Wu-Tang Clan Production Tips, part 1
RZA talks about becoming a “master producer” using his Ensoniq ASR-10, Akai
MPC3000, Clavia Nord Lead and Yamaha VL7. He also discusses why the bass and
kick don’t need to hit together in terms of key and timing.
Wu-Tang Clan Production Tips, part 2
RZA discusses producing with the Korg Oasys and Roland MV-8000, MV-8800, and
V-Synth; playing guitar and working with violin and bass players for The 8
Diagrams; using a three-mic setup for recording vocals; and his process for
mixing and treating vocals.
Ilio's Mark Hiskey offers a tour of samplebase.com, a new site offering downloadable loops and sounds that can be played using Satellite, a free virtual sample-player/sample-manipulation application. ......
Mark Farina on Do’s and Don’ts of Mix CDs
Longtime Om Records DJ and producer Mark Farina discusses the do’s and don’ts of making mix CDs—something he knows a bit about.
DJ Enferno on His Live Remix Project
2003 DMC USA Champion DJ Enferno gives the goods on his Live Remix Project from the Rane/Serato cabana at Remix Hotel Miami 2008.
DJ Revolution Remix Hotel TV Los Angeles 2007
Demonstrating a few of the built-in effects and looping features in M-Audio Torq, DJ Revolution uses a Trigger Finger MIDI controller to create sonic chaos.
Talib Kweli Q&A:
Talib Kweli Q&A: Kweli answers a question about making his song "Hostile Gospel," produced by Just Blaze
Scott Storch on His Upcoming Projects
Storch talks about building a new studio, working on upcoming projects and the real reason album sales are dropping.
Video Interview With Just Blaze
Hip-hop producer Just Blaze talks about “demo-itis,” the affliction you have when you are so attached to the original demo/idea of a track, that you have a hard time making peace with the final version of a track.
Getting Your Music Onscreen
Watch this video from Remix Hotel New York and learn the real deal about how music supervisors work and how you can help them do their job while helping yourself get your music exposed.
Remix Hotel Miami 2007 Overview
See the video of scenes from Remix Hotel Miami 2007, the wildest Remix Hotel yet. DJ's, dancers, music.
Roland, Michael Acosta
Product Specialist Michael Acosta showed the MV-8800 system for DJs and producers, an all-in-one production station from sound creation to final mix and mastering. Watch Acosta create a drum loop from start to finish, then edit some samples.
From the Technology Partner exhibits to the daily Beatport Pool Parties, RHMIA reached new heights—and attendance of more than 10,000 throughout the weekend! And stars such as Richie Hawtin, A-Trak, Francois K, Mark Farina, Talib Kweli and others all stopped in to be part of the action. See it all—including show reports, photos and exclusive Guitar Center Sessions at Remix Hotel videos—at remixhotel.com!
