[Producer Tutorial] How To Pitch/Transpose a Sample in Ableton Live Drum Rack w/ Macro & MIDI Map an Akai MPD32 Controller

In this Ableton Live tutorial, I explain how to pitch (or transpose) a sample by mapping a global macro to be used with an Akai MPD32 or other midi controller. The great part about using Akai products (MPD32, MPK49, etc) […]

(Step-by-step TUTORIAL) The Making of Sampled Hip Hop Beat “You Already Know”

In this step-by-step tutorial, I break down the process of making a sampled Hip Hop beat, entitled “You Already Know”.  This instructional video covers all aspects of creating this track including:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ICSjox1R08

SAMPLE
– Chopping up the sample and making a basic sequence
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TUTORIAL – Bass Line Tips for your Sampled Hip Hop Beats PART 1

Over the past few months I’ve had a growing number of requests on Youtube, Twitter & Facebook to upload a beat making tutorial dedicated to composing a bass line for sampled beats.

This is the first of a two-part tutorial. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OuoWxKA5TI

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[VIDEO] Hip Hop Beat Making using Ableton Live, MPK 49, & MPD 32 (prod. by TCustomz)

So I just finished this beat making video for my newest beat, “In My Groove”.  I would describe this one as an M-Phazes style track – very soulful with hard hitting drums, but also has atmospheric and jazzy elements to […]