Producers thread

[moka]

I've been noticing a lot more people post on the audio board about production. :headbang: Just wanted to get an idea of who produces and what/how you like to produce. It would be nice to exchange ideas/tips/tracks with more local people. I'll start:

Styles: DnB, breaks, house, glitch, triphop, hip hop and funk. I primarly do DnB though.

Gear: PC 2ghz p4/512 | M-audio delta 66 Omni Studio soundcard | M-audio Radium MIDI keyboard | M-audio StudioPhile monitors | Gibson Les Paul | Yamaha pf10 | technics 1200s mk2s

Software: Tons, the core stuff: Cubase SX, Absynth, Kontact, Waves plugins, Izotope Trash/Ozone, Ohmboyz (all of em), Linplug RM IV, about 30 sample CDs

Audio links:
Dangerous Men (w&p moka + Protoculture) (http://www.subtechaudio.com/sta/Audio/Tunes/mp-dangermen.ram)
Nothing real new, just think it is something we did that can be appreciated more by the non dnb audience.

Lets get this started guys. :banana:

[Dephekt]

Nice thread. I produce mainly IDM, me and Numonik are working on a track right now together. But I've strayed trip hop and ambient from time to time. PC is a 1.5 ghz P4 with 1 GB of DDR RAM. Have an Ibanez 540, Yamaha DJ-X, Korg EA-1, Boss SP-202. 2 of which are running into the comp. I use Reason 2.0 for tweeking and Logic for the sequencing and Koblo for some off the wall analogue sounds here and there. I dont use many PC based synths, I'm still big into hardware. Saving up for an Emu XK-6 right now, wanna get a JP-8000 but still too expensive. :confused: I'll post the link of a track I've done in a few, I'll have to upload it somewhere.

[Jus10]

Lmntl Recordings-

Apple G5
P3 - PC
Korg Triton w/ 2 EXp's
Korg Kp2 KAOSS
M-Audio DElta 1010
Mackie Monitors
Pioneer DJM-600
2 Technics 1200Mk5's
2 Denon DN-S5000
Shure Mics

Reason 2.5
Cubase SX
Soundforge 6
Logic 5 (PC)
Logic 6 (Mac)
Ableton Live

[Matthew Skye]

Studio 623-

two Mackie hr824 studio monitors
Yamaha motif 6 workstation
Korg ms-2000 analog modeling synth
Roland mc-303
dbx 266xl compressor/gate
Vestax pdx 2000
Pioneer 600
Ortofon pro-s needles
Reason 2.0

:o)

[jaksajak]

hey everyone...i'm with the group Nomadix and we produce original music in all genres in Atlanta. if you haven't yet checked some of it out then please do: http://www.thenomadix.com

we use primarily Cubase SX and have lots of equipment to work with (Yamaha, Roland, Nord, Waldorf, Novation, CDJ1000s, Technics, saxaphone, microphones, retro stuff, guitars, drums, etc)

our group was formed two years ago and we have been producing and playing shows since then. we are very open to collaboration...especially vocalists and mc's. if you would like to work with us or book us for a show: info@theNomadix.com


audio:

EFN
http://www.thenomadix.com/mp3/NOMADIX_EFN.mp3

Take What They Give (featuring KEL)
http://www.thenomadix.com/mp3/NOMADIX_Take_What_They_Give_(feat_KEL).mp3

Soothes U Moves U
http://www.thenomadix.com/mp3/NOMADIX_SoothesU_MovesU.mp3

777
http://www.thenomadix.com/mp3/NOMADIX_777.mp3

[inspector G]

Reason 2.5
Cubase 1.01
soudforge 6
30 gigs of samples and acapellas
recycle 2.0
and lots and lots of vst's
t-tracks
and a reg old yamaha midi keyboard

[Kid Dynamite]

mpc 2000 studio plus
juno 106
juno 60
tr-909
akai ax-60
korg polysix
oberheim matrix 1000
linndrum
homemade tb-303...yes i made it
casio sampling workstation
korg electribe ea-1
next superbass 1.1
novation drumstation
roland jv-880
kenton midi-cv converter
akai midi controllable 6 in- 6 out 7 band eq
akai midi patchbay
2 alesis 3630 compressors
1 behringer tube composer
1 behringer efx processor
1 alesis quadraverb
behringer 2650 24 input mixer
studiomaster 18 input pa mixer
2 tech 1200's
vestax ms-5000 dj mixer w/midi sync
1 rane 5 band parametric eq
2 shure mics w/stand
and a lifetime stock share in radio shack.

[moka]

mpc 2000 studio plus
juno 106
juno 60
tr-909
akai ax-60
korg polysix
oberheim matrix 1000
linndrum
homemade tb-303...yes i made it
casio sampling workstation
korg electribe ea-1
next superbass 1.1
novation drumstation
roland jv-880
kenton midi-cv converter
akai midi controllable 6 in- 6 out 7 band eq
akai midi patchbay
2 alesis 3630 compressors
1 behringer tube composer
1 behringer efx processor
1 alesis quadraverb
behringer 2650 24 input mixer
studiomaster 18 input pa mixer
2 tech 1200's
vestax ms-5000 dj mixer w/midi sync
1 rane 5 band parametric eq
2 shure mics w/stand
and a lifetime stock share in radio shack.

:headbang::headbang:

[dr00]

jj rocks it like no one can

[Dephekt]

mpc 2000 studio plus
juno 106
juno 60
tr-909
akai ax-60
korg polysix
oberheim matrix 1000
linndrum
homemade tb-303...yes i made it
casio sampling workstation
korg electribe ea-1
next superbass 1.1
novation drumstation
roland jv-880
kenton midi-cv converter
akai midi controllable 6 in- 6 out 7 band eq
akai midi patchbay
2 alesis 3630 compressors
1 behringer tube composer
1 behringer efx processor
1 alesis quadraverb
behringer 2650 24 input mixer
studiomaster 18 input pa mixer
2 tech 1200's
vestax ms-5000 dj mixer w/midi sync
1 rane 5 band parametric eq
2 shure mics w/stand
and a lifetime stock share in radio shack.


NICE! :headbang:

[Kid Dynamite]

Any of you thought of making some modular stuff?? If you have the electrical skillz here is a site to check out:

Solder me!! (http://www.oakleysound.com/)


That will keep you busy a while. it took me 9 months to make my tb 303 emulator......here is a shot of the circuit board from the designer.


http://www.oakleysound.com/complete-3.jpg


It might have taken a long time but it sure is fun to play with now.


Oh and my linndrum has midi ports!!! The creator of the linndrum is also the original creator of the mpc line of samplers from akai!

http://www.forat.com/drummachines/p_drum.jpg


Here is something im dying to get!!! Midi controllable knobs on a 909 emulator!!!

http://www.jomox.de/images/XBase1.jpg

and here is the link to it!!



http://www.jomox.de/xbase.html (http://www.jomox.de/xbase.html)

Enjoy! :headbang:

[datcrackaloudon]

yah, im getting into this production thang.... primarily hiphop... i mean hip hop not commercial rap....also trip hop, dNb, soul, funk, rock, reggae.......
im werkin wit:
g4 12.1 in powerbook 640ram
digital performer 4
motu 828 mkII interface
beringer tube pre
2 beringer composer compressors
access virus kc
ibanez electric
alvarez acoustic
4 shure sm 58
2 shure sm 57
akg c414 (yeah baby)
a phat bag o smoke

so there it is.... ive been mc'in for a lil while, playin guit for a while, and feelin music in my blood since birth...

now im werkin on gettin a fretless bass to aid in production, and a drum set to jam with some firends who need a drummer (yah i play the drums too, gotta re-hone my skills though.)

then its on to more sound modules and eventually a g5 dual 2ghz (maybe a year from now!!!! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$)

im str8 up fuh real bout dis music thang, an anybody that would like to collaborate please pm or email me..... loudon420@hotmail.com

[moka]

Awesome link Kid Dynamite! THink I'm going to build me a synth too :D

[Kid Dynamite]

No problem man! Names jj i hate being called KD LOL :D

If your gonna build one then your gonna need a midi to cv converter:

http://www.kentonuk.com/homepage/index.shtml

They also sell midi converter kits for old pre midi analog keyboards
like roland mc 202 and tb 303. Im eyeing the kit for the korg polysix but i hav other shit to buy right now, hell i can sample the waveform and load it in my sampler if necessary!!

later

jj

[moka]

Anyone interested in trading sample cds?

[jaksajak]

hey if anyone is interested there are new songs posted at theNomadix.com -- check em out.

sample cds? hmmm i dunno depends on the samples i guess...

[djdonnieb]

Where's the Pro Tools Kru at?


Pro Tools LE 5.1.1
Micro Korg
Roland Hand Sonic
2 Techs
And anything my friends want to bring over to plug into the Digi!

[moka]

I just installed Cubase SX 2.0!!!!!!!!!!

[jaksajak]

what are some of the advantages of 2.0 over any of the earlier SX versions?

[moka]

2.0 has what is called "freeze" This alows you to instally bounce down to WAV and automatically replace a MIDI event. (instead of having to set loop points, solo instrument, click bounce, etc.) It also has a new type of track that basically allows you to open up the result of send/return channel into and individual audio file (fucking awesome!!!!) I *think* it also has full sidechaining capability now, which allows you to do things like ducking while using compression.

[fuzzydigital]

holy shit, more people got the sickness than i thought. some of my freinds who are not into this
think im crazy.

g4 2x867 - 512 mb
reason 2.5
audiophile 2496
abe. live
midiman keyboard
vestax pdx a1s
vestax pdx 2000
technics mk2
technics m5g
roland dj2000
roland ef 303
tascam cdrw700
furman power sequencer
samson power brite conditioner/ a nice change from the same old furman light.
hafler p3000
event 20/20 set
alesis s1 sub set
current model ashly rack, equalizers, compressor, x overs
rane sm 26b
3200 watt pa sys. mackie yamaha samson jbl
enough tangled cables to make me want to cut my wrist.
lots of road cases, even a 16x12 monster rack with pimpin green carpet that i built.
lots of otther cases.

anyone know a good place to upload.

got some pretty good breaks and house style prods.

want list- 1604 vlz mixer - srm450 set - dbx 120a - novation stations.

almost forgot a ton of vinyl and the trusty casio rapman keyboard

[ReDeYeJuNgLiSt]

well im in the learning process of producing still well all i use is fruity loops 3
untill i get funds to come correct with real studio gear

but i mainly do dnb/jungle , breaks , hip hop

[jaksajak]

those features sound pretty kewl moka...yeah i'm still discovering some of the new features of Cubase SX 1.0.5 or whatever version i have...anyone else wanna post some tracks>?

[moka]

The ProtoCulture and myself have over a full length CD of dubs we're going to be throwing out here and there. Stay tuned!

[ReDeYeJuNgLiSt]

i want one when your ready

[djdonnieb]

You can checkout a couple of my tracks in my signature!

[jaksajak]

i should be at versus tonight if anyone wants to trade cd's...and if i'm not there tonight i'll be there next week...

[moka]

i should be at versus tonight if anyone wants to trade cd's...and if i'm not there tonight i'll be there next week...
i'll be there tonight.

[jaksajak]

hey i was there but i figured it would be hard to spot each other without any physical description...maybe next time we'll be more prepared...

[moka]

hey i was there but i figured it would be hard to spot each other without any physical description...maybe next time we'll be more prepared...
Look @ my profile. I'm on the left.

[moka]

http://www.mspinky.com/


:cool: :cool: :cool:

[Protoculture]

alrght here's the rundown

Drum N Bass, IDM, Glitche, RNB, Funk, Blues, Breaks, Rock

AMD 1.5 GHz - 786 meg DDR - M-Audio Delta 66/Omni Studio - M-Audio Radium USB - Alesis MK one Moniters - KRK ROK Moniters - Yahmaha 14chan/4bus mixer
- Shure SM57 mic, Sony Stereo Condenser mic - Audix Drum mic pack - Fender Strat - LTD Bass - Royce Drum set - Vox Wah - Dunlop Univibe

Cubase SX, Logic 5.5, Absynth, Virsyn Tera, Kontakt, V-station, Atmosphere, Trilogy, Ableton Live, Reason 2.5, Izotope Ozone, BBE Sonic Maximiser, and whatever gets the sound i'm looking for.

[hitman1978]

I make Rap/ Hip Hop trax on the mpc 2000.

I make Breaks and trance using logic audio platinum.

sometimes I use both logic and the mpc for both.
Whenever you sample drums into the mpc, the sound is hard and snappy. If you want good drums, dont record straight out the module, run through a sampler!!!

I can talk for hours about this shit. check out

Futureproducers.com that site is the bomb.

Gear List......

G4mac
Protools digi 001
reason 2.5
recycle 2.0
Mpc 2000
roland jv2080 with 8xxpansion
korg triton rack
Yamaha s80 keys
roland mks 50
Kurzweil k2500
ensoniq mr rack
genelec 1031a monitors
Makie 1604 vlz mixer
focusrite mic pres
audio technica 4040 mic
and 10 years professional engineering experience
with gold and platinum engineering credits.....

[bu_medic]

mpc 2000 studio plus
juno 106
juno 60
tr-909
akai ax-60
korg polysix
oberheim matrix 1000
linndrum
homemade tb-303...yes i made it
casio sampling workstation
korg electribe ea-1
next superbass 1.1
novation drumstation
roland jv-880
kenton midi-cv converter
akai midi controllable 6 in- 6 out 7 band eq
akai midi patchbay
2 alesis 3630 compressors
1 behringer tube composer
1 behringer efx processor
1 alesis quadraverb
behringer 2650 24 input mixer
studiomaster 18 input pa mixer
2 tech 1200's
vestax ms-5000 dj mixer w/midi sync
1 rane 5 band parametric eq
2 shure mics w/stand
and a lifetime stock share in radio shack.
doubt i'd believe it if i hadn't seen it with my own eyes.

as for myself, i've got a computer, a roland midi piano, and an MC09. don't really see why i should spend all my money on equipment when one of my best friends has a $1/4 million studio in his house (belonging to his roomie) that we're allowed to use for free twice a week. we just finished our first track together, so PM me if you'd like a copy.