T Finguz Makes Beat Using MV-8800 w/ Live Bass And Drums
Producer T Finguz takes us inside his studio to talk equipment, digging for CD’s, and gives a walkthrough on how to make beats using the Roland MV-8800, live bass, Korg Triton, and drum set.
Disko Dave Demonstrates Akai MPC 2000XL
Disko Dave of Better Beat Bureau presents us with another top notch MPC 2000XL beat making video. From start to finish Dave begins with a nice soul sample, programs the bassline, then brings us through drums, and sequencing to produce a rock solid track. Much respect for taking the time to zoom in on the … Read more
Evidence of Dilated Peoples Making Beats
From the initial sample, looping, 808, and percussion, Evidence of Dilated Peoples takes through a complete beat construction using the Ensoniq ASR-10.
Vinroc Shows The Art of Beat Making
Anyone remember Vinroc’s Recon-Struction mixtape that rocked the DJ scene back around ’97? For me it was one of those releases amazing not only for its technical skill, but also the creative boundaries broken and quality music selection. This time around turntablist turned producer Vinroc conjures up one of the best produced beatmaking videos/films of … Read more
Ervin “EP” Pope: Making Beats And Networking
Producer/Keyboardist Ervin "EP" Pope (Jay Z, Kanye West, Brandy, Twista, G-Unit) talks about his musical history and gives a gold/platinum plaque tour our his studio. He speaks about staying humble, networking, and being equipped with any musical tool he could possibly need. The last video show him at work creating a track using multiple keyboards … Read more
Pharrell In Studio w/ Sergio Veneno
A quick visit in the studio with Pharell and Star Trak artist Sergio Veneno. Not a whole lot of production specifics being revealed here, but it’s alway interesting to watch Pharrell at work, especially when he chooses to cross genre lines.
Chad (Neptunes) In The Studio: Crates And Synths
The typically low key Chad shows off a few crates, modules, and synths during a brief tour of his studio. As he bugs out a little towards the end, you have to really admire the amount of pure fun that both of The Neptunes seem to have while creating music.
Brian Michael Cox Interview: Simplicity, Dedication, And Drive
Award winning producer Brian Michael Cox (Usher, Destiny’s Child, Mary J. Blige, Jagged Edge) talks about musical influences, the reality behind reality TV, and the dedication necessary to become a successful producer. He also touches upon the most important aspects of a track and the virtues of simplicity. As a bonus, his engineer Sam Thomas … Read more
J Force Demonstrates The EMU SP1200
NY based producer J. Force is no stranger behind the boards and has the resume to prove it. As the composer of original scores for films such as Rock The Bells, Beef, Beef II, The MC, and Bling, there’s no mistaking his ability to provide the perfect auditory complement to a visual medium. Amazingly, this … Read more
Ave.To In The Studio (Oddisee, Unknown, Kolai)
Producers Oddisee, The Unknown, and Kolai link up to form the multi-producer group Avenue.To. Check out how sampling and drum programming are combined with live instrumentation to achieve a unique sound on their track “Sand To The Beach”. Hear more of Ave.To’s music at their Myspace page.