MixWithTheMasters Inside The Track Dave Hamelin Elephant by 070 Shake [TUTORiAL]

Explore the boundaries between new-wave, punk, and hip-hop. 070 Shake reunites with her producer Dave Hamelin to break down her critically acclaimed single, 'Elephant.' Go behind the scenes and learn how improvisation, synthesis, and sound design drive their creative process. Written in a late-night burst of inspiration, the two collaborators reopen the original session to explore their creative process in detail. Together they break down their experimental approach to songwriting and production; offering practical advice on writing lyrics, editing your work and breaking through creative blocks in the studio. Dave also deconstructs the duo's unique approach to engineering and sound design, analyzing how specific drum machines, vocoders and synthesizers contribute to Shake's signature sound. He explores his relationship to analog and digital instruments and shares tips on how to combine them to create unique sounds that break away from mainstream conventions.