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eddie leonard
Добавлен 1 фев 2022
This is for music producers, beatmakers & mixers who understand that no song is ever finished. On this channel, I'll resurface incomplete beats from my old mpc 3000 and use modern analog gear I couldn't afford in the '90s to hopefully bring them back to life. I'll also conduct live experiments using lab test equipment, old mixers, samplers and drum machines to find new sonic textures difficult to achieve in a DAW.
Channel your inner RZA -- MPC 3000 + '70s cinema
Today I sampled a '70s Japanese exploitation film directed by Shunya Itō and made a few '90s style lo-fi boom bap beats entirely with sounds from the score. This is a technique used by Boards of Canada, VHS Head, RZA and countless others sample-based producers.
This movie is hard to categorize -- lots of extreme zooms, dramatic lighting, lush '70s colors, trashy nudity, questionable plot, & over-the-top B-movie violence -- but beneath the dated cheesiness is a really bold visual interpretation of a revenge flick with a silky soundtrack reminiscent of composers like Ennio Morricone. All in all, I could sample films like this all day long (and i understand why producers like the RZA did bac...
This movie is hard to categorize -- lots of extreme zooms, dramatic lighting, lush '70s colors, trashy nudity, questionable plot, & over-the-top B-movie violence -- but beneath the dated cheesiness is a really bold visual interpretation of a revenge flick with a silky soundtrack reminiscent of composers like Ennio Morricone. All in all, I could sample films like this all day long (and i understand why producers like the RZA did bac...
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I still make beats like its the '90s (pt. 2) -- vinyl + MPC3000
Просмотров 54 тыс.2 месяца назад
Woke up. Sampled some vinyl. Chopped it up in the MPC, & ended up with some classic '90s dusty boom bap. 0:00 - 0:59 - "i just want to make something" intro 1:00 - 1:46 - sampling vinyl 1:47 - 2:18 - micro chopping samples 2:19 - 2:50 - exploring patterns 2:51 - 4:25 - making the beat 4:26 - 6:58 - turning up the BPM & finding the root sequence 6:59 - 7:35 - mumble rap ad libs 7:36 - 7:44 - pea...
I practice daily on my MPC
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 месяца назад
Putting in practice on this MPC, just like any other musician would with their instrument. Not always making songs, often just searching... 0:00 - 1:14 - my approach to practice 1:15 - 4:06 - live beat making on the MPC 3000 4:07 - 5:02 - creating a few b-sections 5:03 - 6:07 - layering bass lines with 16 levels 6:08 - 7:49 - closing reflections on why mastering your samplers matters 7:50 - 8:2...
Analog EQ's on the Mix Bus -- Chandler Limited Germanium Tone Controls
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.3 месяца назад
These discontinued analog EQ's can be a bit heavy handed, and I've usually used them conservatively on kick, snare, bass or on drum bus. Today, I threw them on the master bus to see how they would affect an entire track. Some interesting results..they're like a baby Curve Bender. download the track: patreon.com/eddieleonard ig: _eddieleonard
Sampling with new "old" machines - MPC 3000 + Yamaha AW4416
Просмотров 5 тыс.3 месяца назад
Much thanks to everyone who helped me get this MPC 3000 back. I'm beyond grateful for the opportunity to play and explore on this machine again. Quick video testing the new setup, using an old school DAW the Yamaha AW4416 Digital multitrack recorder to mix & record tracks from AKAI MPC3000. full video: patreon.com/eddieleonard ig: _eddieleonard
Beat making on cassette - MPC2000 + Tascam 424
Просмотров 9 тыс.4 месяца назад
Made a beat. Ran it through tape. Pitched it down a bit too much. Pardon the hiss. 0:00 - 2:24 - laying the track on the MPC 2:24 - 2:36 - recording it into the tape machine 2:37 - 3:25 - pitching it down 3:26 - 4:08 - pitching it waaaay down weekly beats: patreon.com/eddieleonard ig: _eddieleonard
Akai S700 sampler -- a gem for '90s hip-hop
Просмотров 3,8 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Quick demo of the filter in the Akai s700 rackmount sampler. It's a 12 bit, 16khz sampler released in '87 with a sound similar it's big brothers, the akai s612 and s950/s900. patreon: www.patreon.com/eddieleonard ig: _eddieleonard bandcamp: eddieleonard.bandcamp.com 0:00 - 1:08 - intro 1:09 - 1:27 - sampling 1:28 - 1:34 - pitching the sample 1:35 - 2:29 - final beat on mpc 2000
Making beat tapes with 2 K.O. II's + Tascam 424 Portastudio tape machine
Просмотров 10 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Another quick breakdown on syncing two Teenage Engineering K.O. 2's (EP-133) together and recording them to 4-track tape cassette recorder. While experimenting with alternate setups, this was a favorite for making weird sounding beat tapes for a solid month while waiting on my replacement mpc3000. The best part about these tapes is that I can re-sample them (like mpc stems) by playing individua...
How I create B sections in beats -- AKAI MPC 2000 workflow
Просмотров 4,2 тыс.6 месяцев назад
You sample something. Program a groove. After a while, it feels repetitive. Here's a quick process breakdown of how I copy paste sequences to create alternate baselines and variations of the samples I have in my mpc programs. It's a starting point for keeping your beats engaging & structuring songs. 0:00 - 0:55 - intro 0:56 - 2:37 - first jam on the mpc 2000 2:38 - 3:22 - midi with akai s3000xl...
I can't stop making beats -- Akai MPC2000 + s3000xl
Просмотров 7 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Huge thanks to everyone for supporting me during this difficult time. This video is just a quick update on where I've been creatively and a quick demo of some of the new gear I've been using as I wait to replace my stolen MPC 3000. Vintage rack mount samplers have always intrigued me. I spent the past month learning the Akai s3000xl and I really love the way it handles samples and sound design....
My studio got broken into last night :(
Просмотров 17 тыс.8 месяцев назад
..they stole my MPC 3000, my Yamaha SU700 and my iMac computer. 0:00 - 1:45 - what items they took 1:45 - 3:20 - every instrument has its own story (a history of my akai mpc) 3:20 - 3:35 - wear and tear 3:35 - 4:44 - repair history (bruce forat, roger linn) 4:45 - 5:13 - what's next 5:13 - 7:31 - how you can help patreon: patreon.com/eddieleonard
Connecting 2 Teenage Engineering EP-133 together -- K.O. II x 2
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Quick demo showing the the possibilities of dawless jamming with two EP 133 synced together. The limitations of Teenage Engineering's new KO ii sampler are a fair design choice, but the sampler becomes so much more interesting with 8 groups, 24 voices and the ability to more creatively route master effects. Syncing is easy, simply plug a 3.5mm jack from the sync out of one unit to the sync in o...
First batch of EP-133 KO II beats
Просмотров 5 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Even with a malfunctioning fader, the Teenage Engineering EP 133 KO II is a more than capable sampler. The build quality is cheap, but the design and UI is the closest thing there is to a true vintage sampler/drum machine.
10 min of beat making on the MPC 3000 (no edits, no talking) --
Просмотров 5 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Like many producers, I approach beatmaking like a jazz musician, improvising and patiently puzzling pieces together that weren't made to fit until something feels right or a groove takes shape. This style of music isn't for everyone, and that's okay. It's chaotic, and there's some dissonance, but occasionally there are moments of unexpected harmony and it's those sequences that we save and late...
I took DAWs for granted
Просмотров 5 тыс.9 месяцев назад
A year ago, I went fully dawless, choosing to eliminate computers from my signal flow when producing music and making beats. Recently, I had a change of heart, as I miss the flexibility and options of DAWs. Here's a breakdown of the new setup, and a quick session as I sound test the integration with Studio One. Samples provided by @phdirac time stamps 0:00 - 1:32 - intro 1:33 - 5:09 - first ske...
First session with Chompi -- a quirky lo-fi sampler + looper + sound designer
Просмотров 2,1 тыс.9 месяцев назад
First session with Chompi a quirky lo-fi sampler looper sound designer
A book about painting inspired these beats -- mpc 3000 + jack whitten
Просмотров 2 тыс.10 месяцев назад
A book about painting inspired these beats mpc 3000 jack whitten
Chopping samples is where the magic happens -- MPC 3000 + Yamaha SU700
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.10 месяцев назад
Chopping samples is where the magic happens MPC 3000 Yamaha SU700
Flipping a 1979 BBC documentary into a beat tape - MPC 3000 + Tascam 424
Просмотров 20 тыс.Год назад
Flipping a 1979 BBC documentary into a beat tape - MPC 3000 Tascam 424
What's your beat making batting average?
Просмотров 2,3 тыс.Год назад
What's your beat making batting average?
Really fast MPC 3000 Session -- finding a groove
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.Год назад
Really fast MPC 3000 Session finding a groove
DAWless hip-hop mixing session - mpc + chandler tone control + tg12345 + little devil + minim pedal
Просмотров 3 тыс.Год назад
DAWless hip-hop mixing session - mpc chandler tone control tg12345 little devil minim pedal
Why don't more beat makers use pedals?? -- AKAI MPC 3000 + OBNE Minim Reverb Delay & Reverse pedal
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.Год назад
Why don't more beat makers use pedals?? AKAI MPC 3000 OBNE Minim Reverb Delay & Reverse pedal
I still make beats like it's the '90s -- vinyl + MPC 3000 + patience
Просмотров 11 тыс.Год назад
I still make beats like it's the '90s vinyl MPC 3000 patience
Grimey beat on the MPC 3000 -- all analog, all vinyl samples, 3 layered snares getting gritty
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.Год назад
Grimey beat on the MPC 3000 all analog, all vinyl samples, 3 layered snares getting gritty
The Mark II era -- How long is your new gear break-in period in the age of endless updates??
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.Год назад
The Mark II era How long is your new gear break-in period in the age of endless updates??
Layering samples with Akai MPC 3000 + iPad MiniMoog
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.Год назад
Layering samples with Akai MPC 3000 iPad MiniMoog
I sample at night -- MPC 3000 + Akai S950
Просмотров 9 тыс.Год назад
I sample at night MPC 3000 Akai S950
The unsung hero of my studio -- Radial Pro-D8 - 8 channel DI box
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.Год назад
The unsung hero of my studio Radial Pro-D8 - 8 channel DI box
what stands are you using for the k02
COOL JAM
LOVE THE SET UP, ANALOG SOUND ALL DAY
SNAREEE 😭😭😭
sadge, i wish my 2000xl have 8 outs too. need to invest for it
How you just skip past Diamond D like that?😬
Dope but Crazy how you have every channel really separated with individual analog outboard gear before the final destination 👏 I have to give it you it’s really impressive & yes you have a lot more depth to work with how you have it connected💯
Dope 🎯
Each channel going through its own piece of gear is deep
Thats cool man. If you put a bunch of time into it and you can work it really well and you enjoy it and feel it still gets the job done - sick. Do it to it.
Just off the honest intro, you earned my sub. Humble spirit and mentality. ❤
i appreciate that. sharing process is really valuable for inspiration. cheers.
2:52 free samples yoink
have fun with them drums :)
That snare hits like a Tango slap. Bap. There's a reason why they call it the Champ
Snares are the hardest to master, it's always satisfying when you can make one really crack.
Ive asked the same question many times?
I'm late to the party but I love using pedals now.
Town biz 🚀
Boss or tapco mixer to the right of you?
Boss.
@eddieleonard6925 thank you!
Amazing
Thanks. This was fun to mix.
Love it mane this that crust. All your beats have an aggresive edge thats ehat makes em slap
I'm a child of hip-hop. I love the unorthodox, the jazzy, the imperfect. Thanks for listening.
@eddieleonard6925 all day mane love your work🤟🏾
“I don't want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a career. I don't want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed.” Amen, brother.
Just keeping it honest. I just wanna create.
I love those magic moments when things fall into place by happenstance and allows one to build off it. It’s almost like it was destined to be. Great video.
That's the beauty and wonder of sampling.
Taste mane!
Yep!
Yo your final beat is fire but right where you’re talking about it being disrespectful and getting your frustrations out… that’s shits hard as hell dude - Jekyll and Hyde my man. Thanks for turning me onto the film you got a new fan here baby thank you for posting
Late to this reply but thanks for watching! It's weird....i don't listen to aggressive music so it's always surprising when I make stuff like that. :)
WoW Sir Menelik. 👌🏾 Krazy Collection‼️
legends.
I got a x7000 for free two years ago when I bought an eps 16plus from somebody. The diskdrive is shot though
did you like it? those things are rare.
Never knew I needed this until now. Very cool. I could hear the difference immediately!
di boxes make a huge difference with certain setups. Glad this helped.
you are so important to the community
thanks for that. it's fun to share process and ideas with real ones.
All the way from botswana....mad nice.respect.
Much respect, fam. Thanks for your support.
would love to hear what type of music you're making. hit me.
that 3000 is damn clean!
Thanks. I'm lucky to have it for sure.
This is why I never had people come to my lab.
It's somebody you know bro. Watch who moving funny around you.
Dam Bro. I know this hurts.
Very nice man, as a 3K owner myself I really appreciate all the workflow content you do, it's really great to hear and can kick start our creative juices on this side of the computer so thank you man.
There's something special about the 3000's workflow and sound. Glad you appreciate that. Cheers,
🔥🔥🔥🔥 did u chop the drums up on the s3000xl ???
drums chopped on the MPC. everything else on the 3000xl.
vinyl where poss for me, as i like getting lost in the moment, reading the sleeves, dropping the needle, speeding up slowing down the pitch to mix or get close to project tempo, digging the crates , etc . but as most others ive got loads of samples loops etc so can use them also .
u got best of both worlds. nothing beats that tangible experience though.
This video got you another subscriber. Job well done.
this channel is awesome
Glad you dig the sounds. Hidden corners of youtube..
The professionals is good
Thank you.
Do what you love ❤️ to do, I'm old school myself. They put their blood 🩸 sweat and soul into those records ❤
I agree. It's not for everyone, but there's value in knowing who you are and what sound you're going for.
@@eddieleonard6925 Facts!
What sounds angry and aggressive to u sounds fire to me family and ur facial expression and chicken wing dance told me u kno u had the base of the verse right there. Did someone say Red and Meth
haha...great point. I think each of us has an idea of what we do or what our sound is, and sometimes when we make something that doesn't fit that picture, we dismiss it. But you're right, better to embrace it and just follow the flow...
YEP. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Appreciate the listen. I could do this all day.
This was a great video
Thanks fam. I love experimenting with stuff like this.
The all Black MPC looks so dope! Great video, you have a new subscriber, great content.
Thanks for the support. More experiments to come.
I completely see the BoC feel. Excellent work. Original yet familiar.
Thanks, glad you see the connection. It's a fun way to make music.
Cool experiment/jam session. I like where it ended up. Female vocal sample, occasional high tension flare, on top of those bass like chords. A good combination like the Aboriginals. I've been toying with the idea of filming my process too. Are you recording with your DSLR?
Thanks bro, glad you like the experiment. It'd be dope if you filmed your work. You can use any DSLR (even an old one, like a canon t3i) and also screen record to document. The editing takes some work but it's rewarding to share process.
@@eddieleonard6925 I have a few ways to screen record, but only my phone to film right now. It's a Google Pixel, an older model but the camera is legit. Syncing audio is always a real challenge. I'm slowly getting back in the editing room. Nothing crazy, just basic edits. It would be interesting to see your cutting room process. Maybe another time.
@@djReason19 i'd be happy to hop on the phone and break down that process. it's a lot of technical work that has nothing to do with making music, but good stuff to know
@@eddieleonard6925 Okay, sounds good. I could use a few pointers. Let's connect soon
i love the flow. see you working is inspiring
Thanks for appreciating the process. Always experimenting over here.
Love seeing the AW in the mix. Thanks for sharing. Sweet vid ✨🌊✨
The AW is amazing. I wish I could have afforded it 20 years ago.
@@eddieleonard6925 I hear that. I have mine paired with my RS7000 and also my mpc2000xL. Great features. Changing my battery soon. That’s going to be a deep dive, but definitely worth it
@@TronDawg i took apart my unit and sent the main board out to a tech to replace the battery. Definitely worth the upgrade.
Incredible man, somewhat of a dj krush in the end d:)
Thanks. He's a legend. Great ear.
Excellent!
Thanks!
sick!
Thanks.
I knew this was gonna be dope once I heard the water sample. Get well!
Thanks fam. It's such an interesting sample...real fun to play with in the s3000xl.
@@eddieleonard6925 Yeah, it's just not something I would've thought to sample. Gotta keep ya ears & mind open!
@@Harlem-Instrumental always. otherwise you'll sound exactly like everybody else.