Guide to Creating a 4-Minute 80's Viperwave Dark Music Track

Answered using GPT 40 by GPT40

Question:

Please make 80's Viperwave style dark music that is 4 minutes long. You should listen to this music when you're driving and when you need to get lost in your thoughts. Please make this song at 100bpm.

Answer:

Creating a full 4-minute song in text form is quite challenging, but I can certainly describe how you can create an 80's Viperwave style dark music track at 100 BPM. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you produce this kind of music:

Instruments and Sounds:

  1. Synth Pads: Use lush, dark synth pads to create an atmospheric background.
  2. Bassline: A deep, resonant bassline that drives the track.
  3. Drums: A simple, steady beat with an 80's electronic drum kit.
  4. Lead Synth: A haunting, reverb-heavy lead synth for melodies.
  5. FX: Use reverb, delay, and other effects to add depth and space.

Structure:

  1. Intro (0:00 - 0:30):

    • Start with a dark, ambient pad.
    • Slowly introduce a simple bassline.
    • Add some atmospheric effects like wind or distant thunder.

  2. Verse 1 (0:30 - 1:30):

    • Bring in the drums with a steady 4/4 beat.
    • Add a subtle, haunting lead synth melody.
    • Keep the bassline consistent and driving.

  3. Chorus 1 (1:30 - 2:00):

    • Intensify the lead synth melody.
    • Add more layers to the synth pads for a fuller sound.
    • Increase the reverb on the drums for a more expansive feel.

  4. Bridge (2:00 - 2:30):

    • Drop the drums and bassline.
    • Focus on ambient pads and atmospheric effects.
    • Introduce a new, eerie synth melody.

  5. Verse 2 (2:30 - 3:30):

    • Bring back the drums and bassline.
    • Add variations to the lead synth melody.
    • Introduce subtle background arpeggios.

  6. Chorus 2 (3:30 - 4:00):

    • Make the lead synth melody more prominent.
    • Add more layers to the pads and bassline.
    • Increase the intensity of the drums.

Example MIDI Notes and Chords:

  • Bassline: Use a simple pattern like C - G - A - F.
  • Lead Synth Melody: Create a haunting melody using a minor scale, such as A minor.
  • Chords for Pads: Use minor chords like Am - F - G - Em.

Example Drum Pattern:

  • Kick: On beats 1 and 3.
  • Snare: On beats 2 and 4.
  • Hi-Hats: Steady 8th notes.

Effects:

  • Reverb: Use a large hall reverb on the lead synth and drums.
  • Delay: Add a subtle delay to the lead synth for an echo effect.
  • Chorus: Apply a chorus effect to the pads for a wider sound.

Production Tips:

  • Layering: Layer multiple synths to create a rich, full sound.
  • Automation: Use automation to gradually introduce and remove elements.
  • Mixing: Ensure each element has its own space in the mix, using EQ and panning.

By following these guidelines, you can create a dark, atmospheric Viperwave track that captures the essence of the 80s and is perfect for getting lost in your thoughts while driving.