Normally I start a beat by digging, either finding some new (to me) shit online or in my crates, then once I've got a few bars I chop 'em up and start building around them.
It's all pretty intentional and iterative.
Not this time.
This time, I wanted to work within constraints.
So I limited...
Even if you don't win the SP, it's an opportunity to get your shit heard by PB Wolf and the rest of the Stones Throw crew.
https://www.stonesthrow.com/news/beat-battle-2023/
Terms and conditions:
Your beat has to use sounds from the Kiefer and Mndsgn sample pack.
You have to upload your beat...
Another little weekend jam - trying to go a bit harder on this one.
As always, constructive criticism welcome. Still figuring how to even out the sound between headphones, earbuds, and studio monitors.
Edit: swapped out snare and added delay
Every two weeks I participate in an IRL Rhythm Roulette-type session. Everyone gets the same samples and has 90 mins to create a song.
These are two tracks that I created, glad to have feedback on one or both. Thanks in advance!
Open to any and all feedback.
My workflow is usually laptop for sound design and selection > SP for creating and sequencing > bounce to Ableton for mastering.
Still figuring out this last step . . .
Hey all, I'm Leopard Cohen hailing from the frigid north of Canada (well, Victoria BC).
Thanks for welcoming me into your community, looking forward to contributing.
I'm part of a local beatmaker community in my city but I'm looking to expand my network of like-minded people.
I've been making...