Track Breakdown | Baauer: "Somebody"

Baauer takes us on a wide-ranging deep dive on his track Somebody, taking in samples, beats, collaborations, and how Twitch livestreams shaped his approach. Keep up with Baauer

Intermediate - 23 min - Music - Ableton

The full course: Learn DAWs & Beats free

What you'll need

MIDI keyboard controller: Play melodies and drums into your DAW.
USB audio interface: Record vocals and instruments.
Studio headphones: Mix with confidence.
Studio monitors: The next step after headphones.

Books

Dance Music Manual by Rick Snoman - View on Amazon
Mixing Secrets for the Small Studio by Mike Senior - View on Amazon

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