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The Producers Thread

J0be 4:05 PM - 29 December, 2009
I did a quick search and couldn't find any threads specifically related to production, so thought I'd start one.

So this is somewhere to post all your latest efforts and works in progress. Hopefully we'll get some CONSTRUCTIVE criticism!

All genre's welcome. No remixes please, just original works

I got into production not so long ago, really struggling to find the time to practice, so i've literally only made a few tunes. It's fucking hard!!

Here's my latest effort, made today. It still needs a lot of work....

Genre: Progressive/Tech House
Software: Reason 3
Link: soundcloud.com


Please feel free to comment, and make your own contributions below.
J0be 4:09 PM - 29 December, 2009
And here's a dubstep track I made a couple of months ago:

Genre: Dubstep
Software: Reason 3
Link: soundcloud.com
Caramac 4:12 PM - 29 December, 2009
Good idea I've been thinking about suggesting this for ages but never did lol.
J0be 9:04 PM - 30 December, 2009
lols
DJ Sniffles 10:58 PM - 30 December, 2009
I got a few to upload. I wonder how long it will take before people don't read the first posts and start putting up their edits/remixes/refixes/mashup/re-edit/re-imagining
DJ Sniffles 11:01 PM - 30 December, 2009
J0be, checking out your tracks on Soundcloud and just from the waveforms I can tell, you need to put a compressor on your master buss. It'll help bring out everything and get a more consistent level.
J0be 12:29 AM - 31 December, 2009
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I got a few to upload. I wonder how long it will take before people don't read the first posts and start putting up their edits/remixes/refixes/mashup/re-edit/re-imagining


Not long at all I'm guessing!

Thanks Sniffles, I tried master compression once before, but because I didnt really know what I was doing it sounded weird. I'm meeting up with a producer mate tomorrow, I'll get him to show me how it's done properly.
DJ Sniffles 2:12 AM - 31 December, 2009
I just started on a new track like an hour ago. It's gotta a nasty synth on it right now
J0be 2:14 AM - 31 December, 2009
hah, nice. I'm on it now too. My ears are aching from having the headphones on all day.
DJ Sniffles 3:01 AM - 31 December, 2009
Yeah sometimes you gotta take a break and let the blood in your ears drain out haha. I have like 2 monitors and a sub and I can't even use them because my neighbors are a bunch of whiners
Gor 3:24 AM - 31 December, 2009
i like that dubstep track j0be
DJ Sniffles 6:15 AM - 31 December, 2009
LOL I have no idea what this is.... i was really really bored this past hour and needed a break from the song I was working on.

This is literally one long 64 bar note......

www28.zippyshare.com
DJ Sniffles 7:13 AM - 31 December, 2009
Here's my newest track..... Even though its a remix, the only thing I didn't produce is the vocals. Everything else is my own. Sound design, even some vocals at the end if you can hear it.....

soundcloud.com
lost vegas 10:28 AM - 31 December, 2009
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I got a few to upload. I wonder how long it will take before people don't read the first posts and start putting up their edits/"REMIXES"/refixes/mashup/re-edit/re-imagining


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Here's my newest track..... Even though its a "REMIX", the only thing I didn't produce is the vocals. Everything else is my own. Sound design, even some vocals at the end if you can hear it.....

soundcloud.com


really!!! Come on!!!.............just bustin your chops!
J0be 12:04 PM - 31 December, 2009
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I got a few to upload. I wonder how long it will take before people don't read the first posts and start putting up their edits/"REMIXES"/refixes/mashup/re-edit/re-imagining


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Here's my newest track..... Even though its a "REMIX", the only thing I didn't produce is the vocals. Everything else is my own. Sound design, even some vocals at the end if you can hear it.....

soundcloud.com


really!!! Come on!!!.............just bustin your chops!


lols

Really like that remix Sniffles, got loads of energy.
J0be 4:33 PM - 31 December, 2009
Made this today, gona move onto something else now, need to produce something besides house!

soundcloud.com
lost vegas 4:46 PM - 31 December, 2009
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Made this today, gona move onto something else now, need to produce something besides house!

soundcloud.com


wow!! I'm so putting this in my set tonight!!(if that's cool with you)This is dope shit... You need to call plastic city or poker flat and get your stuff on a label!! Good work and keep making techhouse ;)
J0be 5:04 PM - 31 December, 2009
Really!? Hah, yeah man that's cool with me. Thanks for EPIC feedback! :)
.:DjDECiPHA:. 5:19 PM - 31 December, 2009
Heres a remix I produced.... i did everything but the vocals...

www.mediafire.com
J0be 5:27 PM - 31 December, 2009
Very nice mate! Sounds very professional.
What software did you use?
.:DjDECiPHA:. 5:33 PM - 31 December, 2009
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Made this today, gona move onto something else now, need to produce something besides house!

soundcloud.com


this is pretty fresh...
Selecta Belly B 8:35 PM - 31 December, 2009
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And here's a dubstep track I made a couple of months ago:

Genre: Dubstep
Software: Reason 3
Link: soundcloud.com


Nice one ...

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gona move onto something else now, need to produce something besides house!


a Reggae/Dancehall Riddim ..... 80's/90's stylish :-p
J0be 2:56 AM - 1 January, 2010
:)

Not yet, but soon!
J0be 7:29 AM - 1 January, 2010
Happy New Year fellow producer peoples!
DJ_Mike_Coquilla 9:20 AM - 1 January, 2010
Bump
J0be 9:42 AM - 1 January, 2010
Couldn't have said it better myself, Mike!
DJ Sniffles 11:37 AM - 1 January, 2010
ughhhhhhh ui am reallu reakku rdrunkw!@'
jfx316 7:17 PM - 1 January, 2010
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And here's a dubstep track I made a couple of months ago:

Genre: Dubstep
Software: Reason 3
Link: soundcloud.com

I'm digging this alot! Bass tone is bananas!! I might cop a few for the next gig, if you don't mind..
J0be 7:28 PM - 1 January, 2010
I dont mind at all, but it's not mastered properly, it sounds really weak over a big system, I think!
jfx316 7:52 PM - 1 January, 2010
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I dont mind at all, but it's not mastered properly, it sounds really weak over a big system, I think!

I usually mess around with the levels if the tracks aren't bumpin' enough. Thanks. I'll let you know how it goes....
J0be 5:08 PM - 2 January, 2010
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ughhhhhhh ui am reallu reakku rdrunkw!@'


lols
DJ GaFFle 10:20 PM - 3 January, 2010
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I dont mind at all, but it's not mastered properly, it sounds really weak over a big system, I think!

Don't overdo it... you don't want to sound like this: Watchwww.youtube.com
J0be 10:58 PM - 3 January, 2010
haha good stuff
J0be 11:00 PM - 3 January, 2010
New track!

Quite pleased with it, let me know what you think:

Genre: Progressive house
Software: Reason 3
Link: soundcloud.com
DJ Sniffles 12:52 AM - 4 January, 2010
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Quote:
ughhhhhhh ui am reallu reakku rdrunkw!@'


lols


Wow, I don't even remember writing this. Why did I write it in here? Damn that was a rough rough night
J0be 4:12 PM - 4 January, 2010
Sounds like a great night to me :)
J0be 9:40 PM - 5 January, 2010
Thought there'd be more hiphop producers aound here
CMOS 9:54 PM - 5 January, 2010
Im gonna post some stuff. Just gotta upload it somewheres and put some drops on it. I got about 8-9 beats to post.
.:DjDECiPHA:. 10:27 PM - 5 January, 2010
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Thought there'd be more hiphop producers aound here


I've been doing hip-hop for over 10 years now... just starting getting into producing house, and thats what I came up with...

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Heres a remix I produced.... i did everything but the vocals...

www.mediafire.com
J0be 10:40 PM - 5 January, 2010
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Heres a remix I produced.... i did everything but the vocals...

www.mediafire.com


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Very nice mate! Sounds very professional.
What software did you use?

J0be 10:41 PM - 5 January, 2010
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Im gonna post some stuff. Just gotta upload it somewheres and put some drops on it. I got about 8-9 beats to post.


nice
DjWoody 11:16 PM - 5 January, 2010
I'm too shy to post anything original, but here's what I'm working with.

GENRE: Progressive, House, Spanish Rock
SOFTWARE: Ableton 8, NI Komplete 5, Predator, Sylenth
HARDWARE: Cheap M-Audio keyboard, Akai MPD24, Still debating on getting a Nord Lead 2X.
J0be 11:46 PM - 5 January, 2010
chicken ;)
.:DjDECiPHA:. 2:02 AM - 6 January, 2010
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Heres a remix I produced.... i did everything but the vocals...

www.mediafire.com


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Very nice mate! Sounds very professional.
What software did you use?


I use MOTU Digital Performer for all the sequencing and audio recording/editing... NI Komplete, Arturia's Analog Factory for VI's... Korg Triton & M3, Motif XS for my keyboards.
DjWoody 6:44 AM - 6 January, 2010
Wow, J0be, your tracks are good!!!

Sniffs, I like that Goodbye Horses track! The original is one of my all time favorites. lol It reminds me of the movie.
DjWoody 8:25 AM - 6 January, 2010
Anyone know of a website that shows you the different scales? A friend of mine showed me a site once where you select your key and it gives you different scales. I dunno jack about scales, and that site was very helpful, but I forgot what it was. Any ideas?
J0be 9:20 AM - 6 January, 2010
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Wow, J0be, your tracks are good!!!

Sniffs, I like that Goodbye Horses track! The original is one of my all time favorites. lol It reminds me of the movie.


Thanks Woody! That means a lot coming from you.

You may find this useful.....

www.scribd.com
SteveGallagher 8:01 PM - 6 January, 2010
heres a track i finished up last night. im pretty new to production so dont rip me to bad :)

soundcloud.com
J0be 8:36 PM - 6 January, 2010
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heres a track i finished up last night. im pretty new to production so dont rip me to bad :)

soundcloud.com


Like the drums and the bassline is cool. How long have you been producing for?
SteveGallagher 8:42 PM - 6 January, 2010
probably about a month i only have a handful of tracks made. thanks for checking it out tho and btw i really like the stuff you have posted on here so far.
J0be 9:35 PM - 6 January, 2010
cheers steve. Keep up the good work man, thats impressive for 1 month!
DjWoody 10:33 PM - 6 January, 2010
Woody's Toy Gun!
livemag.site.aplus.net

lol I just made it right now while trying to make the Moombah sounds. lol
J0be 11:16 PM - 6 January, 2010
lol

Add a dubstep beat and a sick bassline and you may have something ;)
CMOS 5:23 AM - 7 January, 2010
Heres a few that ive done.

All made with FL Studio and the MPC1000.


Hip Hop

Bring It:
soundcloud.com

Heavy South:
soundcloud.com

Gonna Leave You:
soundcloud.com

Losing Hand:
soundcloud.com

Lime:
soundcloud.com

Remix

Pitbull - Bojangles (Feffen's Sunshine Mix)
soundcloud.com

Reggaeton

Gunshot Synth:
soundcloud.com

Reggaeton Rock:
soundcloud.com

Reggaeton Acoustic: (takes a min to get going)
soundcloud.com
CMOS 5:41 AM - 7 January, 2010
Heres the right link for Reggaton Rock:
soundcloud.com

Also soundclick doesnt seem to like having sound in the first few miliseconds of a track resulting in a big ol loud ass click as the beginning of some of the tracks.
DJ Silk 6:43 PM - 7 January, 2010
JObe....I like Joss Ackland's Spunky Backpack (single track)
Very nice...for someone who thinks producing is hard you're doing a great job.
J0be 8:00 PM - 7 January, 2010
Thanks dude, i use a lot of preset samples for the synths and mess around with them. It is kinda cheating, but at the moment I'm just trying to learn how to arrange things, and get the keys right, and make the overall production sound professional. It's fucking hard work maaaan! ;)
DJ Silk 8:01 PM - 7 January, 2010
It's not cheating man..it's being efficient. LOL
DjWoody 8:27 PM - 7 January, 2010
FYI, I'm compiling a list of software, plug-ins, and processors for EDM Producers on another forum. Here's the direct link.

www.tranceaddict.com
CMOS 8:33 PM - 7 January, 2010
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Thanks dude, i use a lot of preset samples for the synths and mess around with them. It is kinda cheating, but at the moment I'm just trying to learn how to arrange things, and get the keys right, and make the overall production sound professional. It's fucking hard work maaaan! ;)



I find a preset thats close to what i want, then tweek. Lately ive been using a lot more Soundfonts as they sound wayyy more natural than a synth.
CMOS 9:45 PM - 7 January, 2010
Damn i post up 9 tracks not one response.

Not even a "yo feff u suck"

hahaha
J0be 11:23 PM - 7 January, 2010
Hah, my bad dude! I was at work when you posted them, totally headphoneless! :)

Some nice tracks, I really like Lime and Gona Leave You, some nice melodies, had my head noddin. I guess overall the production could be better, but that's probably the hardest part to get down, making it sound professional, with tight EQs & mastering etc.

Keep up the good work mang!

Where do you find the guitar samples, or is that you playing?
J0be 11:27 PM - 7 January, 2010
I think the secret to good production is professional samples, I looked around and paid hard cash for some decent samples, my shit went from fucking awful to not too bad, in like a day!
CMOS 1:35 AM - 8 January, 2010
Gonna leave you is from the Led Zepplin song Gonna leave you.

The lime one is from the group Lime, i dont have the vinyl in front of me to see which track.

The losing hand one is a harry belafonte sample.

Pitbull remix was Eric Clapton.

Everything else were soundfonts and synths.

Im absolutely horrible at mastering eq'ing and mixing stuff down. I usually pass that part off to a buddy of mine.
J0be 12:26 AM - 9 January, 2010
I really need to try and get more creaive with samples
lurkith 7:45 AM - 9 January, 2010
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I got into production not so long ago, really struggling to find the time to practice, so i've literally only made a few tunes. It's fucking hard!!

Here's my latest effort, made today. It still needs a lot of work....

Genre: Progressive/Tech House
Software: Reason 3
Link: soundcloud.com


Please feel free to comment, and make your own contributions below.


I really like this track... you say its undone but its something I would play, nice and mellow with a bad a$$ bass like unlike any tech house song I've ever heard.

I'm using reason 4, can you tell me how you got to know the software? I haven't gone through this whole thread so I sorry if I'm repeating anything. You said getting decent samples was a the key to better sounding stuff, where should I start looking for samples? I'm a newb at reason so all of my stuff sounds like an 8 year old playing with $10 toy, thats why I ask. (cuz if my productions sounded like that prog/tech house you made, I would be pretty stoked)
J0be 11:42 AM - 9 January, 2010
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I got into production not so long ago, really struggling to find the time to practice, so i've literally only made a few tunes. It's fucking hard!!

Here's my latest effort, made today. It still needs a lot of work....

Genre: Progressive/Tech House
Software: Reason 3
Link: soundcloud.com


Please feel free to comment, and make your own contributions below.


I really like this track... you say its undone but its something I would play, nice and mellow with a bad a$$ bass like unlike any tech house song I've ever heard.

I'm using reason 4, can you tell me how you got to know the software? I haven't gone through this whole thread so I sorry if I'm repeating anything. You said getting decent samples was a the key to better sounding stuff, where should I start looking for samples? I'm a newb at reason so all of my stuff sounds like an 8 year old playing with $10 toy, thats why I ask. (cuz if my productions sounded like that prog/tech house you made, I would be pretty stoked)


Thanks man, it's a great feeling when someone likes a tune you've made! I learned by watching video's on youtube, and if you search, you'll be able to find full Reason tutorial packs online (you might even find a torrent). I found one for reason 3, really helped me out, very professional video's. Like here for example:

found after a quick google search: www.reason4tutorial.com

For samples, just search online, you can usually tell which ones are decent just by the quality of the website, here's some good ones:

www.vengeance-sound.com

www.samplemagic.com

I paid for mine, so worth it. It's all about searching and finding some decent sources. Then finding the cheapest way to get your hands on them!

And when you're looking for samples, try an get samples with loops...i.e synth loops, tops loop, drum loops. They're great when you're just learning, makes it easier to put tunes together and have them sound professional. Just be sure to add your own flare and fuck around with it. :)
Nicky Blunt 1:15 PM - 9 January, 2010
OK time for me to stop with the shyness, here is the 1st track ive produced, again im a real noob when it comes to production. Ive had the programmes sitting there for ages but i never really used them till i started working with my mc. Feel free to tell me if its a complete pile of shit, but be so kind as to tell me why.

Hip Hop (certainly not gangsta)
Produced On Reason 4, Recycle, & Cool Edit Pro 2

www.mediafire.com

The Track Is by Myself DJ Nicky Blunt & The Vocals are done by MC Cristyle P

DJ Nicky Blunt & Cristyle P - Turn That Noize Down

Feedback appreciated
Selecta Belly B 1:47 PM - 9 January, 2010
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Reggaeton

Gunshot Synth:
soundcloud.com


i like this one ..
J0be 2:50 PM - 9 January, 2010
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OK time for me to stop with the shyness, here is the 1st track ive produced, again im a real noob when it comes to production. Ive had the programmes sitting there for ages but i never really used them till i started working with my mc. Feel free to tell me if its a complete pile of shit, but be so kind as to tell me why.

Hip Hop (certainly not gangsta)
Produced On Reason 4, Recycle, & Cool Edit Pro 2

www.mediafire.com

The Track Is by Myself DJ Nicky Blunt & The Vocals are done by MC Cristyle P

DJ Nicky Blunt & Cristyle P - Turn That Noize Down

Feedback appreciated


Having troubles downloading it :/
DJ Sniffles 4:23 PM - 9 January, 2010
Mixing down takes time to learn. Mastering is something we will never do. There are a small number of engineers who actually master albums.

When I mix, I find where all my sounds are coming in and loop 2 bars. I adjust levels and eq/compress from there. Prior to mixing down, I make sure all of my levels are below 6dB. Drums below 9 and bass below 11. These are all negative numbers of course. Then after eq, I throw a multiband compressor and then a limiter over that on the master channel.
J0be 4:55 PM - 9 January, 2010
Fresh from the oven, deep driving techno bombshell!

Genre: Techno
Software: Reason 3
Link: soundcloud.com
All tracks: soundcloud.com
Nicky Blunt 6:45 PM - 9 January, 2010
Im posting from my phone at the moment, however when I get back lata moslikely tomorrow Ill re up it Jobe!

Thanks for the speedy response.
lurkith 6:50 PM - 9 January, 2010
J0be love the new track. just how I like my techno... I'm going to PM you.
Nicky Blunt 6:53 PM - 9 January, 2010
What issues r u having, its been downloaded 14 times so i know its available.
J0be 7:11 PM - 9 January, 2010
Got it now dude, my bad.

Really like it! It's different, the vocals sound good. EQ's need work, but overall the it's got personality. Nice work dude
J0be 7:14 PM - 9 January, 2010
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J0be love the new track. just how I like my techno... I'm going to PM you.


Thanks mate! Not sure if you downloaded the newest version, but I updated it about 2 minutes prior to your soundcloud comment. Latest version has an easier transition into the breakdowns, sounds much better.

If you put it in a mix, I wana hear it!:)
lurkith 10:05 PM - 9 January, 2010
yeah man, for sure. I'm just starting out so it might be a while. I still need lots of practice.
J0be 1:59 PM - 10 January, 2010
no hurry, get your game tight :)
J0be 10:21 PM - 10 January, 2010
Here's one for all you religious folk, and lovers of deep house.

Made today:

Genre - Deep house
Software - Reason 3
Link - soundcloud.com
SteveGallagher 1:50 AM - 11 January, 2010
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Here's one for all you religious folk, and lovers of deep house.

Made today:

Genre - Deep house
Software - Reason 3
Link - soundcloud.com


im digging this track jobe it seems like ur awayls making new shit all the time man lol.

i just finished this one...

comments and suggestions are appreciated

soundcloud.com
Dj-M.Bezzle 11:14 PM - 11 January, 2010
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Mixing down takes time to learn. Mastering is something we will never do. There are a small number of engineers who actually master albums.

When I mix, I find where all my sounds are coming in and loop 2 bars. I adjust levels and eq/compress from there. Prior to mixing down, I make sure all of my levels are below 6dB. Drums below 9 and bass below 11. These are all negative numbers of course. Then after eq, I throw a multiband compressor and then a limiter over that on the master channel.


i wish i knew even a quarter of this stuff as far as production is concerned
J0be 11:41 PM - 11 January, 2010
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Here's one for all you religious folk, and lovers of deep house.

Made today:

Genre - Deep house
Software - Reason 3
Link - soundcloud.com


im digging this track jobe it seems like ur awayls making new shit all the time man lol.

i just finished this one...

comments and suggestions are appreciated

soundcloud.com


Cheers Steve, yeah I'm banging them out quite quickly these days, the headphones are never off my head!

By the way dude, you're soundcloud link didnt work, you've mistakenly copied yor own url, you need to copy the url for the individual track, if that makes sense!
SteveGallagher 2:08 AM - 12 January, 2010
my fault this should work.... soundcloud.com
Logisticalstyles 2:09 AM - 12 January, 2010
Here's a couple of house tracks I made last month.

[URL=www.zshare.net]Yet another house track.MP3[/URL]

[URL=www.zshare.net]africa beat mp3.MP3[/URL]
J0be 11:34 PM - 12 January, 2010
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my fault this should work.... soundcloud.com


Nice track Steve, like the synth that kicks in around :45. All works well together. Need to work on the levels and EQ I reckon, when you're using heavy bass you need be careful that it doesnt drown out the synths in places.
J0be 11:38 PM - 12 January, 2010
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Here's a couple of house tracks I made last month.

[URL=www.zshare.net]Yet another house track.MP3[/URL]

[URL=www.zshare.net]africa beat mp3.MP3[/URL]


Damn, Africa beat is a great tune, love the vibes and the bass line is sweet.
Logisticalstyles 10:00 PM - 13 January, 2010
Thanks, I've been trying to force myself to create my own loops and melodies instead of stacking a bunch of Dr Rex modules.
Nicky Blunt 12:19 PM - 14 January, 2010
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Thanks, I've been trying to force myself to create my own loops and melodies instead of stacking a bunch of Dr Rex modules.


+1 Im normly a dr. rex producer too!!!
J0be 12:34 PM - 18 January, 2010
I'm all over this production business...new track en route!
AMF 5:47 PM - 18 January, 2010
Ok, I'm not sure how I missed this thread. But I'll be sure to check everything out that been posted (or at least try to!). I'm more into hiphop/rap tracks, but I'm slowly getting an appreciation for EDM. This should be interesting to see what level everyone is on (production wise). =)
J0be 6:51 PM - 18 January, 2010
Nice, will you be contributing!!? All genres welcome :)
AMF 7:10 PM - 18 January, 2010
Yep. =)

I'll upload a couple joints I did a while ago (still sounds good tho!).
AMF 8:59 PM - 18 January, 2010
Ok here we go.... these are a little older (couple years) but I still like them. And they aren't mastered.

Enough of the excuses.... =)

www.limelinx.com
and
www.limelinx.com
J0be 11:51 PM - 18 January, 2010
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Ok here we go.... these are a little older (couple years) but I still like them. And they aren't mastered.

Enough of the excuses.... =)

www.limelinx.com
and
www.limelinx.com


Holy shit, are you kidding me!? They're awesome!

Straight JOINTS!!
J0be 11:52 PM - 18 January, 2010
'I came to get it' is ridiculous
AMF 2:02 AM - 19 January, 2010
Thanks J0be. I'm checking yours out right now. I'm liking this "Spunky Backpack" alot. I'm not much into dubstep, but that one does sound decent.

Man, this "Argue Barmies" IS HOT AS F**K. I'm putting this into my early house set if you don't mind. =)

Still listening....
AMF 2:05 AM - 19 January, 2010
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LOL I have no idea what this is.... i was really really bored this past hour and needed a break from the song I was working on.

This is literally one long 64 bar note......

www28.zippyshare.com

Sniffles, this could be a HOT a$$ track with a good bassline to it. That noise is really dope.
AMF 2:10 AM - 19 January, 2010
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Here's my newest track..... Even though its a remix, the only thing I didn't produce is the vocals. Everything else is my own. Sound design, even some vocals at the end if you can hear it.....

soundcloud.com

Dope.
AMF 2:23 AM - 19 January, 2010
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Here's one for all you religious folk, and lovers of deep house.

Made today:

Genre - Deep house
Software - Reason 3
Link - soundcloud.com


im digging this track jobe it seems like ur awayls making new shit all the time man lol.

i just finished this one...

comments and suggestions are appreciated
StephenGallagher, this one is a little weird for me! It's like I said earlier, I'm not much of a dubstep listener. So my ear for it isn't so great. But it's a decent song tho.
soundcloud.com
AMF 2:24 AM - 19 January, 2010
Quote:
Heres a few that ive done.

All made with FL Studio and the MPC1000.


Hip Hop

Bring It:
soundcloud.com

Heavy South:
soundcloud.com

Gonna Leave You:
soundcloud.com

Losing Hand:
soundcloud.com

Lime:
soundcloud.com

Remix

Pitbull - Bojangles (Feffen's Sunshine Mix)
soundcloud.com

Reggaeton

Gunshot Synth:
soundcloud.com

Reggaeton Rock:
soundcloud.com

Reggaeton Acoustic: (takes a min to get going)
soundcloud.com

Where are your songs at?
AMF 2:44 AM - 19 January, 2010
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Fresh from the oven, deep driving techno bombshell!

Genre: Techno
Software: Reason 3
Link: soundcloud.com
All tracks: soundcloud.com

This one is dope too!

It's pretty apparent that you got them skills!
AMF 2:51 AM - 19 January, 2010
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Heres a remix I produced.... i did everything but the vocals...

www.mediafire.com

This is hot too. I love the vocal "tricks" with the filtering. I dunno why, but I always think that sh*t is dope.
AMF 2:54 AM - 19 January, 2010
Quote:
OK time for me to stop with the shyness, here is the 1st track ive produced, again im a real noob when it comes to production. Ive had the programmes sitting there for ages but i never really used them till i started working with my mc. Feel free to tell me if its a complete pile of shit, but be so kind as to tell me why.

Hip Hop (certainly not gangsta)
Produced On Reason 4, Recycle, & Cool Edit Pro 2

www.mediafire.com

The Track Is by Myself DJ Nicky Blunt & The Vocals are done by MC Cristyle P

DJ Nicky Blunt & Cristyle P - Turn That Noize Down

Feedback appreciated

D*mn, I like this too! I'm gonna run this at my hiphop show I have next week.

It's ALOT of heat up in here.
Nicky Blunt 5:38 AM - 19 January, 2010
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OK time for me to stop with the shyness, here is the 1st track ive produced, again im a real noob when it comes to production. Ive had the programmes sitting there for ages but i never really used them till i started working with my mc. Feel free to tell me if its a complete pile of shit, but be so kind as to tell me why.Hip Hop (certainly not gangsta)Produced On Reason 4, Recycle, & Cool Edit Pro 2www.mediafire.com Track Is by Myself DJ Nicky Blunt & The Vocals are done by MC Cristyle PDJ Nicky Blunt & Cristyle P - Turn That Noize DownFeedback appreciated
D*mn, I like this too! I'm gonna run this at my hiphop show I have next week.It's ALOT of heat up in here.



thats awesome news lemme know how it goes over!
.:DjDECiPHA:. 7:47 AM - 19 January, 2010
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Heres a remix I produced.... i did everything but the vocals...

www.mediafire.com

This is hot too. I love the vocal "tricks" with the filtering. I dunno why, but I always think that sh*t is dope.



thanks!
J0be 8:58 AM - 19 January, 2010
Damn, AMF spent some time in this thread!! Thanks for checking all the tunes mate, really appreciate the feedback.
DJ_Mike_Coquilla 6:25 PM - 19 January, 2010
Bump
CMOS 6:39 PM - 19 January, 2010
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Heres a few that ive done.

All made with FL Studio and the MPC1000.


Hip Hop

Bring It:
soundcloud.com

Heavy South:
soundcloud.com

Gonna Leave You:
soundcloud.com

Losing Hand:
soundcloud.com

Lime:
soundcloud.com

Remix

Pitbull - Bojangles (Feffen's Sunshine Mix)
soundcloud.com

Reggaeton

Gunshot Synth:
soundcloud.com

Reggaeton Rock:
soundcloud.com

Reggaeton Acoustic: (takes a min to get going)
soundcloud.com

Where are your songs at?



Hadda remove em to send someone a mix. Ill upload em again in a day or so. I gotta buy me an account over there so i can stop removing and adding all the damn time lol.
Caramac 10:00 PM - 20 January, 2010
Shit. AMF is working with Guilty. That tune is fire.
AMF 3:45 PM - 21 January, 2010
Yep. We did that a couple years ago. I've done a few songs with him, but that's the only one I still have!

I still haven't got thru all of the songs on here, but I will.... =)
Caramac 7:44 PM - 21 January, 2010
An old track but I've recently started getting into mixing my own stuff so thoughts/comments on that side if possible please.

Artcha - Let Me Love You 83.5BPm

soundcloud.com
J0be 9:02 PM - 21 January, 2010
Quote:
An old track but I've recently started getting into mixing my own stuff so thoughts/comments on that side if possible please.

Artcha - Let Me Love You 83.5BPm

soundcloud.com


Damn, that track is HOT too! Love it. The lyrics are insane, and the vocal sample is real nice. Wish there was a nice deep bassline though, thats the only thing it's missing.
sweetL 9:34 PM - 21 January, 2010
jobe ur stuff is NICE.

gonna have a listen through everyone elses.

im still new to this stuff, but here u go.... criticisms welcome...

soundcloud.com
soundcloud.com
sweetL 9:35 PM - 21 January, 2010
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soundcloud.com

you arent allowed to join in...

git.
sweetL 9:36 PM - 21 January, 2010
three posts, my bad.

Ableton 8.
J0be 11:14 PM - 21 January, 2010
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jobe ur stuff is NICE.

gonna have a listen through everyone elses.

im still new to this stuff, but here u go.... criticisms welcome...

soundcloud.com
soundcloud.com


Damn, you got production game too man! Some really nice beats, and good use of samples. Especially like Future Fears.
sweetL 11:15 PM - 21 January, 2010
cheers bossman.

really need to have a conversation with you tho, you got a sound that im trying to get!
DJ Sniffles 5:35 AM - 22 January, 2010
Ok, so I really have no business putting this up but I had some friends over while I was working in this and somewhere through it we had it on repeat and was doing the Jersey Shore fist pump and running in place. I'm really not surprised we didn't all punch eachother in the face.

The track isn't really anywhere yet and its pretty much just moving shit around right now to see what might work.

I kinda wanted to try something different away from a housey sound but it will end up with it anyways because I've tried some different synths and shit over it and it kinda works.... but who cares about that.... it was just this that I had.

It'll be a booty shaker, thats for sure hahahahaha

www28.zippyshare.com

It's a wav, sorry

All in all, it was just a fun time doing this, even though it was only like 30 mins of work, it was a fun 2 hours moving things around and acting like a clown with my buddies.
AMF 6:48 AM - 22 January, 2010
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An old track but I've recently started getting into mixing my own stuff so thoughts/comments on that side if possible please.

Artcha - Let Me Love You 83.5BPm

soundcloud.com

Nice! Dope singing sample.
AMF 6:53 AM - 22 January, 2010
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Here's a couple of house tracks I made last month.

[URL=www.zshare.net]Yet another house track.MP3[/URL]

[URL=www.zshare.net]africa beat mp3.MP3[/URL]

Good sh*t here. The "africa beat" is the better one. =)
eagsbfd 11:34 PM - 22 January, 2010
I am itching to get into to producing tracks! Not sure where to start? Can anyone point me in the right direction?

thanx
DJ Sniffles 12:45 AM - 23 January, 2010
soundcloud.com

Hahaha so I finished that track. It's pretty simple and straight to the point. Which is, GIRLS SHAKE YO ASS!!!!
DJ Sniffles 2:16 AM - 23 January, 2010
Nix that

Update!

www.zshare.net
J0be 5:51 PM - 24 January, 2010
heh, I like it! Well packaged, and not over the top.
J0be 5:52 PM - 24 January, 2010
Finished off this one today, still not happy, but FUCK IT

Tech House
Made on Reason 3
soundcloud.com
DJ Sniffles 7:05 AM - 25 January, 2010
I dunno if you guys have checked out www.reverbnation.com but if you're serious about making music and trying to do something with it, that site is pretty amazing. Its got a ton of promotional tools to work alongside with anything else you're using already. Pretty dope
J0be 10:14 AM - 25 January, 2010
Yeah I'm on Reverb. It's pretty cool, but I much prefer the simplicity of Soundcloud. Dope site though, defo worth a try. And I like how you get cash for advertising!
Logisticalstyles 11:03 AM - 25 January, 2010
Also check out PumpAudio and Rmblefish if you are interested in licensing your music. I've been with both for a few years now and I consistantly get royalty checks from them and BMI for music I've submitted. It's also pretty cool to hear your music on a TV show or video game.
sweetL 11:04 AM - 25 January, 2010
Cool... will check out reverb!
DjWoody 2:48 AM - 27 January, 2010
For some reason, every time I try to make a lead or something from scratch, I end up creating some cool weird sounds unintentionally. lol I should just make some minimal or some weird experimental shit a la Holden! lol

I'm just learning, so I'm sure you guys are like WTF? But this is new to me. lol

I just made this right now, there's 3 sounds on the first file. The first sound sounds cool and usuable for trance. The 2nd & 3rd are some trippy bells.

livemag.site.aplus.net

In this one, I was trying to create that Afrojack sound, and ended up creating that cheap toy ray gun that little kids use. The kind you buy at the swapmeet. lol It also sounds like a car alarm. lol I can probably make some Dubstep out of this! lol

livemag.site.aplus.net
Logisticalstyles 12:00 PM - 27 January, 2010
This is more along the lines of what I usually make. To me it doesn't really fit into any specific genre. It's more like background music I guess
Logisticalstyles 12:00 PM - 27 January, 2010
Here the link
[URL=www.zshare.net]cresendo.MP3[/URL]
DJ Sniffles 5:18 AM - 29 January, 2010
I needed an audio interface since I sold my MBox last year, and picked up this....

lexiconpro.com

I gotta say, for only $230, this thing has great audio quality. I went through my old projects that I've been working on since I sold my MBox and I can hear the low quality mixing I was doing using my computers built in sound card. This is work the money if you don't have an audio interface already and it sits perfectly on your desktop/studio space. Very clean look!
J0be 11:51 PM - 7 February, 2010
Weapons of London is officially finished:
soundcloud.com

Made this one today:

Name: Journeys
Genre: Tech house
Software: Reason 3
link:soundcloud.com
J0be 11:51 PM - 7 February, 2010
And, believe it or not, this...( soundcloud.com ) has been picked up by a small indie label in the states, should be getting a nice litte release soon!

It's a start!
sweetL 12:13 PM - 10 February, 2010
Nice work jobe! Soon as i am able to cop your stuff, i will.
jfx316 5:19 PM - 10 February, 2010
I've been checking out the tracks posted. Great stuff so far. I figured I'd throw my stuff up as well. It's all over the place, so bear with me....


www.myspace.com

soundcloud.com

www.reverbnation.com

www.acidplanet.com

www.soundclick.com

Let me know what you think.
J0be 8:53 PM - 10 February, 2010
Damn, some nice tracks there dude!!
jfx316 4:14 AM - 11 February, 2010
Thanks alot. I'm hoping to get a record out this summer and an EP done by spring sometime. In the meantime, I'm DJing a break dance comp and dance party at the comic store I work at in a few weeks. It's going to be a good time.
J0be 9:01 PM - 11 February, 2010
My boy just got into producing tech house, his first effort is fucking impressive!!

soundcloud.com
sweetL 12:03 PM - 13 February, 2010
Ok, something that approaches completion from me;

Im finishing some stuff off now, stuff thats been on the boil for a minute.... See what you think

soundcloud.com
J0be 6:23 PM - 13 February, 2010
Soundcloud is FUCKED :/
sweetL 7:46 PM - 13 February, 2010
Yeah. Two crashes, two days.
sweetL 2:03 AM - 14 February, 2010
hmm. soundcloud crash looks BAD. little imovie thing of the track posted above Watchvimeo.com
J0be 2:49 AM - 14 February, 2010
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hmm. soundcloud crash looks BAD. little imovie thing of the track posted above Watchvimeo.com


Damn!! That's a hot track! Love the vocals, your friends got a great voice. Track works really well, well produced. Nice job mate.
J0be 12:39 PM - 14 February, 2010
New track....

Name: Solar Complex
Genre: Tech House
Software: Reason 3
Link: soundcloud.com
J0be 4:58 PM - 14 February, 2010
And this....

Name: Come Home
Genre: Dubstep
Software: Reason 3
Link: soundcloud.com
Selecta Belly B 5:00 PM - 14 February, 2010
i have a request in rebuilding a riddim
PM me for more info .... Jah Bless
DJ Klyph 5:55 PM - 14 February, 2010
+1
jfx316 6:21 PM - 14 February, 2010
New Old Track:

Name: Forgetting the normal time
Genre: .......Hybrid Hop??
Software: Sony Acid Pro; Reason 4; Soundforge
Link: soundcloud.com

Let me know.
CMOS 6:58 PM - 14 February, 2010
Heres one i made the other day. Not sure i like it yet.

Name: Tell me what you want
Genre: Hip Hop
Software: FL Studio for synth, MPC for drums
Link: soundcloud.com
J0be 7:31 PM - 14 February, 2010
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Heres one i made the other day. Not sure i like it yet.

Name: Tell me what you want
Genre: Hip Hop
Software: FL Studio for synth, MPC for drums
Link: soundcloud.com


Nice :)
J0be 7:32 PM - 14 February, 2010
Quote:
New Old Track:

Name: Forgetting the normal time
Genre: .......Hybrid Hop??
Software: Sony Acid Pro; Reason 4; Soundforge
Link: soundcloud.com

Let me know.


That's a cool style, different but a nice vibe
djchope 8:35 PM - 19 February, 2010
So i have been messing around with logic for about 5 months. I have never done any productions at all, maybe some remixes here and there on ssl, i thought Logic Pro would be a nice play to start. This is my first finalized instrumental, i usually start and then erase whatever i have. I need some mixing adjustments before i record some vocals on it (not me, but a local artist here in Houston)
Enjoy and comments

soundcloud.com
J0be 9:23 PM - 19 February, 2010
nice dude, I like it's simplicity, didnt go over the top, good arrangement. I guess the kick could be a little fatter, but then, I like a fat kick drum! Defo a good start :)
Caramac 5:59 PM - 22 February, 2010
****** QUICK QUESTION FOR YOU LOT *******

I've been watching alot of youtube links on people making beats. Would you guys want the links in this thread or a new separate thread.
O.B.1 6:25 PM - 22 February, 2010
I'd prefer if this thread remained for serato forum members to post their own creations, for critique/sharing... but their are some dope producers on youtube, worthy of sharing with the rest of the forum in another thread.

(but anyone feel free to disagree)
Caramac 6:32 PM - 22 February, 2010
Cool.
J0be 7:47 PM - 22 February, 2010
agreed! I'll check them out in the other thread though!
Nicky Blunt 10:00 AM - 23 February, 2010
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agreed! I'll check them out in the other thread though!

+1
Caramac 4:23 PM - 23 February, 2010
No worries. I was thinking it may detract from this thread a little.
sweetL 9:06 AM - 25 February, 2010
Just got a new synth pack... loving it.

My first play around with it, but actually quite happy with where its headed

soundcloud.com
J0be 9:16 AM - 25 February, 2010
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Just got a new synth pack... loving it.

My first play around with it, but actually quite happy with where its headed

soundcloud.com


Nice! Sounding a lot better. Like the switch-up at the end :)
sweetL 9:20 AM - 25 February, 2010
The right kit can make such a difference. The synths are so fat sounding, gives a great bass. You get a real analog growl at times, top stuff.
djchope 5:47 PM - 25 February, 2010
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Just got a new synth pack... loving it.

My first play around with it, but actually quite happy with where its headed

soundcloud.com


dang sweetL i like that instrumental a lot, i kinda want to say i like the faster part better
what are you using?
sweetL 5:49 PM - 25 February, 2010
Got fxpansion dcam synth squad. Seriously, spent ages just faffing around with one synth and everything it can do... top stuff...
CMOS 8:34 PM - 25 February, 2010
Speaking of kits. If anyone wants to buy me something. Ill take any one of these.

www.eastwestsamples.com

These are the dopesst samples ive ever heard. They are also the most expensive ive seen.
Logisticalstyles 9:00 PM - 25 February, 2010
damn that's expensive. I guess it's worth it if your getting some serious placements.
jprime 9:17 PM - 25 February, 2010
Overclocked (breaks) & it's remixes:

www.beatport.com
jprime 9:18 PM - 25 February, 2010
nice , won't let me link to the tracks. /fail.
bandoma 9:38 PM - 25 February, 2010
subscribes...

i know nothing about producing so I made it a goal to start making music this year. i talked to jobe and he gave me some good tips. hopefully i could contribute to this thread later this year.

in the mean time, i'll just read, listen and practice.
O.B.1 9:51 PM - 25 February, 2010
bandoma, please feel free to chime in with your opinions/critique as well.
I'm sure any producer likes to get feedback, especially from DJ's as skilled as yourself.
J0be 9:06 AM - 26 February, 2010
+1
DJ Sniffles 9:30 AM - 26 February, 2010
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bandoma, please feel free to chime in with your opinions/critique as well.
I'm sure any producer likes to get feedback, especially from DJ's as skilled as yourself.



I don't........

Anyone who is super closed minded to Top40 or "what hip hop use to be" or what "house use to be" I don't even want them to hear a song I make. Anyone who is the the mindframe of "things use to be like this" can sit in the waiting room ;)

Not saying Bandoma at all..... have mad respect for the dude as a turntablist. But if you're gonna be in this thread critiquing, you better have an open ear because this isn't the place for mainstream idealism ;)

That being said.... lets continue to post. I have a few stuff that I'm gonna put out here quickly. Some stuff is up with labels so I can't put them out till the label does (contracts and stuff) and other stuff I'm still working on with people in Georgia (the country) and locally so its not done yet.

NO MAINSTREAM TOP 40 BOTTLE SERVICE CRITICS please!!! Thats what I say at least..... It's not worth it to appease them. There is no appeasing them to be honest.
sweetL 9:50 AM - 26 February, 2010
Preach up sniffles!
bandoma 4:44 PM - 26 February, 2010
don't worry sniffles...i won't hurt your feelings with my mainstream idealism..LOL

on the real though, i feel like i have no place on giving constructive feedback when I know nothing about producing.

its like some noob trying to teach me how to skratch when they don't know the difference between a chirp or a stab.

so like i said, ill just sit back, read, listen and practice.

werd.
CMOS 5:26 PM - 26 February, 2010
Just for that post, anything you post sniff ima say sucks. hehe.

You dont have to be a producer to critique music. You either like it or you dont. You will never put something out the pleases everyone. You just put it out and hope people like it.
DJ Sniffles 9:17 PM - 26 February, 2010
No I don't think you need to be a producer to critique music, I'm just saying, I've noticed a lot of tunnel vision on the forums. This is a good thread. All the right people here.

Bandoma....yeah man. Don't stink it up here ;) I'm kidding fool haha.

What are you gonna use? What program?
Logisticalstyles 2:14 AM - 27 February, 2010
I just came home to a nice royalty check from rumblefish for YouTube and Google usage. I'm getting thousand of views of songs that were used on a tv show that have been put up on YouTube. I hope you cats are taking care of your paperwork because it really does pay off. It takes a long time to happen but it does. Don't get me wrong I do this for the love of making music, but it's nice to get paid doing it so you buy more equipment.
djchope 8:49 AM - 27 February, 2010
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I just came home to a nice royalty check from rumblefish for YouTube and Google usage. I'm getting thousand of views of songs that were used on a tv show that have been put up on YouTube. I hope you cats are taking care of your paperwork because it really does pay off. It takes a long time to happen but it does. Don't get me wrong I do this for the love of making music, but it's nice to get paid doing it so you buy more equipment.


tight!
where the links at?
Nicky Blunt 9:47 AM - 27 February, 2010
yeah man If I knew how 2 do that Id be posting those links on every forum I could!

Knowing every click is bringing in pounds & pennies!

Maybee you could start up a thread explaining how this is done! Id be really interested to know.
Logisticalstyles 1:32 PM - 27 February, 2010
Quote:
Quote:
I just came home to a nice royalty check from rumblefish for YouTube and Google usage. I'm getting thousand of views of songs that were used on a tv show that have been put up on YouTube. I hope you cats are taking care of your paperwork because it really does pay off. It takes a long time to happen but it does. Don't get me wrong I do this for the love of making music, but it's nice to get paid doing it so you buy more equipment.


tight!
where the links at?


musiclicensingstore.com

www.pumpaudio.com

www.bmi.com
AMF 3:11 PM - 28 February, 2010
Quote:
So i have been messing around with logic for about 5 months. I have never done any productions at all, maybe some remixes here and there on ssl, i thought Logic Pro would be a nice play to start. This is my first finalized instrumental, i usually start and then erase whatever i have. I need some mixing adjustments before i record some vocals on it (not me, but a local artist here in Houston)
Enjoy and comments

soundcloud.com

This is REALLY good for only having been doing this for 5 months. Good work.
AMF 3:15 PM - 28 February, 2010
Quote:
Heres one i made the other day. Not sure i like it yet.

Name: Tell me what you want
Genre: Hip Hop
Software: FL Studio for synth, MPC for drums
Link: soundcloud.com

Nice. I like the synth use for the bassline.
AMF 3:19 PM - 28 February, 2010
Quote:
New Old Track:

Name: Forgetting the normal time
Genre: .......Hybrid Hop??
Software: Sony Acid Pro; Reason 4; Soundforge
Link: soundcloud.com

Let me know.

This is the weirdest track in this thread! Not bad tho. Just different. =)

I really like it when it goes into the guitar riff.
AMF 3:25 PM - 28 February, 2010
Quote:
New track....

Name: Solar Complex
Genre: Tech House
Software: Reason 3
Link: soundcloud.com

This is dope! Sh*t is groovin'. I have to say you have this type of music down really well.
AMF 3:27 PM - 28 February, 2010
Quote:
Ok, something that approaches completion from me;

Im finishing some stuff off now, stuff thats been on the boil for a minute.... See what you think

soundcloud.com

Nice work here. Is this you singing or someone else? In any case, it's pretty d*mn good.
AMF 3:34 PM - 28 February, 2010
Man. Sorry for all the posts! lol. But I've been a little busy recently so I had a lot to catch up on. I need to upload a few more tracks soon...
jfx316 5:41 PM - 28 February, 2010
Quote:
Quote:
New Old Track:

Name: Forgetting the normal time
Genre: .......Hybrid Hop??
Software: Sony Acid Pro; Reason 4; Soundforge
Link: soundcloud.com

Let me know.

This is the weirdest track in this thread! Not bad tho. Just different. =)

I really like it when it goes into the guitar riff.


Yeah, it's alittle off the wall. Glad you liked it.
djchope 7:16 PM - 28 February, 2010
Quote:
Quote:
So i have been messing around with logic for about 5 months. I have never done any productions at all, maybe some remixes here and there on ssl, i thought Logic Pro would be a nice play to start. This is my first finalized instrumental, i usually start and then erase whatever i have. I need some mixing adjustments before i record some vocals on it (not me, but a local artist here in Houston)
Enjoy and comments

soundcloud.com

This is REALLY good for only having been doing this for 5 months. Good work.


thanks AMF
my problem now is mastering and mixing, every time i load my track on serato the waveforms look so weak compare to other tracks, any mixing mastering software or hardware?anyone
djchope 7:16 PM - 28 February, 2010
Quote:
Quote:
So i have been messing around with logic for about 5 months. I have never done any productions at all, maybe some remixes here and there on ssl, i thought Logic Pro would be a nice play to start. This is my first finalized instrumental, i usually start and then erase whatever i have. I need some mixing adjustments before i record some vocals on it (not me, but a local artist here in Houston)
Enjoy and comments

soundcloud.com

This is REALLY good for only having been doing this for 5 months. Good work.


thanks AMF
my problem now is mastering and mixing, every time i load my track on serato the waveforms look so weak compare to other tracks, any mixing mastering software or hardware?anyone
CMOS 7:30 PM - 28 February, 2010
This is a dope site for anyone wanting to learn. All the articles on the left side describe everything you would ever need to do with a home studio.

tweakheadz.com

Heres one about mastering:

www.tweakheadz.com
Nicky Blunt 7:42 PM - 28 February, 2010
Nice CMOS thanks for sharing they will defo comeo in handy!

Its been said time & time again but the knowledge of the boys in this forum is incerdible!
O.B.1 8:35 PM - 28 February, 2010
Quote:

my problem now is mastering and mixing, every time i load my track on serato the waveforms look so weak compare to other tracks, any mixing mastering software or hardware?anyone


it's good that you record your songs a little quieter (around -3db to -6db)
that little bit of headroom is important.
then bump them up later with compressors/hard limiters.
(true mastering is still only done by a small number of competant professionals)
SuckaDJ 10:38 PM - 28 February, 2010
Hey fellas, not sure where to ask this but thought this might do.....

Looking at what you guys think is a good, industry standard-like technics, affordable (under 700) for recording. Just some basic brands and/or models and I'll research the rest but at this point, not sure where to start... thanks ahead of time!
O.B.1 11:13 PM - 28 February, 2010
presonus firepod is a great recording interface with 8 xlr mic preamp inputs.
there are also some nice, portable, stand-alone multi-tracks out there.
it really depends on what you plan on recording (a whole band vs. just vocals and beats)
Shumzs 2:27 AM - 1 March, 2010
@ JObe

son your tracks are coming on sick keep at it!
AMF 2:36 PM - 1 March, 2010
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
So i have been messing around with logic for about 5 months. I have never done any productions at all, maybe some remixes here and there on ssl, i thought Logic Pro would be a nice play to start. This is my first finalized instrumental, i usually start and then erase whatever i have. I need some mixing adjustments before i record some vocals on it (not me, but a local artist here in Houston)
Enjoy and comments

soundcloud.com

This is REALLY good for only having been doing this for 5 months. Good work.


thanks AMF
my problem now is mastering and mixing, every time i load my track on serato the waveforms look so weak compare to other tracks, any mixing mastering software or hardware?anyone

What you're looking for is a limiter. It will make your music louder. What software are you using?
jfx316 3:31 PM - 3 March, 2010
New stuff now live; possible album track. Let me know.

soundcloud.com
Caramac 3:43 PM - 3 March, 2010
Quote:
Hey fellas, not sure where to ask this but thought this might do.....

Looking at what you guys think is a good, industry standard-like technics, affordable (under 700) for recording. Just some basic brands and/or models and I'll research the rest but at this point, not sure where to start... thanks ahead of time!


Not to put you off but I don't think its as simple an answer as it is for DJing. Djing is pretty much laptop, turntables or cdjs. Then when you look at each of those you have one industry player who runs things.

With production you have ITB (in the box) which is basically everything inside the computer or OTB (outside the box) which is you guessed it everything outside of the box. You then have a multitude of different options depending on what you want to produce, how you work and the sound you are trying to achieve.

I hate saying this as it sometimes gets mis-interpereted but I suggest narrowing down a list of some producers you consistently like and read up on what they use then read up on those products and what is similar in your budget range.

And just to confuse things more I'm using ''producer'' as its more commonly known these days. Eg; one guy making a beat/song for a singer/rapper/band etc.
CMOS 5:50 PM - 3 March, 2010
The funniest part of his question is he doesnt specify what the hell he even wants. He just wants some randon piece of industry standard gear. Does he want a Mic, does he want a preamp, does he want a DAW, an audio interface maybe?
Logisticalstyles 6:37 PM - 4 March, 2010
Quote:
Quote:
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I just came home to a nice royalty check from rumblefish for YouTube and Google usage. I'm getting thousand of views of songs that were used on a tv show that have been put up on YouTube. I hope you cats are taking care of your paperwork because it really does pay off. It takes a long time to happen but it does. Don't get me wrong I do this for the love of making music, but it's nice to get paid doing it so you buy more equipment.


tight!
where the links at?


musiclicensingstore.com

www.pumpaudio.com

www.bmi.com


I just found out about another company that does the same thing

www.jinglepunks.com

There was a write up about them on CNN.com earlier this week. I signed up and sent them two beats. They say it takes about 3 weeks to hear back from them. We'll see what happens.
J0be 6:32 PM - 6 March, 2010
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@ JObe

son your tracks are coming on sick keep at it!


Thanks mate! :)
J0be 6:36 PM - 6 March, 2010
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New track....

Name: Solar Complex
Genre: Tech House
Software: Reason 3
Link: soundcloud.com

This is dope! Sh*t is groovin'. I have to say you have this type of music down really well.


Thanks AMF, defo appreciate your feedback.
DJ Sniffles 10:08 PM - 8 March, 2010
Yo yo!! My track is finally released...

I'd post the link on iTunes but I don't wanna get the thread locked for advertising. It feels pretty good to get up and out there on a label.

If you wanna take a look I go by "Post No Thrills"

Suweeeeeet

WOO HOO!!!!!!!! I'm almost legit!
djchope 10:33 PM - 8 March, 2010
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Yo yo!! My track is finally released...

I'd post the link on iTunes but I don't wanna get the thread locked for advertising. It feels pretty good to get up and out there on a label.

If you wanna take a look I go by "Post No Thrills"

Suweeeeeet

WOO HOO!!!!!!!! I'm almost legit!



i searched you up on itunes and i got one result, is the track "play me at pacha"?
SteveGallagher 8:06 AM - 9 March, 2010
here is a cool track i did with a local musician in my area. i still think it could be a lot better tho! suggestions thoughts? let me know

im using reason 4 for this particular edit. not sure how the guy recorded his tracks.

soundcloud.com
sweetL 12:05 PM - 9 March, 2010
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Ok, something that approaches completion from me;

Im finishing some stuff off now, stuff thats been on the boil for a minute.... See what you think

soundcloud.com

Nice work here. Is this you singing or someone else? In any case, it's pretty d*mn good.

friend of mine is singing... hes a great singer!

cheers for feedback
AMF 12:39 PM - 9 March, 2010
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Yo yo!! My track is finally released...

I'd post the link on iTunes but I don't wanna get the thread locked for advertising. It feels pretty good to get up and out there on a label.

If you wanna take a look I go by "Post No Thrills"

Suweeeeeet

WOO HOO!!!!!!!! I'm almost legit!



i searched you up on itunes and i got one result, is the track "play me at pacha"?

I'm fairly sure that's the name of the track (about 90% sure!).
J0be 1:12 PM - 9 March, 2010
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Yo yo!! My track is finally released...

I'd post the link on iTunes but I don't wanna get the thread locked for advertising. It feels pretty good to get up and out there on a label.

If you wanna take a look I go by "Post No Thrills"

Suweeeeeet

WOO HOO!!!!!!!! I'm almost legit!


Post that link dude! That's some bullshit if they lock the thread.
David Househead 7:23 PM - 9 March, 2010
Hello everybody!
here's one of mine... it's a funky jackin house style track
soundcloud.com
djchope 7:41 PM - 9 March, 2010
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Hello everybody!
here's one of mine... it's a funky jackin house style track
soundcloud.com


nice track, i like the choice of instruments
hahaha its a long track
J0be 10:32 PM - 9 March, 2010
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Hello everybody!
here's one of mine... it's a funky jackin house style track
soundcloud.com


Damn, that's how it's done!! Lovely track David, very well produced, got a sick vibe to it. Loving that style of house right now. Is it getting a release? Fucking should do.
David Househead 12:05 AM - 10 March, 2010
thanks guys!
I have done a bit more to it in the mastering, and it sounds a lot better.
unsigned as of right now...

oh...and I used Reason 4.0
learning Abelton Live Suite 8 now.
DJ Sniffles 2:07 PM - 10 March, 2010
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Yo yo!! My track is finally released...

I'd post the link on iTunes but I don't wanna get the thread locked for advertising. It feels pretty good to get up and out there on a label.

If you wanna take a look I go by "Post No Thrills"

Suweeeeeet

WOO HOO!!!!!!!! I'm almost legit!


i searched you up on itunes and i got one result, is the track "play me at pacha"?

I'm fairly sure that's the name of the track (about 90% sure!).


Yup, thats the one.

Its actually on a ton music sites including Amazon. In about 2 weeks it'll be on Juno, and Beatport

Here's the link J0be...fingers crossed

itunes.apple.com
sweetL 2:46 PM - 10 March, 2010
^^ way to go sniffles!

started it monday afternoon, decided i wanted to make something that felt like a summers afternoon.

bit.ly

it feels like being in a lift instead, but there u go.
J0be 3:17 PM - 10 March, 2010
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Yo yo!! My track is finally released...

I'd post the link on iTunes but I don't wanna get the thread locked for advertising. It feels pretty good to get up and out there on a label.

If you wanna take a look I go by "Post No Thrills"

Suweeeeeet

WOO HOO!!!!!!!! I'm almost legit!


i searched you up on itunes and i got one result, is the track "play me at pacha"?

I'm fairly sure that's the name of the track (about 90% sure!).


Yup, thats the one.

Its actually on a ton music sites including Amazon. In about 2 weeks it'll be on Juno, and Beatport

Here's the link J0be...fingers crossed

itunes.apple.com


Nice mate, that tune's got some energy!
jfx316 7:19 AM - 11 March, 2010
Just uploaded some new old remixes I did a ways back. let me know.


soundcloud.com : Madonna "Music" Downtempo/Techno remix

soundcloud.com : Pitchshifter "Shutdown" Rock/DnB remix
djchope 7:24 AM - 11 March, 2010
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Just uploaded some new old remixes I did a ways back. let me know.


soundcloud.com : Madonna "Music" Downtempo/Techno remix

soundcloud.com : Pitchshifter "Shutdown" Rock/DnB remix


dang the madonna track is very interesting i like it..never herd a downtempo remix....where are you ffrom?
the other track..is cool not my cup of tea
jfx316 7:33 AM - 11 March, 2010
I'm from the Dayton/Yellow Springs, OH area.

The "Shutdown" remix isn't going to be most people's cup of tea. It is really hard to get into. At the time, I was trying to keep it a 'rock' song while throwing in some DnB elements.

Thanks on the Madonna track. When I first did it, ALOT of people where bummed out about it not being 'dance' enough to play at their nights.
djchope 7:37 AM - 11 March, 2010
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I'm from the Dayton/Yellow Springs, OH area.

The "Shutdown" remix isn't going to be most people's cup of tea. It is really hard to get into. At the time, I was trying to keep it a 'rock' song while throwing in some DnB elements.

Thanks on the Madonna track. When I first did it, ALOT of people where bummed out about it not being 'dance' enough to play at their nights.


haha yeah i could see that, but its def. something i have never herd before, like i said very interesting. Is that type of music big in your city? (downtempo stuff)
jfx316 7:44 AM - 11 March, 2010
Not at all. Other then the small, but dedicated noise scene, electronic music isn't over here at all unless you're in an emo band and you have some guy hitting a Moog every third or fourth song.

I try to throw more down tempo stuff in when I DJ because it works with Dubstep and the live acapella remixes I do.
djchope 7:51 AM - 11 March, 2010
cool man, i like that stuff. i became a fan on your facebook group
jfx316 7:55 AM - 11 March, 2010
Thanks. I'm trying to get more tracks together for an EP later next month, money withstanding. Look for it on iTunes.
djchope 7:58 AM - 11 March, 2010
ill def. support that ,add me on facebook
www.facebook.com
jfx316 8:02 AM - 11 March, 2010
Added. Looking forward to hearing from you.
lil'wolf // of norway 1:38 PM - 11 March, 2010
www.soundcloud.com

now, there are remixes on the page, but they are official remixes, made for the artist and with stems from the originals, so no bootleg stuff. There are also some cover tracks I've done for Rong Music (NYC) along with original stuff.

Our next releases are:

* Of Norway "Throned By Icewinds" on www.trollrecords.no - with remixes by Stacey Pullen, Nils Noa and Tobii (NOR)

* Donkeyboy "Sometimes" (Of Norway Remix) on Warner Music (WORLD)

* Datarock "Amarillion" (Of Norway Remix) on Young Aspiring Proffesionals (NOR)

* Vegard Wolf Dyvik "C.O.D.E.S" (cover EP) on Rong Music (US)

* Of Norway "Heathen Burial" on Afro Art Records (UK)

Hope you enjoy them.
Much love

Vegard
sweetL 1:40 PM - 11 March, 2010
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bit.ly

it feels like being in a lift instead, but there u go.

updated the above to add some scratches and a better mix last night... :)

jfx... administration is crazy!
jfx316 2:09 PM - 11 March, 2010
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jfx... administration is crazy!



Cool, man. Thanks.
djchope 8:40 AM - 13 March, 2010
Just cooked up my 2nd official remix
Electro/House Transition to Hip-Hop
(128-89)
Let me know what you think :D
didin't have any monitors (just used my headphones)

www.zshare.net
O.B.1 5:59 PM - 22 March, 2010
props to everyone on here for sharing their music!

here are a few beats I made... (they are all quite a bit different)

byoBEATS -raw hip-hop instrumental
soundcloud.com

upSTATE -electro esque
soundcloud.com

peepshow -smoothed out on the RnB tip
soundcloud.com
djchope 6:20 PM - 22 March, 2010
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props to everyone on here for sharing their music!

here are a few beats I made... (they are all quite a bit different)

byoBEATS -raw hip-hop instrumental
soundcloud.com

upSTATE -electro esque
soundcloud.com

peepshow -smoothed out on the RnB tip
soundcloud.com



nice tracks O.B.1
the first one i really like, drums were awesome and im guessing u sample that straight off vinyl,right? quality was good

the electro track was alright, couldn't grip to anything
the rnb track was pretty chill, not my type of ish
O.B.1 7:01 PM - 22 March, 2010
thanks for the feedback djchope,

on the 1st track the drums were programmed (not sampled) but the orchestra was straight sampled off vinyl (I even added some static to make it sound extra gritty)

I think my rap/hip-hop beats are what I do best...

try this one out for size:

sac-town -west coast clean rap beat
soundcloud.com
djchope 7:02 PM - 22 March, 2010
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thanks for the feedback djchope,

on the 1st track the drums were programmed (not sampled) but the orchestra was straight sampled off vinyl (I even added some static to make it sound extra gritty)

I think my rap/hip-hop beats are what I do best...

try this one out for size:

sac-town -west coast clean rap beat
soundcloud.com


yeah i could tell the quality was awesome, the link is not working
O.B.1 7:04 PM - 22 March, 2010
oops, try again

soundcloud.com
djchope 7:05 PM - 22 March, 2010
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oops, try again

soundcloud.com


hahah nop
O.B.1 7:06 PM - 22 March, 2010
@ djchope
-nice uptempo remix of "move bitch" and then dropping the og version for a clean bpm shift...
djchope 7:09 PM - 22 March, 2010
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@ djchope
-nice uptempo remix of "move bitch" and then dropping the og version for a clean bpm shift...


thanks man,
i have the finalized version here
Move Bitch- Ludacris ft. mystical (Simple Success House/Electro Remix)

www.zshare.net
O.B.1 7:17 PM - 22 March, 2010
damn! at my link fail...

this one had better work:

sacktown -west coast clean programmed rap beat, made on a yamaha rs7000
soundcloud.com
djchope 7:31 PM - 22 March, 2010
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damn! at my link fail...

this one had better work:

sacktown -west coast clean programmed rap beat, made on a yamaha rs7000
soundcloud.com


tight, when i first herd it i didint like it, but i started digging it at 1min.
i almost want to say that it has elements from the south,east and west
so that makes it sound pretty dope
O.B.1 8:07 PM - 22 March, 2010
naw, that was totally the wrong track (but I'm glad you liked it after 1min. into it)
-I've really got to get the hang of this upload,post,link, business...

this was the one I meant to share:

eighty-eight -hyphy sounding rap beat
soundcloud.com

and another:
skagg -truly west coast beat (sample based)
soundcloud.com

ps thanks for bearing with me
djchope 9:35 PM - 22 March, 2010
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naw, that was totally the wrong track (but I'm glad you liked it after 1min. into it)
-I've really got to get the hang of this upload,post,link, business...

this was the one I meant to share:

eighty-eight -hyphy sounding rap beat
soundcloud.com

and another:
skagg -truly west coast beat (sample based)
soundcloud.com

ps thanks for bearing with me


the hyphy track is cool, not my type of beat
but WOW! the second one off the frreaking chainnn!!
thats a hot track!!
J0be 11:53 PM - 22 March, 2010
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naw, that was totally the wrong track (but I'm glad you liked it after 1min. into it)
-I've really got to get the hang of this upload,post,link, business...

this was the one I meant to share:

eighty-eight -hyphy sounding rap beat
soundcloud.com

and another:
skagg -truly west coast beat (sample based)
soundcloud.com

ps thanks for bearing with me


FIYAH!!
J0be 8:47 AM - 14 April, 2010
bump
bandoma 3:03 PM - 14 April, 2010
been working in ableton for the past few months watching various tutorials. gonna take piano lessons at my local community college.

my goal is to post something by the end of this summer. im just having a hard time finding time to put in work.
DJ Sniffles 6:48 PM - 14 April, 2010
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been working in ableton for the past few months watching various tutorials. gonna take piano lessons at my local community college.

my goal is to post something by the end of this summer. im just having a hard time finding time to put in work.


I took college piano lessons. Its very very very slow. You might be better off with private lessons. Anyways, if you have a big midi controller (at least 49 keys) you might be interested in this......

www.synthesiagame.com

This program coupled with a good music theory book and you might learn a bit quicker than what you would learn at a college, but you'll need the Learning Pack.
DJ Sniffles 3:31 AM - 16 April, 2010
Little sneak peek of a new track. Bare bones, no nothing on it. Just an arrangement I'll work off of

soundcloud.com
J0be 12:23 PM - 24 April, 2010
sounding sick mate!
J0be 12:25 PM - 24 April, 2010
New tune! Finally finished moving house and stapped on the headphones.

Genre: Tech House
Link: soundcloud.com
terrible1fi 2:03 PM - 24 April, 2010
mpc vs machine, what do you guys think...
jfx316 12:49 AM - 25 April, 2010
I just posted demos for my next record. It's mostly just beats and pieces of music, but it'sa start. Let me know what you think of them.

soundcloud.com


J.
J0be 8:11 AM - 26 April, 2010
Fresh link, changed the name:

soundcloud.com
J0be 8:15 AM - 26 April, 2010
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I just posted demos for my next record. It's mostly just beats and pieces of music, but it'sa start. Let me know what you think of them.

soundcloud.com


J.


Good work mate, some nice ideas. Production is clean
djchope 8:25 AM - 26 April, 2010
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Fresh link, changed the name:

soundcloud.com



good stuff very chill, i was expecting a high synth :(
the beat and instrumentation was awesome
like your style J0be (no homo)
J0be 9:45 AM - 26 April, 2010
Thanks mate. So do you think it's missing a nice big synth? I cant quiet finish it off :/
djchope 12:58 PM - 26 April, 2010
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Thanks mate. So do you think it's missing a nice big synth? I cant quiet finish it off :/


Yeah i really think so, maybe something very calm feeling..a synth kinda like at the beginning of banduck-afrojack..and maybe a heavier synth later on
J0be 1:44 PM - 26 April, 2010
Sweet, I'll mess around with it later. Cheers :)
djchope 12:57 AM - 13 May, 2010
new instrumental
i still have to mix it, this is just a rough copy but i want to know what yall think
what do yall think about the synth pattern in the last hook, after the build up
i left it there but i thought it sounded weird
soundcloud.com
DJ Sniffles 7:53 AM - 21 May, 2010
Here's one track i just started a couple of hours ago.

I know some of you are hyper critical so let it be known that midi on the synth is not quantized and some of the notes need to be extend

levels are wherever, and I didn't really mix anything down because I usually do that all at the end.

Aaaand the drums are a bit monotonous because they're there for reference at this stage right now. Once I'm done with my arrangements and melodies I'l go through and change up the drum patterns adding things in and taking things out every so often to keep it interesting.

www30.zippyshare.com

Right now I'm just messing around and experimenting until I find something I like.

Still got a ways to go.......
DJ Sniffles 9:28 AM - 22 May, 2010
www22.zippyshare.com

Still def not where I want it to be

Need to change it up some. It's pretty repetitive.
CMOS 7:27 PM - 22 May, 2010
Sounds like it never "drops".
djchope 3:33 PM - 5 June, 2010
2 new instrumentals (Lumpa and Smash)
also a mashup/bootleg a cooked up this morning
Too Short vs. Afrojack
www.soundcloud.com

tell me what yall think :D
J0be 10:04 PM - 15 June, 2010
Flexed a new dubstep track today....

soundcloud.com
O.B.1 10:22 PM - 15 June, 2010
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Flexed a new dubstep track today....

soundcloud.com


cool doubletime shift @ 2:17 (gives the track that danceable energy)
djchope 11:53 PM - 15 June, 2010
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Flexed a new dubstep track today....

soundcloud.com


nice very good stuff!
i still rock your "head metal" one
J0be 8:02 AM - 1 July, 2010
cheers fellas! :D

Went on another techno tip this time...

soundcloud.com
djchope 8:29 AM - 1 July, 2010
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cheers fellas! :D

Went on another techno tip this time...

soundcloud.com

Thats some nice bass on that track
dig it!
i don't know much about techno, what makes techno techno?
when i hear techno im thinking 'sandstorm" but i would call that house
J0be 9:41 AM - 1 July, 2010
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what makes techno techno?


That's a good question! I don't know the answer to be honest, I just know it when I hear it. Techno is a rawer sound, more electronic. Although I would say my track above was more 'tech house' than techno, because I think classic techno is much faster.

Might have to Google it ;-)
DVDjHardy 6:25 AM - 6 July, 2010
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mpc vs machine, what do you guys think...


Maschine. Their new update is pretty dope and I find it pretty easy to work with.
---

I used to make techno and tech-house type stuff and kinda stopped back in 2007 with life getting pretty hectic. I've jumped around with a lot of different software and hardware, but my current arsenal includes NI Maschine, Logic Pro & Ableton 8. I've found that Ableton is actually the easiest of everything I've used.

Anyways, here's something I just made earlier tonight:

Smooth R&B type beat
soundcloud.com (The vocals over the hook are as a sample....not really meant to be there of course).

It's really my first attempt at trying to produce anything that is not considered house or techno. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
DVDjHardy 6:27 AM - 6 July, 2010
Also, I've been following J0be on Soundcloud for a while...lots of awesome tunes! I've know AMF for a while and never knew he made dope beats, hah. And I've played that Sniffles remix at my club a few times before. Heard a couple of dope beats from OB1, SweetL & jfx here as well.

Hopefully I'll get through the entire thread someday.
djbanno 9:38 AM - 6 July, 2010
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Also, I've been following J0be on Soundcloud for a while...lots of awesome tunes!

+1
J0be 10:33 PM - 6 July, 2010
Thanks fellas :-)

Here's my latest deep house effort, gona start another thread to get some decent feedback.

soundcloud.com
djchope 11:23 PM - 21 July, 2010
My new House remix of "impossible" by Shontelle
Im still worried about the mix, any suggestion or tips?
this is not the final copy, since i don't have my plugins with me to properly eq or master the sound a little better.

soundcloud.com
J0be 12:11 PM - 22 July, 2010
really nice mate, sounding dope. Could use a fatty bum-batty bassline though! ;-)

But that's just me :D
djchope 5:51 AM - 4 August, 2010
just finished a house instrumental for this chick in my city
its just an instrumental now :)
soundcloud.com
djchope 5:51 AM - 4 August, 2010
i guess you can say progressive house
J0be 9:57 PM - 16 August, 2010
Going to Ibiza in a few days, taking the decks to the villa for some poolside music. Made this specifically for that moment. Sun drenched pool, chilled atmosphere, happy vibes, lush house music.

J0be - Wait a moment
soundcloud.com
bandoma 11:39 PM - 16 August, 2010
sounds cool J0be. have fun in ibiza! was there last summer and had a blast!!!
jprime 11:53 PM - 16 August, 2010
Here's a tune I assisted with:

soundcloud.com
DJ roXXs 1:20 AM - 17 August, 2010
Well idk if yall will be interested in my songs i produce, more rnb/pop type stuff...heres a link to the last track me and my artist jus finished up. Produced/mix & mastered by me =)

usershare.net
djchope 4:50 AM - 19 August, 2010
Cooked up a tribal beat
its a mixture between tribal, cumbia and dutch type music
enjoy :D
soundcloud.com
O.B.1 8:10 AM - 19 August, 2010
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Cooked up a tribal beat
its a mixture between tribal, cumbia and dutch type music
enjoy :D
soundcloud.com


the natives are restless!
(that's some cannibalistic $#!+)
djchope 8:30 AM - 19 August, 2010
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Cooked up a tribal beat
its a mixture between tribal, cumbia and dutch type music
enjoy :D
soundcloud.com


the natives are restless!
(that's some cannibalistic $#!+)

lol! i have no idea why im laughing
what did you say?
O.B.1 8:38 AM - 19 August, 2010
I meant what I said...
O.B.1 8:38 AM - 19 August, 2010
In a good way :)
djchope 3:50 PM - 19 August, 2010
^^no lol, i know what you said, i was just confused on what did you ment :p
O.B.1 6:31 PM - 19 August, 2010
thought I'd share a little of what I've been up to lately...

11 of my original beats crammed into 6 minutes with some cuts thrown in for good measure :)

soundcloud.com
djchope 7:09 PM - 19 August, 2010
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thought I'd share a little of what I've been up to lately...

11 of my original beats crammed into 6 minutes with some cuts thrown in for good measure :)

soundcloud.com

dang! thats some good stuff. i love the hip-hop feel on all of them!
where do you make him?
O.B.1 8:50 PM - 19 August, 2010
Thanks, I make all my beats on analog hardware such as:
Yamaha rs7000, Yamaha motif6, Korg triton...
djchope 9:25 PM - 19 August, 2010
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Thanks, I make all my beats on analog hardware such as:
Yamaha rs7000, Yamaha motif6, Korg triton...

+1 i can notice that!
sweetL 9:36 PM - 19 August, 2010
been a while ... but heres some new stuff from me..

soundcloud.com

soundcloud.com
terrible1fi 4:43 PM - 2 September, 2010
just did a katy perry remix. Any feedback is appreciated
if you want the mpFREE holler

soundcloud.com
J0be 10:07 PM - 7 September, 2010
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been a while ... but heres some new stuff from me..

soundcloud.com

soundcloud.com


Nice SweetL! I'm liking Open Up, and Afternoon Daze has got a great vibe to it.
J0be 10:09 PM - 7 September, 2010
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just did a katy perry remix. Any feedback is appreciated
if you want the mpFREE holler

soundcloud.com


Like what you've done with it Terrible1! Got good energy. Just be careful with those EQ's, that white noise can drown out the vocals. There's some useful youtube vids on how to play with EQ to make sure the vocals are clear.
J0be 10:10 PM - 7 September, 2010
Made this today, felt like trying something different.

soundcloud.com
J0be 10:16 PM - 7 September, 2010
I'll give you more info....

Name: Walking Through Warsaw
Genre: Experimental Hip Hop
Software: Reason 3 - no midi keyboard, just the shitty laptop
Link: soundcloud.com
O.B.1 10:18 PM - 7 September, 2010
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Made this today, felt like trying something different.

soundcloud.com


very interesting, I wasn't sure how to feel it, until the snare came in, but after it dropped out it still made sense...
J0be 10:28 PM - 7 September, 2010
I totally know what you mean, once the snare drops, it gives you the rhythm, then when it leaves again the rhythm stays with you. Kinda
O.B.1 11:44 PM - 7 September, 2010
exactly
DJ Sniffles 6:21 AM - 8 September, 2010
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just did a katy perry remix. Any feedback is appreciated
if you want the mpFREE holler

soundcloud.com


you need to do some major compression to each individual track and a lot of eq. It's very very low and the kick isn't "kicking"

If you did it in ableton, i can help you out
terrible1fi 6:43 AM - 8 September, 2010
jobe and sniffles, appreciate the feedback

like you guys recommended, I need to go back and eq it better. I'll look up some tutorials.

regarding if it was in ableton, it was done on reason, and when done, rewired into logic with heavy compression and limiter on the master out
DJ Sniffles 6:45 AM - 8 September, 2010
a limiter (or even good compression) on the master is good for bringing up overall volume but won't do shit if you didn't do a decent mix down.
terrible1fi 6:51 AM - 8 September, 2010
I see. definitely need to work on my eq'n and mix downs among other things. any tutorials you would recommend?
DJ Sniffles 6:52 AM - 8 September, 2010
Ummmm any eqing tutorials will do..... from there you can learn to cut frequencies (slightly).

Spectrum analysis is your friend
CMOS 9:02 PM - 8 September, 2010
Basics of EQ:

tweakheadz.com
J0be 10:05 PM - 8 September, 2010
nice
Nicky Blunt 10:29 AM - 9 September, 2010
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Basics of EQ:

tweakheadz.com
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nice! I could do with some training myself!!!
C. William 4:21 PM - 9 September, 2010
Here's an indie dance remix I just finished.

DRAGONETTE - Pick Up The Phone (Chris Rimby Remix)

soundcloud.com
J0be 6:54 PM - 9 September, 2010
hot!
J0be 6:54 PM - 9 September, 2010
not my usual style of house but that is very well produced mate. Love it
djchope 8:46 PM - 9 September, 2010
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Here's an indie dance remix I just finished.

DRAGONETTE - Pick Up The Phone (Chris Rimby Remix)

soundcloud.com

love it! good sound and well composed
djchope 8:46 PM - 9 September, 2010
what did you do to the vocals if you dont mine me asking?
C. William 8:57 PM - 9 September, 2010
@jobe thanks man! i'm experimenting with all type of genre's right now

@djchope i'm guessing you mean the vox at the intro and/or break? to do that you just cut out a piece of a vocal you like and then load it into a sampler. i used ableton live's "sampler" for this effect. once it's in a sampler you can do all sorts of stuff with it (pitch it up/down, filter it, modify envelopes, etc)
djchope 9:10 PM - 9 September, 2010
cool man.
dang i really need to get Komplete 7 soon. i need new sounds :P
Logisticalstyles 1:31 AM - 15 September, 2010
When I get stuck on a beat and don't know what else to do with them I throw an accapella on them to get some ideas going. Here's an example of that. I didn't add any new ideas yet, I'm still just ridin around to this one letting it marinate.

www.zshare.net
djchope 8:43 AM - 24 September, 2010
Hi everybody, been working on music for a while now.
a friend and i finally had the time to drop a few joints that are going to be on an album were dropping jan.2011
feedback would be appreciated
thanks

Bianka- Eyes on you (Simple Success Remix)
soundcloud.com

Smah. (Simple Success Instrumental)
soundcloud.com

Lux ft. Fat Tony - Cuz I'm Dope (Produced by Simple Success)
soundcloud.com
(lux is our first signed artist, he is great!)
J0be 11:25 PM - 24 September, 2010
Damn Chope!! They sound wicked! The production is so clean, great job man.
djchope 7:03 AM - 25 September, 2010
thanks man! :D
we have a lot more to upload but we don't want to release anything yet
J0be 9:26 PM - 27 September, 2010
J0be - Fade To Black
soundcloud.com
djchope 9:46 PM - 27 September, 2010
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J0be - Fade To Black
soundcloud.com

another dope instrumental!
where are all these tracks/instrumentals going?
DJ Sniffles 4:43 PM - 28 September, 2010
LOL I like how you call these instrumentals
djchope 4:51 PM - 28 September, 2010
Quote:
LOL I like how you call these instrumentals

lol
i hate calling them beats :D
J0be 1:34 PM - 29 September, 2010
hehe, thanks Chope! You're always fast on the feedback, I appreciate it.
djchope 3:01 AM - 4 October, 2010
:D
check out the new track!
Bolly-Funk
i sampled this track from that slumdog millionaire (no spell check)
but some tribal drums and some crazy synths
check it
djchope 3:02 AM - 4 October, 2010
soundcloud.com
DJ MON 4:26 AM - 4 October, 2010
soundcloud.com
DJ MON 4:27 AM - 4 October, 2010
^^^Pitbull ft Flo Rida - Move, Shake, Drop (Echelon Remix) ^^^
djchope 4:57 AM - 4 October, 2010
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soundcloud.com


good production! nice job!
friendly dj intro please :D
djchope 2:21 AM - 5 October, 2010
check out my new track. i posted early but deleted and did some big time changes.
enjoy!
soundcloud.com
djchope 6:26 AM - 16 October, 2010
One more club track. hip-hop,pop,dubstep and r&b tracks coming soon!
soundcloud.com
J0be 11:35 AM - 16 October, 2010
your tunes are sounding so sick these days
djchope 3:33 PM - 16 October, 2010
thanks dude. i've been working hard on that track, started it like1-2 months ago
djbanno 10:55 AM - 17 October, 2010
www.undiscovered.com.au
Australian sound porn...
djchope 8:34 AM - 26 October, 2010
new track yo!
soundcloud.com

has to be my best work yet, mixing and production wise. enjoy! :D
J0be 7:02 PM - 26 October, 2010
Production is sweet as usual chope! Agreed that it's your best work.
anthracite98 7:30 PM - 26 October, 2010
Quote:
new track yo!
soundcloud.com

has to be my best work yet, mixing and production wise. enjoy! :D



I like that! nice job.
djchope 7:38 PM - 26 October, 2010
thanks for the support guys!
i was'nt feeling the original so i gave it my own little club twist :D
C. William 3:34 AM - 18 November, 2010
Hey chope the links you posted are dead...are they all under the Bella Musica page now?
djchope 3:53 AM - 18 November, 2010
yeah. sorry about that.
www.soundcloud.com
we will post more music soon! :D
C. William 3:56 AM - 18 November, 2010
Ok cool. You're stuff sound great!
C. William 3:56 AM - 18 November, 2010
*sounds*
djchope 4:11 AM - 18 November, 2010
thanks :)
peep the new video
Watchwww.youtube.com
dj_soo 7:04 AM - 18 November, 2010
newest tune - first one i've made that's not based off a sample:

soundcloud.com
anthracite98 8:15 PM - 19 November, 2010
Soo, I'm now following you on SC. Great stuff!
C. William 7:36 PM - 20 November, 2010
Here's my lastest remix:

soundcloud.com

Let me know what you think!
DJ MON 1:46 AM - 22 November, 2010
soundcloud.com
move shake drop remix
terrible1fi 5:09 PM - 24 November, 2010
latest original
soundcloud.com
O.B.1 2:13 AM - 5 December, 2010
soundcloud.com

clean programmed beat on the gangsta tip...

(sorry for the double post - I accidentally posted this in the "soundcloud thread" meaning to post it here:)
J0be 11:46 PM - 12 December, 2010
Nice beat there OB1!! Sounding fresh. Be careful with the bass though, get the EQ right otherwise it makes the other samples sound 'muddy'. Lo
J0be 11:47 PM - 12 December, 2010
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latest original
soundcloud.com


Well produced mate, like it :)
J0be 11:48 PM - 12 December, 2010
Here's my latest tune, deep house

soundcloud.com
O.B.1 12:53 AM - 13 December, 2010
Quote:
Here's my latest tune, deep house

soundcloud.com


nice minimal approach, and some fat bass too :)
djhefner 4:54 AM - 13 December, 2010
Check a track of mine:

soundcloud.com
Nicky Blunt 2:21 PM - 13 December, 2010
would be a good idea to start listing what style of music ur making so ppl dont end up listening to stuff they know they wont like!
J0be 2:56 PM - 13 December, 2010
Hah, I was running with that format in the beginning but got lazy!

Quote:

Genre:Tech House
Software: Reason 3
Link: soundcloud.com
Nicky Blunt 3:00 PM - 13 December, 2010
I dont mean to sond like an ass, but Im kinda fussy about what I listen to! So It just saves me clicks to find out after 5 seconds oh it;s this genre of music, yah I wont like it!

LOL
djhefner 9:02 PM - 13 December, 2010
Quote:
Check a track of mine:

soundcloud.com


Genre: House
Software : Ableton Live
O.B.1 9:23 PM - 13 December, 2010
Genre: Experi-MENTAL
Hardware: Yamaha RS-7000, Technics 1200m3d

A heavy, tripped-out, sample-based beat with some interesting hi-hat/scratching patterns...

soundcloud.com
J0be 5:56 PM - 9 January, 2011
Nice work O.B.1, interesting tune.
J0be 5:56 PM - 9 January, 2011
Here's my latest, went on a lush deep melodic vibe

Genre: Nu Disco
Software: Reason

soundcloud.com
O.B.1 9:20 PM - 9 January, 2011
Quote:
Here's my latest, went on a lush deep melodic vibe

Genre: Nu Disco
Software: Reason

soundcloud.com


groovy, kind of a laid back Goa feel to it...
-maybe a bit heavy on the reverb
J0be 10:19 PM - 9 January, 2011
that's a very good point mate, I was thinking that actually :)
djchope 11:21 PM - 9 January, 2011
Quote:
Here's my latest, went on a lush deep melodic vibe

Genre: Nu Disco
Software: Reason

soundcloud.com

Great track, i like the vibe a lot. A little less reverb would def. bring out the track.
djchope 11:24 PM - 9 January, 2011
Im actually dropping an EP Feb.10
Its going to include work from a friend and myself,remixes and original work.
We do the production and have vocals form local artist.
If anyone is in the Houston area feel welcome to come its @ Warehouse Live.
Were playing with Mac Miller and dropping the album the same night.
Turn Table Tennis 12:48 AM - 10 January, 2011
My first attempt at a full track.
soundcloud.com

I know it still needs some work but I'm kind of stuck at this point.
Any and all criticism is expected and appreciated.
dj25e 12:51 AM - 10 January, 2011
my first dubstep production, check it out and please give some feedback. thank you



snd.sc
Nicky Blunt 9:24 PM - 10 January, 2011
Another heavily sample lead track for a concept album im currently helping with!

More just loops n a chorus than actuall production but the MC is nice!

www.mediafire.com

Again comments & feedback appreciated
KYLE SMILE 3:00 AM - 11 January, 2011
I'm wanting some proper advice on my work so far if you could. Constructive please....

soundcloud.com

"PROJECT" AND "PLAYED OUT LOUD" are the tracks i spent the most time on.
J0be 9:26 AM - 11 January, 2011
that's 4 people in a row who have left tracks for feedback and haven't bothered to give anybody else feedback on theirs.

It's not a free-for-all guys. If you want some feedback on your tunes, have the decency to leave feedback for others.

Otherwise this thread will turn into a bunch of links, with little or no decent content.
KYLE SMILE 11:45 AM - 11 January, 2011
Quote:
My first attempt at a full track.
soundcloud.com

I know it still needs some work but I'm kind of stuck at this point.
Any and all criticism is expected and appreciated.


It's too repetetive at the moment. What kind of track are you trying to make? To me it sounds like you're on your way to some kind of fidget/deep/dark house track. You need to lay it out properly so things are coming in after 4/8/16 beats and so it has a build up/beakdown.
KYLE SMILE 11:49 AM - 11 January, 2011
Quote:
My first attempt at a full track.
soundcloud.com

I know it still needs some work but I'm kind of stuck at this point.
Any and all criticism is expected and appreciated.


Take a listen to J0bes track, it sounds similar but is further along production-wise.....

soundcloud.com
BattleFunk 11:57 AM - 11 January, 2011
Quote:
Here's my latest, went on a lush deep melodic vibe

Genre: Nu Disco
Software: Reason

soundcloud.com


sounds nice j0be, was a little unsure of the kick when it first started, but it fitted in better once a few more sounds surrounded it
Turn Table Tennis 1:23 PM - 11 January, 2011
Quote:
Quote:


My first attempt at a full track.
soundcloud.com

I know it still needs some work but I'm kind of stuck at this point.
Any and all criticism is expected and appreciated.


Take a listen to J0bes track, it sounds similar but is further along production-wise.....

soundcloud.com


wow the drums do sound somewhat similar. Although Jobe's track is way more laid back and put together well.
I hear what you're saying about build up and breakdown. But that's where I got stuck. This was just my first attempt, I'm going to re-arrange some things and try to take the song a little firther.
Nicky Blunt 4:33 PM - 11 January, 2011
Quote:
that's 4 people in a row who have left tracks for feedback and haven't bothered to give anybody else feedback on theirs.

It's not a free-for-all guys. If you want some feedback on your tunes, have the decency to leave feedback for others.

Otherwise this thread will turn into a bunch of links, with little or no decent content.


Ur totally right, my apologies.

I listened to

Back at you - Jobe / A really nice laid back vibe to it. Deffo feeling this one!!!

This is - Dysfunktion / more for the clubs than anywhere else, (not really my bag) but could deffo sell with a lil more work done on it.

Grapevine ray - Kyle Its very hard for me to comment on house & EDM in general as i dont listen to lots of it. Without meaning to sound like a douchebag, It sounds like a lot of the other EDM I hear which means ur prob along the right traack. Sorry I cant really be of much help.

Forgot about dre - d25e really really liked this, wanted to know if i can send this to a few dub step djs from my area???

cerebral - o.b.1 nice breaks, and some interesting vox @ the beginning of the track. Good job
O.B.1 10:59 PM - 11 January, 2011
no breaks were harmed in the making of that track!
-all programmed from scratch except the vox and stabs (hits) were sampled...
thanks for the feedback :)
Logisticalstyles 12:28 AM - 12 January, 2011
Quote:
Here's my latest, went on a lush deep melodic vibe

Genre: Nu Disco
Software: Reason

soundcloud.com


I like this one. It's closer to the type of house music I like.
Logisticalstyles 12:34 AM - 12 January, 2011
Quote:
Here's my latest tune, deep house

soundcloud.com


I'm feeling this one as well. I really like your style of house music. I often times get stuck on the different elements to add to my productions. I don't want it to become too repetitive, but I don't want to sound too busy either.
Logisticalstyles 12:44 AM - 12 January, 2011
Quote:
Check a track of mine:

soundcloud.com



Quote:
Quote:


Check a track of mine:

soundcloud.com


I'm diggin this one too. A little long for my taste, but I doubt it will be played from start to finish.

Genre: House
Software : Ableton Live
bandoma 4:38 AM - 12 January, 2011
Quote:
Here's my latest, went on a lush deep melodic vibe

Genre: Nu Disco
Software: Reason

soundcloud.com


Pretty cool track J0bey. I'm diggin the atmospheric sounds in the background and the vocals. This track would be cool to play at a lounge or a pool party.
bandoma 4:44 AM - 12 January, 2011
Quote:
Another heavily sample lead track for a concept album im currently helping with!

More just loops n a chorus than actuall production but the MC is nice!

www.mediafire.com

Again comments & feedback appreciated


Im diggin the sample... pretty cool and funky!
Nicky Blunt 3:32 PM - 12 January, 2011
Thanks dude, Preciate it.
KYLE SMILE 6:11 PM - 12 January, 2011
Guys, i'm wanting some feedback on my latest remix of "Fragma - Tocas Miracle".....

soundcloud.com
djchope 2:14 AM - 13 January, 2011
Quote:
Guys, i'm wanting some feedback on my latest remix of "Fragma - Tocas Miracle".....

soundcloud.com

I like the track and the overall sound.
I don't like the format of the song, i would like to hear a build up to that main synth.
Vocals are nice.
djchope 2:15 AM - 13 January, 2011
A video playing some of my live remixes with drums on top
Watchwww.youtube.com
KYLE SMILE 1:49 PM - 13 January, 2011
Quote:
Quote:


Guys, i'm wanting some feedback on my latest remix of "Fragma - Tocas Miracle".....

soundcloud.com

I like the track and the overall sound.
I don't like the format of the song, i would like to hear a build up to that main synth.
Vocals are nice.


Thanks alot.
J0be 12:52 AM - 15 January, 2011
Quote:
A video playing some of my live remixes with drums on top
Watchwww.youtube.com


nice work man that sounded dope!
J0be 12:54 AM - 15 January, 2011
Quote:
Guys, i'm wanting some feedback on my latest remix of "Fragma - Tocas Miracle".....

soundcloud.com


Crazy tune Kyle! Not my usual vibe but a good use of the vocal. Could defo use some hihats though to give it more energy IMO.

:)
dj_soo 10:20 PM - 16 January, 2011
here's a remix i was asked to do for a local techno/house label here. Totally not the style I would normally play or make, but somehow that made it more fun to put together.

will likely be on juno or beatport next month..

soundcloud.com
djchope 1:26 AM - 17 January, 2011
Quote:
here's a remix i was asked to do for a local techno/house label here. Totally not the style I would normally play or make, but somehow that made it more fun to put together.

will likely be on juno or beatport next month..

soundcloud.com

Really nice job, the instrumentation is great very lounge type track.
Logisticalstyles 2:11 AM - 17 January, 2011
Quote:
Quote:


here's a remix i was asked to do for a local techno/house label here. Totally not the style I would normally play or make, but somehow that made it more fun to put together.

will likely be on juno or beatport next month..

soundcloud.com

Really nice job, the instrumentation is great very lounge type track.



+1 I really enjoyed that track.
Logisticalstyles 2:12 AM - 17 January, 2011
Quote:
Guys, i'm wanting some feedback on my latest remix of "Fragma - Tocas Miracle".....

soundcloud.com


It's gone.
J0be 10:07 AM - 17 January, 2011
Quote:
Quote:


Quote:




here's a remix i was asked to do for a local techno/house label here. Totally not the style I would normally play or make, but somehow that made it more fun to put together.

will likely be on juno or beatport next month..

soundcloud.com

Really nice job, the instrumentation is great very lounge type track.



+1 I really enjoyed that track.


+2
djchope 4:15 PM - 17 January, 2011
Hi :D
Just finished a short mix and i included a sample of a track i'm dropping next month,its the first one on the mix.
I still need to add 1 more synth.
Progressive/Tribal type track
tell me what you think
Down South (original mix) -Edgar Miranda
soundcloud.com
Logisticalstyles 9:17 PM - 18 January, 2011
Do any of you guys play your own tunes when you're out DJing? I've started playing my house tracks out while DJing and the response has been pretty good. I'm trying to get to the point where I can go 30-45 minutes of just playing my own tracks and keeping the crowd interested.
djchope 9:19 PM - 18 January, 2011
Quote:
Do any of you guys play your own tunes when you're out DJing? I've started playing my house tracks out while DJing and the response has been pretty good. I'm trying to get to the point where I can go 30-45 minutes of just playing my own tracks and keeping the crowd interested.

That's def. my goal. I've been working on that for about a year. Im not only working on my content but the actually sound (mix/mastering).
O.B.1 9:22 PM - 18 January, 2011
occasionally I will drop an accapella over one of my beats, and maybe scratch it a little and the crowds seem to dig it, as long as I don't go on too long with it...
-and now back to my regularly scheduled programming :)
DJ DuoMaxwell 10:29 PM - 18 January, 2011
alot of good tracks in here!
dj_soo 3:18 AM - 19 January, 2011
thanks guys - there'll be more soon - really trying to go into production overdrive as nowadays it's the only way to really get to the next level and get out the top40/mobile club hell i've found myself in for the last couple years (still beats a real job tho :P)...
bandoma 3:32 AM - 19 January, 2011
Quote:
it's the only way to really get to the next level and get out the top40/mobile club hell i've found myself in for the last couple years (still beats a real job tho :P)...


agreed and it pretty much sums up where i'm at. I started messing around with ableton last year, took a break to enter dj battles and now i'm getting back at it. i've made a few tracks and I'll upload one of them to my sound cloud and post it here.

i've been following this thread closely and i could see significant improvement in chope's beats. good job man.

in the mean time, check out my homie's track. he goes by myndset and makes everything in ableton.

soundcloud.com
Logisticalstyles 6:46 PM - 19 January, 2011
Quote:
Quote:

it's the only way to really get to the next level and get out the top40/mobile club hell i've found myself in for the last couple years (still beats a real job tho :P)...


agreed and it pretty much sums up where i'm at. I started messing around with ableton last year, took a break to enter dj battles and now i'm getting back at it.


Same here except I use Reason instead of Ableton.
djchope 12:50 PM - 21 January, 2011
Hows it going guys!
Im about to drop a couple of tracks next week, but first i want your opinion on 1 song im stuck with.
Its a reggae/pop track. I produced the track and the vocals are from a very talented singer from Russia.
I really need your help on this one.
www.mediafire.com
djchope 12:53 PM - 21 January, 2011
..and no, it was not inspired by rude boy by rihanna :D
HerbieWest 9:54 PM - 21 January, 2011
Here's a remix i did two years ago but never finished. The levels are a little off but i think it sounds cool anyway:

soundcloud.com

black sabbath - iron man (remix)
ableton live

let me know what you think :)
HerbieWest 9:59 PM - 21 January, 2011
Sorry, i think that other link is private.

This one should work soundcloud.com

black sabbath - iron man (remix)
O.B.1 10:20 PM - 21 January, 2011
Quote:
Sorry, i think that other link is private.

This one should work soundcloud.com

black sabbath - iron man (remix)


this rocks!
neat bit-crush effect and wobbly bass!
I like when it speeds up double time...

-maybe a little less hi-hat :)
HerbieWest 11:53 PM - 21 January, 2011
Quote:
Quote:


Sorry, i think that other link is private.

This one should work soundcloud.com

black sabbath - iron man (remix)


this rocks!
neat bit-crush effect and wobbly bass!
I like when it speeds up double time...

-maybe a little less hi-hat :)

thanks for input O B 1!

now, if i could only find the ableton session in my old hard drive :P
KYLE SMILE 12:56 AM - 22 January, 2011
Quote:
Hows it going guys!
Im about to drop a couple of tracks next week, but first i want your opinion on 1 song im stuck with.
Its a reggae/pop track. I produced the track and the vocals are from a very talented singer from Russia.
I really need your help on this one.
www.mediafire.com


I really like the major riff (4bar loop, 3qtrs way through) you have in there but the others don't work, seem repetetive and boring. Nice and upbeat though.
djchope 1:54 AM - 22 January, 2011
Quote:
Quote:


Hows it going guys!
Im about to drop a couple of tracks next week, but first i want your opinion on 1 song im stuck with.
Its a reggae/pop track. I produced the track and the vocals are from a very talented singer from Russia.
I really need your help on this one.
www.mediafire.com


I really like the major riff (4bar loop, 3qtrs way through) you have in there but the others don't work, seem repetetive and boring. Nice and upbeat though.

thanks. what others do you mean?
KYLE SMILE 2:12 AM - 22 January, 2011
The other riffs in there. Starting synth and the one it builds into before the one i've mentioned.
djchope 2:26 AM - 22 January, 2011
i see. cool thanks i really appreciate your help
O.B.1 4:35 AM - 22 January, 2011
electro pop


soundcloud.com
djchope 11:15 AM - 22 January, 2011
Quote:
electro pop


soundcloud.com

i like the instrumental and production, i didn't like the in da club acapella over it.
awesome sounds
djchope 11:17 AM - 22 January, 2011
if anyone around the Houston,TX area im dropping my EP (its a remix/production group i have with a friend) Feb.10 at Warehouse Live were actually playing with MacMiller that night as well. get your free copy of my tracks!
DJ Quartz 11:51 AM - 22 January, 2011
Same as DJ Woody,

I have a few beats because I got into beat making over the last year or so and I'm still experimenting.

I might post some stuff soon.

This is what I'm using:

- NI Maschine
- NI Komplete 5
- CME6
- Working on building a sample archive from lots of vinyl in Maschine
djchope 7:55 PM - 25 January, 2011
Check out my new track
the format is weird, but i like it :D
hope you guys enjoy, the vocals are provided by a local houston singer
tell me what you think
soundcloud.com
O.B.1 6:59 AM - 26 January, 2011
Quote:
Check out my new track
the format is weird, but i like it :D
hope you guys enjoy, the vocals are provided by a local houston singer
tell me what you think
soundcloud.com


cool loop roll effect on the vocal sample, and the white noise between breakdowns sounds nice!
-how about a "POP" sound sample in there somewhere :)
dj_soo 7:05 AM - 26 January, 2011
Quote:
Here's a remix i did two years ago but never finished. The levels are a little off but i think it sounds cool anyway:

soundcloud.com

black sabbath - iron man (remix)
ableton live

let me know what you think :)


Parker from the UK made something similar: soundcloud.com
djchope 9:20 AM - 26 January, 2011
Quote:
Quote:


Check out my new track
the format is weird, but i like it :D
hope you guys enjoy, the vocals are provided by a local houston singer
tell me what you think
soundcloud.com


cool loop roll effect on the vocal sample, and the white noise between breakdowns sounds nice!
-how about a "POP" sound sample in there somewhere :)

haha! thanks :D
anthracite98 9:24 AM - 26 January, 2011
Quote:
My first attempt at a full track.
soundcloud.com

I know it still needs some work but I'm kind of stuck at this point.
Any and all criticism is expected and appreciated.


I like this. Its a good start. Maybe some kind of melodic bass line breakdown? Just throwing that out there; but its a great start.
DJ Sniffles 12:41 AM - 5 February, 2011
Fucking around for a bit..... kinda stuck. (only spent an hour on this so its a lil bland right now)

www.mediafire.com

Someone help me!!!!! Idea's are not popping up!
KYLE SMILE 5:10 PM - 6 February, 2011
Soundcloud it sniffles and i'll have a listen....
djchope 2:31 AM - 7 February, 2011
Whats up everybody. As you may know already, i'm in group called Simple Success were a DJ and Drummer collaboration.
Were dropping our EP SMash and Dash Feb.10 at Warehouse Live in Houston,Texas..were opening for Mac Miller that night.
www.smashanddashep.com

Performance:
Watchwww.youtube.com
Promo Video:
Watchvimeo.com
ill make sure to have a download link of the album soon
thanks for the support!
O.B.1 10:21 PM - 7 February, 2011
cool performance!
looks like fun...
dj_soo 10:03 AM - 15 February, 2011
here's my latest - old school disco remix...

soundcloud.com
djchope 2:28 AM - 17 February, 2011
Check out my new EP "SMASH AND DASH"
we got 12 tracks on it
hope you enjoy it
feedback is appreciated thanks in advance :)
soundcloud.com
terrible1fi 3:07 AM - 17 February, 2011
Quote:
Check out my new EP "SMASH AND DASH"
we got 12 tracks on it
hope you enjoy it
feedback is appreciated thanks in advance :)
soundcloud.com


thats a link fail
djchope 3:26 AM - 17 February, 2011
ouch
www.soundcloud.com
djchope 3:26 AM - 17 February, 2011
Check out my new EP "SMASH AND DASH"
we got 12 tracks on it
hope you enjoy it
feedback is appreciated thanks in advance :)
www.soundcloud.com
J0be 11:01 PM - 21 February, 2011
lovely stuff as usual chope! killing it
J0be 11:02 PM - 21 February, 2011
My first release is out on 16th March, check the preview!

soundcloud.com

©2011 Nude Photo Music & Simon Jobe. www.nudephotomusic.com

Released by: Nude Photo Music
Release/catalogue number: NPM10012
Release date: Mar 16, 2011

:D
bandoma 11:19 PM - 21 February, 2011
Quote:
My first release is out on 16th March, check the preview!

soundcloud.com

©2011 Nude Photo Music & Simon Jobe. www.nudephotomusic.com

Released by: Nude Photo Music
Release/catalogue number: NPM10012
Release date: Mar 16, 2011

:D


Damn J0be... this is the best track that I've heard from you. Nice work man. Definitely diggin everything about it. The vocals, deep synth / keys, arrangement, etc. Good work!
J0be 12:02 AM - 22 February, 2011
Thanks B! Sounds much better now it's mastered ;-)
djchope 12:01 AM - 1 March, 2011
Finally got
Quote:
My first release is out on 16th March, check the preview!

soundcloud.com

©2011 Nude Photo Music & Simon Jobe. www.nudephotomusic.com

Released by: Nude Photo Music
Release/catalogue number: NPM10012
Release date: Mar 16, 2011

:D

awesome track! real funky love it
djchope 12:02 AM - 1 March, 2011
Finally uploaded my EP to itunes
Simple Success "Smash and Dash" EP
you can stream it here
www.soundcloud.com

you will be surprise with all the genres you will hear
:)
enjoy
DJ Sniffles 3:31 AM - 1 March, 2011
12 tracks as an EP? What's the total minutes? You sure that's not an LP?
djchope 5:47 AM - 1 March, 2011
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12 tracks as an EP? What's the total minutes? You sure that's not an LP?

about that..i know a lot of people have asked us about that.
It started off with 6 tracks, but then we change our mind. We call it an EP just because thats our version of an EP (if that makes sense) we explain a little bit more in here
Watchvimeo.com
djchope 1:00 AM - 12 March, 2011
couple new tracks from my artist
check them out!
www.soundcloud.com
jfx316 10:42 PM - 26 March, 2011
My new single. Kind of a weird broken ambient beat feel. But I still like it a lot. Check it out.

soundcloud.com
dj_soo 8:05 AM - 30 March, 2011
latest bootleg/remix - more of a funky breaks/ghetto funk/midtempo type dealie

soundcloud.com
BattleFunk 9:12 AM - 30 March, 2011
nice job soo!

can i get a link so I can play it tonight?
echa1945mf 9:24 AM - 30 March, 2011
my next release , a techy house with some Ska elements but put a little breakdown from 126 - 107 bpm and back to 126 bpm , put a little jazzy hiphop beat in it


DJ Echa - 365 Jazz : soundcloud.com
djbanno 9:42 AM - 30 March, 2011
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my next release , a techy house with some Ska elements but put a little breakdown from 126 - 107 bpm and back to 126 bpm , put a little jazzy hiphop beat in it


DJ Echa - 365 Jazz : soundcloud.com

More of a remix but i really like this...solid stuff.
echa1945mf 9:55 AM - 30 March, 2011
now this one a remix , already out on Beatport if ya guys want a copy if like melodic Progressive House : soundcloud.com
djchope 8:23 AM - 10 April, 2011
yo! check out a preview of my next track. tell me what you think!
yep the mixing and mastering is bad, but its just a preview will have it up soon!
i listen to a lot of 80s house/pop, tribal and dirty dutch..so all that was my inspiration
enjoy!
soundcloud.com
DJ Sniffles 9:34 AM - 10 April, 2011
Dubstep....make it
O.B.1 6:45 PM - 10 April, 2011
a little dubstep loop I made...
soundcloud.com
O.B.1 9:06 PM - 18 April, 2011
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yo! check out a preview of my next track. tell me what you think!
yep the mixing and mastering is bad, but its just a preview will have it up soon!
i listen to a lot of 80s house/pop, tribal and dirty dutch..so all that was my inspiration
enjoy!
soundcloud.com


nice and retro sounding... I love the 8-bitness!
O.B.1 9:08 PM - 18 April, 2011
A melodic hip-hop beat with some acoustic percussion and a dirty ass bassline...
soundcloud.com
djchope 2:40 AM - 19 April, 2011
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A melodic hip-hop beat with some acoustic percussion and a dirty ass bassline...
soundcloud.com

dope beat, interesting sounds. The bass line is nutz, i can see a westcoast rapper on it
Nicky Blunt 7:47 AM - 19 April, 2011
feelin that ob1, good shit, pm me a download link.
HerbieWest 3:35 PM - 19 April, 2011
Here's a couple of not really finished instrumental tracks that I made a long time, when, for some reason, I decided to make some reggaeton beats (and I'm not really into reggaeton at all).

Anyway, I think they are kind of cool so I'll post them here :)

first track: soundcloud.com
second track: soundcloud.com
O.B.1 4:29 PM - 19 April, 2011
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Here's a couple of not really finished instrumental tracks that I made a long time, when, for some reason, I decided to make some reggaeton beats (and I'm not really into reggaeton at all).

Anyway, I think they are kind of cool so I'll post them here :)

first track: soundcloud.com
second track: soundcloud.com


I'm digging the 2nd track!
The first one was a little too blippy and bleepy :)
djchope 6:21 PM - 19 April, 2011
Quote:
Here's a couple of not really finished instrumental tracks that I made a long time, when, for some reason, I decided to make some reggaeton beats (and I'm not really into reggaeton at all).

Anyway, I think they are kind of cool so I'll post them here :)

first track: soundcloud.com
second track: soundcloud.com

love the tracks! great vibes.
speed them up and you got some great moombahton tracks :D
O.B.1 6:30 PM - 20 April, 2011
Thanks HerbieWest, you inspired me to make a reggaeton style track, with loads of ethnic instruments... (maybe it's a bit heavy on the reverb)

soundcloud.com
DJ Bouj 3:09 AM - 21 April, 2011
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a little dubstep loop I made...
soundcloud.com


That's pretty good, what did you use?
HerbieWest 12:22 PM - 21 April, 2011
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Thanks HerbieWest, you inspired me to make a reggaeton style track, with loads of ethnic instruments... (maybe it's a bit heavy on the reverb)

soundcloud.com

awesome :) i guess that's one of the best compliments one can get on a track!

nice beat by the way, i like it. i don't think it's heavy on the reverb. i would turn the kickdrums up a bit but that's just a personal bias :P

Quote:
Quote:
Here's a couple of not really finished instrumental tracks that I made a long time, when, for some reason, I decided to make some reggaeton beats (and I'm not really into reggaeton at all).

Anyway, I think they are kind of cool so I'll post them here :)

first track: soundcloud.com
second track: soundcloud.com

love the tracks! great vibes.
speed them up and you got some great moombahton tracks :D

thanks! glad you liked them. unfortunately, I'm too old to even know what moombahton is XD
O.B.1 5:12 PM - 21 April, 2011
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a little dubstep loop I made...
soundcloud.com


That's pretty good, what did you use?


that was made on a Yamaha rs7000
dj_soo 4:31 AM - 26 April, 2011
new remix of mine - local producer and mc.

soundcloud.com
Daktyl 5:48 AM - 26 April, 2011
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latest bootleg/remix - more of a funky breaks/ghetto funk/midtempo type dealie

soundcloud.com

So sick I had to play it twice....
DJ Sniffles 12:43 PM - 26 April, 2011
Feels right

The music sounds better with you
sweetL 11:15 AM - 10 May, 2011
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My first release is out on 16th March, check the preview!

soundcloud.com

©2011 Nude Photo Music & Simon Jobe. www.nudephotomusic.com

Released by: Nude Photo Music
Release/catalogue number: NPM10012
Release date: Mar 16, 2011

:D

Really nice work!

Something im finishing off:

soundcloud.com/sweetl/til-dawn-breaks-hf-remix
sweetL 11:15 AM - 10 May, 2011
Oops.. no link?

soundcloud.com
DJ Quartz 12:35 PM - 10 May, 2011
Here is the link to my soundclick page,

www.soundclick.com

I have lots more beats to post but I think I might just want to keep them a secret.
dj_soo 5:18 AM - 20 May, 2011
another one.

soundcloud.com

I know these are technically remixes, but fuck y'all - i put a lot of work into these ;)
O.B.1 5:43 PM - 20 May, 2011
^^^ very funky!
J0be 3:49 PM - 21 May, 2011
yes! liking that
J0be 3:50 PM - 21 May, 2011
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Oops.. no link?

soundcloud.com


seeing some big improvements there mate, lovely work
J0be 3:51 PM - 21 May, 2011
new summery deep house tune...

Jobe - Undertones
soundcloud.com
The Legendary Diallo 6:28 PM - 22 May, 2011
some songs produced, recorded and mixed by myself.
feel free to treat yourself to the free downloads I have there and incorporate them into your next mix!

reverbnation.com
The Legendary Diallo 6:29 PM - 22 May, 2011
reverbnation.com
djbanno 10:46 PM - 22 May, 2011
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new summery deep house tune...

Jobe - Undertones
soundcloud.com

Lovin this one Jobe, deeeep as f@#k!
J0be 5:41 PM - 23 May, 2011
thanks mate!
O.B.1 7:15 PM - 24 May, 2011
soundcloud.com

an older instrumental of mine, with a newly added female vocal track...
(and a little lead guitar by yours truly ;)
dj_soo 11:30 PM - 24 May, 2011
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latest bootleg/remix - more of a funky breaks/ghetto funk/midtempo type dealie

soundcloud.com


woo - this one just got picked up for a limited 7" vinyl release! My first track on vinyl - pretty stoked...
J0be 9:37 PM - 25 May, 2011
sick!!!
DJ DuoMaxwell 4:04 PM - 6 June, 2011
Tracking thread, alot of great producers in here.
CMOS 4:39 AM - 21 June, 2011
Heres a buncha tracks we made. None are mastered, a few still need tightening up. Could use some feedback if you have the time.

www.soundcloud.com
J0be 8:28 PM - 21 June, 2011
some nice beats there
dj_soo 8:55 PM - 24 July, 2011
Newest one - first attempt at this whole moombahton biz.

Basically built this one from the ground up - only thing i used from the original track was the vocal snippet, and a kick and snare...

Slowly getting my synthesis coming along...
dj_soo 8:55 PM - 24 July, 2011
oops - here's the link: soundcloud.com
sacrilicious 7:03 PM - 25 July, 2011
Just caught up on the last 150 or so posts--good work all around, guys
O.B.1 10:07 PM - 25 July, 2011
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oops - here's the link: soundcloud.com


-minimal in a cool way, I really like the white noise LFO in the intro/build-up,
and the dirty buzz bass beeps :)
dj_soo 10:40 PM - 25 July, 2011
Actually, i'm using side-chaining compression with a muted kick drum on a white noise downsweep sample to get that pulsing sound. Lotta electro has been using the side-chain technique for years - it's a bit overdone, but still creates a nice effect...
dj_soo 10:44 PM - 25 July, 2011
also, it seems like the soundcloud processing is having an effect on the bass sound a bit - sounds a bit cleaner on the actual track...
O.B.1 11:39 PM - 25 July, 2011
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Actually, i'm using side-chaining compression with a muted kick drum on a white noise downsweep sample to get that pulsing sound. Lotta electro has been using the side-chain technique for years - it's a bit overdone, but still creates a nice effect...


neat trick
dj_soo 11:42 PM - 25 July, 2011
yea side chaining is great when used in moderation...

I also use it on my sub-bass and link it to the kick drum so that the kick comes through the sub a little bit better too... every track i make I learn something new and it's becoming a little easier to finish tracks quickly than before.

Would love to get to the point where I can start and finish a track in a couple days rather than a couple weeks...
DVDjHardy 5:35 PM - 26 July, 2011
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yea side chaining is great when used in moderation...


+1, you can do so much with it to add variety to a track.


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Would love to get to the point where I can start and finish a track in a couple days rather than a couple weeks...


It will probably never happen. Because if you are like most producers you're gonna keep listening repeatedly until you've made a ton of small tweaks to get that perfect sound.
dj_soo 9:26 PM - 26 July, 2011
It's more about getting a good workflow going and having a good set of presets to work with so you're not starting completely from scratch each time you sit down to work on a tune. I've finally created a good, workable template to start from and that's made a world of difference in getting tunes finished faster...

For me, once I can get into the "zone" working on a track it actually goes relatively quickly now (last track I managed to start and finish in 4 days) but it's being productive when you're not feeling creative that's the hard part for me...
dj_soo 9:27 PM - 26 July, 2011
granted - having deadlines helps a lot...
DJ Sniffles 2:56 PM - 28 July, 2011
I like to sidechain reverb tail on buss tracks ;)
dj_soo 8:00 PM - 28 July, 2011
got an example of that effect in a track?
CMOS 8:05 PM - 28 July, 2011
I picked up a video series of Ableton tutorials from the bowels of the web. Shit is mad informative. I constantly find myself fighting with Ableton to get it to do the things i want.

So for the next month im back in school, just on my couch and about a subject i actually wanna learn this time.
BattleFunk 8:05 PM - 28 July, 2011
that's a normal rack for me too - reverb with a sidechain on it on a send - just gentle enough to get the effect but not know where its coming from =)

Its nice to stick a sidechain on the hats as well to give them some extra movement =)

...or modulate the attack a bit so it shifts off just enough to get extra movement without being too noticeable

it's the little shifts that make all the difference and stops the monotony =)
dj_soo 8:10 PM - 28 July, 2011
I like throwing a subtle autopan and filter with a gentle Lfo on the hats to give some modulation. Never tried aidechaining my reverb before... Will have to try that on the track I'm working with.
dj_soo 8:18 PM - 28 July, 2011
Btw, liking the direction of this thread... Would love to see more tips and tricks than just "listen to my track"
dj_soo 8:20 PM - 28 July, 2011
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that's a normal rack for me too - reverb with a sidechain on it on a send - just gentle enough to get the effect but not know where its coming from =)

Its nice to stick a sidechain on the hats as well to give them some extra movement =)

...or modulate the attack a bit so it shifts off just enough to get extra movement without being too noticeable

it's the little shifts that make all the difference and stops the monotony =)


What are you sidechaining the reverb to?
BattleFunk 8:21 PM - 28 July, 2011
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Would love to see more tips and tricks than just "listen to my track"


I have no tracks to spam so tips is all I'm good for at the minute =)
BattleFunk 8:23 PM - 28 July, 2011
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What are you sidechaining the reverb to?


a ghost kick (muted)

it pulls the reverb out of the way of the kick - clearing up the higher frequencies where the snap lives
dj_soo 8:39 PM - 28 July, 2011
good idea - gives the high hats a bit of pulse to it...

Another thing I've been doing is to stop quantizing my highhats that I drum out other than on the 1, unless it's really off-time.

Gives it more of a live swing to it... guess that works better if you're making funky beats tho...
CMOS 8:42 PM - 28 July, 2011
Ive been playing around with putting the built in Grooves onto my Midi tracks that i dont play live. They have some nice swing to em.
dj_soo 8:45 PM - 28 July, 2011
I like to extract grooves from some live breaks - i've had some luck with the grooves but I still don't really have a handle on exactly how it works...

If you're an Ableton user, see if you can find any Ableton Live User Groups in your area - www.ableton.com

I've been to a few and they're awesome - usually get at least one or two certified trainers running it and various guest speakers sharing tips and tricks and it's also a great chance to network and meet up with local producers...
CMOS 8:53 PM - 28 July, 2011
I just drag the groove onto the midi keyboard. Didnt know you could extract your own. See why i needed these videos.

If anyone is interested i got a bunch from Sonic Academy that deal with specific Live instruments and efx. Then i got a bunch more from MacProVideo that cover the Core of Live8, the core series is like 12 hours long.
dj_soo 8:57 PM - 28 July, 2011
if you right-click on an audio clip, you'll see an option to extract grooves. Then it will appear in your Groove template.

So if you're basing a track off a break or sample you can apply the swing and groove from that sample to the rest of your track... it's pretty nifty...
dj_soo 9:00 PM - 28 July, 2011
Also check out Vesper's tutorials on youtube:

www.youtube.com

he's the infamous dude who was doing the button "scratching" in this thread: serato.com

He's actually an Ableton certified trainer who is constantly putting out tutorial videos online. I don't particularly like his music at all, but his knowledge and tutorials are top-notch - I've learned a lot from those videos (and going to talks cause he lives in my city).
BattleFunk 9:25 PM - 28 July, 2011
I seriously wouldn't bother with Sonic academy, you do pick up little things from the videos, but watching them make a load of mistakes while searching around for different samples etc is really time wasting.

Groove3 and Macpro are really well put together though and worth sitting down with - I would recommend sitting with a note pad and taking notes as you watch

Tom Cosm is also worth a look at as well and teaches at a nice pace

With Grooves in Ableton I usually warp everything straight (select all and ctrl + U) and apply either the sp1200 grooves (16/58%) or the notator grooves (which is the Logic 16c etc groove that a lot of people use for house) afterwards, that way the full track sits together nicely

=)
Nicky Blunt 11:41 PM - 28 July, 2011
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Btw, liking the direction of this thread... Would love to see more tips and tricks than just "listen to my track"


+1
DJ Sniffles 1:00 AM - 29 July, 2011
I sidechain the source..... I put my reverb on a buss and throw sidechain compression on it from the thing I'm sending to that buss. There was a dub track I was working on that gave me the idea. I had this sound I made in operator (learn fm synthesis if you haven't....it's filthy) that sounded like a Godzilla growl haha. Well with the sidechain, the growl punched through really good with the reverb tailing behind as the sound ended. It had a really nice pump to it.

Another thing I do is put a crash on the kick (1,2,3,4) and put a very hard sidechain on it from the kick. I put a HPF on it so it's just the higher frquencies (white noise works too but I like the natural decay from a crash). I like the sound.... Usually I double the channels and but a slight timing delay and then hard pan for spatial widening.
dj_soo 1:47 AM - 29 July, 2011
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Usually I double the channels and but a slight timing delay and then hard pan for spatial widening.


i was doing that on some sounds for a bit but found that sometimes it can cause weird phasing issues - especially when played in mono which is what a lot of big EDM systems are often set to...

I guess I just have to remember to test the tune in mono as well as just stereo...
DJ Sniffles 1:49 AM - 29 July, 2011
You need to push your track delay way further!!!!!! If you're getting any phase, you're not going far enough! The doubling effect doesn't start till a lil past the phasing sound.
BattleFunk 7:54 AM - 29 July, 2011
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i was doing that on some sounds for a bit but found that sometimes it can cause weird phasing issues - especially when played in mono which is what a lot of big EDM systems are often set to...

I guess I just have to remember to test the tune in mono as well as just stereo...


Width tricks...

Drop a simple delay on the track and set it to 1ms / 10ms (adjust to taste), 100% wet, no feedback - I have it set up this way as default to save having to set it up each time

Drop a Frequency Shifter on the track, click the 'Wide' button, adjust the Spread control (Max ~5 Hz) - I also set it this way as default

Double the track (if mono) and turn on the Track Delay (the 'D' to the right of the Master Volume) adjust 1 of the tracks by +/- ~10ms

To check for phasing throw a Utility on the 2 Bus and bring the Width down to 0% but remember to remove it once you've finished checking =)
DJ Sniffles 8:10 AM - 29 July, 2011
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i was doing that on some sounds for a bit but found that sometimes it can cause weird phasing issues - especially when played in mono which is what a lot of big EDM systems are often set to...

I guess I just have to remember to test the tune in mono as well as just stereo...


Width tricks...

Drop a simple delay on the track and set it to 1ms / 10ms (adjust to taste), 100% wet, no feedback - I have it set up this way as default to save having to set it up each time

Drop a Frequency Shifter on the track, click the 'Wide' button, adjust the Spread control (Max ~5 Hz) - I also set it this way as default

Double the track (if mono) and turn on the Track Delay (the 'D' to the right of the Master Volume) adjust 1 of the tracks by +/- ~10ms

To check for phasing throw a Utility on the 2 Bus and bring the Width down to 0% but remember to remove it once you've finished checking =)


Seriously why not just duplicate a track and bring the track delay up to 80-90ms? By then you've passed phasing and with a hard pan you have a thick sound.
BattleFunk 11:33 AM - 29 July, 2011
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Seriously why not just duplicate a track and bring the track delay up to 80-90ms? By then you've passed phasing and with a hard pan you have a thick sound.


at 80+ms its no longer "wider", its hitting at a noticeably different time altogether, so when summed to mono, it'll cause flamming - and as he said he was doing edm, flamming wont sound good

Also, you must be using something other than Ableton, cos doing it your way would look like this...

1. right click, duplicate track
2. hard pan track 1 left
3. hard pan track 2 right
4. scroll to 80ms on track delay (if already active)

with simple delay it would look like this

1. double click simple delay
2. move on to next thing

I know I have mine set up to do that each time, but there's no way to set up the duplication process - you cant pre set a channel to duplicate and do the panning and then do the delay with a double-click using Live
DJ Sniffles 2:45 PM - 29 July, 2011
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i was doing that on some sounds for a bit but found that sometimes it can cause weird phasing issues - especially when played in mono which is what a lot of big EDM systems are often set to...

I guess I just have to remember to test the tune in mono as well as just stereo...


Width tricks...

Drop a simple delay on the track and set it to 1ms / 10ms (adjust to taste), 100% wet, no feedback - I have it set up this way as default to save having to set it up each time

Drop a Frequency Shifter on the track, click the 'Wide' button, adjust the Spread control (Max ~5 Hz) - I also set it this way as default

Double the track (if mono) and turn on the Track Delay (the 'D' to the right of the Master Volume) adjust 1 of the tracks by +/- ~10ms

To check for phasing throw a Utility on the 2 Bus and bring the Width down to 0% but remember to remove it once you've finished checking =)


Seriously why not just duplicate a track and bring the track delay up to 80-90ms? By then you've passed phasing and with a hard pan you have a thick sound.
O.B.1 6:06 PM - 29 July, 2011
<<< *taking notes
dj_soo 6:12 PM - 29 July, 2011
You know what I like about music production? There's so many different ways to achieve the same end result each with their own subtle differences and textures.
sacrilicious 7:37 PM - 30 July, 2011
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You know what I like about music production? There's so many different ways to achieve the same end result each with their own subtle differences and textures.


And nothing beats finding a more efficient/cleaner route to the same goal.
sweetL 1:40 PM - 18 August, 2011
Whats up every1...

soundcloud.com
DJ Bouj 8:05 PM - 13 September, 2011
Ive been using this as a reference when mixing/programming harmonic mixes, thought you guys may find it useful.

Tempo and Pitch calculator:

www.thewhippinpost.co.uk
O.B.1 8:21 PM - 13 September, 2011
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Ive been using this as a reference when mixing/programming harmonic mixes, thought you guys may find it useful.

Tempo and Pitch calculator:

www.thewhippinpost.co.uk


cool, I would be interested in knowing the mathematic formulas to which these apply...
DJ Bouj 8:24 PM - 13 September, 2011
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Ive been using this as a reference when mixing/programming harmonic mixes, thought you guys may find it useful.

Tempo and Pitch calculator:

www.thewhippinpost.co.uk


cool, I would be interested in knowing the mathematic formulas to which these apply...

From here: www.mombu.com

The general formula is:
BPMnew = BPMold * (2^(1/12))^(number of semitones up) or
BPMnew = BPMold *(1.059463094359295260)^(number of semitones up)

I started a thread too serato.com
dj_soo 5:55 PM - 5 October, 2011
yea, yea, it's another remix...

check it out anyway :)

soundcloud.com
O.B.1 7:49 PM - 5 October, 2011
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yea, yea, it's another remix...

check it out anyway :)

soundcloud.com


really feeling this one... great new twist on a classic tune!
O.B.1 10:09 PM - 21 November, 2011
my newest original creation: produced with a yamaha rs7000
-tribal electro house with a nice little break-beat thrown in for good measure... enjoy!

soundcloud.com
O.B.1 6:38 PM - 8 December, 2011
Here is another new track I produced with a FILTHY kick drum sound I made using layered delays and feedback parameters...

soundcloud.com
DVDjHardy 7:22 PM - 8 December, 2011
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Here is another new track I produced with a FILTHY kick drum sound I made using layered delays and feedback parameters...

soundcloud.com


I think that lead synth seems to lag behind the kick drum a bit too much and it almost sounds off-beat. Nice work overall though.
DJ Alkemy 7:34 PM - 8 December, 2011
DJ Soo. Badass track...great remix. DL'ing that one for sure.
O.B.1 9:29 PM - 8 December, 2011
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Here is another new track I produced with a FILTHY kick drum sound I made using layered delays and feedback parameters...

soundcloud.com


I think that lead synth seems to lag behind the kick drum a bit too much and it almost sounds off-beat. Nice work overall though.


after listening again, the dirty kick seems to sound a bit late - I will try adjusting it with the midi time-clock. thanks for the feedback...
J0be 11:14 PM - 25 December, 2011
crazy tune OB1! Careful with that bass, make sure it doesn't eat up the whole frequency spectrum! It can make the mids and trebles sound muddy. Interesting track though :)
J0be 11:14 PM - 25 December, 2011
Christmas Day has been very productive! I made this, however I'm at my parents house, and they don't have speakers, so this was made entirely through tiny earphones. Dying to know if the levels, bass/kick etc are right before I throw it out there.

Can anyone assist!? I dont get back to London until New Year

soundcloud.com -- set to private for the time being.
sacrilicious 2:45 AM - 26 December, 2011
Anyone have recommendations on external sound cards? Probably picking up the Apogee Duet 2 because I tend to pick up expensive pretty things with good reviews...
dj_soo 3:26 AM - 26 December, 2011
I've been really happy with my MOTU Ultralite mk3

Tons of ins and outs, amazing sound, low latency and een functions as a standalone mixer...
O.B.1 6:36 AM - 26 December, 2011
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soundcloud.com -- set to private for the time being.


-it sounds very clean, with a nice progression to the bass melody...
...however that wasn't the first time you've warned me about my bass frequency levels, so I shouldn't advise you about yours! *as I dont really have "proper" studio monitors - which may be a direct result of my overly bass-heavy production, but thanks again for the constructive criticism...
dj_soo 8:05 AM - 26 December, 2011
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as I dont really have "proper" studio monitors


they help a lot - as does having a good room to work in...
bandoma 5:03 PM - 26 December, 2011
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as I dont really have "proper" studio monitors


they help a lot - as does having a good room to work in...


That and when you mix down make sure you eq everything. Cut out or boost certain frequencies so each sound fits in the mix.

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Christmas Day has been very productive! I made this, however I'm at my parents house, and they don't have speakers, so this was made entirely through tiny earphones. Dying to know if the levels, bass/kick etc are right before I throw it out there.

Can anyone assist!? I dont get back to London until New Year

soundcloud.com -- set to private for the time being.


J0be - track sounds dope and the overall mix is very clean. Here are my suggestions.

1) I think the kick needs more ummph!
2)The acidy bass sounds a wee bit too loud.

That's it. Happy New Year mate!
Dj Wunder 1:52 AM - 27 December, 2011
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I've been really happy with my MOTU Ultralite mk3

Tons of ins and outs, amazing sound, low latency and een functions as a standalone mixer...


Wow that thing looks dope, gonna add that to my list. How do you like the mic pre's?
Dj-M.Bezzle 2:12 AM - 27 December, 2011
Any critisim on my first edit??



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CMOS 5:17 AM - 5 January, 2012
Some new stuff ive made, all sample based Hip Hop beats, i still suck at mixing and mastering but getting better.

Survival in the city
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The Real
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Try to Make Things Better
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Living Inside Your Love
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If We Dont Make It
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O.B.1 6:42 AM - 5 January, 2012
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Some new stuff ive made, all sample based Hip Hop beats, i still suck at mixing and mastering but getting better.

Survival in the city
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The Real
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Try to Make Things Better
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Living Inside Your Love
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If We Dont Make It
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I like the organic sample based approach, especially on the last one: If We Dont Make It
CMOS 5:16 PM - 5 January, 2012
Thanks man. They still ain't as clean as I'd like but I'm getting better with each one I make.
dj_soo 9:49 AM - 7 January, 2012
here's my latest - started it a while back but gigs got in the way for a couple of months... just finished it last week!

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J0be 12:11 PM - 7 January, 2012
lovely work mate! Great tune.
J0be 12:13 PM - 7 January, 2012
Quote:
Quote:
Some new stuff ive made, all sample based Hip Hop beats, i still suck at mixing and mastering but getting better.

Survival in the city
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The Real
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Try to Make Things Better
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Living Inside Your Love
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If We Dont Make It
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I like the organic sample based approach, especially on the last one: If We Dont Make It

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Some new stuff ive made, all sample based Hip Hop beats, i still suck at mixing and mastering but getting better.

Survival in the city
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The Real
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Try to Make Things Better
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Living Inside Your Love
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If We Dont Make It
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Some nice beats, I particularly like 'Try to Make Things Better', got a great flow and the vocal sample really works
bicedidit 3:48 PM - 7 January, 2012
anyone check out the new MPController Renaissance?
with proprietary software?

lol @ nukai.

i will never get rid of my 2 mpc 2kxl's
DVDjHardy 7:41 PM - 7 January, 2012
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here's my latest - started it a while back but gigs got in the way for a couple of months... just finished it last week!

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Love the production! Although I see why you have the samples there, my personal preference would be fewer or none of the samples starting with the Ying Yang Twins.
dj_soo 8:53 PM - 7 January, 2012
yea they are a little overdone, but for the genre i'm kind of working in, it's sort of the norm...

You should have heard what I had in there before :)
C. William 2:58 PM - 27 January, 2012
It's been a while but I've been producing local artists in Atlanta that nobody knows lol, so I haven't had anything to post. I managed to find some time to do a remix of Rihanna's "You Da One". I'd love to see what you guys think of it.

Download it on my soundcloud: soundcloud.com
O.B.1 6:39 PM - 27 January, 2012
dj_soo, that 'boom' track is excellent!
-makes me want to cut a rug :)
bandoma 5:02 PM - 6 February, 2012
I think the first time I posted in here about my interest in learning how to produce was a few years ago.

Fast forward to today - after two years in front of ableton and a year of piano lessons, I'm finally ready to share some of my tracks. I partnered up with one of my dj homies and we formed a group called Shoe Scene Symphony.

The first track I'm going to post here is a remix to Flo Rida's and Sia's "Wild Ones". We loved Sia's vocals so we decided to build the track around her and left out Flo Rida. I've played it at a few of my gigs and it seems to be working since the radio has been playing this song in my area.

Check it out:

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The second track I'm going to post is an original track we call "The Innovator." We both like progressive house and electro so we attempted to combine the two in this song.

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To download the tracks, simply like our fb page to and the free downloads tab on our fb will open up.

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Thanks doods!
dj_soo 2:09 AM - 9 February, 2012
Here's my latest done with my longtime dj partner.

funny, we've been djing, making mixtapes and throwing events for almost 8 years (and have both been independently producing music) but this is the first tune we've actually finished together.

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apologies for the clip nature, but I've been hearing too much about people just recording tunes off soundcloud so I had to go this route as it's being released on Juno soon...
Dj-M.Bezzle 10:09 PM - 9 February, 2012
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I think the first time I posted in here about my interest in learning how to produce was a few years ago.

Fast forward to today - after two years in front of ableton and a year of piano lessons, I'm finally ready to share some of my tracks. I partnered up with one of my dj homies and we formed a group called Shoe Scene Symphony.

The first track I'm going to post here is a remix to Flo Rida's and Sia's "Wild Ones". We loved Sia's vocals so we decided to build the track around her and left out Flo Rida. I've played it at a few of my gigs and it seems to be working since the radio has been playing this song in my area.

Check it out:

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The second track I'm going to post is an original track we call "The Innovator." We both like progressive house and electro so we attempted to combine the two in this song.

soundcloud.com

To download the tracks, simply like our fb page to and the free downloads tab on our fb will open up.

www.facebook.com

Thanks doods!



I just started workin on a mashup/remix to your remix....prepare to feel unsulted because it sounds horriblr lol
Dj-M.Bezzle 10:10 PM - 9 February, 2012
To be clear MY track sounds horrible yours is badass
spirez 2:23 PM - 12 February, 2012
Is my SL3 going to be suitable as my main soundcard for a production setup? Seems silly to buy another if I can help it. Although it would make more sense to use the FW port and free up a USB port for midi devices.
spirez 2:25 PM - 12 February, 2012
I just bought Logic from the Mac App Store for £140 quid. Absolute bargain at that price! I can see a lot of newbies like myself going for Logic off the bat now as it's a fair whack cheaper than full versions of ableton/reason etc
dj_soo 7:35 PM - 12 February, 2012
If you're just getting started and learning, then the sl3 will be fine. If you want to get serious about it though, you'll want a dedicated sound card...
bicedidit 1:28 PM - 13 February, 2012
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If you're just getting started and learning, then the sl3 will be fine. If you want to get serious about it though, you'll want a dedicated sound card...


is that b/c of the number of ins & outs or b/c of sound quality?
BattleFunk 2:38 PM - 13 February, 2012
Should be fine if it's all ITB?
J0be 11:19 PM - 13 February, 2012
Wanted to rework a classic Biggie acapella, eager to get some thoughts!

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O.B.1 11:44 PM - 14 February, 2012
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Wanted to rework a classic Biggie acapella, eager to get some thoughts!

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atmospheric! I like the direction you took it...
sweetL 11:04 AM - 21 February, 2012
Sooooo... boys... I entered a remix comp.. Would be cool to get some votes from you guys if thats ok!

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Nicky Blunt 4:18 PM - 21 February, 2012
Done
sweetL 4:19 PM - 21 February, 2012
Saaaafe :-)
sweetL 4:42 PM - 21 February, 2012
Oh yeah, there is a free download available on my soundcloud if ya want it... bit.ly
Nicky Blunt 9:13 PM - 21 February, 2012
nice, thanks man!
.45 Cupcake 9:42 AM - 22 February, 2012
Here's my latest effort. Please comment, your help is welcome.
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bandoma 10:30 PM - 22 February, 2012
Here's our latest stuff. Been having so much fun producing that I barely practice djn anymore. This shit is addicting.

Ladi Dadi (Shoe Scene Symphony Remix) - Steve Aoki feat Wynter Gordon
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Storm is Brewing (Original Mix) - Shoe Scene Symphony
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Feedback is welcome.
J0be 10:42 AM - 24 February, 2012
Yes B!! Sounding sick mate. I havent heard any of your productions for a while, the improvement is astonishing. Keep up the good work bra!
Nicky Blunt 12:52 PM - 25 February, 2012
Style - Hip Hop (Instrumental/Skratch Break)

Kinda tried to go with more musical instrumentation in this one, piano & a saxaphone. Lil different from the other stuff I've put up here b4.

Feedback both positive & negative is welcomed.
Nicky Blunt 12:52 PM - 25 February, 2012
oops link would help eh?

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DJ Sniffles 8:13 PM - 25 February, 2012
For all of you Ableton users.... I made a template to make workflow a little faster (once you get the gist of the set up)

www.mediafire.com
O.B.1 8:25 PM - 25 February, 2012
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oops link would help eh?

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The jazzy sax is cool - a subtle delay on it would give it some depth.
The same tired drum loops get a bit reptitious - maybe try chopping them up into individual hits and re-arranging them, or even thicken them up with a drum machine...
DJDBAG 8:37 PM - 25 February, 2012
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For all of you Ableton users.... I made a template to make workflow a little faster (once you get the gist of the set up)

www.mediafire.com



you make this with suite? i cant use cause i dont have operator :(
DJ Sniffles 8:39 PM - 25 February, 2012
then don't use operator. doesn't mean you can use the the template. use a different synth.
DJ Sniffles 8:40 PM - 25 February, 2012
*can't use the template
DJDBAG 9:18 PM - 25 February, 2012
idk a pop up thing came up
Could you do a quick walk thru of it maybe
DJ Sniffles 9:31 PM - 25 February, 2012
Haha! Negative. No time. On the SWP Midi track, expand the instrument rack. In it, you'll see a disabled "operator" instrument. Delete that and put what ever synth with a white noise you want on it.
DJDBAG 2:03 AM - 27 February, 2012
whatre you guys using for wobbles and synth sounds? looking for one i can automate in ableton, i dont like the way simpler sounds
dj_soo 2:44 AM - 27 February, 2012
I use everything from simpler to operator to 3rd party plugins.

you can make some great sounding stuff using just Simpler - you just need to learn to use it properly. Start with some of the spectral samples and then you can use an Instrument rack to essentially mimic unlimited oscillators. Judicious use of macro mapping of certain functions and you can make some great synth sounds without spending money on expensive plugins.

Getting the ableton suite is a good start too as the Ableton plugins are pretty versatile synths.
O.B.1 6:24 AM - 27 February, 2012
I use LFO parameters for filters/pitch/amp on my samplers and keyboards (hardware) unless this is turning exclusively into an ableton thread...
dj_soo 6:57 AM - 27 February, 2012
another way to make wobbles is to mess with a filter envelope and give it the right sounding attack rate and just write each note in as a wobble. Most DAWs will also have an arpegiator you can use to automate note repeats - the nice part about this is you can add some swing to the wobbles as most synths don't allow you to add swing to the LFO.
DVDjHardy 2:33 PM - 27 February, 2012
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another way to make wobbles is to mess with a filter envelope and give it the right sounding attack rate and just write each note in as a wobble.


+1. I haven't done it in a while, but I think 1/6th or 1/12th should get it done.

Sylenth1 is the VST I use the most.
dj_soo 1:55 AM - 1 March, 2012
does anyone else feel like their DJing has actually been suffering a bit because all free time is spent making tunes these days?
bandoma 2:59 AM - 1 March, 2012
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does anyone else feel like their DJing has actually been suffering a bit because all free time is spent making tunes these days?


yes. i don't event touch my turntables anymore. the only time I practice is before a big gig. other than that, i'm making tunes.

i even have a hard time keeping up with music, organizing, tagging, downloading, etc.
O.B.1 3:15 AM - 1 March, 2012
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does anyone else feel like their DJing has actually been suffering a bit because all free time is spent making tunes these days?


actually just the opposite, I'm so busy DJing that producing has been kind of put on the back burner... for now, but on the bright side, I'm saving up for a Miko or a D-beat!
DJDBAG 4:19 AM - 1 March, 2012
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does anyone else feel like their DJing has actually been suffering a bit because all free time is spent making tunes these days?


totally soo ut i think its just the winter months. summer is for spinning
dj_soo 5:00 AM - 1 March, 2012
I still DJ all the time, i just dj shitty gigs that I more or less go on autopilot playing safe tunes that I know from memory...

If someone offers me a big gig where I get to do me, I tend to panic and practice for days beforehand...
bandoma 5:49 AM - 1 March, 2012
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I still DJ all the time, i just dj shitty gigs that I more or less go on autopilot playing safe tunes that I know from memory...

If someone offers me a big gig where I get to do me, I tend to panic and practice for days beforehand...


same here.
DJDBAG 4:32 AM - 3 March, 2012
Do any of you guys use an MPC with ableton? I want to know if I can send my drum tracks set to record in ableton and also use it to control my synths, and massive etc
dj_soo 5:04 AM - 3 March, 2012
I just use a pad controller and ableton's Drum Rack which nicely emulates an MPC although you don't have that akai sound.

I'm not familiar with MPCs but if it's midi compatible you should be able to use it as a pure controller.

you should also be able to just record directly from the MPC into an audio channel in ableton and manipulate the audio like any clip.

You should also be able to send a midi signal from ableton to the MPC to launch the pads on the MPC and then route the audio back into ableton on a separate audio track...

Not sure if you can use the MPC in both audio mode and as a midi controller simultaneously though (apparently you can't do this with maschine).
DJDBAG 5:12 AM - 3 March, 2012
yeah i love the ableton drum racks and i have a pad. but nothing boom baps those drums like the mpc and i am wondering how i can work it in to my set up. I think you are right but i cant seem to find anyone who knows for sure and its driving me nuts.

i mya have to see if the dudes at guitar center know (they usually dont)

because if soo doesnt know the answer then im stumped lol you always know the answer!
dj_soo 6:37 AM - 3 March, 2012
well the easiest way is to just plug you audio outs from your mpc to the inputs on your soundcard, turn on the metrenome, turn on the monitoriing and just play and then warp it into time if necessary.

No different from recording any instrument...
O.B.1 7:10 PM - 3 March, 2012
+1 on the MPC's thick sounding drum samples...
I can come close with other hardware, but only after alot of compression/EQing/proccessing.
DJDBAG 7:51 PM - 3 March, 2012
ob1 do you know how to intergrate it with a DAW?
Nicky Blunt 1:40 PM - 4 March, 2012
Lil mixtape track from my mc cristyle p

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CMOS 7:06 PM - 4 March, 2012
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yeah i love the ableton drum racks and i have a pad. but nothing boom baps those drums like the mpc and i am wondering how i can work it in to my set up. I think you are right but i cant seem to find anyone who knows for sure and its driving me nuts.

i mya have to see if the dudes at guitar center know (they usually dont)

because if soo doesnt know the answer then im stumped lol you always know the answer!


www.akaipro.com
DJDBAG 7:23 PM - 4 March, 2012
yeah i see that but what im wondering is if i can use say my mpc chopped drums in one track as audio, and then in midi as another track...i think ill just have to try it
bandoma 5:33 PM - 14 March, 2012
Got a couple new tracks for you:

Our remix to Mousse T's classic house song "Horny"

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And a new progressive electro original we call "Laser Focused"

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Free downloads are available if you like our Facebook page: www.facebook.com

I apologize in advance if you feel that I'm spamming our music. So with that said, I'll give you a tip that's been working well for us.

If you're making house, electro, edm etc... it's important to have a really solid kick drum. After countless attempts on trying to make one on our own, I read (via the Laidback Luke forum) that it's best to sample your kicks.

Once we started sampling our kicks, we noticed a huge difference in the sound and power of our tracks.
DJDBAG 12:00 AM - 16 March, 2012
First flip and first time recording vocals

let me know what to do to make it sound better lol

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Daktyl 12:18 AM - 16 March, 2012
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here's my latest - started it a while back but gigs got in the way for a couple of months... just finished it last week!

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i'm a little late on this, but that Boom track is badass Soo! i guess that's where the thread you posted awhile back asking about songs that used the word 'Boom' in them came from...
sacrilicious 7:29 PM - 19 March, 2012
Looking for some general or specific feedback on a few originals I've been working on. Demoed a couple of them the other night and nobody threw anything at me.

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.45 Cupcake 10:14 PM - 19 March, 2012
Hey everyone ! It's Mashup Monday !!
Here's a little mix I did.
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Please give me your feedback.
O.B.1 5:46 PM - 20 March, 2012
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Looking for some general or specific feedback on a few originals I've been working on. Demoed a couple of them the other night and nobody threw anything at me.

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1. I like the blippy sequenced bass-line and synth stabs
2. I don't really like the "slap bass" synth, rather hear a real bass guitar sound...
3. I like this re-edit the best, very groovy
4. I like this one until the beat kicks in, maybe try it with a different beat (different drum samples)...
DJ Sniffles 10:08 PM - 20 March, 2012
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Looking for some general or specific feedback on a few originals I've been working on. Demoed a couple of them the other night and nobody threw anything at me.

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Digging the nudisco sound...... do you know of DatA, Danger, Anoorak.....

Watchwww.youtube.com
sacrilicious 12:55 AM - 21 March, 2012
Thanks for the feedback! Some of the drums definitely need a better hit and a bass is my next musical purchase!

Haven't heard of any of those 'cept Anoorak but I'll check them out.
dj_soo 10:39 PM - 21 March, 2012
forgot to link this here:

this is a DJ mix, but it's a DJ mix of all our own original productions, remixes, and a handful of bootlegs - check it out:

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Tracklist:

01. Wood 'n' Soo - Intro feat. Timothy Wisdom & Judah Jones
02. Wood 'n' Soo - Attack Jam - Tremendo Records [TREMENDO002]
03. Black Sheep - The Choice is Yours (DJ Soo's Wub-wub Re-rub) [Soundcloud Exclusive]
04. DJ Wood - Get Bendy [Soundcloud Exclusive]
05. Hall & Oates - You Make My Dreams (DJ Wood Remix) - [Ghetto Funk Members Exclusive]
06. Elephant Man - Higher Level (DJ Wood Remix) [unreleased]
07. DJ Wood - Bionic Slam [Soundcloud Exclusive]
08. Nappy Riddem - Angle It (DJ Wood Remix) - Fort Knox Recordings [forthcoming]
09. Wes Beanz - Charles Cosby (DJ Wood Remix) - East Van Digital [EVD005]
- Soulico feat. Lyrics Born - Put Em Up (acapella)
10. DJ Wood - No Ice Cream On The Road - Boogie Boutique Records [BBR005]
11. DJ Soo - Feelin' Sanctified - Cult Music [CM004]
12. Jazz.K.Lipa - Follow the Bouncing Bass (DJ Wood Remix) - Breakbeat Paradise [BBP040B]
- Lady Precise - Wood 'n' Soo freestyle
13. DJ Wood - Zimba in the Deep - Boogie Boutique Records [BBR004]
14. DJ Wood & The Funk Hunters - Wild For The Night [unreleased]
15. DJ Wood - Turn Me On (DJP cut & paste mix) - Bombastic Jam [BBJ004]
16. DJ Soo - The Message - Ghetto Funk Presents [GFP08]
17. DJ Soo & Tim Livingstone - Boom! [unreleased]
18. Jazz.K.Lipa feat. Maxwell - Underwear (DJ Soo Remix) - Breakbeat Paradise [forthcoming]
19. Woodhead & The Stuntman - Comfort Zone (DJ Soo's Moombahdub) - East Van Digital [EVD006]
20. Woodhead - Peepshow (DJ Soo Remix) - East Van Digital [EVD003]
- Beenie Man - King of the Dancehall (acapella)
21. DJ Wood - Dangerous Love Break [Soundcloud Exclusive]
22. Tegan & Sara - Alligator (DJ Wood Remix instrumental) [unreleased]
23. Tegan & Sara - Alligator (DJ Wood Remix) [Soundcloud Exclusive]
24. DJ Soo - She's a Hot Mama Jama - Dirty Dubsters Digital [DDD016]
25. DJ Soo - I Need You Tonight - [unreleased]
26. Shy FX feat. Kano, Donae'o & Roses - Raver (DJ Wood Remix) [Soundcloud Exclusive]
27. DJ Wood - Ghetto Living [Soundcloud Exclusive]
28. Basement Freaks - Makes Me Wanna Scream (DJ Wood Remix) - Jalapeño Records [JAL120]
29. Woodhead feat. Crystal Precious - Soul Sounds (DJ Soo Remix) [unreleased]
30. DJ Soo - Drone feat. Chadio - East Van Digital [forthcoming]
31. DJ Soo - Hey Love [unreleased]
- Million Dan - Scream Out (acapella)
32. DJ Wood - Tunisian Knights [Soundcloud Exclusive]

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sacrilicious 7:07 PM - 22 March, 2012
Great mix. Glad to be reminded and hear it again.
dj_soo 11:44 PM - 30 March, 2012
Something old/new - the beat has been written for over a year and I'm still hoping to find an original vocalist to go over it, but I threw the Million Dan acapella over it for now.

Free to download:

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psalmon 5:38 AM - 31 March, 2012
Here are three tracks I co-produced with my crew. A bit of jazzy hip hop for ya.

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.45 Cupcake 8:09 PM - 2 April, 2012
hey everyone !! here's my latest production. would you mind checking it out ?
Thanks.

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bandoma 7:15 AM - 4 April, 2012
Here's our latest bootleg remix of the popular song "We Are Young" by Fun. feat Janelle Monae

We added some fat saws, airy arps, and a tempo change right in the middle just to keep the song fun. We tried to build on the original vibe of this already HUGE track and make it a bit more dance floor friendly.

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And here's our latest original track called: "Thin Line"

We couldn’t decide which way we wanted to go when we threw this one together. Started out melodic and ended up adding a bass heavy break in the middle and somehow linked it all together. Let us know what you think. Love it…hate it…whatever. All feedback is greatly appreciated.

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bandoma 7:18 AM - 4 April, 2012
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hey everyone !! here's my latest production. would you mind checking it out ?
Thanks.

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You got some cool sounds in there. My main feedback is to keep the track moving so it doesn't sound like a loop. Try layering multiple sounds and switch up the drum patterns every 8 bars.
BattleFunk 1:25 PM - 8 April, 2012
Heres my latest loop - I stopped at 2 minutes as I'm trying to learn how to mix at the minute. I think I need to do some more work to the low end but without a sub its quite difficult!

Comments always welcome =)

It started off as a remix of an old house classic, Jaydee - Plastic Dreams

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Logisticalstyles 3:22 PM - 9 April, 2012
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My main feedback is to keep the track moving so it doesn't sound like a loop. Try layering multiple sounds and switch up the drum patterns every 8 bars.


I struggle with this so often. I get producer's block and can't think of anything to add to the track.
sacrilicious 12:51 AM - 10 April, 2012
Two works in progress:

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Work in progress Rolling Stone cover I banged together after hearing the track on the radio the other day and thinking about it. Closer to the Dr. Dre remix than the original I reckon. First take of vocals I've ever recorded, complete with microphone pops. Planning on putting the whole thing together, lyrics and all, and moving tweaking those synths to get more of a nudisco stomper.


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Put about an hour's worth of work into this laser robot romp and hit a brick wall with how to treat the piano (or what to replace it with) so it fits the rest of the project better. Any suggestions?
BattleFunk 11:02 AM - 10 April, 2012
@sacrilicious

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Two works in progress:

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I think the stabby synth that comes in at 18 seconds needs turning down. It has a resonant peak somewhere that gets uncomfortable. Might be clashing with the low bass behind it? The track has a nice groove though =)


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Like the drama that piano brings! I dont think it needs to be there for the whole part though. Take it out somewhere and see where that takes you. The track reminds of the 80s somehow =)
BattleFunk 12:26 PM - 10 April, 2012
Think I've fixed the low end on this now but could be wrong! Comments welcome if you're bored =)

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Logisticalstyles 2:23 PM - 10 April, 2012
Here's one I'm working on.
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I got bored and stuck with the beat so I loaded it into Sratch Live and messed around with it. I added some tags in the begining to thwart the thieves. I'll probably do it again with out the tags. I like what I did with the loops rolls in this remix.

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BattleFunk 3:13 PM - 10 April, 2012
It sounds quite woolly down the low end, you should try and eq the kick / bass sounds so they dont bump in to each other =)
sacrilicious 6:19 PM - 10 April, 2012
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@sacrilicious

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Two works in progress:

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I think the stabby synth that comes in at 18 seconds needs turning down. It has a resonant peak somewhere that gets uncomfortable. Might be clashing with the low bass behind it? The track has a nice groove though =)


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Like the drama that piano brings! I dont think it needs to be there for the whole part though. Take it out somewhere and see where that takes you. The track reminds of the 80s somehow =)


Thanks!
dj_soo 7:39 AM - 11 April, 2012
as people are talking about low end EQing, I found this article to be particularly useful:

www.residentadvisor.net

might be common knowledge for some, but it's still a good read...
Nicky Blunt 12:40 AM - 13 April, 2012
Good read indeed. Thanks soo
sacrilicious 1:33 AM - 13 April, 2012
Solid article. Sometimes that +/-3db makes a huge difference in a muddy low end vs a banging low end.
.45 Cupcake 9:19 AM - 14 April, 2012
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Quote:
hey everyone !! here's my latest production. would you mind checking it out ?
Thanks.

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You got some cool sounds in there. My main feedback is to keep the track moving so it doesn't sound like a loop. Try layering multiple sounds and switch up the drum patterns every 8 bars.


Thank you very much for your advice. I went and produced a new track, and I think it's way less repetitive than my previous ones.

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Again thank you for the feedback.
BattleFunk 10:05 AM - 14 April, 2012
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Thank you very much for your advice. I went and produced a new track, and I think it's way less repetitive than my previous ones.

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Again thank you for the feedback.


On first listen I think it needs something else happening at 45 seconds (perc or introduce the clap). I also dont think it needs the claps that come in at 1.30 - they sound quite intrusive (possibly just too loud in the mix). There needs to be more happening during the payoff as well, and it needs to be longer than 30 seconds if the break before lasts for a minute

The music is nice though, I like the sounds that you've used
The Human Error 9:20 PM - 27 April, 2012
Just finished an acid track with some electro beats. Back ty my roots in the 90s rave era :) Mixing with headphones and just some checking of levels in my speakers. Let me know what you think!

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320 Mp3 download:
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BattleFunk 6:04 PM - 30 April, 2012
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Just finished an acid track with some electro beats. Back ty my roots in the 90s rave era :) Mixing with headphones and just some checking of levels in my speakers. Let me know what you think!

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320 Mp3 download:
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Sounds nice! good production, nice balance of sounds =)

My only comment would be on the bassline that starts at 30 seconds. It could probably do with being varied a bit more and maybe dropped out at a couple of places (it goes from 30 seconds right until the end)

=)
DJ Alkemy 12:18 AM - 3 May, 2012
Right, I only been messing with Reason for about two days. Been itching to get a Maschine but money/time etc has stopped me from doing that so I thought I might aswell get to know Reason in the mean time. Found an old soul sample and messed around and made a very quick snippet of a beat. Just wanted to know if any of you guys had any pointers etc on what I can do better etc. Im going for that Boom Bap sound by the way.

www.mediafire.com
Jiggy Flipp L.O.T 2:25 PM - 3 May, 2012
Small demo we put together . Produced by Doppa Monks for H.K.P .soundcloud.com Check it out
BattleFunk 2:35 PM - 3 May, 2012
DJ Alkemy - you might want to consider soundcloud for posting files. You might get more feedback if it's easy for people to listen =)

There should be soundcloud embedding on this site similar to how it works with Youtube.
DJ Alkemy 5:05 AM - 4 May, 2012
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DJ Alkemy - you might want to consider soundcloud for posting files. You might get more feedback if it's easy for people to listen =)

There should be soundcloud embedding on this site similar to how it works with Youtube.


I gotta soundcloud account. Think i might just go ahead and finish the beat first anyway. Cheers funk
dj_soo 5:53 AM - 4 May, 2012
what i love about soundcloud is the timeline comments so people can talk about specific parts of your song
The Human Error 7:54 AM - 4 May, 2012
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Just finished an acid track with some electro beats. Back ty my roots in the 90s rave era :) Mixing with headphones and just some checking of levels in my speakers. Let me know what you think!

soundcloud.com

320 Mp3 download:
fyrtakt.com


Sounds nice! good production, nice balance of sounds =)

My only comment would be on the bassline that starts at 30 seconds. It could probably do with being varied a bit more and maybe dropped out at a couple of places (it goes from 30 seconds right until the end)

=)


Thanks for your comments. You are so right about that bassline, I guess i wass concentrating more on the 303-bassline. "kill your darlings" is the best tip for any producer. :)
DJ Alkemy 9:56 PM - 4 May, 2012
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DJ Alkemy - you might want to consider soundcloud for posting files. You might get more feedback if it's easy for people to listen =)



There should be soundcloud embedding on this site similar to how it works with Youtube.




I gotta soundcloud account. Think i might just go ahead and finish the beat first anyway. Cheers funk


Heres the Soundcloud link: soundcloud.com
BattleFunk 10:22 PM - 4 May, 2012
Not my kinda beat Alkemy but something you should probably look at is matching the kick volume with the volume of the bass, and then pushing the snare in afterwards to get that balance working a bit better =)
DJ Alkemy 10:28 PM - 4 May, 2012
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Not my kinda beat Alkemy but something you should probably look at is matching the kick volume with the volume of the bass, and then pushing the snare in afterwards to get that balance working a bit better =)


Thanks for the input :-)

There actually aint no bassline in there. The kick was hard enough and when I put bass under the track it started to sound messy. Got a bug for this now so hopefully Ill improve over time, again, thanks for the input though.
BattleFunk 10:34 PM - 4 May, 2012
I just meant the bass-ier sounds within the loop. Try and get those similar frequencies matching up. Kick / sub / lower bass. Group the frequencies up to make balancing stuff easier / quicker =)

Start with dropping all the volumes to 0db and put the kick in first - to just over halfway up the fader to get things started - then bring the other sounds in after that

I usually do this and still end up bringing the kick back down further. Kicks are violent.

Keep at it! =)
DJ Alkemy 10:38 PM - 4 May, 2012
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I just meant the bass-ier sounds within the loop. Try and get those similar frequencies matching up. Kick / sub / lower bass. Group the frequencies up to make balancing stuff easier / quicker =)



Start with dropping all the volumes to 0db and put the kick in first - to just over halfway up the fader to get things started - then bring the other sounds in after that



I usually do this and still end up bringing the kick back down further. Kicks are violent.



Keep at it! =)


Gotcha. Gonna mess about with a few things on the track tomorrow so will have a look at what you said then start a new track. Cheers.
DJ Alkemy 1:04 PM - 8 May, 2012
What would you guys recommend to use to create basslines for a Hip-Hop track...a la Kev Brown (I wish)
bicedidit 2:21 PM - 8 May, 2012
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What would you guys recommend to use to create basslines for a Hip-Hop track...a la Kev Brown (I wish)


any synth with a low pass filter
CMOS 8:28 PM - 10 May, 2012
This is my fav sub VST. I know it wasnt really designed for it but the low end on this goes DEEP.


www.kvraudio.com
sacrilicious 11:16 PM - 10 May, 2012
soundcloud.com

MFD / "more filtered disco." 115bpm with house and nudisco influences.

More or less finalized in the mixdown but still missing an element or two to keep it moving but not quite sure what I'll throw on top. Probably a vocal sample a la "keep on moving," ha.
DJ Alkemy 12:28 PM - 16 May, 2012
I cant get to grips with this low pass filter. Im probably doing something wrong but when I use it, it completely muffles the sample Im using. I also use various samples within a single track so I wanted to basically create my own basslines from scrtach but Im going through shedloads of Reason patches and they all sound ass. Anyone know of any good ones?
BattleFunk 12:50 PM - 16 May, 2012
Low Pass Filter = Let only the LOW frequencies PASS through the speakers

Good for finding the low frequencies

High Pass does the opposite

Similar to High cut and Low Cut = Cut the LOW frequencies from use

Most things will sound bad until they've been processed - dont think you can get the same sound from the synth as that of a commercial release that has been to a Mixing engineer and then a Mastering engineer
DJ Alkemy 1:02 PM - 16 May, 2012
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dont think you can get the same sound from the synth as that of a commercial release that has been to a Mixing engineer and then a Mastering engineer


Oh of course, but when I say muffled, I mean near unaudible lol. I tried messing with the settings on the Mclass Equaliser 9 (Im using Reason 5) but nothing. It maybe the samples Im using. I just want a good bass patch that I can lay some bass underneath the track myself.
BattleFunk 1:06 PM - 16 May, 2012
If you're looking for a bass patch to layer underneath (sub) you should start with a synth (not a sample)

Try a synth with just a sine wave on the lower octaves - add a tiny bit of saturation if you want to give it a bit of grit

If you do it with a sample theres a chance of it falling to bits and sounding like shit. A synth will remain a solid sound

I only use Ableton these days so have no idea about Reason =)
DJ Alkemy 1:57 PM - 16 May, 2012
Yeah, thats what I want, a synth. I have been going through tons on Reason and 90 percent of them sound rubbish. Oh well, Ill keep on looking. Thanks anyway Funk.
BattleFunk 2:16 PM - 16 May, 2012
Maybe this will help

Watchwww.youtube.com
bandoma 6:58 PM - 19 May, 2012
House / Electro Heads... here's our newest track.

soundcloud.com

Used Sylenth1, Massive and Nexus for our synths and produced the track in ableton.

Feel free to give feedback. Thanks.
Dj-M.Bezzle 7:50 PM - 19 May, 2012
mabye some of you production gurus can give me a hand here, i made a personal edit for knife partys internet friends


soundcloud.com

heres the original

Watchwww.youtube.com


I found the vocal source used but i cant pinpoint what types of effects were used to make the voice sound like theirs, i have a bit of pingpong delay and reverb...any other avenues i may want to try?
BattleFunk 7:55 PM - 19 May, 2012
it needs loads of high eq, it sounds really muffled

try and use the vocal as the trigger for a sidechain compressor on the track - so the vocal makes room for itself within the original part
Dj-M.Bezzle 8:05 PM - 19 May, 2012
ok cool ill try that
DJ Alkemy 4:54 PM - 29 May, 2012
Rough version: Tried to make somethink funky:

soundcloud.com
sacrilicious 5:43 PM - 29 May, 2012
I like the groove overall, good samples, and slamming drums but the hard left panning of the sampled drums drove me nuts by the end of the song.
DJ Alkemy 6:27 PM - 29 May, 2012
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I like the groove overall, good samples, and slamming drums but the hard left panning of the sampled drums drove me nuts by the end of the song.


Yeah, Im trying to layer them so they hit along with mine. Im working with some seriously wack speakers in my house so Im gonna go to my friends studio to work on it then move on to the next one.
dj_soo 2:28 AM - 30 May, 2012
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I like the groove overall, good samples, and slamming drums but the hard left panning of the sampled drums drove me nuts by the end of the song.


Yeah, Im trying to layer them so they hit along with mine. Im working with some seriously wack speakers in my house so Im gonna go to my friends studio to work on it then move on to the next one.


yea, it's a little off - maybe don't go for such a hard pan and lean it more to the left. I'm assuming the sample is one of those old school hard-panned left right samples?
dj25e 7:58 AM - 31 May, 2012
my newest track, please leave some feedback. thank you

soundcloud.com
bandoma 3:35 PM - 31 May, 2012
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my newest track, please leave some feedback. thank you

soundcloud.com


Pretty sick track. Diggin the jodeci sample and the main dubby drop at 1:22. The bass line you have there has a nice flow to it.

For feedback, I think the track could be mixed a lil bit better. I think the hi hats are a bit overbearing. I'd turn them down a lil bit and do a slight cut around 6-8K.

I also believe that the kick and bass needs to hit harder. The bass line you have is nice, but for a dubstep track, it needs to hit harder. Proper mixing and equing with the kick and bass could solve the problem.
dj25e 8:44 PM - 31 May, 2012
thanks. appreciate it. that is what everyone has told me. i didnt control any of the mixing, or mastering, but i will try to fix it
sj_gregory 7:39 AM - 8 June, 2012
My first production attempt!

soundcloud.com

Used samples from a friends track, just learning and practising!

And all expertly done through my iphone headphones, hmmmmmmm....
DJ Alkemy 10:17 PM - 8 June, 2012
Another rough beat...I have done around 8-10 so far but I intend on going to my friends studio to mix them all down in one go. What you think guys:

isoundcloud.com
sacrilicious 5:28 PM - 9 June, 2012
Nice samples and groove but it felt like the vocals were too loud and kept the track from slamming as hard once the beat came back in--you might look at some other sort of fill to emphasize the return of the beat.
DJ Alkemy 8:09 PM - 9 June, 2012
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Nice samples and groove but it felt like the vocals were too loud and kept the track from slamming as hard once the beat came back in--you might look at some other sort of fill to emphasize the return of the beat.


Yeah, I thought the same...I might put a little rolling sample underneath the police radio and then just stop it right before the beat hits back in.
sacrilicious 9:36 PM - 9 June, 2012
Even just changing the timing to have more of a pause before the beat may work, too
DJ Alkemy 9:45 PM - 9 June, 2012
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Even just changing the timing to have more of a pause before the beat may work, too


You mean before the 2nd beat kicks in?
djchope 9:48 PM - 9 June, 2012
haven't been here in a while just got a couple new remixes up
including new orleans bounce, trap and dutch house

give me some feedback :)
soundcloud.com
J0be 10:56 AM - 11 June, 2012
new EP out on Beatport NOW!!

www.beatport.com

£4.50.....bargain ;-)
BattleFunk 10:58 AM - 11 June, 2012
£4.50!?

Is that for vinyl? lol
J0be 10:58 AM - 11 June, 2012
haha, that's for the whole EP, 4 tracks ;-) Although I do have my first ever vinyl release coming next month!
BattleFunk 10:59 AM - 11 June, 2012
nice one Jobe, good work =)
J0be 11:02 AM - 11 June, 2012
thank you mate :)
bandoma 2:38 PM - 12 June, 2012
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new EP out on Beatport NOW!!

www.beatport.com

£4.50.....bargain ;-)


congrats J0be.
Nicky Blunt 8:01 PM - 13 June, 2012
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nice one Jobe, good work =)


+1 great to see your progression from being in here as one of the little people to actually having releases on vinyl!

Well done mate. Big ups
dj_soo 8:51 PM - 13 June, 2012
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Although I do have my first ever vinyl release coming next month!


had my first vinyl release a few months ago - feels great to hold something physical in your hands with your name on it!
J0be 9:27 AM - 14 June, 2012
I bet it feels awesome dude!! Congrate
J0be 9:28 AM - 14 June, 2012
meant to say 'congrats!!'
J0be 9:29 AM - 14 June, 2012
Up to #6 in the Nu Disco charts on Beatport!!

i45.tinypic.com

if you'd like to help me hit the #1 spot, get a copy here :D

www.beatport.com

:D
djbanno 10:26 AM - 14 June, 2012
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Up to #6 in the Nu Disco charts on Beatport!!

i45.tinypic.com

if you'd like to help me hit the #1 spot, get a copy here :D

www.beatport.com

:D

Congrats mate, I'm on it!
DJ Alkemy 3:21 PM - 14 June, 2012
A quick question I got guys if you dont mind.

What is the process you have from starting a track to the final mix down. I have about 8 tracks made in Reason that I consider rough. I then solo all the pieces that make the track (beat, sample, effects etc) and export each as an audio file. I then use Audition to tweak and eq certain parts if needed. I am thinking of getting Cubase or something similar to then put all the individual parts (along with my emcees vocals) into Cubase and do a final mixdown and make sure the vocals, beat etc go together nicely.

Im wondering if you guys have any tips or advice on anything I have missed or is there any reccomendations you have to help me get better. Thanks.
bandoma 4:00 PM - 14 June, 2012
Mixing down is prolly one of the hardest parts when it comes to producing IMO. I learn new things everyday and I guess it takes time to get good at it just like skratching.

First, I recommend mixing everything in mono. If it sounds good in mono, then it will definitely sound good in stereo.

Second, I recommend listening to your track with different monitors and headphones. Try your DJ headphones, your ipod headphones, listen to it in your car...etc.

Third, eq everything. Each sound needs its own space so that it could "fit" within the mix. Take out unnecessary frequencies and boost in other areas. I also recommend panning some tracks to create more space.

I had a Jackson 5 track playing on my studio monitors and I was really impressed on how the engineer mixed everything. I heard the the guitars heavily panned to one side, the keys to the other, everything just fit so perfectly. So I guess another thing you could do is listen to some music on your studio monitors to see how they mixed it. Some Beatles tracks had some nice mixing in their as well.

Hope that helps.
DJ Alkemy 4:53 PM - 14 June, 2012
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Mixing down is prolly one of the hardest parts when it comes to producing IMO. I learn new things everyday and I guess it takes time to get good at it just like skratching.



First, I recommend mixing everything in mono. If it sounds good in mono, then it will definitely sound good in stereo.



Second, I recommend listening to your track with different monitors and headphones. Try your DJ headphones, your ipod headphones, listen to it in your car...etc.



Third, eq everything. Each sound needs its own space so that it could "fit" within the mix. Take out unnecessary frequencies and boost in other areas. I also recommend panning some tracks to create more space.



I had a Jackson 5 track playing on my studio monitors and I was really impressed on how the engineer mixed everything. I heard the the guitars heavily panned to one side, the keys to the other, everything just fit so perfectly. So I guess another thing you could do is listen to some music on your studio monitors to see how they mixed it. Some Beatles tracks had some nice mixing in their as well.



Hope that helps.


Thanks Bandoma. Yeah, I hear you about listening to it on different monitors and headphones. I burned a track that sounded pretty tight on my headphones but it sounded like shit on a friends home system. I guess its all about finding that happy medium.

Not sure most of my beats will need much panning, I may be wrong. Its just I am basically making straight up HipHop beats. Sampling off of vinyl etc so not a whole load of seperate instumentation going on. Will definately have to get good at it for future though if I progress to different beats etc.

Thanks for the input, any other tips and tricks anyone has I would appreciate it.
echa1945mf 6:15 PM - 14 June, 2012
a breaks track i did,with a bit oldskool booty/miami bass flavor using samples taken from samuel l jackson on Pulp Fiction (that makes it impossible to be officially released unless quentin tarantino allows it) so here's a free download :


www.mediafire.com


my soundcloud page : soundcloud.com
J0be 6:52 PM - 14 June, 2012
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Up to #6 in the Nu Disco charts on Beatport!!

i45.tinypic.com

if you'd like to help me hit the #1 spot, get a copy here :D

www.beatport.com

:D

Congrats mate, I'm on it!


Awesome mate, thank you!!! :D
Dj-M.Bezzle 2:24 AM - 15 June, 2012
Hey guys, just finishes a new transition ive been working on, less of a musical transition more of a word play idea. I think it sounds a lil rough so i was hoping you producer gurus can give me some advice or point me in a direction

Im thinking it would have turned out better had i not used the inst and instead sampled the beat and redrummed it at a higher tempo, anyways heres my G6 to HYFR down trans, let me know what you think, all opinions even bad ones are welcome (its prob not even useable lol)

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 10:05 PM - 15 June, 2012
Quick track I chucked together with an MC out of my crew...I love blues music so tried to get a bit of that flavour into the track: soundcloud.com
dj_soo 11:04 PM - 15 June, 2012
here's my newest release:

soundcloud.com

remix of some German hip hop :o.
echa1945mf 8:22 PM - 16 June, 2012
California Dreaming

soundcloud.com
djchope 3:33 AM - 18 June, 2012
check out my "CALL ME MAYBE" Trap Remix
:)

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 10:20 PM - 20 June, 2012
I knocked this up real quick a day or two ago:

soundcloud.com
O.B.1 4:38 AM - 22 June, 2012
lol @'knocked this up'

nice beat though
dj_soo 3:18 AM - 27 June, 2012
latest release - more of a hip hop tune:

soundcloud.com
djchope 12:37 AM - 28 June, 2012
got 2 new remixes TRAP AND BOUNCE REMIXES

soundcloud.com

let me know what you think and fallow :D
Dj-M.Bezzle 2:22 AM - 28 June, 2012
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got 2 new remixes TRAP AND BOUNCE REMIXES

soundcloud.com

let me know what you think and fallow :D



I LIKE!!
djchope 5:19 AM - 28 June, 2012
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Quote:
got 2 new remixes TRAP AND BOUNCE REMIXES

soundcloud.com

let me know what you think and fallow :D



I LIKE!!


Thanks! fallow me!
djchope 1:04 PM - 3 July, 2012
new dutch house remix...hope y'all like :D
soundcloud.com
bandoma 2:51 PM - 3 July, 2012
We decided to enter the Zedd "Spectrum" remix contest on beatport. Since everyone was remixing the song into a prog/electro or dubstep track, we decided to flip it nu disco style.

Anyways, check it out here:

soundcloud.com

And please support us in the contest here:

play.beatport.com

grazie.
sacrilicious 5:47 PM - 3 July, 2012
Nicely done. I'd like to see you guys spend more time in that direction as opposed to the full on big room banger sound
echa1945mf 1:42 AM - 6 July, 2012
hi guys , im inviting you guys if you're interested to take part and Remix my latest single that featured one of Indonesia prominent rapper Yacko , the tune is gonna be release in all Major Online store like beatport,juno,iTunes

you can download the remix pack here : www.mediafire.com


and preview of the track here : freemagz.com


the deadline for the remix is 15 july 2012,if you're interested you can send me your remix (mp3) via :

email : loco_diablo@live.com

soundcloud : soundcloud.com



respect,and regards


DJ Echa , Indonesia
echa1945mf 2:39 AM - 6 July, 2012
and yes im also heading a record label Audio Expressions , so drop me your demo at : audio.expressions@live.com

we release Electro,Breaks,Dubstep,Nu Disco,Complextro and other bass heavy stuff

you can check us out on : www.the45mf.com
DJ Alkemy 7:03 PM - 10 July, 2012
Will probably have to redo the drums, seems a bit off. What you think of the rough version though:

soundcloud.com
sacrilicious 7:22 PM - 10 July, 2012
Very static but it's a good framework for the boom bap sound you're going for.
DJ Alkemy 11:16 PM - 10 July, 2012
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Very static but it's a good framework for the boom bap sound you're going for.


Yeah, want to add more effects, not sure what yet. Just dont want the sound to be too repetative. Gonna go back to that once I finished a few more, cheers.
djchope 12:14 AM - 11 July, 2012
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Will probably have to redo the drums, seems a bit off. What you think of the rough version though:

soundcloud.com


great frame, i think that synth/trumpet needs more reverb.
dont worry about being repetitive, you are the one who is the producer so i bet you listen to it thousands of times...what i do recommend is be very detailed with it..remove some instruments at certain times...add effects...its a good start..diggin the drums
djchope 12:14 AM - 11 July, 2012
check out my latest house remix
check out my bounce and trap remixes as well :D
thanks for the support
soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 12:39 AM - 11 July, 2012
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dont worry about being repetitive, you are the one who is the producer so i bet you listen to it thousands of times...what i do recommend is be very detailed with it..remove some instruments at certain times...add effects...its a good start..diggin the drums


Taken on board, thanks.
djchope 11:10 PM - 17 July, 2012
just posted a new original instrumental...not sure if i properly mixed it
let me know what y'all guys think
soundcloud.com
djchope 11:20 PM - 17 July, 2012
SORRY
this is the correct link
soundcloud.com
djchope 2:12 AM - 24 July, 2012
whats up guys!
i have some 2 more brand new remixes
moombahton and tribal!
enjoy!
www.soundcloud.com
djchope 2:13 AM - 24 July, 2012
my bad....wrong link again........

here you go
soundcloud.com
echa1945mf 2:44 PM - 24 July, 2012
Upcoming Release on my Label


Karen Garret - That B! (Original Mix) :
soundcloud.com

A Banging high Energy Electro Track from the young and talented Karen Garret,half American half Indonesian , she's making some serious move in Indonesia Dance Scene

---------------------------------------------------------------------

Karen Garret - That B! (Akira As Astronaughty Remix) : soundcloud.com

another young indonesian talent,bringing the hard edge tune into an epic yet banging Complextro remix

---------------------------------------------------------------------

coming soon,Guest Remix from Osvaldo Nugroho and Mahesa Utara


Send your Electro,Dubstep,Indie Dance demo to : audio.expressions@live.com
bandoma 2:51 PM - 24 July, 2012
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[quoteKaren Garret - That B! (Akira As Astronaughty Remix) : soundcloud.com


diggin the remix!
echa1945mf 4:05 AM - 27 July, 2012
Birdy Nam Vs Kings Of Leon - Somebody Going (DJ Echa Mashup Mix)

soundcloud.com
O.B.1 7:40 PM - 12 August, 2012
A quick little promo vid I put together using some live club footage mixed with an original beat I produced...

Watchwww.youtube.com
djchope 3:14 AM - 14 August, 2012
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A quick little promo vid I put together using some live club footage mixed with an original beat I produced...

Watchwww.youtube.com


the beat is sick! especially when the drum breaks hits! good stuff
djchope 3:15 AM - 14 August, 2012
you can now download my TRAP remix of CALL ME MAYBE
also check out my latest work
thanks friends!
soundcloud.com
bandoma 4:49 PM - 23 August, 2012
Remixed the new Ne-Yo song, "Let me love you". Thought the original was ok, but needed more energy at some points.

Here it is:

soundcloud.com

feedback welcomed.
djchope 5:09 PM - 14 September, 2012
whats up guys check out my new remix..please let me know what you think :D
soundcloud.com
bandoma 6:44 PM - 17 September, 2012
Sup doods! Looks like J0be is blowing up in the minimal tech house world. Congrats man. I still remember when we used to post our skratch sessions on your skratch thread.

We've been working hard in the studio as well.

Here's our latest remix to Icona Pop's "Ready for the weekend"

soundcloud.com

If you digg it, please give us a heart on hypem.

hypem.com

And you could dl this for free after liking our facebook page:

www.facebook.com
J0be 7:59 PM - 18 September, 2012
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Sup doods! Looks like J0be is blowing up in the minimal tech house world. Congrats man. I still remember when we used to post our skratch sessions on your skratch thread.


Cheers B!! Although I'd defo say it was more the deep house/nu disco world ;-)

Yeah I do miss posting in the scratch thread, been so long since I touched a vinyl!! Probably embarrass myself these days.

Liking the new tunes mate, those productions are really coming along. :)
Thundercat 10:39 PM - 18 September, 2012
I must say I am also extremely happy and excited for J0. Would be nice to have you guys spinning back on Stickam once in a while. =)

Sooner or later I will stop jerking around put some of my own tracks up in this thread (deep soulful house). I play some of them in my Friday sets, and have given a few people access to a couple of them. But I suffer from not knowing when to just say ENOUGH! IT'S FINISHED! I can't stop tinkering with tracks.
Dj-M.Bezzle 12:29 AM - 19 September, 2012
just put out a new lil jon hype edit.....the world needs more lil jon hype edits lol


soundcloud.com

feel free to drop your 2 cents
echa1945mf 2:11 PM - 19 September, 2012
my first release and more to come as a Label Owner and manager , hoping for a support :)

www.beatport.com!/963851

thx guys
echa1945mf 2:12 PM - 19 September, 2012
aaah sorry , what happen ? cant link up link

www.beatport.com!/963851
echa1945mf 2:14 PM - 19 September, 2012
craap T_T lets try once more

www.trackitdown.net
bandoma 2:41 PM - 21 September, 2012
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craap T_T lets try once more

www.trackitdown.net


pretty sick track
bandoma 2:44 PM - 21 September, 2012
Here's our take at nu disco, indie dance. We remixed Atrak, Kimbra and Mark Foster's song, Warrior.

Indaba and converse put together this competiton:

api.awe.sm
J0be 3:47 PM - 23 September, 2012
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I must say I am also extremely happy and excited for J0. Would be nice to have you guys spinning back on Stickam once in a while. =)

Sooner or later I will stop jerking around put some of my own tracks up in this thread (deep soulful house). I play some of them in my Friday sets, and have given a few people access to a couple of them. But I suffer from not knowing when to just say ENOUGH! IT'S FINISHED! I can't stop tinkering with tracks.


Would love to have a spin on Stickam again! Had forgotten all about it. Just been checking out the Global DJ Sessions profile, some good memories man! I used to LOVE spinning live, some great vibes in the early days. I remember when Cary first set it up, had great fun watching you guys, for hours on end!

Post your tracks mate, even if you feel like they're not complete. You have got to take that first step!
CMOS 9:01 PM - 24 September, 2012
Working on this one. Kinda stuck at the moment. I like the drop but the whole intro just feels week at the moment.

soundcloud.com
CMOS 5:50 PM - 27 September, 2012
Banged this one out last night.

soundcloud.com
echa1945mf 3:28 PM - 4 October, 2012
DJ Echa - What (Original Mix) #15 At Trackitdown Top100 Breaks Chart

soundcloud.com

please support my track if you like it to reach #1 ;)

Chart Link :

www.trackitdown.net]www.trackitdown.net
echa1945mf 3:29 PM - 4 October, 2012
sorry wrong chart link :

www.trackitdown.net
O.B.1 6:54 PM - 4 October, 2012
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sorry wrong chart link :

www.trackitdown.net


nice breakbeat! takes me back to my b-boy days...
echa1945mf 3:52 PM - 5 October, 2012
Quote:
Quote:
sorry wrong chart link :

www.trackitdown.net


nice breakbeat! takes me back to my b-boy days...



now its #3 ! thanks and keep supporting it , indonesiaaa represent ! wooohoo
djchope 10:53 PM - 5 October, 2012
FINALLY after lots of remixes...i came up with my first original track
check it out, fallow me ill fallow back
soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 4:06 PM - 8 October, 2012
Newest beat I have done (need to add sub bass and maybe rearrange the drums and add a bit of ambience but its just a rough draft:

soundcloud.com
bandoma 10:00 PM - 8 October, 2012
Quote:
Newest beat I have done (need to add sub bass and maybe rearrange the drums and add a bit of ambience but its just a rough draft:

soundcloud.com


sounds really dope! would love to skratch over that beat.
echa1945mf 5:04 AM - 9 October, 2012
video teaser of my Live Group upcoming single "Better Humans"

Watchwww.youtube.com
echa1945mf 5:08 AM - 9 October, 2012
few gramatical errors her and there , but hey i was high as shit editing this video so ... yeah
DJ JT Stevens 4:20 PM - 9 October, 2012
Quote:
Newest beat I have done (need to add sub bass and maybe rearrange the drums and add a bit of ambience but its just a rough draft:

soundcloud.com

Nice beat Alkemy. Love the vibe of it too.
DJ Alkemy 5:13 PM - 9 October, 2012
Quote:
Quote:
Newest beat I have done (need to add sub bass and maybe rearrange the drums and add a bit of ambience but its just a rough draft:



soundcloud.com


Nice beat Alkemy. Love the vibe of it too.


Thanks bro.

Here is one I just knoocked up quickly today. Wanted to change my drum patterns up a bit. Only a rough little snippet, Ill go back to it tomorrow:

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 3:05 PM - 10 October, 2012
Another one I started today.

soundcloud.com

Everything Im posting on Soundcloud are rough versions (need to rearrange some drums, add sub bass and ambience etc on others) but still appreciate the feedback.
echa1945mf 12:27 PM - 11 October, 2012
hi guys im starting a new record label ,wroking together with many major labels and mainstream artist in indonesia to release their music online ,we will release pop,rock,hiphop,rnb and soul

and we also work with all the radio stations in indonesia to promote our releases

demos can be send to : mistral.music.ina@gmail.com
djchope 4:29 AM - 16 October, 2012
for all my dirty dutch fans!
check out my new original track
its spicy
soundcloud.com
djchope 2:28 AM - 31 October, 2012
whats up guys just finished my new remix for a beatport contest check it and let me know what you think
soundcloud.com
echa1945mf 5:31 AM - 31 October, 2012
just finish recording,mixing and mastering the first single from my Live group RobotRock

soundcloud.com
dj_soo 6:45 AM - 31 October, 2012
here's a new release by me and a buddy:

soundcloud.com
s3kn0tr0n1c 8:24 AM - 1 November, 2012
My latest TECHNO track -

soundcloud.com


Couple of others -

soundcloud.com

soundcloud.com

Both TECHNO also.
djchope 3:18 PM - 7 November, 2012
Nightcrawlers - Push the feeling (DJ Chop-E TRAP REMIX)
soundcloud.com
jprime 5:15 PM - 7 November, 2012
Fresh breaksy tune up in Juno :)

www.junodownload.com
Dj-M.Bezzle 7:26 PM - 8 November, 2012
Got a question for you producer types. What kinda keyboard can u recomend....ive been leaning towards the novation impulse but ive read good and bad on that one....also looking at the akai mpk 49 or mabye an axiom

What do you guys suggest? Btw i dont play keys outright just using it to key in some melodys for some edm tracks...also looking to get maschine.
O.B.1 8:29 PM - 8 November, 2012
^^^ I have a Yamaha Motif and a Korg Triton - but they are stand alone analog hardware units. I would reccomend the MPK 49 though - it looks pretty packed with features and a buddy of mine just bought one (using with logic) and seems happy with it.
CMOS 9:13 PM - 8 November, 2012
I have the axiom25, its a great lil keyboard and the pads are pretty good as well. No complaints here.
dj_soo 12:16 AM - 9 November, 2012
I have the mpk61 and it's great. Not a fan of novation controllers other than the dicers, but they are built well...
Dj-M.Bezzle 3:21 PM - 15 November, 2012
2 more questions for you guys, what soundcard do you guys suggest? (Im guessing i need ones for moniters?)

Also for someone who dosent know how to play keys, do you recommend a 49 key keyboard or will a 25 key get you by..does it matter?
bandoma 9:12 PM - 15 November, 2012
I use an apogee duet for my soundcard and it works well. I also have an apogee one which I use when I leave my home studio.

For keys, I use a novation 25SL. The only good thing about it is that it saves space. After I took piano lessons, I wanted more keys.

The 25 should be fine, but if you're working up and down the scales (playing arps)..etc, you might want one with more keys.

The biggest thing for me is the latency issue. I'm not sure if its my computer or midi keyboard that causes delays when I play stuff.

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@J0be - congrats on the success man. Heard some of your new stuff on soundcloud and it sounds solid!
bandoma 10:52 PM - 18 January, 2013
bizump.

here's our zedd clarity nu disco rmx:

soundcloud.com

we also entered it in the contest, so if ya digg it, plz vote for us.

remix.zedd.net
J0be 5:52 PM - 6 February, 2013
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@J0be - congrats on the success man. Heard some of your new stuff on soundcloud and it sounds solid!


Thank you mate!

Just been listening to your latest tunes, that Zedd remix is so good! Cant beiieve how far you've come in such a short space of time. Keep it up mate :)
DJ Alkemy 6:53 PM - 11 February, 2013
Latest rough beat...gotta change drums up and fit the chops a bit better after the breakdown but its a snippet :-)

soundcloud.com
stevie o 8:03 PM - 11 February, 2013
Not sure if this has been mentioned but anyone feel like setting up an ableton collabo project. We can bounce back ideas and projects through Dropbox. I figure the more people Who add to a track the more dynamic the track could be. Maybe start a new topic if there is any interest. Let me know.
DJ Alkemy 6:25 PM - 15 February, 2013
Another one:

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 6:00 PM - 5 March, 2013
And another one:

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 6:38 PM - 8 March, 2013
And again, another one:

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 4:40 PM - 14 March, 2013
Another...Think I'm having a convo with myself these days LOL:

soundcloud.com
s3kn0tr0n1c 4:59 PM - 14 March, 2013
soundcloud.com

Style is TECHNO.
Mr. Cheese 71nyc 7:11 AM - 10 May, 2013
Here is a Blend with the Public enemy beat I remade using GIEST
soundcloud.com
stevie o 10:18 PM - 11 May, 2013
^ ridiculous mastering. Sound quality is perfect imo
Mr. Cheese 71nyc 3:01 AM - 12 May, 2013
Thanks, its the program Giest , basically used the headphone out from computer to mixer, you can even hear the hum on some parts.
dj_soo 7:31 AM - 12 May, 2013
here's a disco edit for y'all:

soundcloud.com
stevie o 12:00 AM - 13 May, 2013
Quote:
Thanks, its the program Giest , basically used the headphone out from computer to mixer, you can even hear the hum on some parts.


Geist looks awesome. Might have to check it out. Maybe use it as a plugin in ableton.
bandoma 3:21 PM - 13 May, 2013
Quote:
here's a disco edit for y'all:

soundcloud.com


funky! i like it.
DJ Alkemy 4:34 PM - 13 May, 2013
Some new Hip-Hop beats:

soundcloud.com

soundcloud.com

soundcloud.com

soundcloud.com

soundcloud.com

soundcloud.com

soundcloud.com

soundcloud.com

soundcloud.com

soundcloud.com

And for a bit of fun, I remixed Avicii, Levels...a la M-Phazes: soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 5:40 PM - 14 May, 2013
Two more I did the last few days:

soundcloud.com

soundcloud.com
jprime 10:50 PM - 15 May, 2013
Here's a breaks tune for DL"

soundcloud.com
bandoma 3:07 AM - 20 May, 2013
Quote:
Here's a breaks tune for DL"

soundcloud.com


really funky. i feel like skratching to that beat.
bandoma 3:10 AM - 20 May, 2013
check out our kaskade "its you its me remix"

been a fan of his since the early 2K's when i used to mix deep and funky house. anyways, our remix did really well on the hype machine. we hit #4 the week it dropped which helped us get 50K+ plays and a bunch of new followers.

soundcloud.com

this is on the groovy/funky/indie house tip.
DJ Alkemy 11:10 PM - 21 May, 2013
Some bare bones beats (all unfinished etc).

All Hip-Hop: soundcloud.com
dj_soo 12:41 AM - 22 May, 2013
here's a release that came out last year:

soundcloud.com

kind of wish we had worked a little bit more on the mixdown a bit cause some things are still bugging me but it sounds pretty good on a big system...
CMOS 8:03 PM - 22 May, 2013
soundcloud.com

Posted up some newer stuff.


(a few of those need a better mixdown, these are all drafts)
bandoma 8:56 PM - 22 May, 2013
We remixed aaliyah's try again at 112 bpm on the nu disco tip.

soundcloud.com

If you digg it, can you give us a heart on the hype machine?

hypem.com(Shoe+Scene+Symphony+Disco+Dub

free download on our fb:

www.facebook.com

thanks guys.
stevie o 3:12 AM - 29 May, 2013
snd.sc

Snippet of some orchestral strings I'm workin on
DJ Alkemy 3:55 PM - 5 June, 2013
soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 11:27 PM - 5 June, 2013
Bluesy, Hip-Hop Boom Bap:

soundcloud.com
jprime 4:21 AM - 6 June, 2013
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Bluesy, Hip-Hop Boom Bap:

soundcloud.com


Love that hook, I feel like the snares could crack a bit more though...just spent a good 20 minutes scratching to it :)
DJ Alkemy 5:05 AM - 6 June, 2013
Quote:
Quote:
Bluesy, Hip-Hop Boom Bap:

soundcloud.com


Love that hook, I feel like the snares could crack a bit more though...just spent a good 20 minutes scratching to it :)


Yeah, I ain't added no reverb, bass or effects. Only put up basic versions on Soundcloud cause I have had tracks being used by people I don't know lol
djchope 7:05 AM - 6 June, 2013
check out all my remixes!
soundcloud.com/djchop-e

:D thanks
panta rhei 7:22 PM - 16 June, 2013
Quote:
Bluesy, Hip-Hop Boom Bap:

soundcloud.com


yeah that riff makes it rolling

Here are my hopelessly deficiant tries: soundcloud.com
with some hiphop/r&b acapellas over it. Enjoy
DJ Alkemy 8:50 PM - 19 June, 2013
Beat I made today. Rough version:

soundcloud.com
jprime 9:58 PM - 19 June, 2013
Breaks Booty: soundcloud.com

I tried some edits on the track last night and like the results: soundcloud.com
stevie o 10:09 PM - 19 June, 2013
Quote:
Beat I made today. Rough version:

soundcloud.com


I could hear gza and inspecta rhyming over that. I like it
DJ Alkemy 12:50 AM - 20 June, 2013
Quote:
Quote:
Beat I made today. Rough version:

soundcloud.com


I could hear gza and inspecta rhyming over that. I like it


Thanks. I can only dream eh lol.
DJ Alkemy 4:30 PM - 21 June, 2013
Beat I made a couple of hours ago. Rough version:

soundcloud.com
jprime 5:42 PM - 24 June, 2013
New breaks track: soundcloud.com
stevie o 10:48 PM - 24 June, 2013
Building a new studio desk from scratch. Pics to follow. Kind of excited about it
DJ Alkemy 4:22 PM - 28 June, 2013
Rough draft of a beat I made today:

soundcloud.com
stevie o 6:04 PM - 28 June, 2013
nice. Sounds a little like reunited from Wu
DJ Alkemy 10:02 AM - 2 July, 2013
Done this in about ten minutes today:

soundcloud.com
bandoma 5:38 PM - 8 July, 2013
Here's our latest remix:

Lorde - Royals (Shoe Scene Symphony Remix)

soundcloud.com

This is the first track we made at 88 bpm. Lorde is from New Zealand! She's about to blow up. Anyhow, we tried to maintain the original sound and added a lil more bass and piano.
dj_soo 1:45 AM - 9 July, 2013
new funky drum n bass tune we put together:

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 8:14 PM - 17 July, 2013
Something chilled and summery (I think):

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 1:18 PM - 24 July, 2013
Another summery beat. Still a real rough version:

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 3:31 PM - 26 July, 2013
Dark & brooding Boom Bap:

soundcloud.com
stevie o 7:21 PM - 27 July, 2013
Anyone fuckin with logic x? I am getting too god on Ableton to jump ship but I hear good things about it
dj_soo 10:58 PM - 27 July, 2013
I was considering getting it and using both - only $200 and a lot of guys I talk to think logic has better sounding plugins and mixedowns in general.
dj_soo 9:20 PM - 28 July, 2013
Here, let's take this thread back to some tips.

Concept works on all DAWs, but I'm specifically talking ableton.

One thing I've been doing more of lately is creating my bass tones using a single synth instead of layering a mid-range sound over a separate sub-bass sound. I find the sound is more organic and it makes it easier to ensure any modulation affects the full-range of sound rather than having to work out the same modulation for both sounds.

That said, it's nice to have separate control over the frequencies so you can adjust levels, compress and mono the subs, and just apply effects directly to the different frequencies in parallel.

I started using a crossover on my bass patches and it's been fantastic. I started off just using the EQ to delineate 3 bands, but I have having trouble getting the exact crossover point and it would end up having some effect on the sound even with no plugins.

Then I realized that the multiband dynamics plugin is essentially a crossover and compressor so I just used that to separate the frequencies without engaging the compression and it works like a charm.

Here's the rack I created (ableton 9 only): www.dropbox.com

Basically it's an effects rack that has 3 groups in parallel on for highs, one for mids, and one for lows. You can slot in any effect into the specific range and I macro'd a few knobs including both crossover points. Default plugins I use (just what I prefer), I mono'd the subs and added a compressor, added a chrous and stereo widener for the mids, and a saturator for the highs. But again, add or removing anything in there.

I've found my bass tones are much nicer now and I have greater control over the sound as well as being able to fine tune them during mixdowns.
CMOS 1:24 AM - 29 July, 2013
I went on a plugin splurge lately and got Kontakt and a few sound banks for it.

Symphobia and Orange Tree Guitar are my favorites so far.

Also got a copy of Rob Papens "SubBoomBass"....holy shit this thing bangs.


What plugins are you guys rocking, I'm tired of massive/nexus/sylenth.

Anyone rocking Push yet?
dj_soo 2:35 AM - 29 July, 2013
I really like Circle as an alternative to massive..
stevie o 3:59 AM - 31 July, 2013
I really need to dive into kontakt and massive. I like to learn a plugin fully before goin to another. I have so much invested in shit i Havent even used yet. I am using sylenth mostly right now. I don;t have any room in my studio for push yet but it looks sweet
DJ Alkemy 3:52 PM - 1 August, 2013
This is the first track uploaded from the forthcoming Booze, Blues & Hip-Hop album by myself and an MC called Punra (Applied Science):

soundcloud.com
CMOS 5:56 PM - 1 August, 2013
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I really need to dive into kontakt and massive. I like to learn a plugin fully before goin to another. I have so much invested in shit i Havent even used yet. I am using sylenth mostly right now. I don;t have any room in my studio for push yet but it looks sweet



I kinda stopped with massive and sylenth, I'm sick of the electronic sound, kontakt instruments sound so natural.

Made this one with all kontakt instruments. Need to re-mix it, the guitar is too loud.

soundcloud.com
bandoma 2:45 PM - 2 August, 2013
my buddy just bought kontact and he loves it. i think it was on sale over the weekend. i might have to pick it up too.
DJ Alkemy 6:57 PM - 9 August, 2013
Bluesy/Hip-Hop, whiskey drinking, fighting beat lol :

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 4:56 PM - 12 August, 2013
Chilled out beat: soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 6:54 PM - 13 August, 2013
Weird, drummy beat ?

soundcloud.com
Chris Deluxe 10:56 PM - 18 August, 2013
"Avicii - Wake me up" goes 80's!

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 2:42 PM - 22 August, 2013
soundcloud.com
yowordiagree 3:18 PM - 22 August, 2013
Thunderclap sounds nice man!

Check out www.profoundminds.bandcamp.com
I did a remix of a track that was originally done by ill mind
For a local artist here in the uk. Just use an mpc2000xl currently.
DJ Alkemy 6:48 PM - 22 August, 2013
Quote:
Thunderclap sounds nice man!

Check out www.profoundminds.bandcamp.com
I did a remix of a track that was originally done by ill mind
For a local artist here in the uk. Just use an mpc2000xl currently.


I know of Sonny Jim...from Birmingham?...a few people I know have done tracks with him. Nice track BTW
DJ Alkemy 5:12 PM - 24 August, 2013
Beat I done today. Old school gangster beat lol: soundcloud.com
CMOS 3:28 AM - 27 August, 2013
Some new shit we are working on still a rough draft, need to record the rest.

Fame

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 3:26 PM - 31 August, 2013
Sample flip I did for fun. A friend wanted me to do something with a track off Breaking Bad. Kinda weird track to use for a beat but I thought I would give it a go:

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 4:03 PM - 3 September, 2013
Beat I did today...some funky, bluesy Boom Bap: soundcloud.com
dj_soo 5:31 AM - 17 September, 2013
our new EP: soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 6:55 PM - 20 September, 2013
Bang Bang!: soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 6:33 PM - 24 September, 2013
Two beats that were gathering digital dust, uploaded them anyway:

soundcloud.com

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 4:48 PM - 30 September, 2013
Another beat: soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 12:34 AM - 2 October, 2013
Re-drum of ^^^^^that^^^^^ beat:

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 4:19 PM - 7 October, 2013
Breaking Bad Homage: soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 2:32 AM - 9 October, 2013
Jesus H Christ. I'm flooding this thread lol.

Oh well, here's another. Just a quick, quirky beat I made tonight:

soundcloud.com
stevie o 6:47 PM - 10 October, 2013
Any of you mofos gettin the new maschine???
CMOS 6:57 PM - 10 October, 2013
Quote:
Any of you mofos gettin the new maschine???



Nah im still rocking the original without the multi colored lights.

Didn't see much that would make me sell it and get the new one.

I tend to use it just for drums and then switch over to Abletons Push for other stuff.
jprime 7:00 PM - 10 October, 2013
More breaks: soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 8:51 PM - 11 October, 2013
New beat. Probably one to file under "Chilled out instrumental". Not sure if it can be used by an MC so might just keep it to listen to.

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 4:39 PM - 12 October, 2013
Quick beat I made today:

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 6:30 PM - 14 October, 2013
Stealth Kill: Dark, brooding oriental style (Wu-Tang influenced):

soundcloud.com
jprime 6:02 PM - 18 October, 2013
Rerubbery

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 12:54 AM - 28 October, 2013
Beat I made tonight...nice relaxing vibe to it. Got more to add but it's a work in progress.

soundcloud.com
dj_soo 6:31 AM - 29 October, 2013
two new tracks for ya:

made a halloween tune with our bros the Funk Hunters: soundcloud.com

and this nu disco joint is coming out nov 1

soundcloud.com
aleksey 1:10 PM - 29 October, 2013
My version of "Ya Mama" by "The Pharcyde". Everthing done by myself except the vocals - obviously ;-) I used some samples from old funk and soul tracks of course but hey that's how it should be...

soundcloud.com
jprime 9:52 PM - 29 October, 2013
Some more booty ish breaks - soundcloud.com
bandoma 7:41 PM - 30 October, 2013
Quote:
My version of "Ya Mama" by "The Pharcyde". Everthing done by myself except the vocals - obviously ;-) I used some samples from old funk and soul tracks of course but hey that's how it should be...

soundcloud.com


dope remix. diggin it
DJ Alkemy 3:13 PM - 1 November, 2013
Quick beat I made today:

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 4:58 PM - 6 November, 2013
Beat I made today. Raw Hip-Hop: soundcloud.com
jprime 7:56 PM - 8 November, 2013
Moar breaks, this one`s for a remix event. Your soundcloud `like`would be awesome ;)

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 12:03 PM - 14 November, 2013
Quick beat I made this morning. Kinda Jazzy:

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 1:46 PM - 15 November, 2013
Another beat. Weird, apocolyptic vibe:

soundcloud.com
DJPremium 2:51 PM - 15 November, 2013
My beats are usually disguised as remixes :)
Here's a quick one, sort of an hommage to Dexter (the TV series):

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 1:26 PM - 19 November, 2013
Quick beat I made today. Totally unmixed due to Soundcloud audio thieves lol:

soundcloud.com
ozfrombk 8:56 PM - 23 November, 2013
Quote:
My beats are usually disguised as remixes :)
Here's a quick one, sort of an hommage to Dexter (the TV series):

soundcloud.com


I wrote down on my to do list earlier this year:

"Sample Dexter themesong."

Ha ha ha

I'm feeling Nas and AZ over it
DJ Alkemy 1:47 AM - 27 November, 2013
Quick beat I made tonight:

soundcloud.com
ozfrombk 2:55 AM - 27 November, 2013
Quote:
Quick beat I made tonight:

soundcloud.com


I'm feeling this beat. Good stuff.
DJ Alkemy 8:23 PM - 9 December, 2013
Another beat. Pretty soulful:

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 9:27 PM - 9 December, 2013
Done this beat real quick:

soundcloud.com
jprime 11:37 PM - 9 December, 2013
Dat ass

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 11:04 PM - 11 December, 2013
Smooth, Jazzy beat:

soundcloud.com
RAMPING 5:55 PM - 15 December, 2013
soundcloud.com

Just tried mashing this up. Just got into production work.

Let me know what you guys think.
O.B.1 12:30 AM - 19 December, 2013
here is a little quick-hitter of a "twrap" remix I produced. The girls at my shows seem to like it so far...
soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 5:05 PM - 19 December, 2013
Beat I made this morning. Not sure if I like it yet lol

soundcloud.com
BIGG BEAR 4:11 AM - 22 December, 2013
Quote:
here's a disco edit for y'all:

soundcloud.com


Awesome tune wish I could play more tunes like this thanks.
DJ Alkemy 6:04 PM - 23 December, 2013
Beat I made today. It's called Fuck You, Pay Me. lol:

soundcloud.com
dj_soo 11:22 PM - 23 December, 2013
Quote:
Quote:
here's a disco edit for y'all:

soundcloud.com


Awesome tune wish I could play more tunes like this thanks.


thanks!

shit, apparently Magnetic Magazine agrees...

www.magneticmag.com

pretty stoked - Fort Knox 5 are one of my absolute favourite producers of all time...
RAMPING 5:39 AM - 24 December, 2013
Drop after Drop after Drop

soundcloud.com
RAMPING 5:39 AM - 24 December, 2013
Drop after Drop after Drop

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 1:25 PM - 26 December, 2013
Quick beat I made just now. Only a teaser.

soundcloud.com
sweetL 10:07 AM - 30 December, 2013
It's been a while since I was last in this thread, but got something to add.

Lined up for digi release in january.
sweetL 10:07 AM - 30 December, 2013
Quote:
It's been a while since I was last in this thread, but got something to add.

Lined up for digi release in january.


DOH no link, here you go.

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 12:27 PM - 31 December, 2013
Snippet of a beat I made this morning:

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 3:24 PM - 4 January, 2014
Another beat. Devious and evil sounding: soundcloud.com
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 3:27 PM - 4 January, 2014
I made a beat once or twice - ****digs through cassette crate****
DJ Alkemy 3:39 PM - 4 January, 2014
Quote:
I made a beat once or twice - ****digs through cassette crate****


Bet you sampled Good Times..haha. Sorry, couldn't resist. Let's hear it Johnny.
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 4:07 PM - 4 January, 2014
Quote:
Quote:
I made a beat once or twice - ****digs through cassette crate****


Bet you sampled Good Times..haha. Sorry, couldn't resist. Let's hear it Johnny.


Actually, I did QUITE a bit of sampling....

Need to transfer from cassette, stand by....

BTW, is this the place to post "Classic" or "Vintage" Records or Songs you may have made with a Rap Group or whoever coming up?
DJ Alkemy 4:20 PM - 4 January, 2014
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
I made a beat once or twice - ****digs through cassette crate****


Bet you sampled Good Times..haha. Sorry, couldn't resist. Let's hear it Johnny.


Actually, I did QUITE a bit of sampling....

Need to transfer from cassette, stand by....

BTW, is this the place to post "Classic" or "Vintage" Records or Songs you may have made with a Rap Group or whoever coming up?


I would say whatever you mentioned. I mean I still make beats the old school way, sampling off records, chopping samples etc so it's all good.
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 4:21 PM - 4 January, 2014
Heh, I've got a few "Hits" that for one reason or another never "Made It'...
Thundercat 9:34 PM - 4 January, 2014
Lets try this again...Sooner or later I will 'man up' and drop something in this thread. I'm that never happy with a track, something could always be fixed guy.
Thundercat 9:36 PM - 4 January, 2014
Lmao now it's double posting. Time to refresh my browser's cache
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 9:46 PM - 4 January, 2014
Quote:
Quote:
I made a beat once or twice - ****digs through cassette crate****


Bet you sampled Good Times..haha. Sorry, couldn't resist. Let's hear it Johnny.


You know, I just KNEW I hadn't sampled "Good Times" for some reason, but alas, it's true....

soundcloud.com

For the record...

I did all these beats before BIGGIE, and The Fugees...wtf!!! Had to be 1990...

Making no excuses, but they are VERY fundamental, but for back then, they were decent...

I think I borrowed a keyboard sampler from someone one night...complete with a floppy disk....

Now you got me goin' thru my archives....

Damn you Alkemy....
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 9:49 PM - 4 January, 2014
Oh, this is terrible....

I had plans for tonight and whatnot.....
DJ Alkemy 9:56 PM - 4 January, 2014
Quote:
Quote:
Quote:
I made a beat once or twice - ****digs through cassette crate****


Bet you sampled Good Times..haha. Sorry, couldn't resist. Let's hear it Johnny.


You know, I just KNEW I hadn't sampled "Good Times" for some reason, but alas, it's true....

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For the record...

I did all these beats before BIGGIE, and The Fugees...wtf!!! Had to be 1990...

Making no excuses, but they are VERY fundamental, but for back then, they were decent...

I think I borrowed a keyboard sampler from someone one night...complete with a floppy disk....

Now you got me goin' thru my archives....

Damn you Alkemy....


hahaha...some funky stuff in there. Sound quality?...well that's why I like it...got that dusty, crackly feel lol
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 10:05 PM - 4 January, 2014
I'm sure that was the first time I was ever alone with a sampler to do whatever I wanted....

****sigh**** the good ole' days....
DJ Alkemy 10:15 PM - 4 January, 2014
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I'm sure that was the first time I was ever alone with a sampler to do whatever I wanted....

****sigh**** the good ole' days....


Them days are still here lol. Most people I know who make beats use MPC's and SP-1200's for beats.
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 10:38 PM - 4 January, 2014
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Lets try this again...Sooner or later I will 'man up' and drop something in this thread. I'm that never happy with a track, something could always be fixed guy.


Wait, let me help you...

***Looks around for that track that Thundercat was rappin' on....****

Wait is this it?

www.djjohnnym.com
:-D
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 10:42 PM - 4 January, 2014
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I'm sure that was the first time I was ever alone with a sampler to do whatever I wanted....

****sigh**** the good ole' days....


Them days are still here lol. Most people I know who make beats use MPC's and SP-1200's for beats.


Man, I was kinda "Forced" into the "Production" mode for a half a second when I had a few MC's....

One brought a drum machine by, and we'd lay down whatever beats he made on cassette, then I'd take the song and totally lay turntable production over it.....

And then OVERDUB like 3 times....no multitrack in sight...

Awww man, you're gonna make me dig that out too...

Funny thing is that this particular MC "LEFT" me for ....

well...

Jazzy Jeff, to be on his label, ...so I ain't REALLY mad at him, but I'm just sayin....

*****Goes to find raw beat cassettes*******

Damn you Alkemy....
Dj-M.Bezzle 12:54 AM - 5 January, 2014
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well that's why I like it...got that dusty, crackly feel lol

Ya johnnys a cool guy lol
DJ Alkemy 8:15 AM - 5 January, 2014
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well that's why I like it...got that dusty, crackly feel lol

Ya johnnys a cool guy lol


Hahahaha
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 3:22 PM - 5 January, 2014
Damn you Alkemy...

***spend all last night digitizing old cassette masters....****

Stay tuned.....

Arrrghh...
CMOS 7:27 PM - 5 January, 2014
Some new some old some wack some ok

Www.soundcloud.com
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 8:59 PM - 5 January, 2014
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Some new some old some wack some ok

Www.soundcloud.com


Aww man, y'all sound all "Modern" and what not...

Post some "Vintage" stuff!!! :-D
dj_ys 10:23 PM - 5 January, 2014
Here's a simple, laid back track I produced earlier this year. *Crosses fingers* may be on a future Curren$y project.

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DJ Alkemy 11:50 PM - 5 January, 2014
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Some new some old some wack some ok

Www.soundcloud.com


Aww man, y'all sound all "Modern" and what not...

Post some "Vintage" stuff!!! :-D


You want some vintage hip hop, check my shit. Some is more modern boom bap but still.

www.soundcloud.com
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 11:57 PM - 5 January, 2014
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Some new some old some wack some ok

Www.soundcloud.com


Aww man, y'all sound all "Modern" and what not...

Post some "Vintage" stuff!!! :-D


You want some vintage hip hop, check my shit. Some is more modern boom bap but still.

www.soundcloud.com


To be honest, I peep when you post the clips....

Just not a fan of "Today's" sound that all...
DJ Alkemy 12:26 AM - 6 January, 2014
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Some new some old some wack some ok

Www.soundcloud.com


Aww man, y'all sound all "Modern" and what not...

Post some "Vintage" stuff!!! :-D


You want some vintage hip hop, check my shit. Some is more modern boom bap but still.

www.soundcloud.com


To be honest, I peep when you post the clips....

Just not a fan of "Today's" sound that all...


I wouldnt say Im with todays sound.

How bout this?...this could be a beat from the early 90's: soundcloud.com
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 12:43 AM - 6 January, 2014
That's decent. Def 90's vibe.
DJ Alkemy 1:09 AM - 6 January, 2014
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That's decent. Def 90's vibe.


I got a good few different beats in there. Some straight up Boom Bap, a few experimental, some UK stuff too.
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 1:29 AM - 6 January, 2014
Like I said, I've peeped....

But I ain't gonna blow ya head up...lmao.
DJ Alkemy 1:33 AM - 6 January, 2014
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Like I said, I've peeped....

But I ain't gonna blow ya head up...lmao.


LOL
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 1:36 AM - 6 January, 2014
Nah, forreal, I don't think I'd be able to roll with making beats in this day and age...

No structure....
DJ Alkemy 1:48 AM - 6 January, 2014
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Nah, forreal, I don't think I'd be able to roll with making beats in this day and age...

No structure....


Nah...you can implement structure if you like...some people do, some people dont. I would actually say most songs still work with your basic structure of into, verse, hook/chorus and shower rinse repeat.

I actually like it when it works organically. For eg, in Hip-Hop, Da Mystery Of Chessboxin'-Wu-Tang Clan
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 1:56 AM - 6 January, 2014
I guess I meant structure moreso in the classic sense of maybe an even # of bars for intro, verse, hook/corus, a BREAK, etc..etc...

Today's Intros are horrible, from a DJ perspective....

Times have changed, and so have MC's...nothing made IMO is reaching classic status...

There are songs (Mainstream Hiphop) that will forever be classics...

I don't see that today, and no I'm not referring to Underground HipHop before we completely derail this thread....
DJ Alkemy 2:00 AM - 6 January, 2014
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I don't see that today, and no I'm not referring to Underground HipHop before we completely derail this thread....


haha...way to dodge a bullet.

But you already said it. FROM A DJ PERSPECTIVE.

DJ's these days are glorified jukeboxes. They can no longer be the beacons of truth when it comes to music. They ain't breaking records no more. The shit they/we all play has been heard a million times on the radio etc.

To hear real good music for the most part, you ain't looking in no beatport top 20 or the top 20 from whatever DJ pool another million DJ's are looking. You gotta DIIIIG.
Thundercat 2:10 AM - 6 January, 2014
I thought Johnny was going to blow my spot up there for a second.

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Wait, let me help you...

***Looks around for that track that Thundercat was rappin' on....****

Wait is this it?


But he was nice and didn't rat me out. But you know what, I'll go ahead and put it out there. A track of mine from the early 90's. My guess would be 91-92'ish but I could be off a year. Ripped from a cassette copy courtesy of DJ Johnny M (Thank You!)

soundcloud.com

I'll put up something new in the next couple days. Promise...
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 2:14 AM - 6 January, 2014
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I thought Johnny was going to blow my spot up there for a second.


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Wait, let me help you...

***Looks around for that track that Thundercat was rappin' on....****

Wait is this it?


But he was nice and didn't rat me out. But you know what, I'll go ahead and put it out there. A track of mine from the early 90's. My guess would be 91-92'ish but I could be off a year. Ripped from a cassette copy courtesy of DJ Johnny M (Thank You!)

soundcloud.com

I'll put up something new in the next couple days. Promise...


OH SH*T!!!!

Dude, that joint was soooooo nice....

Props.....
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 2:20 AM - 6 January, 2014
Hold up, you didn't have an archived copy?

Man, I think I have every single Production based cassette I've EVER made...

Ran across some Clubhouse *ish too....
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 2:24 AM - 6 January, 2014
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But you already said it. FROM A DJ PERSPECTIVE.


Precisely...

I shouldn't HAVE to dig for Classics, but I get what you're saying....
DJ Alkemy 2:25 AM - 6 January, 2014
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I thought Johnny was going to blow my spot up there for a second.

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Wait, let me help you...

***Looks around for that track that Thundercat was rappin' on....****

Wait is this it?


But he was nice and didn't rat me out. But you know what, I'll go ahead and put it out there. A track of mine from the early 90's. My guess would be 91-92'ish but I could be off a year. Ripped from a cassette copy courtesy of DJ Johnny M (Thank You!)

soundcloud.com

I'll put up something new in the next couple days. Promise...


Some people might not get it but I just had some serious nostalgic memories of tracks just like that lol. Being in a Blues (a word us in the UK use for a BIG house party where the neighbourhood is invited and we have massive soundsystems and a bar and food....usually in a block of flats and the like) jamming to all the tracks, trying to get a sneak peek at what the vinyl cover was. Yeah, I was that annoying little kid LOL
dj_soo 10:27 AM - 6 January, 2014
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I guess I meant structure moreso in the classic sense of maybe an even # of bars for intro, verse, hook/corus, a BREAK, etc..etc...

Today's Intros are horrible, from a DJ perspective....

Times have changed, and so have MC's...nothing made IMO is reaching classic status...

There are songs (Mainstream Hiphop) that will forever be classics...

I don't see that today, and no I'm not referring to Underground HipHop before we completely derail this thread....


derail away - nothing has been happening much on this thread other than "check out my stuff" for a while.

There's plenty of structure in today's music - in fact, I feel like there's too much emphasis on structure for a lot of DJ music cause these new kids don't know how to count. I love playing olderschool hiphop precisely cause a lot of it didn't follow a standard 8-bar phrase structure. You'd get 5 bar intros, 4 bar choruses for some, but not all the choruses, extra beats and bars here and there and you have to pay attention to mix it well...
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 11:48 AM - 6 January, 2014
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I love playing olderschool hiphop precisely cause a lot of it didn't follow a standard 8-bar phrase structure. You'd get 5 bar intros, 4 bar choruses for some, but not all the choruses, extra beats and bars here and there and you have to pay attention to mix it well...


That's funny, I consider it the EXACT OPPOSITE. Old school HipHop to me was VERY structured....

You could always expect a 4 bar (MOST of the time) intro, set of bar spitting, hook/chorus, and a BREAK that the DJ could get busy on...
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 11:49 AM - 6 January, 2014
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derail away - nothing has been happening much on this thread other than "check out my stuff" for a while...


LMAO! I thought that was the purpose of this thread.....
DJ Alkemy 4:11 PM - 6 January, 2014
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derail away - nothing has been happening much on this thread other than "check out my stuff" for a while...


LMAO! I thought that was the purpose of this thread.....


I hope so cause....

Beat I made last night. Rough as s*** though:

soundcloud.com
dj_soo 8:29 PM - 6 January, 2014
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derail away - nothing has been happening much on this thread other than "check out my stuff" for a while...


LMAO! I thought that was the purpose of this thread.....


If rather see more discussion on technique tips, and ideas in between all the "check out my stuff" posts myself
CMOS 8:51 PM - 6 January, 2014
Here are some tips that I use being I don't really know how to play music.

Pianoworld.com - (Very cool site, allows you to choose a key and a scale and shows you which keys on the piano) www.pianoworld.com

Cthulu VST - For chord progressions and crazp arpreggios. www.xferrecords.com



These two tools allow me to make some decent melodies that might have taken me hours to figure out.
RAMPING 1:27 AM - 7 January, 2014
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DJ Alkemy 3:20 PM - 7 January, 2014
Totally different to my normal Hip-Hop stuff but I love a bit of Funk & Old School Soul:

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DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 4:13 PM - 11 January, 2014
Ok, so here is an MC that I was down with in the late 80's-Early 90's named Nicky Dee.

He had a group called the TMD's (The Mic Devastators), and needed a DJ. Dude was pretty good, and had a lot of stuff all mapped out in the beginning, down to the cuts I needed to do.

So we made a few studio cuts, then fell off.

A few years later linked up again, now we're called The Soul Kings, got featured in "Unsigned Hype" in The Source at one point, but you know how that goes...

Anyway here are a few cuts we put together -

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We even had a "Concious Rap" joint -
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We even made a HipHouse joint - LMAO
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Awww man...

Damn You Alkemy.
DJ Alkemy 6:41 PM - 20 January, 2014
Latest beat: soundcloud.com
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 8:23 PM - 20 January, 2014
OH SH*T! That damn Soundcloud has a LIMIT on how much stuff you can put up there?

GTFOOH....

Switching back to personal hosting.....

WTF?
dj_soo 9:21 PM - 20 January, 2014
new ish:

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DJ Alkemy 10:18 PM - 20 January, 2014
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OH SH*T! That damn Soundcloud has a LIMIT on how much stuff you can put up there?

GTFOOH....

Switching back to personal hosting.....

WTF?


Yeah, I paid for a Premium account (well, one of the premium accounts they do). Only £28 bucks or so. I use it quite a lot so didn't mind paying.
DJ Alkemy 10:20 PM - 20 January, 2014
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new ish:

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Real nice. Love the dubby vibe.
DJ Alkemy 8:19 PM - 23 January, 2014
Latest beat. Trippy and spacey Hip-Hop: soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 10:26 PM - 23 January, 2014
Here is a link to a teaser for a forthcoming album I got coming out with an MC called Punra under the name Applied Science. Being released on Mean Business Records late March/early April:

soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 3:54 PM - 30 January, 2014
Latest beat: soundcloud.com
Logisticalstyles 11:28 PM - 30 January, 2014
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derail away - nothing has been happening much on this thread other than "check out my stuff" for a while...


LMAO! I thought that was the purpose of this thread.....


If rather see more discussion on technique tips, and ideas in between all the "check out my stuff" posts myself


Here's an idea. I may have mentioned this in the past. Do any of you guys license your tracks? This mostly applies to non-sampled music.
About 8 years ago I signed up with a couple of companies that do music licensing (Rumblefish, Pump Audio, and Jinglepunks). It took about a year for me to see any results but now every quarter I get royalty checks from beat placements and licensing deals. It's not always a whole lot but it has been very consistent over the past 7 years and I've been able to pay rent and buy some equipment with the extra income. After listening to you guys beats, I would highly recommend you check it out. You need to be signed up with BMI or ASCAP as a writer or composer to get the back end royalties but that's just a matter of paper work. I went with BMI because it was free. I think ASCAP charges a small fee. I only have about 25 beats published with BMI simply because I only do this as a side hustle, but those same 25 beats have been on almost every major cable and national TV network. My most recent placement was on The Real Housewives of Atlanta (ratchet TV, I know.)
For those of you with ambitions of taking the DJ/music game further this is a great boost to your resume. My music's been on MTV, VH1, BET, Bravo , A&E, Showtime and many other channels and it pales in comparison to some of the stuff I've heard from you guys.
Robbie O 8:54 PM - 31 January, 2014
Dope stuff you guys got... How'd you guys start out/learn to produce tracks?

Not trying to Jack the thread, so keep it moving and post a reply in here if possible
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DJ Alkemy 9:44 PM - 31 January, 2014
Quick beat made today, not too fussed on it but what the hell: soundcloud.com
djaEX 2:48 AM - 2 February, 2014
Wussup my fellow DJs & Producers! I recently started a new discussion about my track and this thread was kindly brought to my attention by Thundercat!

Anyways, I am currently contemplating submitting my original track "N.R.G. (Energy)" to DIM MAK (Steve Aoki) & Skink (Showtek). To me, the sound of my track lands somewhere in the venn diagram of what the labels create.

It's doesn't really fit the classic EDM arrangement/structure but the tracks gotten people moving at gigs. What do you think? Any advice is really appreciated! Thanks.

soundcloud.com
djaEX 2:50 AM - 2 February, 2014
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Quick beat made today, not too fussed on it but what the hell: soundcloud.com


yo alkemy! This is nice AF! I just had a freestyle session to your beat. My homeboys agree too! Is it original or did you sample it?
DJ Alkemy 3:08 AM - 2 February, 2014
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Quick beat made today, not too fussed on it but what the hell: soundcloud.com


yo alkemy! This is nice AF! I just had a freestyle session to your beat. My homeboys agree too! Is it original or did you sample it?


Sampled of course lol. I take pride in finding stuff that is real obscure though so don't even think about trying to find the original...needle in the haystack haha
djaEX 3:30 AM - 2 February, 2014
Lol I'm not trying to replicate someone's hard work homie, great job regardless haha
DJ Alkemy 8:11 PM - 3 February, 2014
Latest beat: soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 1:08 AM - 4 February, 2014
Another beat I made today: soundcloud.com
The Human Error 9:37 AM - 6 February, 2014
Drum&Bass tune by me: soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 11:25 PM - 10 February, 2014
Beat made today. Little Jazzy vibe: soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 5:22 PM - 18 February, 2014
Latest beat: Chunky Funk Boom Bap: soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 6:57 PM - 18 February, 2014
Another beat, real creepy: soundcloud.com
Thundercat 2:39 AM - 24 February, 2014
I come with a question. I am looking for a plugin (for Ableton) to do excellent vocal pitch correction in stereo. Working on a remix and the raw vocal I was sent by the record label is um a little pitchy. Although it makes me appreciate the work that went into the original to make it a classic, I don't have the rack that they have.

The more 'behind the curtain' I get, the more I am impressed with the engineering that went into some classic tracks. Makes me realize just how much I don't know...
CMOS 6:08 PM - 26 February, 2014
Autotune - use for t-pain type stuff or just for real time correction.

Melodyne - post processing really get in there and fix shit type of work



I hate the autotune interface but do use it for cheap voice efx, melodyne is what I would recommend to you.

I also hear really good things about Waves Tune but I haven't used it yet.
DJ Alkemy 2:10 PM - 5 March, 2014
Another beat done: soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 1:46 AM - 11 March, 2014
Another one: soundcloud.com
dj_soo 8:10 AM - 11 March, 2014
new remix - more drum n bass:

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CMOS 6:00 PM - 12 March, 2014
SO I have someone who wants to buy two of my beats.


Whats involved with sample clearance? Do I just email the labels of the tracks I used and ask for permission? How does this work?
CMOS 6:05 PM - 12 March, 2014
I guess I should also start to keep better track of which samples I use, these 2 beats are over 6 months old, took me a week to find the damn vinyl I used.
DJ Alkemy 4:44 AM - 13 March, 2014
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SO I have someone who wants to buy two of my beats.


Whats involved with sample clearance? Do I just email the labels of the tracks I used and ask for permission? How does this work?


Depends if the people buying the beat are gonna charge for the track. I'm pretty sure something if they will be releasing for free you will be okay but cause your charging that might be a gray area. To be honest, be truthful. Is this beat or track gonna cause major waves? If not, fuck it, you won't even need to clear it, that's if you have chopped it right and rearranged the chops and not just done a half arsed loop of a sample over some drums that is really recognisable.
DJ Alkemy 1:59 AM - 15 March, 2014
A remix I did of one of my favourite bands, Clutch. A bit of Rock n Roll & Hip-Hop never hurt anyone: soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 3:30 PM - 26 March, 2014
Another beat. Jimi Hendrix sampled, Boom Bap style: soundcloud.com
Mr. Cheese 71nyc 5:39 PM - 28 March, 2014
hey folks been gone for a while but my ears are still tuned to whats out there, thought i would share some resource with you guys. musicradar.com look for the sample link for DLs.
Thundercat 2:10 PM - 6 April, 2014
Here's a clip of one of my remixes that is going on the re-release of Cynthia - Change On Me later this month.

soundcloud.com
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 2:15 PM - 6 April, 2014
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Here's a clip of one of my remixes that is going on the re-release of Cynthia - Change On Me later this month.

soundcloud.com


****sigh****

Wrong version again....






















lol! Nice.
Thundercat 2:22 PM - 6 April, 2014
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Here's a clip of one of my remixes that is going on the re-release of Cynthia - Change On Me later this month.

soundcloud.com


****sigh****

Wrong version again....


LMAO! How apropos. Too funny. This mix isn't the one going on the CD, but I like this one better than the one I have going on the CD. Ha! This one will be available as part of the digital download only on Traxsource, iTunes etc.
DJ Alkemy 10:15 PM - 7 April, 2014
2 tracks here. 1 instrumental and a track (Free download) that didn't make the album cut of a project I got coming out May 2nd:

INSTRUMENTAL: soundcloud.com

FULL TRACK: soundcloud.com
bandoma 11:07 PM - 7 April, 2014
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Here's a clip of one of my remixes that is going on the re-release of Cynthia - Change On Me later this month.

soundcloud.com


diggin it dazz. nice work.
DBakes2011 1:25 AM - 8 April, 2014
I've been trolling this forum for years. Here is my first contribution.
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dj_soo 1:59 AM - 25 April, 2014
new track we did - remix of a local electronic producer:

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DJ Alkemy 2:04 PM - 9 May, 2014
A few new beats of mine:

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dj_soo 1:13 AM - 10 May, 2014
New EP.

Our first original track release.

Featuring ragga vocalist Deadly Hunta and remixes by Cut la Vis, Sabbo, Dirty Dubsters, and Yan Zombie

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DJ Alkemy 8:23 PM - 11 May, 2014
Another beat. Gonna use this as a remix to a track off the Applied Science album:

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DJ Alkemy 6:38 PM - 13 May, 2014
Real old school vibe on this beat done today: soundcloud.com
DJ Alkemy 6:19 PM - 14 May, 2014
Head banging Boom Bap:

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boabmatic 9:58 PM - 15 May, 2014
My new remix of meth/red man - how high

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jprime 10:44 PM - 15 May, 2014
Some J5 with some Tom Tom club classic sample and some drums I made...

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DJ Alkemy 8:11 PM - 8 June, 2014
Melacholy beat: soundcloud.com
Thundercat 1:29 AM - 10 June, 2014
I am looking for a good, inexpensive (or free) string suite / plugin. I can't justify the purchase of something like the marvelous instruments from Vienna Symphonic Library www.vsl.co.at just yet. I haven't been able to quite pull the sounds I want out of Abelton's canned libraries. A good brass section is next on my list. Right now looking for violins, violas, cellos & double basses. Any advice or favorites that you guys have I'd love to take a listen.

On another note, as soon as I get the OK I will post up a clip of the last remix I completed for Micmac: Johnny O - Fantasy Girl (DJ DazZ Taboo Mix) :)
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 11:57 AM - 10 June, 2014
Cats doing work on labels they used to play....

Now THAT'S REAL REMIXING.....

Props Dazz.

We gotta get that Chic Remix poppin, they use violins....:-)
CMOS 4:03 PM - 10 June, 2014
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I am looking for a good, inexpensive (or free) string suite / plugin. I can't justify the purchase of something like the marvelous instruments from Vienna Symphonic Library www.vsl.co.at just yet. I haven't been able to quite pull the sounds I want out of Abelton's canned libraries. A good brass section is next on my list. Right now looking for violins, violas, cellos & double basses. Any advice or favorites that you guys have I'd love to take a listen.

On another note, as soon as I get the OK I will post up a clip of the last remix I completed for Micmac: Johnny O - Fantasy Girl (DJ DazZ Taboo Mix) :)



These are all a bit pricey but can be found other ways for cheaper. ;) The cheap ones sound cheap.



Strings:

Project Sam Symphobia - www.projectsam.com

Kontakt Action Strings - www.native-instruments.com



Horns:

Chris Hein Horns - www.chrishein.net

VIR2 Mojo Horn Section - www.vir2.com
DJ Alkemy 6:15 PM - 10 June, 2014
Godzilla type beat lol:

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DJ Alkemy 9:29 PM - 13 June, 2014
Funky head nodder: soundcloud.com
Thundercat 12:00 PM - 20 June, 2014
Here's the approved clip of my Fantasy Girl remix:

Johnny O - Fantasy Girl (DJ Dazz Taboo Mix) soundcloud.com
jprime 6:04 PM - 20 June, 2014
Funky uptempo breaks

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bandoma 1:58 AM - 21 June, 2014
Made a house remix to Mary J's Real Love...

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sweetL 11:24 AM - 23 June, 2014
Here you go dudes, summery housey thing.

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DJ Alkemy 10:44 PM - 25 June, 2014
Remix I done real quick of a great London Grammar track called Metal & Dust: soundcloud.com
The Despicable Nyan Cat 1:37 PM - 5 July, 2014
Watchwww.youtube.com
Wot do you think? Just started writing d&b, and getting the hang of it.
The Despicable Nyan Cat 3:35 PM - 9 July, 2014
drive.google.com
Dubstep (free download)
DJ Alkemy 12:34 PM - 29 July, 2014
Snippet of my newest beat: soundcloud.com
jprime 3:51 PM - 29 July, 2014
My attempt at making a full album :P

viperfunk.bandcamp.com
Kepik 3:10 AM - 30 July, 2014
My remix of Idina Menzel - Let It Go
soundcloud.com

My remix of Tegan and Sara - I Was A Fool
soundcloud.com

My remix of Maroon 5 - She Will Be Loved
soundcloud.com

My remix of HELENA - Levity
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Thundercat 11:21 PM - 30 July, 2014
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My remix of HELENA - Levity
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You should have put it up before the contest ended, I would have given you a vote. The winner did deserve the win, it was even my favorite remix. Nevertheless, if you want to check out the one I submitted, might as well post it here:

Helena - Levity feat Shawnee Taylor (DJ Dazz Soulful Flight Mix)
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Kepik 5:44 AM - 31 July, 2014
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My remix of HELENA - Levity
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You should have put it up before the contest ended, I would have given you a vote. The winner did deserve the win, it was even my favorite remix. Nevertheless, if you want to check out the one I submitted, might as well post it here:

Helena - Levity feat Shawnee Taylor (DJ Dazz Soulful Flight Mix)
soundcloud.com


It's alright, one vote wouldn't have done much. Digging your soulful house remix and yeah, the winner definitely deserved it. Since Deep house is becoming the 'IN' thing and the rest of the official remixes were progressive style.
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 12:10 PM - 31 July, 2014
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My remix of HELENA - Levity

soundcloud.com


You should have put it up before the contest ended, I would have given you a vote. The winner did deserve the win, it was even my favorite remix. Nevertheless, if you want to check out the one I submitted, might as well post it here:

Helena - Levity feat Shawnee Taylor (DJ Dazz Soulful Flight Mix)

soundcloud.com


smh @ posting the wrong version again....
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 12:11 PM - 31 July, 2014
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My remix of HELENA - Levity

soundcloud.com


You should have put it up before the contest ended, I would have given you a vote. The winner did deserve the win, it was even my favorite remix. Nevertheless, if you want to check out the one I submitted, might as well post it here:

Helena - Levity feat Shawnee Taylor (DJ Dazz Soulful Flight Mix)

soundcloud.com


smh @ posting the wrong version again....

:- D
d:raf 3:46 AM - 25 November, 2014
Apparently this is my first post in here, but I've been following this thread for quite a while :). Anyway, here's a heavy trap/bass/DNB enfluenced hip-hop tune.

soundcloud.com
d:raf 3:54 AM - 25 November, 2014
err... "influenced", rather.
Thundercat 12:08 AM - 3 December, 2014
Snip from my latest completed remix project for Julio Mena. The track is Love N War feat Mr. Cheeks. (Available on iTunes & Google Play)

Julio Mena - Love N War (DJ Dazz DEFCON 1 Remix) soundcloud.com
djattila 7:07 PM - 3 December, 2014
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Snip from my latest completed remix project for Julio Mena. The track is Love N War feat Mr. Cheeks. (Available on iTunes & Google Play)

Julio Mena - Love N War (DJ Dazz DEFCON 1 Remix) soundcloud.com


nice record
tbone8 1:08 AM - 5 December, 2014
Hey guys
I've just started toying with production and making edits. I was wondering if there is a good place you can recommend to get some good quality drum,synth etc samples to start playing around with.
Thanks
Tbone
The Despicable Nyan Cat 1:46 PM - 6 December, 2014
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Hey guys
I've just started toying with production and making edits. I was wondering if there is a good place you can recommend to get some good quality drum,synth etc samples to start playing around with.
Thanks
Tbone

I'm wondering the same thing
Thundercat 4:00 PM - 6 December, 2014
Which platform (Mac/PC) and DAW (digital audio workstation) are you using? And since you say playing around I am assuming that you mean free? Understandable, gotta start somewhere right?
tbone8 5:35 AM - 7 December, 2014
Hey thundercat im using a pc and playing with ableton and fl studio. Leaning towards ableton Even though i know the learning curve will be bigger it just feels better don't know how to Explain it.
Yeh free would be great or at low cost ive started looking into sample packs on beatport but not sure which way to go. I should look into plugins as well.
Any advice would be great
Thanks
DJ Alkemy 9:44 AM - 7 December, 2014
You can get some real decent, free drum packs from the net, just Google it and I'm sure you'll find them. I think you might get some free plugins too but I would advise on, when you can, get some premium plugins too.
CMOS 6:18 PM - 7 December, 2014
Here is a good list of Free (and paid) plugins. Some are good, some suck balls, half the fun is finding out which is which.

www.kvraudio.com

For drum packs like Alkemy said you can find free ones on google. For paid packs i like the Producers Choice website.

www.theproducerschoice.com
Thundercat 2:29 AM - 8 December, 2014
Here are some sites to browse around. I also am on a PC and do *most* of my work in Ableton.

www.vstplanet.com

www.gvst.co.uk

www.vstcafe.com

www.futureproducers.com
tbone8 11:04 AM - 8 December, 2014
Cheers guys thanks for the help it is much appreciated!
Now to work out how to use ableton ha!
Rane, Support
Zach S 7:41 PM - 9 December, 2014
Here are my latest productions I posted on my DeepNBass collective SC page.
Been on an emo house vibe:)

--> soundcloud.com
--> soundcloud.com

Follow me directly at soundcloud.com/ZachAriaAudio
ozfrombk 2:45 PM - 12 January, 2015
How do you guys feel about the obstacles in place when making sample based music? The whole issue of clearing the sample if you want to sell your beats and stuff like that. I personally love the sound of a nice looped/chopped up sample and some breakbeat drums but I don't have the pull or the money to get stuff cleared. I think this is the way many beat makers feel so we saw the shift from the 90's sample era, to the now more commercial hip-pop that we have. Idk, feels like I am ranting now. Any opinions?
DJ Alkemy 4:32 PM - 12 January, 2015
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How do you guys feel about the obstacles in place when making sample based music? The whole issue of clearing the sample if you want to sell your beats and stuff like that. I personally love the sound of a nice looped/chopped up sample and some breakbeat drums but I don't have the pull or the money to get stuff cleared. I think this is the way many beat makers feel so we saw the shift from the 90's sample era, to the now more commercial hip-pop that we have. Idk, feels like I am ranting now. Any opinions?


Just carry on. Unless you make it big, it's very doubtful you will be pulled up on it. It's also about how good you chop a sample. I mean, if your just taking huge chunks out of a track to use and looping it and laying drums over it then you might be open but you would probably deserve to be caught for being so lazy anyway lol. There's still a ton of people making sample based beats. There is a whole lotta music out there in the world to get inspiration from so I don't see it dying out anytime soon. That's the essence of Hip-Hop in my opinion and another reason I don't really rate most of these synth heavy, trap snare producers. It's corny sounding to me.
ozfrombk 6:30 PM - 12 January, 2015
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How do you guys feel about the obstacles in place when making sample based music? The whole issue of clearing the sample if you want to sell your beats and stuff like that. I personally love the sound of a nice looped/chopped up sample and some breakbeat drums but I don't have the pull or the money to get stuff cleared. I think this is the way many beat makers feel so we saw the shift from the 90's sample era, to the now more commercial hip-pop that we have. Idk, feels like I am ranting now. Any opinions?


Just carry on. Unless you make it big, it's very doubtful you will be pulled up on it. It's also about how good you chop a sample. I mean, if your just taking huge chunks out of a track to use and looping it and laying drums over it then you might be open but you would probably deserve to be caught for being so lazy anyway lol. There's still a ton of people making sample based beats. There is a whole lotta music out there in the world to get inspiration from so I don't see it dying out anytime soon. That's the essence of Hip-Hop in my opinion and another reason I don't really rate most of these synth heavy, trap snare producers. It's corny sounding to me.


Hey Alkemy! How is it going man?

But yeah that's the internal debate I have going on; to me the essence of hip hop was/is that sample based production. I'm pretty realistic with my dreams and goals and in no way do I think I'm going to be the next Pete Rock but if I go far with sample based tracks I want to cover all bases. I'm from the same school of thought as 9th Wonder. I remember him mentioning in an interview, that if you can't play keys (which I can't), like really play, then you shouldn't really have any business attempting to bc your version of "hip hop" is going to lack soul, vibe, energy.

I'm not going to front like I don't play commercial hip hop to my crowds bc that's what they want and the DJs job is to read the crowd, but I have to say, I'm still in love with that 90s BOOM BAP!
DJ Alkemy 9:08 PM - 12 January, 2015
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How do you guys feel about the obstacles in place when making sample based music? The whole issue of clearing the sample if you want to sell your beats and stuff like that. I personally love the sound of a nice looped/chopped up sample and some breakbeat drums but I don't have the pull or the money to get stuff cleared. I think this is the way many beat makers feel so we saw the shift from the 90's sample era, to the now more commercial hip-pop that we have. Idk, feels like I am ranting now. Any opinions?


Just carry on. Unless you make it big, it's very doubtful you will be pulled up on it. It's also about how good you chop a sample. I mean, if your just taking huge chunks out of a track to use and looping it and laying drums over it then you might be open but you would probably deserve to be caught for being so lazy anyway lol. There's still a ton of people making sample based beats. There is a whole lotta music out there in the world to get inspiration from so I don't see it dying out anytime soon. That's the essence of Hip-Hop in my opinion and another reason I don't really rate most of these synth heavy, trap snare producers. It's corny sounding to me.


Hey Alkemy! How is it going man?

But yeah that's the internal debate I have going on; to me the essence of hip hop was/is that sample based production. I'm pretty realistic with my dreams and goals and in no way do I think I'm going to be the next Pete Rock but if I go far with sample based tracks I want to cover all bases. I'm from the same school of thought as 9th Wonder. I remember him mentioning in an interview, that if you can't play keys (which I can't), like really play, then you shouldn't really have any business attempting to bc your version of "hip hop" is going to lack soul, vibe, energy.

I'm not going to front like I don't play commercial hip hop to my crowds bc that's what they want and the DJs job is to read the crowd, but I have to say, I'm still in love with that 90s BOOM BAP!


Yeah. Thats a sound I love and there are plenty of producers sticking to that sound today too. Marco Polo, DJ Brans, Apollo Brown, Oddisee and legends like you mentioned like Pete Rock, 9th Wonder and that.

But yeah. I wouldnt be too worried about it. Im pretty sure you can build up your name by bringing out non profit releases (where you csn use uncleared samples), thats not 100 percent though so I would look it up just in case. I have a release out that I would class as Boom Bap and have a few projects coming out this year too, all sample based beats too. If you have a Soundcloud, shoot a link up in here, I love listening to new stuff.
ozfrombk 2:24 AM - 13 January, 2015
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How do you guys feel about the obstacles in place when making sample based music? The whole issue of clearing the sample if you want to sell your beats and stuff like that. I personally love the sound of a nice looped/chopped up sample and some breakbeat drums but I don't have the pull or the money to get stuff cleared. I think this is the way many beat makers feel so we saw the shift from the 90's sample era, to the now more commercial hip-pop that we have. Idk, feels like I am ranting now. Any opinions?


Just carry on. Unless you make it big, it's very doubtful you will be pulled up on it. It's also about how good you chop a sample. I mean, if your just taking huge chunks out of a track to use and looping it and laying drums over it then you might be open but you would probably deserve to be caught for being so lazy anyway lol. There's still a ton of people making sample based beats. There is a whole lotta music out there in the world to get inspiration from so I don't see it dying out anytime soon. That's the essence of Hip-Hop in my opinion and another reason I don't really rate most of these synth heavy, trap snare producers. It's corny sounding to me.


Hey Alkemy! How is it going man?

But yeah that's the internal debate I have going on; to me the essence of hip hop was/is that sample based production. I'm pretty realistic with my dreams and goals and in no way do I think I'm going to be the next Pete Rock but if I go far with sample based tracks I want to cover all bases. I'm from the same school of thought as 9th Wonder. I remember him mentioning in an interview, that if you can't play keys (which I can't), like really play, then you shouldn't really have any business attempting to bc your version of "hip hop" is going to lack soul, vibe, energy.

I'm not going to front like I don't play commercial hip hop to my crowds bc that's what they want and the DJs job is to read the crowd, but I have to say, I'm still in love with that 90s BOOM BAP!


Yeah. Thats a sound I love and there are plenty of producers sticking to that sound today too. Marco Polo, DJ Brans, Apollo Brown, Oddisee and legends like you mentioned like Pete Rock, 9th Wonder and that.

But yeah. I wouldnt be too worried about it. Im pretty sure you can build up your name by bringing out non profit releases (where you csn use uncleared samples), thats not 100 percent though so I would look it up just in case. I have a release out that I would class as Boom Bap and have a few projects coming out this year too, all sample based beats too. If you have a Soundcloud, shoot a link up in here, I love listening to new stuff.



At the moment I don't have a SoundCloud. I don't feel like my stuff is up to par yet. The other thing is mixing and mastering is an art all by itself that I quite frankly have not wrapped my head around yet. Unlike DJing, I believe there are some parts to producing that simply just can't be googled or I could just not be googling hard enough haha
DJ Alkemy 9:43 AM - 13 January, 2015
Nah, you right. Mixing and mastering is a whole other spectrum. I know people who been doing it for over 15 years who are still learning. I never mix and master any of my own beats. I have a guy who I work with to do that for me. When it came time to mix and master the album I brought out (www.undergroundhiphop.com) I spent around 18 hours straight alongside the emcee in the group just going through every track with my guy and telling him what I had in my head and he got to work on the tracks. He went off and sent me like 3 mixes at various stages to see if I was happy and he nailed it. A lot of big name producers work alongside engineers and don't mix and master themselves. I know Marco Polo & DJ Premier do.
dj_soo 6:07 AM - 14 January, 2015
I mix all my own beats but I can't master worth shit. They are both very different arts and require a great depth of knowledge as well as properly trained ears.

Mixing is a pain in the ass - been mixing my latest track for the last 2 weeks and I think I finally nailed it.
DJ Alkemy 8:22 AM - 14 January, 2015
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Mixing is a pain in the ass - been mixing my latest track for the last 2 weeks and I think I finally nailed it.


I nearly threw my PC out of the window after about 4 days of trying to get the right sound on a beat. I had no patience for it at all. I have a low attention span when it comes to making beats also. I'll start one, get the basics locked down then move on to another one then before I know it I'm left with a folder of about 50 unfinished beats lol. Chuck mixing into the equation and I wouldn't get nothing productive at all done haha.
dj_soo 8:51 AM - 14 January, 2015
Once I get into it, I can enjoy mixing. It's really nerdy, but once you get a track shimmering, it's worth it.

What really pisses me off (mainly cause I suck at it) is synthesis.
O.B.1 9:28 PM - 10 February, 2015
Just finished up this "Zelda - underworld" type beat:

soundcloud.com

Any feedback/constructive criticism is welcomed!
Dj-M.Bezzle 10:35 PM - 10 February, 2015
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I mix all my own beats but I can't master worth shit. They are both very different arts and require a great depth of knowledge as well as properly trained ears.

Mixing is a pain in the ass - been mixing my latest track for the last 2 weeks and I think I finally nailed it.



Quick question for you producer types. Does Ableton do anything to the sound of the original audio when you import it?

Example: I received a song straight from an artist (local rapper) I import it to Ableon, chop out a 4 bar loop, loop it to 8, place it at the beginning, then find a snare roll from the track and place that at the end of the intro. Now I have a DJ intro track but all of the pieces came from the same original piece. Do I need to do any adjustments to the volume or EQ or should this export at the same level as the original audio
ozfrombk 11:37 PM - 10 February, 2015
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Just finished up this "Zelda - underworld" type beat:

soundcloud.com

Any feedback/constructive criticism is welcomed!


Pretty dope!
boabmatic 12:17 PM - 11 February, 2015
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I mix all my own beats but I can't master worth shit. They are both very different arts and require a great depth of knowledge as well as properly trained ears.

Mixing is a pain in the ass - been mixing my latest track for the last 2 weeks and I think I finally nailed it.



Quick question for you producer types. Does Ableton do anything to the sound of the original audio when you import it?

Example: I received a song straight from an artist (local rapper) I import it to Ableon, chop out a 4 bar loop, loop it to 8, place it at the beginning, then find a snare roll from the track and place that at the end of the intro. Now I have a DJ intro track but all of the pieces came from the same original piece. Do I need to do any adjustments to the volume or EQ or should this export at the same level as the original audio


I would uncheck "auto warp long samples" in the preference menu.
This prevents any wrap modes being applied on loading a full track into ableton.
I don't think ableton touches the volume when loaded.

There are normalizing options and dither settings that could affect the sound when exporting back out of ableton. Probably best to turn these off?

(note that I'm not an ableton expert so there maybe other options to look at too)
dj_soo 12:44 PM - 11 February, 2015
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I mix all my own beats but I can't master worth shit. They are both very different arts and require a great depth of knowledge as well as properly trained ears.

Mixing is a pain in the ass - been mixing my latest track for the last 2 weeks and I think I finally nailed it.



Quick question for you producer types. Does Ableton do anything to the sound of the original audio when you import it?

Example: I received a song straight from an artist (local rapper) I import it to Ableon, chop out a 4 bar loop, loop it to 8, place it at the beginning, then find a snare roll from the track and place that at the end of the intro. Now I have a DJ intro track but all of the pieces came from the same original piece. Do I need to do any adjustments to the volume or EQ or should this export at the same level as the original audio


Warping is going to be the biggest culprit for sound quality in completed tracks. Use it sparingly and don't drop unnecessary warp markers if you don't need to and avoid drastically changing the bpm unless it's for effect. Complex Pro will give the best sound quality for timeshifts, but if you want to have the least amount of effect, then either don't warp or use re-pitch.

If you're just making an edit and re-arranging a track, I would just keep it unwarped and dial in the master bpm so it naturally snaps to the grid so you don't have to affect sound quality.

Helps to have the source being lossless too and even better if your source is 24-bit or higher.

0 the track, make sure it's not clipping and don't put anything on the channel and export with normalize turned off. If you're using a 24 bit track then you need to dither down to 16-bit if you're still using an SL1 or 57 (no 24 bit support). Rectangular is usually fine.
O.B.1 11:49 PM - 12 February, 2015
Took a little sample from the Japanese animation soundtrack "Nausicaa" and mixed an original beat with it: soundcloud.com
Dj-M.Bezzle 12:47 AM - 3 March, 2015
Hey guys, need some help. Ive been making myself practice production skills by taking songs that I play in the clubs that do not have intros and making my own and I need help with this one. What is the sound used for this track (Watchwww.youtube.com) the sound starts at about :02 secs and makes up the melody. Ive got the drums down but what is this, I'm guessing a form of trap strings. Anyone have any advice on how to duplicate this?
ozfrombk 1:47 AM - 3 March, 2015
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(Watchwww.youtube.com)


You must be tired of hearing this over and over in your DAW lol
Dj-M.Bezzle 1:55 AM - 3 March, 2015
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(Watchwww.youtube.com)
You must be tired of hearing this over and over in your DAW lol

oh you have no idea lol. On the bright side I think figuring this out will really help my production skills out. Ive got mimicking drum sounds and patterns pretty down so instruments are next and this one looks like a good foundation for trap (non edm)
boabmatic 4:27 PM - 3 March, 2015
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Hey guys, need some help. Ive been making myself practice production skills by taking songs that I play in the clubs that do not have intros and making my own and I need help with this one. What is the sound used for this track (Watchwww.youtube.com) the sound starts at about :02 secs and makes up the melody. Ive got the drums down but what is this, I'm guessing a form of trap strings. Anyone have any advice on how to duplicate this?


Try audio to MIDI (harmony option) may give you the notes that they are playing , usually need to delete a few extra ones that are added in by mistake.

As for the synth patch you would just need to try ones out as it could be anything, could even be a sampled sound of a record then played on the keys.

other option is to extreme filter the track to leave only the strings but may sound more Boom bap that trap that way.
dj_soo 10:12 AM - 4 March, 2015
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Hey guys, need some help. Ive been making myself practice production skills by taking songs that I play in the clubs that do not have intros and making my own and I need help with this one. What is the sound used for this track (Watchwww.youtube.com) the sound starts at about :02 secs and makes up the melody. Ive got the drums down but what is this, I'm guessing a form of trap strings. Anyone have any advice on how to duplicate this?


Those are called "pads". Basically more atmospheric sounds that fill in a mid-high frequency spectrum. Probably some synth string preset on some synth somewhere. Pads can be anything really but it's usually a little higher in the frequency spectrum and tend to be "softer" in sound.
Dj-M.Bezzle 5:20 PM - 4 March, 2015
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Hey guys, need some help. Ive been making myself practice production skills by taking songs that I play in the clubs that do not have intros and making my own and I need help with this one. What is the sound used for this track (Watchwww.youtube.com) the sound starts at about :02 secs and makes up the melody. Ive got the drums down but what is this, I'm guessing a form of trap strings. Anyone have any advice on how to duplicate this?


Those are called "pads". Basically more atmospheric sounds that fill in a mid-high frequency spectrum. Probably some synth string preset on some synth somewhere. Pads can be anything really but it's usually a little higher in the frequency spectrum and tend to be "softer" in sound.

Thanks! I thought that was a string sound too, ive been looking through sample kits trying to find one similar. Thanks!
jprime 5:37 PM - 4 March, 2015
Some more booty breaks ish

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CMOS 8:02 PM - 14 March, 2015
Banged out a few new ones:

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dj_soo 9:59 AM - 16 March, 2015
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Hey guys, need some help. Ive been making myself practice production skills by taking songs that I play in the clubs that do not have intros and making my own and I need help with this one. What is the sound used for this track (Watchwww.youtube.com) the sound starts at about :02 secs and makes up the melody. Ive got the drums down but what is this, I'm guessing a form of trap strings. Anyone have any advice on how to duplicate this?


Those are called "pads". Basically more atmospheric sounds that fill in a mid-high frequency spectrum. Probably some synth string preset on some synth somewhere. Pads can be anything really but it's usually a little higher in the frequency spectrum and tend to be "softer" in sound.

Thanks! I thought that was a string sound too, ive been looking through sample kits trying to find one similar. Thanks!


might be easier to just use a synth preset and work on shaping it to your needs.
Thundercat 10:28 PM - 30 June, 2015
Snippit from the latest official remix project I just finished working on. Cuban Link - Nobody Gotta Know ft Julio Mena

soundcloud.com
aleksey 12:47 PM - 24 July, 2015
New one I did a few months ago...

soundcloud.com
DeJavi 5:29 PM - 17 August, 2015
Hey I made this track whose drop I think it's good, but I'm not happy with the rest of the song, any ideas to improve it?

soundcloud.com
Thundercat 2:09 AM - 18 August, 2015
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Hey I made this track whose drop I think it's good, but I'm not happy with the rest of the song, any ideas to improve it?

soundcloud.com


There is no bass. Are you mixing in headphones or monitors? Find a space in the mix for each of your elements. Everything sounds like it is all sitting right on top of each other. The style isn't exactly my cup of tea so I cannot offer you any stylistic advice. Load up a popular track in a similar style, play them side by side and have a listen. That's all I'm prepared to offer at this point...
The Despicable Nyan Cat 10:12 AM - 21 August, 2015
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Snippit from the latest official remix project I just finished working on. Cuban Link - Nobody Gotta Know ft Julio Mena

soundcloud.com

It's probably too late at this point, but imo if you had a hip-hop beat with more prominent 8th-note hi-hats, the beat would compliment the rest of the instruments more.
Thundercat 3:37 AM - 22 August, 2015
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Snippit from the latest official remix project I just finished working on. Cuban Link - Nobody Gotta Know ft Julio Mena

soundcloud.com

It's probably too late at this point, but imo if you had a hip-hop beat with more prominent 8th-note hi-hats, the beat would compliment the rest of the instruments more.


I can understand that. I was one of the remixers brought in to stylistically get away from the hip-hop sound of the original. Didn't want to do something that was occupying the same soundscape as the original version or encroach on the styles of any of the other people I knew that were brought in on this.

However, I do have a more "boom bap" mix that I did that I drop in my own sets. I did 2 mixes on this project, the XXL remix linked above and the 4AM mix; there is a snippet in the promo video I am linking below at the 9:04 mark. The full video has snips of all the remixes and remixers included on this project as well as the original if you want to see all the directions this went in.

youtu.be

I also have another full EP that I am doing the music for with a local MC that I will get up some samples of my instrumentals once he green lights it.
The Despicable Nyan Cat 11:23 AM - 22 August, 2015
Good point, and your other remix sounds good as well. When I've liked hip-hop, I've been a fan of a beat like in Rae Schremmurd - throw some more.
Thundercat 3:14 AM - 5 October, 2015
My latest remix project. Mid tempo R&B track flipped Soulful House at the artist's request.

Emmanuel Withers - Intimate Friends (HJ's 4AM Mix)
soundcloud.com
DJJOHNNYM_vSL3 2:09 PM - 7 October, 2015
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My latest remix project. Mid tempo R&B track flipped Soulful House at the artist's request.

Emmanuel Withers - Intimate Friends (HJ's 4AM Mix)

soundcloud.com


Yesss.....
dj_soo 11:45 AM - 17 October, 2015
Just dropped this free EP:

soundcloud.com

bootleg remixes with some 808 flavor.
Rane, Support
Zach S 3:48 PM - 19 October, 2015
Hey soo… great work on those:)
dj_soo 9:38 AM - 2 November, 2015
Thanks!

Btw, Ableton 9.5 just dropped!

new Simpler, better waveforms, new analog-modelled filters, new meters, and more.

Finally warping within Simpler too!
The Despicable Nyan Cat 12:58 PM - 2 November, 2015
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Thanks!

Btw, Ableton 9.5 just dropped!

new Simpler, better waveforms, new analog-modelled filters, new meters, and more.

Finally warping within Simpler too!

Can't wait!
boabmatic 9:30 PM - 7 November, 2015
Yeah loving the new 9.5 update..

Ableton now works great with audio samples and now the complete package that can compete against the maschine sample workflow

The slice mode is simpler is amazing with the push.
dj_soo 8:47 AM - 8 November, 2015
Have you found a way to get fades in simpler similar to the old version?
The Despicable Nyan Cat 8:20 PM - 8 November, 2015
Select Classic mode in simpler, de-select warp, then you have ur controls on the bottom left just like old times.
dj_soo 6:13 AM - 9 November, 2015
yea, i want them in slice mode too...
The Despicable Nyan Cat 1:49 PM - 9 November, 2015
I've only been using simpler slice with breaks for my drum beats the last few days, it is ridiculously intuitive.
The Despicable Nyan Cat 1:49 PM - 9 November, 2015
New filters are great too
The Despicable Nyan Cat 3:55 PM - 9 November, 2015
not to mention analog filters with drive built-in make nero-funk beats a lot easier to make.
boabmatic 5:35 PM - 9 November, 2015
check out this free max for live device that brings the push2 pad slice mode to the push1

www.az-labs.com
dj_soo 11:14 PM - 9 November, 2015
I really need to go through the max4live site more. A lot of things I kind of bitch about Ableton not having, I can find on Max4Live - often for free.
M-anbe 10:52 PM - 22 November, 2015
reggae crossover track i produced


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The Despicable Nyan Cat 12:59 AM - 24 July, 2016
My track...my artist name is Statistical Probability:
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jmurillo 9:27 AM - 1 October, 2016
Good job.
DJ PERSPECTIVE 11:50 AM - 18 October, 2016
Heres my first post of Seratos forum, Check it out and all feedback is highly appreciated. Thanks all, Peace!
DJ Perspective - Wanna Rock
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dj_soo 5:07 AM - 13 April, 2017
Just dropped our first single from a new project under a new name.

Really kind of scary starting over from scratch, but wanted something a little more focused in sound and vibe:

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J Hennessy 7:43 PM - 13 April, 2017
Nice one! I'll have my ears open for this track at Bass Coast.
dj_soo 11:44 PM - 13 April, 2017
No bass coast for me this year, but maybe someone will play it.
dj_soo 5:02 AM - 21 April, 2017
another one from our EP:

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