Paid Members Surf Digby Posted March 7, 2011 Paid Members Posted March 7, 2011 I used to think that bit was cool. Quote
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted March 8, 2011 Moderators Posted March 8, 2011 Another little idea that I was playing around with. (namely figuring out the ways to use those strings to drive the track but at the same time distract from the percussive noises on the sample, whilst continuing to learn how to build different synth sounds) Quote
Paid Members Kaz Hayashi Posted March 8, 2011 Paid Members Posted March 8, 2011 (edited) Here's something ive been messing with recently, a bit different for me but aye here it is, i want to build on the final 3rd. figa 4 music - momentum Really enjoied the beat on the track above chest, nice kit samples. Edited March 8, 2011 by Kaz Hayashi Quote
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted May 11, 2011 Moderators Posted May 11, 2011 (edited) Back once again! Edit: Genius. Got the name of the song that ripped the acapella from wrong. Hah. Remix of the Prince Po track "Hold Dat" that I've done.. I really quite pleased with it apart maybe from the piano on the chorus. Yes, the drums don't really vary at all, but I'm OK with that. Edited May 11, 2011 by Chest Rockwell Quote
Keith Houchen Posted May 11, 2011 Posted May 11, 2011 Nice one, Chest, will check that out later. Was recording something myself but my Bass died so I need to either get it fixed or get a new one. I'll probably get a new one then get the old one fixed. Quote
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted May 11, 2011 Moderators Posted May 11, 2011 Haha. The power cable for my midi keyboard died not long ago which has been really annoying. Finally got around to gettin g a new one the other day, got it home and it doesn't fit. The guy sold me the wrong one. Despite checking on his computer the model of my keyboard. Quote
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted December 12, 2011 Moderators Posted December 12, 2011 Re-up time! Who's working on what? Anyone doing any recording recently? I have been doing some, but my laptop seems to be dying; it just crashes or turns itself off all the time. So I'm saving frequently, and punching things in anger even more frequently. Nonetheless, I'm still getting some stuff done. I thought I'd throw up this little beat I made last weekend. I was listening to this Cuban jazz record and a track came on that was just begging to be cut up. So I chopped some samples and got stuck in. I've kept it very simple and not fucked with it too much because it's a nice sample that deserves to be heard, dammit. Here is the track. I thought I would throw up the original that it was sampled from also, though, in the hope that it might generate some kind of discussion. Any ideas where I could do this to? Quote
Loki Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 Since the last time this thread was updated I've mixed and mastered an entire album, which is now sitting in the record label's inbox waiting to be released. They seem to have run smack bang out of money and had to delay release until next year.I like the samples, Chest, especially the one in the breakdown. I reckon the track needs a hook though, over top of the main loop. Quote
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted December 12, 2011 Moderators Posted December 12, 2011 What kinda thing do you mean; what are you hearing in your head? I could picture maybe some flutes, but I'm not sure a whole melody over the top would work. I'd have to try it out I guess..So you got a sneak preview track from this album to share then or what? Quote
Loki Posted December 12, 2011 Posted December 12, 2011 I've just been looking, but she's not put anything up on youtube or soundcloud yet. I'll find out if I can share anything from it around.Dunno - a scratched vocal, or something. To be honest, this is why I don't write a lot of hiphop - without a decent MC I struggle to flesh a track out. Quote
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted December 12, 2011 Moderators Posted December 12, 2011 Ah right, I get you. Yeah, this is just a beat, not an instrumental song; it's gonna sound a bit empty without an MC on it. Quote
Paid Members neil's bitch Posted December 12, 2011 Paid Members Posted December 12, 2011 Which is the best software to user for the creation of decent beats? A friend of mine uses "Fruit loops" but i've been unable to grab a copy as of yet.What would the best (and pref free!) software, and which ones do you guys use? Quote
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted December 12, 2011 Moderators Posted December 12, 2011 I use Fruity Loops (or rather, FL Studio) for sequencing. I use Cool Edit for chopping samples.Nothing you get for free legally will be any good if you're looking to make sample-based music. But I'm sure you can find some illegal software pretty easily. Quote
Paid Members neil's bitch Posted December 12, 2011 Paid Members Posted December 12, 2011 I use Fruity Loops (or rather, FL Studio) for sequencing. I use Cool Edit for chopping samples.Nothing you get for free legally will be any good if you're looking to make sample-based music. But I'm sure you can find some illegal software pretty easily.Not that i would be doing that at all..... but seriously though, i have heard it is one of the better ones to use. Which version do you have? Having looked into buying them some versions are cheap, whilst others are really pricey! Quote
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted December 12, 2011 Moderators Posted December 12, 2011 I bought the producer edition several years ago when it was a fair bit cheaper. It still came with lifetime free upgrades - I got on the bandwagon nice and early ;)Having a quick look at the different editions - the Fruity Edition should do you just fine and is half the price. The Express version looks pretty limiting though. Depends what you want out of it I guess.Honestly I would just have a play around with the demo and see how you get on. Quote
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