help getting started with producing hip hop beats?
Posted by adminDec 12
I want to start making beats but i dont kno where to start. Whats a good program to start with?
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Comment by representin_gbg on December 12, 2009 at 11:55 pm
These are ideal:
http://audio.uni-lueneburg.de/seminarwebseiten/auditges/images/mpc60.jpg
http://forums.di.fm/attachments/buy-sell-trade/11858d1157208540-fs-2-numark-ttx-turtables-with-stanton-groovemaster-ii-cartridges-b4_3.jpg
FL Studio is ok.
I hear Protools is good
Either way you’ll want drumpad and/or a midi keyboard
Comment by ??ghastly.simian?? on December 12, 2009 at 11:55 pm
1st you’re gonna wanna drop 2 grand or so on an Akai or MPC.
Or find one at a pawn shop, or online at craigslist.org or ebay.com. Way cheaper/used
Then you’re gonna need turntables if you’re gonna be using samples in your beats.
A sh!t ton of USB and AV cords.
A good computer with an excellent soundcard. The higher powered the better.
If you wanna make synthesized beats you’ll want a mini Korg, or Korg keyboard. Maybe somethin cheaper like a Yamaha.
Or if you wanna make unprofessional, fxck-around beats, just get Fruity Loops or Hammerhead. 9th Wonder makes his on Fruity Loops and you can’t tell.
Comment by Will G on December 12, 2009 at 11:55 pm
all you need is fl studio and some good soundpacks, ya it helps to have a mpc ora midi keyboard, (i do) but ive heard alota fire beats around here, like ridiculosly good pro leval made just on a PC, learn how to use samples, i love to, and try 2 get plugins more then packs, you end up using them alot more, cood you do me a favor and add my music page and let me know what you think of my stuff? id really apreciate it, i need honest opinions from ppl outside of my city,
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Comment by ImplodingBrain on December 12, 2009 at 11:55 pm
Dude…you need to start simple and get a small keyboard and cheap, simple software (www.beatmakinghq.com). Once you’re decent then invest in the high-end equipment. Don’t just throw away money before you’ve tested your skills.