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  1. BiggChev

    Showcase SHOWCASE: August 23-30, 2026

    Thanks @DJ Excellence - I actually did work this one a bit more and fleshed it out lol. A little side chain helped the kicks come through a bit more. Will experiment with another layer for some more weight
  2. BiggChev

    Showcase SHOWCASE: August 23-30, 2026

    Simple little beat here - not sure if I'll add a proper B-Section and arrangement... Sampled a few quick shots from an Otis Redding vinyl I got as a birthday gift a couple years back. Simple drums, but I tried a few different things. Firstly, the hi-hats aren't quantized at all. I did a few...
  3. BiggChev

    Showcase SHOWCASE: August 23-30, 2026

    @DJ Excellence I like that you've been experimenting with your drums lately. A few of your last beats have some great live feeling drums - the little fills, drags, double ups on hi-hats - all dope! Bass line is groovy, but I think it's getting lost between the vocals and busy drums. Actually...
  4. BiggChev

    So Scarface was on the other night...

    @Fade runs a whole separate forum based on “poopity scoopity”
  5. BiggChev

    So Scarface was on the other night...

    As someone who grew up watching classic movies, heavily censored on TBS Superstation, im of two minds in this. Firstly, there are some movies, I had absolutely no right to see at 10 Years old. Now, they are great movies, and helped me to appreciate the world of “visual arts.” I think you can...
  6. BiggChev

    Sky - "Then And Now"

    @DJ Excellence thanks man! Maschine has an MPC60 and SP1200 “engine.” You can really get that crunchy lo-fi sound once you start pitching around samples.
  7. BiggChev

    Sky - "Then And Now"

    @2GooD Productions - I like the strings/pads and how they bring out the dreamy quality of the beat. That guitar line with the tight reverb also adds to it. Kinda reminds me of The Mamas & The Papas. Overall, there’s a cool 80s wave vibe. The vocals are a great touch. I think a cool half-time...
  8. BiggChev

    Sky - "Then And Now"

    Gave this one a quick spin. Just a few different patterns, drums, and a simple bass line.
  9. BiggChev

    Battle That! Battle That! Competition - September 9-12, 2026

    Will try and get something together. I have a few beats in the quiver, but would still like to put together some new material.
  10. BiggChev

    Warzone Beat Battle - August 11-15, 2026

    I think I get understand what you're getting at. Still, I wouldn't have been upset losing to @Armani - You could easily argue that his beat was more musical/academic. Ultimately, that's the beauty of beats and battles. There's a wide variety of factors that go into 'judging' a beat.
  11. BiggChev

    Warzone Beat Battle - August 11-15, 2026

    If anyone else made the beat I did, and it was them against what Armani made....I'd have voted Armani.
  12. BiggChev

    Warzone Beat Battle - August 11-15, 2026

    Thank you @Fade , @Armani , @Iron Keys , @Dodgy John , @DJ Excellence and @Wax Camp ! @Iron Keys - I like you're 'live notes' style of feedback - particularly how you decided to vote. @V.J. Retro - I liked all the elements of this beat - the chill lofi vibe, sound/sample selection, and the...
  13. BiggChev

    SHOWCASE: August 9-16, 2026

    Pretty happy with how this came out. Especially because I was struggling with the sample at the start. Ended up with a late 90s/Roc/Grease type joint.
  14. BiggChev

    DAW or Hardware or Both

    That’s a sick setup! Thoughts on the SEQTRACK? I was pretty impressed with the launch videos but couldn’t justify another sampler/sequencer. How thoroughly are you using the Verselab? My understanding is you can basically write and arrange full tracks on it.
  15. BiggChev

    Beat This! Competition - August 5-6, 2026

    Appreciate this @Iron Keys
  16. BiggChev

    Beat This! Competition - August 5-6, 2026

    Some dope beats this week! Congrats @Armani
  17. BiggChev

    Beat This! Competition - August 5-6, 2026

    y’all getting a proper ass fucking this week.
  18. BiggChev

    Beat Fight #700

    @V.J. Retro I really like the sample and that early 2000s style flip. The scratches are cool and add a little extra flavour. The transition into the second phrase sounded a bit abrupt, but still works. Did you sample this from vinyl or use a vinyl sim on it? It's hard to tell if that...
  19. BiggChev

    DAW or Hardware or Both

    I love making beats on Maschine Plus (standalone) as well as the MPC 1000 (which I haven't used much lately). For me, I compartmentalize the music making process. I have the "writing" phase, "arranging phase" and "mixing" phase. Note, it doesn't always flow in that order. While I use...
  20. BiggChev

    Sticky Show Your Setup!

    @Wax Camp that's a wicked setup! Some dope pieces…would love to take that SP off your hands
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