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    STORCH | Candy Shop | music biz and production stuff (short vid)

    I always liked how Storch is just zoning out on the keyboard, like he's got all he needs right there. I'm surprised @Armani hasn't replied yet.
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    Showcase SHOWCASE: July 26 - August 2, 2026

    Post your beats! *Please remember to give others feedback. For those that don't know, here's how to post your beats: https://www.illmuzik.com/threads/how-to-post-your-beats-in-the-showcase.44687/
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    What are some dumb things people have said to you about music production?

    I'm talking about people who don't know anything about music production. I had a friend years ago and I was telling him about some of the recording process, so I mentioned EQ. And he immediately said "Oh EQ is easy, that's nothing", but of course for him he was thinking about using EQ on an old...
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    DJ Quik Reveals Why Modern Music Lost Its Sound

    Yeah that's the first thing I thought too about the tape reels. It's one thing about the cost, but the maintenance must be a pain. Plus, I wonder how many technicians there are to service those machines versus years ago.
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    Beat This! Competition - July 22-23, 2026

    @Armani Celebrating right now:
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    Beat This! Competition - July 22-23, 2026

    Congrats @Armani! Dope shit. @Wax Camp Just a really smooth track. You had my vote. @Producingfire It did sound like movie music a bit, I was feeling it. @V.J. Retro Gutter!
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    Beat This! Competition - July 22-23, 2026

    RESULTS! See what went down: https://www.illmuzik.com/beat-battles/archives/cat/bthis/battle/396/ Props to all those that entered and to those that took the time to vote.
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    Beat This! Competition - July 22-23, 2026

    The results will be posted tonight at 7pm ET. Listen to the beats and place your vote for the BEST PIANO BEAT! https://www.illmuzik.com/beat-this-competition/contestants/
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    Beat Fight #698

    @DJ Excellence Good bounce on this one. The hats could be a bit lower. The piano is nice. @P.A.T. Very smooth. Really good mix. That kick sounds really good.
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    Sticky Show Your Setup!

    Ok since you have all that gear, if you're not using the SP1200, just give it to me. Thanks!
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    DJ Quik Reveals Why Modern Music Lost Its Sound

    Ya sometimes my watch list gets crowded too. But this one was good because I've always been a fan of Quik since he's always been focused on the engineering side as well.
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    DJ Quik Reveals Why Modern Music Lost Its Sound

    Really interesting interview with DJ Quik, especially that he's talking about the production side. It's rare to hear a well known producer talk shop like this.
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    What's up everyone.

    Actually, it does look like him. I wouldn't be surprised if that's actually how he greets the barmaids too.
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    Plugin Alliance bought back by Dirk

    Interesting. It's good to see this happening instead of a big company owning the smaller ones, like we see everywhere. Also, doesn't Plugin Alliance have some SSL plugins? I remember one that's really good.
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    What's up everyone.

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