records to stay away from (or be cautious of..)

okay i think its fair enough to stay away from whats been done, but i've learnt some valuable techniques from "recreating" tracks with the orignal samples- then applying the techniques i learnt to other tracks that i had hit the wall creatively with.

I used to get pissed when i found out a sample i was workin was already used, but i've never been in the situation where it sounded the same. Even when im just playing out a loop i do something thats my own style to it, whether it be pitching or filters or what. Not to try to aviod sounding like other people, but because thats where my sound takes me.

And on the other hand, i think having a subtle musical nod to prince paul or jam master jay or whoever is kind of like pop art- taking something thats recognisable a repeating it with your own spin.

bby d

For me replaying tha parts in the loop you like can be very rewarding in many different ways especialy when you don't have to clear a sample at the end of the day. Put your own twist on it and who cares who elese has done it theirs will never be like yours.

beware of the word "funky" in titles. everyone has had there own idea of what was funky, and the Funky Kings LP is exhibit A. the record is garbage, and theres others that are even worse

although there are obviously some classics with the word funky (president, chicken, drummer) so its not all inclusive its just more like a warning

The Problems Start When U Refuse to Tweak U Sounds...............

i've heard the Same Loop Used The Same Way And Said THIS IS TOOO Whack!!!!!! at the same time I've nearly Missed a Well Used Sampple That Was chopped, rearranged, effected ETC......................


This IS From MPC2000XL.com ................

Chopping samples

You can easily create 'gated' or 'choppy' (sounds with intermittent sections of silence) samples in the MPC's sample editor. First, Zone the sample into something like 16 zones like you are going to Slice it. For each even numbered zones (2, 4, 6, etc) hit EDIT and select SILENCE ZONE. When you are done with the sample you will have a perfectly chopped sample!

This IS From e-officedirect.com.....................

(On Beat Slicer) his Applies also to RECYCLE etc....
It's also great when doing a remix as you can replace one, some or even all of the original drums but keep the original groove.

Even if you don't like the idea of using other peoples loops, it can be a good starting point. Nobody's perfect and we all run out of inspiration now and then. Use BeatSlicer and FL Studio to modify the loop into the way you want it and you'll end up with a new exiting personal loop. Dare to try it, you'll like it!


This Is From Apple.com....................


This is About Final Cut but Can Be Applied to MUCH MORE..........

Add subtle — or dramatic — changes to audio clips, whether in a multitrack project or single audio file. Clean up audio, perform sound design and enhance the sound of your audio using effects for equalization, compression, reverb and more. Plus, you can quickly locate just the right soundscape for your project from the thousands of clips included with Soundtrack Pro using the Apple Loops browser.


My Point IS The Sample IS Jus' A Start Point U NEED 2 take IT Some Where.................................and I Did't even mention Layering or Reversing!!!!!!!



TRUST THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good lookin 4k

yeah, good point 4k. Even though you use the same sample doesnt mean anything.

Some cats use the same presets on a keyboard......doesnt make them a biter so long as they come original.