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MPC 5000 preload memory sucks
A couple words of advice... (1) Always - choose SAVE ENTIRE MEMORY for every project. TIP: Purge all unused samples first before saving to retain extra memory on your flash media. (2) Always - give your project file a unique # or name (3) Always - Save to a new uniquely named folder, Dates are... -
compression / gain
Theres a small caveat to using EQ "pre" compression though unless your doing "subtractive EQ" only since whatever freq's you boost will be squashed back down after the compressor enters the chain...theres no right or wrong since it depends on the sound your after but if your going for clarity... -
Craftsmanship..
Dang, Ive been so busy I forgot about that contest...is it over now?- Shonsteez
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- Forum: The Basement
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Mr. Lif - Universal (ft. Insight) prod. Insight
Blunt statement, lol. but Lif def gets it in! -
My recent experience wit the NYPD
Thats fucked up Stress! Sorry to hear homie...goes to show its just another business like anything else and people will do whatever it takes to make a buck on the greed tip. So are your wrists hella fucked up now?- Shonsteez
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- Forum: The Basement
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how about your drums...??
I got a couple rough personal guidelines I like to follow... (1) I generally have a specific sounding kit I like to choose from so I'll start there, whether it be a recent kit I built or a new one I'm bout to build but with the same signature feel I like. (2) Back in the day, I used to prefer... -
Beat Thang sampling by Lady Tha ProducHer
Lots of pretty lights and stuff but Id rather have a 2500 that just works like it should or even cop a Maschine. Cool, but kinda gimmicky at the same time, i dunno... -
Reggiie Watts - I Like This Guy
Reggie Watts is funny as hell! You never know what character he's gonna come out on the stage as...lol. *Nice beat in the beats weekly by the way 2Good :)- Shonsteez
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- Forum: The Basement
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Compressing a kick... punch or weight
This turned into a great thread! Informative comments Formant & Step! -
Vagina Aint Handicapped!!!!
Dude....this is...fucked up on so many levels....wow. On the brighter side of things she puts Kreayshawn to shame which is a positive. lol.- Shonsteez
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- Forum: The Basement
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Heeeeeeellllllllllpppppppp!
Are u talking about that horrible bull horn sound thats used on virtually every mixtape? -
Off Topic Why There's No Feeling In Today's Rap Music
Well I think its safe to say the majority of this article applies to the mainstream. -
Off Topic Why There's No Feeling In Today's Rap Music
Real fuckin talk Fade. Great article man. I also think what motivates these kids to make such shitty music nowadays is that labels and the like still recognize that making these horrible tunes is like a make-believe-outlet for the audience to try and escape from their real life....To me its... -
3 Tips For Better Rap Vocals
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Microphone
Hey Morpheus, I dunno how decent the stock tubes are that come in the TubePre, but you might also consider swapping the OG one out with a nice replacement too...that could help impart a different/nice tone on your vox as well... -
Microphone
My clip for my 421 cracked so Ive been strictly tracking vox through my Groove Tubes MD1b-FET lately though...i love the intimate/close-up/airy sound you get with it but you gotta position it just right and have the performer a particular distance away from the diaphragm in order to not overload... -
Microphone
I second the MD421, its not as "airy" as I prefer usually for the style of vocal track I like to lace up but its great for SPL handling and it does sound pretty natural on the voice over all...I kinda prefer the EV-RE20 for a dynamic on rap vocals, but thats just my personal pref, both are great... -
Digging Wudge-U-Cop-While-Digging-Today?
Nice find on the PUTS...those guys are so under-rated...- Shonsteez
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- Forum: Important Topics
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Me again...just F'n round.
This was dope Skid....ur flow and tone is ill homie. ...Dope beat too by the way.- Shonsteez
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- Forum: The Basement
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"Beat Making on the MPC1000", any good?
Hey Mono - dont get it man, I found that tutorial on a torrent site like 5 years ago and it wasnt even worth keeping on my harddrive...its just a bunch of overhyped basic information.....stuff you really can learn entirely on your own with a little time in front of the machine and a few...