If you are producing this track yourself, ensure you have the foundational gear recommended by Slate Digital : : A Digital Audio Workstation like Logic Pro X Go to product viewer dialog for this item. , Cubase , or Ableton Live for MIDI and audio editing.
To give the track a professional polish, apply these processing secrets:
To work with or create an "extended instrumental" like Pierre's Messi , focus on these core compositional elements: Pierre - Messi (INSTRUMENTAL) (Extended)
: If you only have the original song with vocals, use tools like LANDR Stems to isolate the instrumental from the vocals. Advanced Processing Techniques
: To keep an instrumental engaging for 5+ minutes, use modulation on long string or synth pads to avoid a static sound. Varying note velocity and using the modulation wheel (CC1) on sustained notes prevents the "robotic" feel common in digital productions. If you are producing this track yourself, ensure
: In hip-hop or trap-influenced instrumentals like Messi , rhythm acts as the skeleton. Use steady hi-hats for grounding and faster triplets or "ghost notes" in the drums to add energy during high-intensity sections. Technical Setup & Tools
: Building an extended version requires "unmixing" or analyzing the original's loops to create new sections. Start with a solid four-chord progression and a memorable melody, then layer orchestral or synth elements to maintain interest over a longer duration. Advanced Processing Techniques : To keep an instrumental
: For an "epic" or modern sound, use synths like Xfer Records Serum Go to product viewer dialog for this item. for custom bass or Arturia Pigments Go to product viewer dialog for this item. for complex textures.