Here is part 2 in the study on how to make banging, relentless techno like SNTS. In part one we made a 1-bar loop, and now we use that to get from 1 bar to a full 5-minute arrangement.

The key to this style is creating 4 "checkpoints": four eight-bar loops that each are somewhat interesting and represent different moments in the track. Then, once those 4 checkpoints all sound good, move on to constructing bridges between them using subtractive arrangement and automation.

Judge the result for yourself. Here is the arranged track:   / s-4hrbuswcy7q  

We use Ableton Live 10 for this. Everything we do is pretty standard DAW functionality.

Content:
0:00 Going from one bar to longer phrases with turnarounds
1:35 Showing the 4 checkpoints in Ableton Live
13:20 Going from 32 bars into a full arrangement
15:15 Describing the arrangement
19:38 Full listen through
24:28 Next steps

The full SNTS study saga:
Part 1: SNTS-style drums:    • SNTS study: How to make banging indus...  
Part 2: Arranging an SNTS-style track:    • SNTS study: Arranging a full track fr...  
Part 3: SNTS study part 3: polishing & finishing:    • SNTS study part 3: polishing & finish...  
The final track for free on soundcloud:   / iconograph  

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