During a visit inside his home studio, Exile takes VTech’s internet radio for a test run, then snatches a few sounds while creating a beat using his MPC2000XL.
Classic footage of The Alchemist making beats during his time as an NYU student. ASR-10, Technics 1200’s, and stacks of vinyl are in full use.
Ryan Leslie delivers his customary in-studio footage, this time teaming up with Rick Ross team up to show the making of "Maybachs & Diamonds".
DiViNCi, producer of Solillaquists of Sound, saddles up in the studio chair to demonstrate his version of Akai MPC talkboxing.
Cypha Sounds and Solitair reveal the making of The Flyest f/ Lil Wayne, which was originally leaked as Lil Wayne’s "Outstanding" with production credit attributed to Dr. Dre. Solitair demos Akai MPC4000 chops along with a quick taste of Cypha Sounds’ production setup. [Respect to Ian @ NFADK] Online Promo Tip: Solitair’s website is a … Read more
Another producer who has no problem rocking the MPC 2000XL while easily holding a cigarette, Marco Polo discusses his philosophy of creation and the influence of Pete Rock while offering a glimpse into his method for making beats. Along the way Marco Polo explains tuning and pitching drums, layering multiple sample sources, and the importance … Read more
Producers Mr. Dibiase and Ras G get down to the business of making beats using a microKORG, Roland SP-303, and more. It’s always interesting and exciting to see the interplay that takes place when music makers are collaborating.
[respect to DJ Rayz for the heads up!]
Check out parts 2 and 3 after the break!
Another studio video of DJ Spinna in the studio. This time Spinna takes us through the chopping and sequencing of the beat for "Lyrics Is Back" featuring Torae.
Producers Dready Beats and DJ Khalil go laptop to desktop inspiring each other with recent compositions. Take a look, listen, then get back to work on your own creations. [via Illroots]
Producers S1 and Caleb get down to the business of creating tracks for video games. Random Thought: I miss playing B-17 Bomber on ColecoVision.