Smack DVD goes in studio with Havoc (Mobb Deep) to watch him create a quick beat using vinyl, an Akai MPC4000, and a Yamaha Motif keyboard. Random Thought: Only a true MPC master can work the pads with ease while holding a lit cigarette. [also see Boola] [via HHM]
Another unlikely master of the drum machine, David "Fingers" Haynes shows what’s possible when a drum machine/trigger device is approached as a true musical instrument.
TI goes in studio to take over the production reins and offer some keyboard work and track direction.
Exile and DJ Day deliver another high powered live MPC performance. At one point Exile looks like he’s giving the inverted Akai MPC20000XL either a karate chop or a strange massage. Either way, it sounds damn good.
Teeko, Colin Brown, and Max Kane of 4OneFunkBand/F.A.M.E (Fresh Analog Music Experience) rock a live performance at the Elbo Room.
Producers Tha Bizness treat us to insight into the creation of the instrumental track for Young Money’s "Every Girl". Logic, Battery, Kontakt, and a number of instrument plug-ins are shown during the beat breakdown.
After revealing his habit of making beats inside of a car using the radio, speakers, and MPC, Exile gets down and creates a beat from scratch. Interesting Note: Exile’s album entitled "Radio" was originally going to be called "Car Stereo".
Another Crate Kings favorite, producer Disko Dave tackles CTI and gives us a little taste of "The Good Vibe."
Justin Timberlake gets to work on a Roland Fantom-X6 while producer Polow Da Don does his thing on an Open Labs NeKo. A nice combination… definitley no GarageBand stock loops happening here. [via 2db]
DJ Spinna adds ARP keys and other elements, samples, and scratches to his soon to be released "Summer Madness". Producer Ski Beatz also steps in to provide a little of his own Akai MPC 3000 stylings using "The Champ" by the Mohawks.