Video summary

ginseng playing beats n talk abt music on IG live @ginsengx

Main summary

Key takeaways

Summary of the Video

Beatmaking Process & Productivity

  • The creator describes “cooking” as an ongoing improvement cycle.
  • They say older beats from months ago still sound, to them, like they’re “already [expletive].”
  • Each time they think they’ve made their best work, it continues to get better.

Using Their Drum Kit / Sound Sources

  • They state that the beats’ drum kit is theirs.
  • They won’t drop tracks until they’re ready.
  • Most beats are made using their own solo setups.
  • They mention at least one beat made alongside VVS pipes.

Responding to Music / Industry Questions

  • They joke about whether they’re signed to certain brands/labels (like internet money / opium).
  • They clarify they’re not signed to that and mention Pink Noise instead.

Favorite / Backstory Discussion

  • Asked about “Pretty” / Hardcore, they share a rough backstory:
    • They were an “hardcore alcoholic.”
    • Someone in their life had a similar vibe.
    • They both “brought each other down.”

Favorite Gear & Plugins (VSTs)

  • They name several tools they use:
    • Analog Lab
    • Arteria Suite
    • Serum
    • Zebra
  • They also mention other effects/plugins (e.g., Grow / Be shaper box) and general tools like:
    • effects plugins
    • “mixer presets”
  • They emphasize they mostly use what’s already on their computer, avoiding chasing new plugins.
  • Changes tend to come from sound design and leveling, not heavy reliance on preset libraries.

Samples, Vocals, and Tags

  • They talk about making beats using their own recorded voice.
  • They mention a tag idea in a “forever” / Vocaloid-style direction.
  • They consider flipping a guitar, but say they don’t do it often.

Motivation and Creative Mindset

  • They describe the feeling of hearing finished songs made from beats they created.
  • They realize they’re sitting on many songs and can “sing the song in my head.”
  • They encourage not overthinking tools like quant (quantization/music editing).
  • They also reference a “Dream Ivory” band/track idea.

Wrap-Up

  • They try to find more beats to play.
  • They describe their mind-band/song editing approach.
  • They answer a “when is Pretty dropping” question indirectly.
  • They end with “hopping off” (wrapping up the live session).

Speakers

  • Main creator / host: Ginseng (implied by the video title “ginsengx”)

Original video