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    Buying a new music PC any experts here?

    Hey gang, Making music is what I want to do with my life for at least the next 10-20 years or so and I've decided that I'm going to use all the money that I had saved up for my future and invest it in myself and my music. I figure if I play the game properly, then I can make this money back...
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    Usb?

    whatup peeps, I'm just wondering how many USB slots I should get on my new PC. I know I'll need one for my MIDI keyboard and maybe one for a USB flash drive. 1. Can I even get more than 2 usb slots on a PC or is that the maximum? 2. What music related things may I need USB slots for...
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    decent headphones?

    whatup peeps, I've been wanting to get some decent studio monitor speakers or some decent headphones for a while but today decided fuk it, I need something now - I've decided to buy some good headphones this week. Can anyone who knows anything about headphones let me know what prices and...
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    thickening up a Snare sound

    whatup party people, I have a question that I hope y'all can help me with. Basically, I have a snare drum that I really like in one of my new beats but it's a bit hollow. I'd like it to be a bit thicker and phatter. I've thought about putting another snare with it or maybe some percussion...
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    AKAI Sample Cds

    Whatup y'all, A friend of mine just lent me a whole bunch of AKAI sample CDs and they have so many dope sounds are there. D o many of y'all have some AKAI sample CDs in your collection?
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    Vocoder?

    Lately everywhere I look I'm hearing about Vocoder this and Vocoder that. I don't even really know what one is, most of the articles have been too technical, the most I can understand is it's like a robot talking or some ish like that. Anyone I was hoping someone could drop some knowledge on...
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    using breakbeats?

    hey cats, what's the general opinion on using breakbeats from sample cds and other places for your beats? is it fine to do? is it corny? is it legal? holla :cool:
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    Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum eX opinions?

    Whats the word on Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum eX soundcard? I've read one good review and am considering buying one but am interested in y'all opinions. holla :cool:
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    Reason and my Midiman Oxtgen 8?

    whatup peeps, I'm having problems using my Midiman Oxeygen 8 keyboard with Reason. It doesn't seem to recognise it in the MIDI section of reason. I've installed the midi keyboard drivers correctly and it works fine with FLStudio, but not in Reason any advice? thanks
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    Getting started with Reason 1.0

    Whatup y'all, I'm trying to use Reason 1.0 by myself for the first time (I've made beats on it with my cousin before but he was doing most of the mouse clicking and such). Can any Reason users please give me a bit of getting started advice and tell me anything I should know to make dope beats...
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    SampleTank

    Whatup people, I've recently come across a piece of software called SampleTank and it's pretty dope yo. It's desribed as a sound module but basically it has lots of good sounds/samples/instruments you can use in your beats. So far, I've only used the free samples from the site www.sampletank...
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    Mo`Phatt module???

    Can someone please give me a simple expalnation of what this is and does. I've tried to search the web for thsi info but am a bit clueless about this thang. holla thanks
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    What's going on?

    whattup beat heads, I think it would be cool if everyone could give a brief snapshot of where you all are at with your music production and what your current projects are etc. I'll set if off; Right now I'm still mastering the craft. I feel that I've come along way with my production...
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    RnB song structure?

    Whatup peoples, I know hip-hop song structure is usually; intro (4-8 bars) verse 1 (16 bars) chorus (4 bars) verse 2 (16 bars) chorus (4 bars) verse 3 (16 bars) chorus (4 bars) outro (4-8 bars) but what about for rnb tracks? help a playa out :cool:
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    s3000 sampler?

    can anyone tell me a bit about this? much appreciated
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    does anyone here DJ?

    and if so, has it helped with your music production in anyway? Historically a lot of hip-hop producers began by DJing and I'm wondering whether it could benifit any of us.
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    Erykah Badu & Common "Love of My Life"?

    Whattup peoples, just a quick question, on that Erykah Badu & Common track "Love of My Life" (dope song by the way), what is the lead instrument? It sounds like a real melodic piano, organ or something, I can't call it. Any help appreciated. :)
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    Any tips how to make my strings soond scary?

    whattup y'all, alright check it, I've got heaps of String soundfonts but when I mess with them they always sound happy? :headbang: Any tips on what I should be doing to make them sound scary (e.g. Alchemist, Mobb Deep etc.)? do I need different sounds or do I need to use the differently...
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    how much difference does a good sound card make?

    hey all, I've recently heard that a good soundcard can make a big difference for music production. I'm just rocking a Sound Blaster Live card and am considering upgrading if I think its worthwhile. Can someone please advice me about what ways a good soundcard will improve music...
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    examples of good VSTi?

    I'm still learning this VST and VSTi thang. Can someone please name some that I should get to explore their potential. thanks playas g outlaw
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