Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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My top tips for creating realistic jazz fusion in a DAW, using nothing but MIDI and virtual instruments. How to get the most out of your VSTs, the essential reverb setup, and some tricks for drums, melodies, and chords.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro and music clips
00:44 - Overview of the video
02:26 - Composition tips
03:03 - Composition - Drums
05:02 - Composition - Melody
07:07 - Composition - Harmony
10:15 - Virtual instrument tips
14:13 - Mix realism tips
18:05 - Amateur vs pro production

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