The Drop 100 Challenge

Website · by **CaptainFluffatun** » 29 Jun 2012 23:03

I am an orchestral producer.

I like dubstep.

The Draw 100 Challenge gave me the idea to make a 16-bar drop every day.

Basically, in the Draw 100 Challenge, you're supposed to draw something you're not good at 100 times to get better. Maybe start with a reference, then free-hand it later on. The principle is the same for music. Try a genre you're not too good at, and make 100 16-bar phrases. Perhaps the "reference" in the beginning could be presets, and then you "free-hand" your synths later on.

And let me clarify: despite the name, it doesn't have to be dubstep. That's just an area I like that I wish I were better at. Perhaps you're a house artist willing to try your hand at classical. The genres don't matter, just try something different c:

I'll start us off~

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/53819319/Drop%2001.mp3

by **ÜberTriangle** » 29 Jun 2012 23:08

Good idea. I am going to make something everyday.

My Youtube · by **EverfreeLuna** » 29 Jun 2012 23:08

That's a nice idea.

I think i'll start with 100 16-bar phrases of any type of music....

by **FlyingNinjaBannanas** » 29 Jun 2012 23:14

EverfreeLuna wrote:That's a nice idea.

I think i'll start with 100 16-bar phrases of any type of music....

This, 100% this,

On a serious note, this sounds like a good idea. The worst thing that could happen is that I create ear destroying noise. So why not.

Website · by **CaptainFluffatun** » 29 Jun 2012 23:23

FlyingNinjaBannanas wrote:The worst thing that could happen is that I create ear destroying noise. So why not.

Hey, some people like ear-destroying noise :> But just make sure you're working towards your goal, and not straying too far.

by **5COPY** » 29 Jun 2012 23:47

I'm going to make Electro drop everyday now even though I'm already familer with it I want to get even better at drops.

Website · by **CaptainFluffatun** » 29 Jun 2012 23:53

5COPY wrote:I'm going to make Electro drop everyday now even though I'm already familer with it I want to get even better at drops.

Sounds like a plan!

by **5COPY** » 29 Jun 2012 23:59

Lol but I can't bother with now cause of other stuff is keeping me busy. I will bookmark this though to keep me reminded... Maybe even set my phone alarm to remind me too.

by **KillerAmp** » 30 Jun 2012 00:14

I actually started something like this when i started using ableton (literally 2 weeks ago lol) and im starting to get some full drops, im actually doing 5 a day... the reason for me is i have huge standards for myself and i want my music to be quality before i release anything xD

Youtube · by **Tantalus** » 30 Jun 2012 00:20

I think I'm going to alternate between the different styles that I want to do,
Electro House, Trance, Dubstep etc etc.

It'll be a good learning experience and a whole lot of fun.

by **Seven** » 30 Jun 2012 08:15

Bookmark'd and saved for the day I know what to improve.

EverfreeLuna wrote:I think i'll start with 100 16-bar phrases of any type of music...

by **Gray Ham** » 30 Jun 2012 08:33

This sounds like something I could do. I'll have to aim for 6 a week, though, due to Thursday being very, very full.

Website · by **CaptainFluffatun** » 30 Jun 2012 15:38

Gray Ham wrote:This sounds like something I could do. I'll have to aim for 6 a week, though, due to Thursday being very, very full.

It's not a race, so that sounds fine c:

by **Unlimited Mana** » 30 Jun 2012 16:56

Hmm....
100 drum n bass breaks for me.

by **K3WRO** » 30 Jun 2012 19:45

Unlimited Mana wrote:Hmm....
100 drum n bass breaks for me.

same here!

by **ChromaticChaosPony** » 30 Jun 2012 21:32

I will make a song on piano (various genres) every day.

by **CGEyeGuy** » 01 Jul 2012 01:06

I think I will try this

by **Trillionage** » 02 Jul 2012 10:00

Just trying 100 phrases and arrangements should be good for me. I'll try splitting them up to 50 on sibelius and 50 on fl.

youtube · by **Makkon** » 03 Jul 2012 23:35

This is a pretty awesome idea. Wow. I think I want to do this.

YouTube · by **Raddons** » 04 Jul 2012 01:11

Maybe I'll try 100 dubstep drops... Once I'm back in the mood to do anything music related, I'll try this.

Website · by **CaptainFluffatun** » 04 Jul 2012 01:23

The carpet cleaners came and while I was stuck downstairs I made another. It's a great way to fill your down time. I wish all of you the best of luck c:

by **Triple_B** » 04 Jul 2012 02:19

I think I may try this.

Time permitting, of course.

by **Captain Ironhelm** » 04 Jul 2012 17:14

I like this idea.

by **XXDarkShadow79XX** » 06 Jul 2012 19:37

I'm so doing this...
Later.

by **XXDarkShadow79XX** » 08 Jul 2012 15:00

Wait, I have a question: where are you going to post all of these drops? Or is it just for practice?

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