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Sound Battle Royale Beat Battle (Toronto)

September 2, 2010

Sound Battle Royale is a 4-part live beat battle series. Any producer can enter, but only the truly talented can win it. Producers have 1 last chance to enter Sound Battle Royale, before the finals, which will take place in October. The winner of the Finals will receive $1500 and be crowned as Toronto best … Read more

Beat Swap Meet Footage f/ Dibia$e & Customized MPC’s

September 2, 2010

The Beat Swap Meet takes place every few months in LA’s Chinatown. The event features such attractions as producer showcases, live performances, records dealers, clothing vendors, b-boys, food, and drink. Head over to Beat Swap Meet for info about the next event.

Salaam Remi Explains Creating “Made You Look” By Nas

August 31, 2010

Producer Salaam Remi explains how “Made You Look” came into existence, originally slowing down the sample to check the accuracy of the chopped Incredible Bongo Band “Apache” sample, and the final recording of the song by Nas.

Vocal Beater Beatbox To MiDI iPhone App (Giveaway)

August 31, 2010

Never again lose an idea for a drum patter when away from your production equipment. We’re giving away 3 copies of Vocal Beater, an app for the iPhone/iPod touch that allows users to turn an on-the-go vocal beat box into a velocity sensitive MIDI file, which can then be emailed and loaded in the application of your choice.

How To Win:

Leave a comment with the name of your favorite beat boxing specialist.
A comment will be chosen at random.

A winner will be chosen on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 3pm EST.

Vocal Beater is available for $2.99. Visit iTunes to grab the app or get more info.

Hit the break for a promo video featuring Exile, Tokimonsta, and Mike Gao’s beatboxing dog!

Kaimbr – Behind The Beats (Diamond District)

September 1, 2010August 31, 2010

Digital Hustle drops an interview with Diamond District/Low Budget crew member Kaimbr as he takes viewers behind the beats to talk about his favorite equipment, production style, and the influence of Oddisee, Kev Brown, and Roddy Rod.

Live Finger Drumming “Show Me What You Got”

August 30, 2010

Finger drumming master David “Fingers” Haynes finally returns with another video demonstrating his unique talent. This time Haynes talks about his transition from the Alesis HR-16B to the Korg Nanopad before jumping into his personal rendition of Jay Z’s “Show Me What You Got”.

DJ Premier On MC Eiht & California Hip-Hop

August 29, 2010

DJ Premier sips a somewhat frothy beverage while talking about MC Eiht, and other California hip-hop artists.

Roddy Rod @ Omega Studios (Maspyke, Diamond District)

August 29, 2010August 29, 2010

Western Massachusetts hip-hop fans know the name and reputation of DJ Roddy Rod. Oddisee captured some footage of the Maspyke and Diamond District producer as he went to work with his Akai MPC2500 at Maryland’s Omega studios.

Reason 5 & Record 1.5 Are Now Available!

August 25, 2010

Today Propellerhead Software has released its highly anticipated update to Reason and Record. See more about the Reason 5 and Record 1.5 updates or go grab your copies and updates.

Hit the break for a Reason promo video featuring producers Hank Shocking, Sharooz Raoofi, and Printz Board professing their love for Reason and its role in their work.

Large Professor On Production Equipment & Techniques

August 24, 2010

Large Professor tells of how he made the move from strictly using the E-mu SP1200 to the Esoniq ASR-10 and beyond. His advice to other producers, don’t limit themselves with creative techniques or tools.

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