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One sample can become seven completely different beats. Learn phrase chopping, transient chopping, off grid timing, pitch first workflows, resequencing, resampling and negative space...
MPC or SP-404MKII? This practical boom bap comparison looks beyond specs and compares chopping, drums, effects, arrangement, resampling, live use and hybrid workflows to...
Learn how to process drum breaks without flattening the pocket. This guide covers EQ, compression, saturation, clipping, layering, resampling and MPC workflows while preserving...
Build a sample library that stays fast as it grows. This guide covers folder structure, favorites, naming, backups, MPC standalone storage, DAW browsing and...
Sample packs offer universal WAV flexibility, while MPC expansions provide mapped kits and an integrated Akai MPC workflow. Compare both formats, compatibility, setup, creative...
Learn what an MPC expansion is, what it includes, and how it works in MPC standalone and desktop software. This complete guide covers XPN...
Learn how to build boom bap drums with real pocket. This complete guide covers drum breaks, one shots, swing, velocity, tuning, layering, bus processing,...
The Akai MPC Sample is Akai's most portable and affordable MPC ever — and it sold out on day one. At $399, it packs...
What if everything you've heard about selling beats in 2026 is wrong? After bouncing between BeatStars and Airbit with zero sales, I built my...
Modern drums sound too clean for boom bap. In this guide I break down the exact plugin chain I use to get that dirty,...
The full story behind Tar Prayers, the new dark boom bap MPC expansion. Akai S950, MPC2500, SP404 and the analog chain that built every...
Creating a real MPC expansion is not about stacking random sounds. It is about building a complete workflow that hits the moment you load...
Every serious producer builds a personal sample library over time. Learn how to organize your sounds, choose better material and develop a unique sonic...
Build a boom bap beat from scratch using a practical MPC workflow covering sample chops, drums, swing, bass, resampling and arrangement.
Learn the fundamentals of sample chopping, from choosing better source material and finding chop points to pitching, rearranging and resampling your sounds.
The Gems Definitive Edition is the ultimate drum kit for producers seeking raw, dark, and textured hip-hop sounds. Inspired by Griselda, Alchemist, and Daringer,...
Discover a wide range of unique, handcrafted beats designed to inspire and elevate your music. From dark and aggressive vibes to smooth, melodic foundations,...
Looking for the ultimate collection of high-quality samples? The All Packs Bundle offers an extensive library of dark and vintage sounds designed for beatmakers,...
Alchemist is a legendary hip-hop producer known for his dark, cinematic beats and masterful sampling techniques. His unique style blends rare jazz, soul, and...
Create a dark Freddie Gibbs-style beat with MPC Live 2. Learn production techniques in this step-by-step tutorial.
Create beats with Marco Polo's Noodle Pads in Ableton. Learn key techniques in this live Twitch session.
Create Griselda-inspired beats with the Pray for Paris Sample Pack and MPC. Discover key techniques in this live Twitch session.
From sample to final beat: in this video we transform The Box using the MPC Live 2 and the SP404 MK2 into a live...
In this video, I show you how to create an authentic beat using 'The Renaissance of Wu' Sample Pack on my MPC Live 2....
Welcome to the Soul Chemist Academy! In this first tutorial, I show you how to create a killer beat using the Kendrick Lamar-inspired Training...
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