Discuss the various methods you use in music production, from compressor settings to equipment type.
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By W. Steele Tue Feb 15, 2005 3:53 pm
Some of my inspiration comes from just having my MPC & set-up . Most people I know who wanna make beats can't even afford an MPC . P#ssy is good for inspiration . If a man hasn't had some trim in a while his mind starts to wander . I also like to have a nice frothy alcoholic beverage by my side while I work (used to be a Old Gold 40oz. but I had to chill on the malt liquor) . I don't know if this is true but someone told me that JayDee said he used to go to the strip club for inspiration (maybe the reason for the 'Welcome to Detriot' cover and all the "bounce,to-the,bounce,to-the,bounce") .
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By DaSoof Tue Feb 15, 2005 5:23 pm
e v e r y t h i n g
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By stryke Tue Feb 15, 2005 5:43 pm
I look to my kids and wife.I want them to have more than they ever imagined.Also ask yourself,Do i want to stay at a job i despise makin' peanuts when i can use my gift and make descent money?It's not all about the money but i can't find anyone who does this to b broke.

By jax Tue Feb 15, 2005 6:01 pm
Herbal substance.......
Fury...............

Sometimes when i'm pissed off i go bang on the pads in madness just comes out man.

hit yourself with a rusty nail and see how crative youll get!!!!!!
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By digital_bastard Tue Feb 15, 2005 6:56 pm
Simple things. Reading, music (listening to way too much Bonnie 'Prince' Billy right now), sparring, movies, the flu, working(!)...

By shadeed Tue Feb 15, 2005 8:02 pm
Lately, I've been inspired by listening to the freakin radio. My city has a few local acts that are getting a lotta burn on the radio and admitted that they still work a 9-5 until things start happening.
I'm also inspired by the fact that I feel that people NEED to hear my material. Whenever I get busy with other things, and I don't pay the music full attention, somebody will send that email saying that need them beats, and I get busy again brewing up those masterpieces. Good thread.

By Avastyle Wed Feb 16, 2005 9:16 pm
Props to all of you guys!!!!
This is exactly what I wanted! I get inspired just by hearing what gets you inspired!
I have to agree with digital_bastard, workin' is actually a good way to get inspired... the booring every day s**t you have to cope with makes you work as hard as a maddfrakka to get away from there!!
I 've found that now when I work full time in the studio I have to remind myself of these things so that I don't get lazy... I know it's a stupid thing(and I am a spoiled ass MF) but I think it's important to take this work seriously and search within your soul to find the tru essence of your creativity!
Woah..deep... :wink:

Anyways, thanks!

PEACE!
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By D.so Thu Feb 17, 2005 12:29 pm
Hey Avastyle....just glad to hear you that we helped you. Just one more thing buy some cool posters and put in front of you.In my case?Scarface and the 25th hour.

By the way in sweden you have the looptroop. They really rock. The embee's album is just awesome. Good vibes comin from over there ;)
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By mpc4000xl Thu Feb 17, 2005 5:07 pm
jax wrote:Herbal substance.......
Fury...............

Sometimes when i'm pissed off i go bang on the pads in madness just comes out man.

hit yourself with a rusty nail and see how crative youll get!!!!!!



YO JAX........................

VERY FUNNY But Very True Sometimes I Get Pissed and Inspired ......
But I Don't Recomend Nails...........................
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By DSTRUCT Sat Feb 19, 2005 3:15 am
dope thread.



i like to smoke but i have to have my gear turned on first haha. I get inspiration also from being broke.



Science, Nature, and Mathematics are all great inspiration when it comes to my work as well.
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By BRAVO Sat Feb 19, 2005 3:27 am
People telling me that I need to hurry up and blow the world to bits - That works...A good old kick always makes u think ur........











































He-Man! - By the power of........Grayscull!

LOL!
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By ikke Sat Feb 19, 2005 5:19 pm
To get inspired I lay down some wax and start doin my dj thang. :lol:

watching movies is very good for getting inspiration too
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By dj_2xL Sun Feb 20, 2005 3:03 am
MTV Cribs........nah wait,that makes me depressed :cry:
By buddafingaz Mon Feb 21, 2005 3:27 pm
When i get tired of hip hop ala day in my ear---I will turn on the classical station--then i will go to this record store called vintage vinly--the always play stuff you wont hear unless u r digging