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A live electro style track all played on the fly
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GET THINGS DONE- EPISODE 40
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In this episode of GET THINGS DONE, Zeus Cruz explains how to develop beat production by using Novation Launchpad application software, available on iPad. He discusses specifics like how to utilize the Launchpad Pro hardware to the functionality of the application, how to apply a mix to effects, and how to change pad inputs on the interface itself.
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Anyone using launchpad on iPad Pro? I have mp3s I want to import but they won’t come in if I make a new set of pads. Only 1 of 4 worked so far and they are all of the same file type. Some hv slightly different sampling rates (44.1K v 48K). I’m running iOS 14
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Though they would say otherwise, Jene Wellow’s choice of fashion was dated even during their father’s time. Quite unlike Earth’s United States, Safine’s North Sunkiran “Frontier Era” was dominated by kitols, shresed’kals, akretuzhes and cvehcicumas clad in garish large-epauletted leather jackets, tight-fitting two-finger-cut gloves, platformed boots and bell-bottomed low-hip denim pants often accompanied by a big, gaudy belt. Sticking to these tragedies of the past just as they stick to their image of themselves as a frontier hero, Jene dresses themself in these antiques and treats their hair like a babe.
At the very least, Jene’s wardrobe’s colors match their identity well enough. They even went as far as to incorporate the colors of Rekton Shal, a god-like kedan they stole power and life from. While their apparel often hides it, the power of Rekton Shal left a visible scar across the entirety of Jene’s torso: it is a neon-orange eyesore resembling a serpent with the head of a fox winding up and over Jene’s left shoulder from their right hip, wrapping down their back and curling around their waist, ending at their belly button. To proudly display their kill, Jene added orange-dyed faux fur to their double-sided black-or-lime jacket’s pauldron, orange trim to the jacket’s zipper line and their black jeans’ pocket edges and hemming, and orange dye to their large black-and-brown mottled mullet.
While Jene Kaliber Wellow certainly has their father’s looks (aside from the brown splotches on their fur) and skills, they luckily took after their mother in wit and wrath. Jene is arrogant and owns it, treating the world like their property. When things don’t go Jene’s way they’re quick to rash decisions, be it mocking people that shouldn’t be mocked or lashing out in anger; but always decisions that result in Jene biting off more than they can chew. Thankfully, Jene has two things they can always count on to get them out of tight spots: The Troubleshooter and the half-akretuzh, half-kitol Roose Zynir, both by virtue of Jene’s father and his legacy.
When Jene isn’t getting themself into trouble, they’re bringing trouble to others as the “leader” and gunslinger of the Brir plor Brud tvol Brours. (literally “Hire for Murder and Pain”) While Roose is the real figure of leadership in the BBB, Jene brought them all together in one way or another, all in ways indicative of Jene’s maverick streak. Roose was forced into joining and eventually leading on account of the blood oath he swore to Trez Wellow. Wanderlust, the cvehcicumi powderkeg, was lured into the group by Jene’s promises of a grand and glorious journey across the world. Halios fan Janfeed, a prodigious kud’kal engineer, joined the BBB after Jene killed her father and offered her a job and shelter. Coda & Reave, a Gle-class folufedri and Oned-class drone respectively, were defeated by Jene and Wanderlust before being reprogrammed by Halios. Suthan Garren-Timir would have been Jene’s assassin, but Jene seduced him into bed with themself and the BBB. Rightly, more than half of the BBB should want Jene dead, but the charm of Jene’s overwhelmingly aggressive nuisance personality has grown on them like a bad fungus. Jene would just chalk it up to the caliber of their natural glamor.
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**The Ultimate Guide to Producing Hip Hop Music: Hardware and Software Essentials**
As a hip hop producer, you’re about to embark on a journey to create the next big hit. To get started, familiarize yourself with the hardware and software tools used in the production process. In this comprehensive guide, we will cover the essential hardware and software tools, as well as provide tips on how to combine them to produce high-quality hip hop and rap tracks.
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### **1. Hardware Essentials**
**1.1 MPCs (Akai Pro MPC Series)**
The MPC (Music Production Center) is a legendary sampler and sequencer that has been a staple in hip hop production for decades. The Akai Pro MPC series, including models like the MPC X, MPC Live, and MPC One, offer a myriad of features such as sampling, sequencing, and effects processing. These devices allow producers to create intricate beats and seamlessly blend samples with original material. **Tip**: Experiment with different sampling techniques to find your unique sound.
**1.2 Groove Boxes (Korg Electribe, Roland SP-404, etc.)**
Groove boxes are compact and portable devices designed for creating beats, sequences, and samples on the go. Popular choices among hip hop producers include the Korg Electribe and Roland SP-404. These devices often come with built-in sounds and effects, making them perfect for live performances or quick jam sessions. **Tip**: Use groove boxes for sketching out ideas quickly when inspiration strikes.
**1.3 Drum Machines (Roland TR-808, TR-909, etc.)**
Drum machines are fundamental tools within hip hop production. The Roland TR-808 and TR-909 are iconic machines that have appeared in countless hit tracks. Their distinct sounds can give your beats that classic hip hop flavor. **Tip**: Layer different drum sounds and tweak their envelopes to create a punchier kick or snappier snare.
**1.4 Turntables and Vinyl**
Vinyl records and turntables remain an essential component of hip hop culture. Many producers use turntables to sample and scratch records, adding a unique rhythmic element to their tracks. **Tip**: Explore various genres of vinyl records for sampling; sometimes unexpected sounds can lead to unique beats.
**1.5 MIDI Controllers (Native Instruments Maschine, Novation Launchpad, etc.)**
MIDI controllers provide a hands-on approach to controlling virtual instruments and effects in your DAW. Devices like the Native Instruments Maschine and Novation Launchpad are popular among hip hop producers for their versatility. **Tip**: Utilize pads for finger drumming to capture a more organic feel in your beats.
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### **2. Software Essentials**
**2.1 DAWs (Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, etc.)**
Your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) is the heart of your production setup. Ableton Live, FL Studio, and Logic Pro are three of the most popular DAWs used in hip hop production. Each DAW has its strengths; for instance, Ableton Live is favored for its session view for live performances, while FL Studio is known for its intuitive interface and powerful step sequencer. **Tip**: Take advantage of the built-in tutorials and communities surrounding each DAW to enhance your workflow.
**2.2 Virtual Instruments (Native Instruments Kontakt, Serum, etc.)**
Virtual instruments provide an expansive palette of sounds for hip hop production. Software like Native Instruments Kontakt and Serum allows you to design and manipulate sounds, offering endless creative possibilities. **Tip**: Incorporate sound design techniques to craft unique sounds that set your tracks apart.
**2.3 Effects Plugins (iZotope Ozone, Waves, FabFilter, etc.)**
Adding effects and processing to your tracks is crucial for achieving a professional sound. Plugins from iZotope Ozone, Waves, and FabFilter offer tools for mixing and mastering your music. From EQs and compressors to reverb and delay, these plugins can help you shape your sound effectively. **Tip**: Use reference tracks to guide your mixing choices and ensure your sound fits within the genre.
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### **3. Combining Hardware and Software**
The key to successful hip hop production lies in effectively combining your hardware and software. Here are some tips on how to do this:
- **Integration**: Connect your hardware instruments to your DAW via MIDI or audio interfaces for seamless interaction. This allows you to trigger sounds from your hardware while recording in the software.
- **Layering Sounds**: Utilize hardware samplers like the MPC to create base beats, and then enhance those beats using virtual instruments or effects within your DAW.
- **Live Performance**: Incorporate groove boxes or MIDI controllers during live performances to engage your audience and add spontaneity to your set. This can create a unique atmosphere and make each performance special.
- **Experimentation**: Don't be afraid to mix and match hardware and software. Use a MIDI keyboard to play samples from your MPC, or sample your virtual instruments on your groove box. The possibilities are endless.
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By understanding and utilizing the right hardware and software tools, you’ll be well-equipped to navigate the world of hip hop music production. Remember, the most important aspect is to experiment, find your unique voice, and have fun while crafting your beats. Now go create your next big hit!
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Today I learned about microtones and the lunatone keyboard - seems like the kind of wild music Magritte would be in to.
Are you talking about this thing?
Yes, you are absolutely correct haha! Damn, it's HUGE.
Look up on YouTube, Neon Vines. She has a novation Launchpad and a Roli seaboard and a ton of different pedals...it is all very much Magritte's style of music making! :D
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for the release of my new album I thought I'd post about each song, what I was thinking/feeling and a little of my process, bc some people have been asking and I have been dying to talk about it!
so for some context I made my YELLOW and BLUE albums back in 2018/2019 and only posted them last year bc I've recently found the will to live. I haven't been making music for a while until the time I published those last year and this was one of the first songs I made as I started getting back to making music.
this, and pretty much all my songs, are mixed with headphone listening in mind. not that you can't listen to these on speakers, I listen to them in the car often, but it might sound a little odd in places. I'm using Studio One as my DAW, I like it but it's a monthly subscription plan which is not ideal but I'm kind of in that "a poor person spends more on boots" type of situation and can't afford to splurge on a hundreds dollar program at the moment (considering looking into Reaper though) and I have a Novation Launchpad mini (which I absolutely love).
for this one my intention going in was making a song that was a little slower, a little more based on the sounds of the instruments. I really like the bassy synths and how they surround you with headphones on. it really feels like you're in a Place. and then as I was playing around with the chords and melody (bc that's pretty much how I figure everything out is just, messing about) I was thinking about how I really love when there's a consistent note playing, but with the chords changing around it, the note sounds differently within those contexts.
listening to it now yeah I love this, like to be perfectly frank I think I am my own biggest fan bc I have been listening to this on repeat since I made it and I love it (as with basically all the songs in this album) I love being transported to a Place that reminds me of looking at ispy books as a kid when i was very young and ████████ it feels very take my hand and escape, to me.
I would really love to hear what it makes you think of! please feel free to send me your thoughts or ask me any questions ^_^ !!
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Scarlet Hollow cousin mc
Ashe Scarlet
(Full name Ashelia, but he doesn't like using his full name)
Ashe and his questionable eccentric fashion choices ✨
(comm art by 'duckbrows' on twitter, who does fashion/outfit comms. 10000/100 fully recommend to order comm art from)
Traits:
More information below~
his taste in clothes is based off this:
Age: 20’s, one year younger than Tabitha
Pronouns: He/Him
City: Toronto, Canada (But did you know I debated putting it as Salem, Massachusetts)
[Toronto cause it has the highest population count for Asians]
Occupation: Music Streamer
Star Sign: Gemini
Likes: Mystery novels, Concerts and Recitals, Tarot Reading
Dislikes: Dishonest people, Unjust circumstances, Blood and Gore (bout to have a bad time this week)
Enjoys music regardless of genre as he believes each has its own appeal; also refers to it as a window into the musician’s soul
His love language is giving outfits or accessories based on his interpretation of their personality. However, if it’s more serious, he likes to be physically close with them and sing/hum to them.
Plays the guitar and the Novation Launchpad, with an entire childhood worth of experience playing piano
He prefers to be more direct and honest in most circumstances as he wants people to truly know him beyond his appearance
His main regret is thirst baiting his audience when he started out music streaming as people now stay for his looks rather than his music
#scarlet hollow#scarlet hollow mc#my oc: Ashelia#i was actually waiting for the artist to finish his more normal outfit but i decided to just bite the bullet and post ashe www#my ocs#will post again once i have his less eccentric outfit#that said - this outfit just tells you more straightforwardly on what his personality is like
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Experimental song created in Ampify Blocs Wave, sequenced in Novation Launchpad — January 4, 2025.
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DJ Mondo's Atomic Luau: Midnight Snax Trax_12012024
#atomicluau #djmondosrave #nuclearpoweredgorilla #midnightsnaxtrax #lunchrush DJ Mondo’s Atomic Luau: Midnight Snax Trax_12012024 Always up for some improvisation. Loops and samples from Ableton, Novation Launchpad and Novation Circuit Tracks. You never know what you’re going to get and that’s the fun, really. ___ The Atomic Luau is a peek into DJ Mondo’s lab. A sound sketchbook of beats, rhythms…
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TempoPAD Z-1 FIRST LOOK MIDI Controller 64 Pads Beat Maker DJ | Novation Launchpad Alternative
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Ambient Massive - Ghosts Of The Deserts
A hauntingly liminal ambient track that evokes images of a desert with live and movement. Shades of color, red, brown go through your mind as you drift off into rest...
Tech: The ASCAP work ID is: 925173937
Title: Ghosts Of The Deserts
Theme: Welcome To The Ambient World
DAW: Ableton Live 12 Suite
Master Channel FX: Arturia - Bus Force Integradio - Deelay
Instruments: Arturia - Pigments Arturia - Prophet -VS V Arturia - OP-Xa V Alesis Strike Multipad - Pluck This VirusTi2 Desktop - Analand SV
Hardware: Virus Ti2 Alesis Strike Multipad Novation Launchpad mk1 Komplete Kontrol S88mk1
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AlphaOmega Presents...DUEL
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AlphaOmega, a production duo, is excited to introduce Duel, a new video segment showcasing Jaso and Zeus as they collaborate on developing a template for their next instrumental. Leveraging their preferred music application, they examine different approaches to determine which yields the best results. Given their day jobs and joint responsibility for managing AlphaOmega's business operations, Jaso and Zeus face limitations in terms of studio time. To overcome this, they create and share musical templates, enabling them to sustain their creative connection and maintain focus. Please share your thoughts on whether they should complete the beat they started in the video. Moreover, for those seeking content for their next musical project, AlphaOmega's online store is available at https://ao48.com/. The video features discussions on Bandlab and Novation Launchpad with adjoining hardware.
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Challenges
Challenges with my performance: For a while I have been trying to optimize my live set to have a perfect environment for my performance. Initially I acquired a lot of gear and used drum machines and bass lines synthesizers like the Behringer td03 in order to perform my live set, but as I have been performing more outwards and trying to optimize my workflow while on stage, I have been leaning towards minimizing my equipment to the bare essentials. Having produced more playable material I have switched to a pure midi setup. Using a Novation Launch kontrol, a Novation launchpad and an akai midi mix giving me full control over my songs while not becoming excessive in the amount of gear I need to bring on stage. This approach seemed most suitable for a while, but now having played some shows like this I wonder whether it's not intuitive enough as a lot of the processes are automated. Even in the show described in the previous Blog post I struggled with finding an intuitive workflow. Some ideas could be to add a Cdj to the live set so i can combine some music from my scene with my own sound, or perhaps switching the midi mixer to an analog one which I could then add reverb or echo paddles to in order to manipulate the sound of selected channels live. The CDj could diversify the set and give me some more on stage tasks and the analog mixer could effectively warm the sound output and give the set an analog feel. Through these strategies I intend to give more possibility to myself for spontaneous interactions between my and others musical pieces during the performance.
Challenges with my EP: The EP was a very thorough representation of my current musical workflow. Particularly challenging at the moment is finding ways to keep my songs entertaining and ever changing. I want to find better ways of making macro changes throughout the track which gives the listener more of the experience of a journey rather than just a monotone beat with drastic changes (Which is how I think my sound is at the moment). The EP cover was also a struggle. I am not a photo artist or a visual artist, but as I have been wanting to get more into the photo art world I really wanted to create my own artwork. For this I used photopea, a free website online which works like photoshop. It took me multiple attempts using stock imagery and merging them with the logo of my label in order to find the image that really suited my vision. Something trippy and a little blurry, but with a lot of impact and a surrealistic touch.
The mix on these songs is my true breakthrough. For a long time I have been having issues with mixing and finding the way to make my music clean and powerful. Simultaneously with our mixing classes I have finally found my own mixing philosophy. I like to see the song as a hierarchy. Depending on which genre each instrument has its own place in the hierarchy. I decide this hierarchy by ducking one instrument when the other comes in in exactly the frequency range that they are overlapping. This way the frequencies do not overlap. Then I tend to eq hard spikes in the signal in order to smoothen rough sounds that could cause unpleasing sonics in the club space where my music will be typically played. The insight of this philosophy has given me great tools to mix this EP to perfection.
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Moje orodje za #techno produkcijo in liveacte. Toplo priporocam Novation, Launchpad S
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