Much respect to the late Disco D. Interestingly enough, I came across this promo vid for Hustle Harder, which appears to be a documentary/instructional/beatmaking DVD for those looking forward to a career in music production. Perhaps I’ll have a little more info or even a review once I’m able to track down a copy of … Read more
In a promo for Apple’s Logic recording suite, T-Pain discusses mobile production techniques, on the fly recording, and the versatility of digital technology. I kept waiting for the topic of Auto-Tune to be brought up, but it’s still very interesting to see his recording process and the use of live musicians while creating tracks.
Another beat making banger from my man Su-Preme from Sunz of Man! Always delivering the perfect balance of instruction and entertainment, every time he drops a video, I’m immediately inspired to go grab the MPC and get to work. This time around Preme rocks the MPC 2500 and shows everyone the ins and outs of … Read more
Sao of Beat Society guides us through the premier beat showcase for established producers. Definitely a can’t miss event featuring the likes of Nottz, Don Cannon, Illmind, 88 Keys, Marco Polo, playing instrumentals straight out of their samplers and computers.
Some great footage of 88 Keys at the Beat Society producer showcase. I love how the sample starts off and all of a sudden the instrumental for "Love" by Mos Def drops in out of the blue!
Producer Boon Doc does a great job showing how to chop a 3/4 sample time and change it to 4/4. Also shown are some creative uses for a hand clap, imagine actually using it for clapping hands!?
DJ Day shows a little MPC love and reveals how he chopped & rearranged the sample for “First Step”, which appeared on his EP Got To Get It Right. Make sure you check the complete version of the song… Day’s flair for sample arrangements are sure to inspire you! DJ Day – “First Step”
BattleCat is just one of those dudes who seems to have so much fun making music. Pay attention to how the drum tracks are slowly built up and layered.
West Coast production legend BattleCat gives a much needed tutorial on how to properly rock the talkbox.
Get a sneak peak as DJ Spinna and Fresh Daily appear in the basement lab constructing and recording a track. Spinna’s workflow is damn amazing and it’s always inspiring to watch him bounce between the MPC, console, and turntables.