Discuss the various methods you use in music production, from compressor settings to equipment type.
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By optik415 Thu Jul 22, 2010 7:33 am
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Im talkin bout basslines,synth sounds and whatever? Just askin cause i wanna change up the workflow and get some ideas.As far as basslines go,would it be better to sample it or just go the vst/midi route (which ive already been doin)??
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By optik415 Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:02 am
Menco wrote:Sometimes I sample everything into one unit. Sometimes I midi stuff up with my mp. Depends on the type of beat and samples/ sounds that are availible. There's not a specific best option here.


Right on! imma just play around and see what sounds best. THANKS!!
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By handzmr Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:56 am
i run all my sounds into my mp.if i make a bassline or other thing on mo phatt for example.i also got some mpc s programs with microkorg sound..i resample all in mp.like this i got all my sounds ready when i load a beat on the mp..everything is in place and i can chop it,filter it etc..i use midi when i make my beats not when i save them..peace
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By dabmeister Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:13 pm
Well, I haven't got there yet because I don't sample that much. But I'm sure there's plenty of benefits associated with utilizing a technique such as this.

As far as bass lines are concerned, if you're already playing out your bass parts, then you're miles ahead of the pack.

I think it's a creative way to put that signature aspect to your tracks.
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By mp3 Thu Jul 22, 2010 6:42 pm
I sample everything (although not exclusively into my MPC - I also sample a lot of stuff into Ableton Live - or more accurate resample stuff within ableton live). The main reason I do it is because I treat everything (MIDI tracks and everything) the same way I treat vinyl samples.

In other words, I sample myself as well as (and in the same way that I would sample) other artists. Then chop it up and create something totally different.
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By mr_debauch Thu Jul 22, 2010 8:05 pm
poundaproblem wrote:
mp3 wrote:I sample myself as well as (and in the same way that I would sample) other artists. Then chop it up and create something totally different.


+1


wtf is that fluttering sound in beat 304? **** cool effect. (beat 304 from the symphony mixtape)
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By mr_debauch Thu Jul 22, 2010 10:25 pm
poundaproblem wrote::mrgreen: Its a combination of a ping-pong delay and lightly applied phaser. Done in pro tools, synchronized then re sampled.


I have been wondering what that was for a couple of months now... mainly because I once made something that sounded almost like that effect... but not quite. So it had me curious for the longest time how you came up with yours.