Download: MPC Groove Templates
Another cool find from the internet!
It's some MPC groove templates for Logic which I'm about to convert to MIDI files for your use. I'll write a quick tutorial on how to use them after the downloads:
Logic Template With All Files Set Up.
Logic Grooves LSO files. Part 1 ... Part 2
Get The Tutorial on how to use these after the break.. Click More!
Tutorial: All About Mud
Described for this article as that big mess of mid range frequencies that cloud up your mix. Mud is what makes your mix dull, flat and lifeless.
Maybe your hats aren't standing out or your snare keeps getting buried or your rhythm instruments can't find their way into the mix. Maybe you just want to stand out from the other cats that don't take the time to clean up their tracks. Or, for whatever reason, things just don't sound balanced.
Guess what, it happens to everyone. A good producer always wants to take the next step in learning how to get better.
So, hopefully the good people here at ISK can help get you there. These tips may be a bit basic, so I apologize if you're past this, but they're also fundamental, so a refresher never hurt. Click Read More for the rest of the post.
What Software Do You Use?
I'm interested in which software you people use. It will help me when I start up the tutorials etc.
I run a Mac with Bootcamp so have full access to Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Reason 4 and FL Studio 9.
Please leave a comment as to which ones you use most or would prefer to see tutorials written on.
Download: Electro Harmonix Kits
Here are two more drum kits from the Electro Harmonix DRM-16 and 32. There's some cool electro'ish sound to these so check them out.
Cant Knock The Hustle Live on an MPC
This is kind of cool, it's some dude playing Jay-Z's Can't knock the hustle live on an MPC. He teaches you how to do it as well. Hit read more to see the video
Download: Amdek Transition Effects
I got this weird collection of transition effects laying around so I've zipped it up for you. It's kind of like alien sirens. They're all from this machine called an Amdek Percussion Synthesiser PCK-100. There is a picture of it in the pack if you want to check it out. It's quite a cool pack so check it out.
