help you send your demos to Record Labels and have a higher chance of getting your tracks signed. They are 5 Simple Tips On Sending Demos To Record Labels.   🎛🎚🎧🎼🎵

Monday, June 29, 2020

My First Release Ever



Here is the story of the events that took place for getting my first release!
La historia de como se dieron las cosas para sacar mi primer release!

Sunday, June 21, 2020

Monday, June 15, 2020

Using Effect Pedals with Your DAW pt 1of 2





In this video, I go over how I integrate effect pedals in my music production.
En este video, repaso como integro pedales de guitarra en mis producciones.
Click the link Bellow: 👇👇👇👇
https://youtu.be/EsFSrtPZi40

Sunday, May 17, 2020

This Logic Pro x 10 5 Feature is Fire



This Logic Pro x 10 5 Feature is Fire

I have been tinkering around with the new Logic X 10.5 update and WOW! I have to say it has placed the bar really high compared to previous updates and DAW’s in my opinion.

In this video you will find how I’m using this new feature and how easy it is to make music with it.

He estado jugando con la nueva actualización de Logic X 10.5 y ¡WOW! Tengo que decir que ha puesto el listón realmente alto en comparación con las actualizaciones anteriores y DAWs en mi opinión.

En este video encontrará cómo estoy usando esta nueva función y lo fácil que es hacer música con ella.

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Making Music During Isolation



Making Music During Isolation
In this video I go over 5 simple strategies on how to keep the music going during Isolation. 

For those who don’t know me I’m a Guatemalan based in Denver Colorado. I started making music after going to a festival called Semana de Musica Avanzada. Were I saw a video on how the Guatemalan Electronic music had started. I had 0 musical training or experience.
So I decided to get Ableton live and a Midi Keyboard and figure it out. Soon after I figured out that it was not going to be easy. I saw music as a way to express feelings, emotions and connect with people. 

Now 10 years later I have released in labels like Global Underground, Babiczstyle, and Moody Recordings. I have been able to releases alongside artist’s likes of Robert Babicz, Xpansul, Jaceo, Jonas Tempel, Ben A and Rick Wade.  I Love blending  gritty organic sounds with Latin instrumentation, celebrating My Latin roots and bringing that  uniqueness to my production.

I served as Mentor for Redline ArtCorps a network of programs that support the arts at under-resourced schools in RedLine’s community of Five Points. By establishing strong connections between art, education, and the community, ArtCorps increases student’s opportunities for creative engagement in schools, allowing for a more rigorous and well-rounded education. I mentored Evan to learn how to produce music and channel his energy into music.

During my period with Redline, I understood that passing down knowledge has more impact and that Is why I decided to start my YouTube channel journey and help people interested in making music in a non-technical way with videos about music production based on my experience and mistakes that I've made in my music production journey.



If you are new in this channel please consider SUBSCRIBING. 

You can follow my music : Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/mayen/59802
More behind the scenes stuff: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayen_music

#music #coronavirus #quarantinemusic
Making Music During Isolation

Sunday, May 3, 2020

Self Distancing Jam Session 02 Elektron Octatrack Digitone Korg Minilogu...



Self Distancing Jam Session 02 Elektron Octatrack Digitone Korg Minilogue XD

In the midst of the world changing with the COVID-19 pandemic, I have decided to start recording more Jam Sessions and putting to perspective what I learn about my machines. This was inspired by an Isolation

En medio del mundo que cambia con la pandemia de COVID-19, he decidido comenzar a grabar más Jam Sessions y poner en perspectiva lo que aprendo sobre mis máquinas.
Inspired by this Poem: Even from isolation

Thursday, April 23, 2020

A Great Solution for Mixing in Headphones





A Great Solution for Mixing in Headphones

Mixing music in headphones can be tricky, but not impossible. If you think it can’t be done, I mixed my first EP Coco Cream with Headphones because hey, I was just starting to make music.
Mezclar música en los audífonos puede ser complicado, pero no imposible. Si crees que no se puede hacer, mezclé mi primer EP Coco Cream con audífonos porque bueno, estaba empezando a hacer música y no tenia monitores.

Thursday, April 16, 2020

A Simple Way to Make Music with Arpeggiators



A Simple Way to Make Music with Arpeggiators 
Now that I’m in self association and not able to go to the studio. I have been getting more writers block than usual. And one of the ways that I have been pushing through is by experimenting with the tools that I already have.

Ahora que estoy en cuarentena y no puedo ir al estudio. He estado bloqueando de creatividad + de lo habitual. Y una de las formas en que he estado experimentando es con Arpegiadores y herramientas que ya tengo.

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Why the Korg Minilogue XD Unboxing and Overview





Why the Korg Minilogue XD Unboxing and Overview
In this video I go over why the Korg Minilogue XD is an awesome investment and why I like it a lot.
En este video repaso por qué el Korg Minilogue XD es una inversión increíble y por qué me gusta tanto

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Self Distancing Jam Session 01 Elektron Octatrack Digitone





Self Distancing Jam Session 01 Elektron Octatrack Digitone 

In the midst of the world changing with the COVID-19 pandemic, I have decided to start recording more Jam Sessions and putting to perspective what I learn about my machines.

En medio del mundo que cambia con la pandemia de COVID-19, he decidido comenzar a grabar más Jam Sessions y poner en perspectiva lo que aprendo sobre mis máquinas.

Sunday, March 22, 2020

How to Make Your Own Sound on TikTok for Music Producers





How to Make Your Own Sound on TikTok for Music Producers
In the midst of the world changing with the COVID-19 pandemic, as artists we need to connect with our fans and keep them entertain. This video goes over how we can do that with TikTok and our music.
En medio del mundo que cambia con la pandemia de COVID-19, como artistas necesitamos conectarnos con nuestros fans y mantenerlos entretenidos. Este video explica cómo podemos hacer eso con TikTok y nuestra música.

Sunday, March 15, 2020

Little Labs VOG UAD Plugin vs Hardware Which Sounds Better?



Little Labs VOG UAD Plugin vs Hardware Which Sounds Better?

In this video I go over a shootout between the Little Labs VOG UAD VST/Plugins vs the Hardware 500 Series Module. This is not a detailed review of the VST/Plugin or Hardware 500 Series, but more for you to decide the one you like! lto help you in your decision making process what would work best for you.

Sunday, March 8, 2020

How many streams do you need on Spotify to make $1000



How many streams do you need on Spotify to make $1000

🎛🎚🎧🎼🎵In this video I go over how much it actually takes for you to make a $1,000. Going with a Record Label or by doing it on your own with an Aggregator.  
En este video repaso cuánto te cuesta en streams ganar $ 1,000. Hacerlo con un sello discográfico o hacerlo solo con un agregador.


For those who don’t know me I’m a Guatemalan based in Denver Colorado. I started making music after going to a festival called Semana de Musica Avanzada. Were I saw a video on how the Guatemalan Electronic music had started. I had 0 musical training or experience.
So I decided to get Ableton live and a Midi Keyboard and figure it out. Soon after I figured out that it was not going to be easy. I saw music as a way to express feelings, emotions and connect with people. 

Now 10 years later I have released in labels like Global Underground, Babiczstyle, and Moody Recordings. I have been able to releases alongside artist’s likes of Robert Babicz, Xpansul, Jaceo, Jonas Tempel, Ben A and Rick Wade.  I Love blending  gritty organic sounds with Latin instrumentation, celebrating My Latin roots and bringing that  uniqueness to my production.

I served as Mentor for Redline ArtCorps a network of programs that support the arts at under-resourced schools in RedLine’s community of Five Points. By establishing strong connections between art, education, and the community, ArtCorps increases student’s opportunities for creative engagement in schools, allowing for a more rigorous and well-rounded education. I mentored Evan to learn how to produce music and channel his energy into music.

During my period with Redline, I understood that passing down knowledge has more impact and that Is why I decided to start my YouTube channel journey and help people interested in making music in a non-technical way with videos about music production based on my experience and mistakes that I've made in my music production journey.


If you are new in this channel please consider SUBSCRIBING. 

You can follow my music : Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/artist/mayen/59802
More behind the scenes stuff: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayen_music

Sunday, March 1, 2020

5 Logic Pro x Time Hacks



5 Logic Pro x Time Hacks

🎛🎚🎧🎼🎵In this video I go ver my5 Logic Pro x Time Hacks when it comes down to Music production . 
En este video repaso a mis 5 Hacks para ahorrar tiempo en la producción de música en Logic Pro X.

Sunday, February 23, 2020

6 Steps on Making a Melodic Dance Track





6 Steps on Making a Melodic Dance Track 
STEP 4: VOCALS, LAYOUT, EFFECTS

🎵In this the 4th video of the series 6 Steps on Making a Melodic Dance Track . I go over my process on determining the layout of the track, vocals, effects, and melodic elements.

En este 4to video de la serie 6 Steps on Making a Melodic Dance Track. Repaso mi razonamiento del layout y como incorporo vocales, efectos y otras melodías en el track. 

Sunday, February 16, 2020

5 Youtubers to Watch for Music Production



5 Youtubers to Watch for Music Production
🎛🎚🎧🎼🎵In this video I go ver my 5 favorite Youtubers at the moment when it comes down to Music production and Artist Development. 
En este video repaso a mis 5 Youtubers favoritos  de producción de music y desarrollo de artistas.

Monday, February 10, 2020

Model Answers Questions: Interviews with Shadiii



Being a model and living in Kansas City it dawned on me as to why someone would want to do that. The part of DM's is just classic, Please don't be that guy! Checkout my boy Shadii's channel.

Sunday, February 2, 2020

Future Garage Music Jam Idea















Future Garage Music Jam Idea
Using Elektron Octatrac, Elektron Digitone, Moog Sub 37, and Roli Blocks

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Generating a Song Idea from Loop to Song













Generating a Song Idea from Loop to Song
Using Elektron Octatrack’s Arranger Mode, Eurorack Modular Synth and Moog Sub37

🎛🎚🎧🎼🎵In this video I go from a 4 bar loop into making the main idea of a song, and recording it in Logic Pro . I do a quick tutorial on how to use the Arranger Mode on the Elektron Octatrack to make ideas and recording them.


En este video paso de un loop de 4 compases a hacer la idea principal de una canción y grabarla en Logic Pro. Hago un tutorial rápido sobre cómo usar el modo Arranger en el Elektron Octatrack para hacer ideas y grabarlas.

Sunday, January 26, 2020

6 Steps on Making a Melodic Dance Track













6 Steps on Making a Melodic Dance Track 
STEP 3: LAYOUT AND MELODIC ELEMENTS

🎛🎚🎧🎼🎵In this the 3rd video of the series 6 Steps on Making a Melodic Dance Track . I go over my process on laying out the track and writing melodic elements using the Elektron Octatrack, my eurorack modular synth and the Moog Sub 37. It can be with a DAW or External Gear.

En este 3er video de la serie 6 Steps on Making a Melodic Dance Track. Repaso mi proceso de layout de un track y escribir nuevos elementos melódicos usando el Elektron Octatrack, mi sintetizador modular eurorack y el Moog Sub 37. Puede ser con un DAW o un equipo externo.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

5 Essentials For Home Music Production













5 Essentials For Home Music Production

🎛🎚🎧🎼🎵In this video I go over 5 essentials for Home Music Production, based on my past experiences. I’ve always been a hands on kind of learner, and have had my share of fails in my music production career. I want to share my experiences so you will not make the same mistakes that I did when I first started in this music production Journey

En este video repasaré 5 elementos esenciales para la producción de música casera, basado ​​en mis experiencias. Siempre he sido un tipo que aprender en la práctica, y he tenido muchos fracasos en mi carrera de producción musical. Quiero compartir mis experiencias para que no cometas los mismos errores que cometí cuando comencé en esta producción musical Journey



If you are new in this channel please consider SUBSCRIBING. 

Thursday, January 16, 2020

5 Production Plugins VST I will be using in 2020













In this video I go over My Top 5 Music Production VST/Plugins 2020. This is not a detailed review of the plugins, but more a why they are my top 5 music production vst/plugins, and why I love them in all my productions.

En este video reviso Mis 5 VST / Plugins para el 2020. Esta no es una review detallado de los plugins, sino más bien por qué son mis 5 favoritos para el 2020 para la producción musical.

Sunday, January 12, 2020

6 Steps on Making a Melodic Dance Track













6 Steps on Making a Melodic Dance Track 
STEP 2: BASS AND PERCUSSION

🎛🎚🎧🎼🎵In this the 2nd video of the series 6 Steps on Making a Melodic Dance Track . I go over my process on making a baseline and persuasion sounds of the track using the Stylus RMX, Elektron Octatrack, Elektron Analog 4, Elektron Analog Rytm and the Moog Sub 37. It can be with a DAW or External Gear.

En este, el Segundo video de la serie 6 Steps on Making a Melodic Dance Track. Repaso mi proceso para hacer un baseline y percusiones del track usando Stylus RMX, Elektron Octatrack, Elektron Analog 4, Elektron Analog Rytm y Moog Sub 37. . Puede ser con un DAW o un equipo externo.

Sunday, January 5, 2020

6 Steps on Making a Melodic Dance Track













🎛🎚🎧🎼🎵In this the first video of the series 6 Steps on Making a Melodic Dance Track . I go over my process on starting the groove and melody of the track using the Elektron Octatrack, Elektron Analog 4, Elektron Analog Rytm and the Moog Sub 37. I start by making drums, synths and Melody. It can be with a DAW or External Gear.

En este, el primer video de la serie 6 Steps on Making a Melodic Dance Track. Repaso mi proceso al comenzar el groove y la melodía del track usando Elektron Octatrack, Elektron Analog 4, Elektron Analog Rytm y Moog Sub 37. Comienzo haciendo batería, sintetizadores y Melodia. Puede ser con un DAW o un equipo externo.