StoneSoWavy!

🎹 Logic Pro 미디 작곡 레슨, 소수 정원 모집합니다.

입문자부터 프로 지망생까지
곡을 “만들다 마는 상태”에서 끝내지 않도록
한 곡을 제대로 완성하는 힘을 함께 훈련합니다.

이런 분들께 추천합니다.

• 로직을 켜도 무엇부터 해야 할지 막막한 분
• 프로젝트 파일만 쌓이고 완성곡이 없는 분
• 감으로만 만들다가 한계를 느끼는 분
• 나만의 사운드를 만들고 싶은 분

완벽해진 다음에 시작하려 하면 결국 시작하지 못합니다.
지금의 자리에서, 할 수 있는 만큼 함께 시작해보면 충분합니다.
혼자가 아니라 같이 기준을 세우고, 한 걸음씩 완성까지 가보겠습니다.

🎧 수강생들과 만든 작업물
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상담 문의
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한국인 손

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🌊 “Just a little update for those who’ve been rocking with me.”

I’ve set up a membership on my site for artists who regularly work with my beats.

It’s simple—if you’re looking for a way to get my beats at a better price, this might be for you.
No pressure, just an option.

If you’re curious, you can check it out here:
stonesowavy.beatstars.com/memberships

Appreciate you all, always.

1 year ago | [YT] | 17

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🌊 “Every Song is a Puzzle—You Just Gotta Find the Right Pieces.” – Wavy Thoughts #4

Forget starting from scratch. The best producers don’t create from nothing—they collect, combine, and reimagine.

Love Daniel Caesar’s chords? Take them. That drum bounce from a Travis Scott track? Use it. That sound texture from a Tame Impala mix? Layer it in.

Now merge them. That’s how you experiment. That’s how you make something fresh. The key isn’t avoiding influence—it’s knowing how to stack and flip the right pieces until they become yours.

Creativity is just a matter of how you put the pieces together. What’s the last puzzle piece you pulled from a song?

1 year ago | [YT] | 9

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🎧 Breaking Down Kendrick Lamar’s "Luther" – A Producer’s Deep Dive #2

🎤 My Take

I’m not usually drawn to Kendrick Lamar’s more chilled vocal delivery, but Luther kept me locked in with its constant evolution. Every section introduces something new, pushing the emotional tension forward like a rollercoaster. The way elements shift—sometimes subtly, sometimes abruptly—creates a sense of unpredictability that makes the track impossible to tune out.

🎼 BPM, Key, and Chord Progression
• BPM - 69, a relaxed yet rhythmically engaging tempo that allows the drums to swing naturally.
• Key - D Major, giving the track a brighter tonality, though the arrangement darkens the overall mood.
• Chord Progression:

🎵 Main Theme
Gmaj7 - F#min7 - F#min7 Fmin7 - Emin7 - Dmaj7
• Adds tense, melancholic harmonic movement.
• The voicings and transitions feel reminiscent of lullaby-like progressions, making the track feel hypnotic yet unsettling.

🎛 Sound Design & Instrumentation

Contrast & Impact – From Nostalgia to Tension

The track opens with a Latin-inspired melancholic acoustic guitar sample, immediately setting a sentimental tone. This is followed by a short vocal sample from Luther Vandross, which acts almost like a memory flash before the song transitions into warm, R&B-style chords—a sudden emotional uppercut.

Instrumentation Breakdown

🎹 Keys (Electric Piano, Likely a DX7)
• Playing stacked chords, shifting octaves up and down to add movement.
• Occasionally blends elements of the main theme melody into the progression.

🎸 Guitar
• Acoustic, with a timbre similar to a banjo, adding a unique percussive texture.
• In later sections, arpeggiated guitar patterns subtly weave in and out, contributing to the track’s fluidity.

🥁 Drums
• Kick, snare + clap, closed hi-hat, open hi-hat, 808 cowbell create the core rhythmic foundation.
• The drums remain repetitive and steady, providing a solid anchor while the other elements shift around them.

🎵 Bass
• 808 bass, clean and sustained rather than having a short release.
• In the later sections, an electric bass is layered on the left side, creating a textured low-end contrast.
• The electric bass has its low end cut, leaving only the midrange presence to subtly reinforce the groove without muddying the 808.

🎻 Strings & Harp Layers
• Not a constant presence—certain sections feature layered harp sounds and high string lines, then disappear in other parts.
• This selective use of instrumentation prevents overloading the mix and keeps the song evolving.

🎚 Mixing & Spatial Effects

A. Vocal Interaction – Kendrick & SZA
• The way Kendrick and SZA trade vocals in the second verse is one of the song’s most striking moments.
• Their voices weave in and out, almost interrupting and answering each other, creating a call-and-response dynamic that feels urgent yet fluid.

B. Layering Without Overcrowding
• The drums stay consistent, while melodic and textural elements are constantly evolving.
• This restraint in layering keeps the mix balanced—even when a great sound is found, it’s not overused across every section.

C. Subtle Panning & Movement
• The electric bass is panned left, while the 808 remains centered, ensuring that the low-end remains balanced but not static.
• Certain string and harp layers appear and disappear, making the soundscape feel alive rather than static.

🔥 Why This Song Stands Out

✅ Unexpected Emotional Shifts – The intro’s melancholy, the Luther Vandross sample, and the lush R&B chords create a sudden yet fluid emotional journey.
✅ Minimal Drums, Maximum Movement – While the drums stay repetitive, other elements are in constant flux, keeping the track engaging.
✅ Masterful Use of Space – Instruments don’t compete for attention; instead, they are introduced, removed, and reintroduced in a way that feels intentional.
✅ Dynamic Vocal Trade-offs – Kendrick and SZA’s interwoven delivery makes the second verse one of the most captivating moments in the track.
✅ Restraint in Arrangement – Rather than overusing great sounds, the track finds balance by keeping certain elements temporary and impactful.

There’s a delicate balance in Luther—between nostalgia and tension, between repetition and movement. It’s a track that constantly shifts without losing its core identity.

If you caught anything I missed or want to break down another aspect, let’s talk in the comments.

1 year ago | [YT] | 15

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🌊 “Stick to the Same Chord Progression” – Wavy Thoughts #3

Let’s say you’re a superstar producer with 1,000 beats.
Do you really think every beat has a completely different chord progression? Impossible.

You need to know how to create multiple songs from the same progression.

Yeah, it might feel like you’re not being creative. But that mindset is a trap.
Your chords are already fire—it’s all about how you layer, arrange, and flip them.

“It feels lame.” Nah, I call it cohesive.

1 year ago | [YT] | 4

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🌊 “You Don’t Make $10K a Month – Stop Lying to Yourself” – Wavy Thoughts #2

Many producers fall into this trap:
They land a $10K deal and think, “I make $10K a month now.”

🚫 Wrong. That was one deal. Next month? Maybe $0.

Instead of thinking in monthly income, I track my earnings yearly.
• Made $100K last year? Divide that across 12 months.
• Some weeks, I sell 50 beats. Others? Zero.
• Big paydays don’t mean bigger spending—they mean smarter saving.

I treat music like a business, not a paycheck.
• I build multiple revenue streams.
• I reinvest, not overspend.
• I plan for slow months, not just big ones.

💬 Do you manage your income like a business or a paycheck? Let’s talk.

1 year ago | [YT] | 6

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🌊Stop Making Beats from Scratch - Wavy Thoughts #1

Starting from zero every time? That habit kills creativity and wastes time. You spend hours rebuilding sounds instead of making music.

Instead, start from your best layers.
•Found a fire pad + keys combo? Use it again.
•Made a crazy drum loop? Save and tweak it.
•Designed a unique bass tone? Bring it into a new project.

I even save my legit projects under a new name, change the BPM or key, and build from there. Over time, these stacked ideas shape my sound. One day, you’ll hear: “Your beats sound so unique.”

Great beats don’t start from nothing—they start from something great.

💬 Do you always start from scratch, or do you refine and evolve? Let’s discuss.

1 year ago | [YT] | 7

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🎧 Breaking Down Frank Ocean’s “White Ferrari” – A Producer’s Deep Dive #1

🎤 My Take

This is the song I always come back to whenever I get caught up in the illusion that more layers, more melodies, and more sounds make a song better. Complex chord progressions and advanced playing techniques aren’t what matter—music is music.

🎼 BPM, Key, and Chord Progression

BPM - 110, not particularly fast, but due to the lack of strong rhythmic elements, the song feels more open and spacious.
Key - C Major, which gives a bright and open tonality, but the mix and vocal phrasing create a dreamy, floating atmosphere.
Chord Progression
🎵 Part A (Intro Section)
• C - Em/B - Fsus2/C
• The progression feels suspended, using Fsus2 instead of a full major chord to add harmonic ambiguity.
🎵 Part B (Transition to Acoustic Guitar)
• C - G - F - D7 - F
• A more traditional progression, but D7 adds an unexpected nuance.
🎵 Short Chord Transition Before Part C
• C - G
• Simple yet effective in bridging the sections smoothly.
🎵 Part C (Final Section, Richer Vocal Layers and Depth)
• FM7 - Dm
• FM7 - E - G
• The Fmaj7 adds warmth, while the Dm introduces emotional depth, leading into a delicate but powerful resolution.

🎛 Sound Design & Instrumentation

A vs. B – A Dramatic Shift

One of the most striking aspects of White Ferrari is the drastic contrast between Part A and Part B.
🌌 Part A
• Ethereal pads and heavily reverberated guitars fill the space.
• The sound feels wide and expansive, evoking a sense of weightlessness.
🎸 Part B
• The ambient layers disappear, leaving only a simple acoustic guitar.
• However, paradoxically, the vocals become even richer and more layered, maintaining emotional density.
🎵 Acoustic Guitar (The Core of Part B)
• The guitar retains a clean, one-take performance feel, but subtle low-pass filtering smooths out unwanted string noise.
• The high-mids (~5kHz) are gently rolled off, enhancing warmth without losing clarity.
🎤 Ad-Libs & Vocal Layering
• Additional ad-lib layers are intentionally slightly off-time rather than perfectly quantized.
• This creates depth and tension without making the mix feel cluttered.
🥁 Minimal Percussion (Only a Hi-Hat)
• The only percussive element is a single hi-hat, appearing subtly.
• This tiny rhythmic detail creates an understated sense of urgency within the vast, open mix.

🎚 Mixing & Spatial Effects

A. Reverb: Expansive Yet Purposefully “Lingering”
• Unlike a typical reverb application, this mix intentionally lets reverb tails bleed into the soundscape, making everything feel more distant and dreamlike.
• Pre-delay is short, causing the reverb to form quickly, but the decay time is long, adding depth and space.
• Likely reverb choices include:
• Valhalla Shimmer for ambient ethereal textures.
• Lexicon 224 Plate Reverb for warmth on vocals.

B. Sampling & Using Vocals as Percussion
• In the later sections, vocal fragments are chopped and repurposed as rhythmic elements.
• These samples are processed with:
• Heavy reverb and distortion (Soundtoys Decapitator, FabFilter Saturn).
• Low-pass filtering to smooth out harsh transients.
• Automation fades to organically weave in and out of the mix.

C. The Rhythmic Element at 2:35
• At 2:35, a rhythmic drum-like sound enters but is heavily filtered and distorted—it blends into the ambient textures rather than standing out.
• Over time, automation gradually removes distortion and reverb, revealing a clearer rhythm, only to fade out again.
• This rhythmic source exists in Part A but is initially buried under heavy effects—it slowly emerges, gains clarity, then dissolves back into space.

D. Vocal Layback (Rhythmic Ambiguity)
• Frank’s vocals intentionally drag slightly behind the beat, rather than being tightly locked in.
• While the BPM remains 110, this layback effect makes the timing feel more fluid and less predictable, enhancing the dreamy, free-floating feel.

🔥 Why This Song Stands Out

✅ Extreme Contrast - The shift from lush, atmospheric pads in Part A to an almost bare acoustic guitar in Part B creates a powerful transition. Yet, the vocals become even more layered, maintaining intensity.
✅ Embracing Imperfection - The ad-libs aren’t clean or tightly quantized, yet they add tension and make the song feel alive.
✅ Minimalist Rhythm with Maximum Tension - With only a hi-hat as percussion, the song still holds an underlying tension.
✅ Reverb as a Sound Design Tool - Instead of just being an effect, reverb and distortion are used to sculpt space and movement.
✅ Sampling & Automation for Organic Flow - Vocals are repurposed as percussion, and gradual filtering & automation drive the song’s evolution.

If you have thoughts on this breakdown or noticed something I missed, let’s discuss in the comments.

1 year ago | [YT] | 12

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I'm gon do

indie rock x dreampop type beat

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