Great to hear man! I find a lot of beatmaking tutorials on YT don't really get into details, they just show someone making a beat. So I wanted to give insight into my process in hopes it helps a few people!
I love the sample that you decided to pull out of "Sparkle" by "Dianna Ross" You honest to God got my attention with it. Very nice work, keep on blasting those hot ones and keep your shit INDEPENDENT!!!!!
Jeepz! I see your back at it! Keep Killin em my man! Also thanks alot for the subtitles. Our Maschine can be overwhelming for some of us still learning the craft.
Thanks Devon! Glad you enjoyed it! This beat became a full track, which I just shot a video for a few weeks ago! If you are curious how it came out, please youtube "G.Grand - Sparkle (Produced by Jeepz)". Cheers!
Loved the sub-titles of tips and tricks. Ive never seen this before. I also enjoyed you merging two beats into one. Ive never seen that done before as well.
Word! That was my intention. When I started out, I found a handful of videos that helped me out a lot.. Was hoping to return the favor to some beginners and vets alike!
I use "AHD" and adjust the Attack % there. Remember to augment your Hold % too, or your chop will fade way real quick. Augmenting the Attack % to say somewhere between 35-55% will make the chop noticeably fade in as opposed to hitting at the same velocity. If you time your chops with your drums hitting, then it'll mimic that ducking sound. Write back if you have more questions!
Yeah! You can record directly into the Maschine, but you can also just import a .wav or .aif file in as well. You import it into on of the groups, press "sampling" then "edit" and you're good to go! (Turn the group's polyphony to 1 so that the chops cut each other other.)
Thanks man! I tweaked it since and got my MC Partner G.Grand to spit on it..it'll be on our album this spring! Sounds dope as hell all put together! It should be our next single/video.
@Lox jazzysamples : I couldn't seem to reply to your question on the comments, but I am using the Maschine software in the video. I also use Adobe Audition to mix full tracks w/ vocals.
It was a sound off the Native Instruments Massive library, which has TONS of dope sounds, especially bass/leads. And then I ran in through a bit of processing via Waves plugins.
My usual comfort zone is between 88-95BPM So I am usually within that range. But I let the sample dictate otherwise, anywhere from 80-105BPM. I go with with BPM that seems to fit best, and adjust accordingly depending on how it sounds and how a drum break fits in. But if you are chopping into smaller pieces, and doing the same with the drums, you have a lot of flexibility in choosing your tempo. If you let a break run, or loop a sample, you're best off doing a tap tempo and using that.
Thanks! I may try voice-over next time as I'm not sure everyone can absorb everything if it's only written, but had no simple way of talking over the footage while shooting it, as I used the audio feed from the laptop as opposed to the camera for better quality.
Thanks for dropping a line! My last two beatmaking vids where with a beat I already had done, so this one was a bit different and more of a hit-or-miss type!
Yeah, that definitely was the BEST part of this one. I literally covered my forehead like I just found out I won the lottery when I heard that dramatic change.
You can configure your MIC port on your computer as an audio in port through the audio menu. If you go into your Maschines menu, you can configure the audio IN port to be the same one you set up for your MIC port, I called mine Line in, and set the port to be the same "line in" and from there what you do is you go to the audio routing menu and set up line in as one of your audio in settings and then in the sampling section of maschine select that line in that you set up.(It's confusing)
I'll try and incorporate more of that in my next vid when I get a chance to make one! I wrote a lot of notes in the subtitles of the video which have tips to get you started. If you are just starting out, I suggest starting with finding nice samples and looping them..once you are at ease with looping, then refine your chopping..once you get that down, you can start really tweaking the chops too. It's all a matter of trial and error.
Amazing work guys. Great editing and pacing. I've been using the new Book of Echoes expansion with Maschine 2.0 and being able to load in unlimited kits is really helpful.
Well if you have the music on your computer, all you need is for it to be in .wav form. You can get free programs like Audacity i believe to convert whatever audio file to .wav. Then, Maschine's software can load it in like any other audio file. You can also record directly into the Maschine via your Audio Interface if you have one.
Thanks! And yeah, once you get a handle of the Maschine, it makes everything go so smooth..The only complaint I have of it, is that it doesn't take long for the pads to stop responding properly..or maybe I just abused them quite a bit!
Thanks for taking the time to make this bro.. Sick ass beat and really helpful tips as far as attacks to bypass clashing drums etc.. Def was a concern of mine. I'm an Emcee but I been making beats on Logic pro and just been at it with Maschine for a few months now.. I'd Love to bless one of your beats.. Let me know whats good homie.. Pz
Really helpful video man. Even tho I've been making beats for like 2 plus years, I kinda got stuck doing the same basic beat making, gotta learn my machine properly with all its capable of haha
Man it takes a while to find your pocket. My sound really became it's own entity around 2-3 years in. Just keep exploring different sounds, approaches, and mixing techniques! The more you put in, the better you'll sound!
Using AHD. In this particular case, simply to have the chops cut out after about 5 secs (If you have a Maschine, you know how annoying it can be that stop playing the track but the different groups of chops trail off).
Yo, I think this vid is so dope......the tips at the bottom really help a lot. Question....I have the Mikro MK2.....I should be able to do these things with it as well, right? Are you familiar with the functionality of the Mikro?
E R Thanks! I can't say for certain at 100%, however it's the same software at the end of the day so everything should be the same. Maybe just a few things less you can control on the knobs, but you can still play with them on the software. Holla if you got any other questions!
when i sample and i try to make some music i press the pad like twice and the sound come two time and doesn't "cut" like i want. i saw that you can do it but how??? and sry by my bad english :P
Dope beats my man! Ive got a few questions that i had if you have a moment? I see your using a stanton. I just got a Numark ttusb but idk how to get it sampling the records and chopping them in Maschine. Are you recording the vinyl into the Maschine software? I have a soundcard and a mixer as well but I have yet to figure out the process.if getting it properly setup. If you can please give me some insight or some help I would really appreciate it!! Thanks again.
I prefer to record into my DAW (Adobe Audition) but it can be done directly into the Maschine. I just record in via the usb, but the record player is also connected into the audio interface. But put simply, you can just record into a DAW by using the usb as audio input, save that to .wav and load the file into Maschine. Good luck and feel free to ask more questions!
To each their own. Thanks for the feedback. Gauging by the beats I just heard on your page, I clearly have a long way to go - Where's that sarcasm font when you need it?
Nice video , not to crazy about the beat , but I do understand this is an instructional video , and its hard to come up with good stuff on the fly , you have balls ! keep em coming though , i did subscribe
Hey bro, what do you use to put ur vinyl playing on your maschine? Maschine + Turntable + what? Its direct connection or u have some other audio interface?
Loved the video man, Ive been making beats for about two years but the tempo thing has always stumped me...could you possibly make a video explaining tempo / time stretching?
It's my pleasure man! I'll be trying to make time to do another one soon. Are you enjoying the Maschine so far? Hit me up by email ( jeepzproductionz@gmail.com ) to talk music, I'm always up to collab with dope mc's.. And thanks a lot for checking in!
I'm having a problem. I just bought the presonus audio box for sampling. It says off on my maschine software. It won't let me even plug midi's in. When i try to click "ON" it still says off. If anyone could help my, it'll be greatly appreciated. :)
Shit came out nice! I've been trying to start using maschine more for sampling, but there's a bit of a learning curve from using Slicex in FL Studio.. Keep grinding!
Thanks Nola Vibes ! Definitely an adjustment from wherever you are coming from, for me it was Acid Pro (gross). But once you start figuring it out, the workflow is incredible!
***** The only thing I'm having a problem with at the moment is getting the tempo right.. I know how to tap the tempo, but really fine tuning it, is where the trouble comes in for me
Sometimes you just really got to cut the sample into smaller pieces, and then adjust the tempo manually. depends what you are sampling. Lots of people time-stretch too but I don't ever.
yo was up man that was ill. I just bought this thing and im having trouble its like another language, where did you learn how to use it? any websites would be helpful. I need lessons that start from scratch.
Hi this is nice video really helpful. I wanna know your workflow. How do you transfer the tracks in the Mashine into a full length song? do you record each tracks of Maschine into other daw or complete only in the Maschine?
If you have any issues feel free to message me and I can give you a bit more info on how to do it, but all you need is a 3.5" line running from whatever you are sampling to the computer.
TLil21 Hah! Indeed that helps. The only reason I don't use it is I do like my drums to vary naturally in velocity, especially cymbals. Just a personal preference.
Hey man i was wondering if you could maybe do a video on how to properly samlpe and slice or chop the sample i am new to maschine and i need help would greatly appreciate it btw nice stuff!!
Snook 6 Vision7 Thanks man! What I do is have the turntable plugged into my audio interface. And whatever comes out of the interface can be recorded directly into machine. If it's a USB turntable, you can do the same thing. Or failing that, you can record from your TT into a separate DAW, save the WAV file and import that into Maschine. Hope this helps!
Snook 6 Vision7 I have a Roland Quad-Capture interface. Relatively cheap model that gets the job done for what I need, one mic, one turntable, and the monitors.
Snook 6 Vision7 Yes. You just plug them into your interface or directly into your laptop/computer. I use headphones late nights or times I don't wanna bug people with loud music haha. Just got to make sure they are good quality otherwise the overall sound and mix will suffer.
Thanks for checking in man! I'll hopefully make another one soon.. Maschine is beast, both a gift and a curse.
One of the best sampling videos out there
Thanks Rafon ! Really appreciate that!
You've done more to sell me this kit than all the promo vids. You made it look easy to edit.
Great to hear man! I find a lot of beatmaking tutorials on YT don't really get into details, they just show someone making a beat. So I wanted to give insight into my process in hopes it helps a few people!
I appreciate that you took it (the beat) somewhere else through it's development. Very professional. And Dope.
Thanks Kreid!
I love the sample that you decided to pull out of "Sparkle" by "Dianna Ross" You honest to God got my attention with it. Very nice work, keep on blasting those hot ones and keep your shit INDEPENDENT!!!!!
Thanks man! This beat will be used on an upcoming G.Grand album! Stick around!
Jeepz! I see your back at it! Keep Killin em my man! Also thanks alot for the subtitles. Our Maschine can be overwhelming for some of us still learning the craft.
ZOMG, a CZcams producer that knows how to manually beatmatch samples! This is like finding a four leaf clover.
This is smooth! I just took a seat and watched this, love what you had at the end
Thanks Devon! Glad you enjoyed it! This beat became a full track, which I just shot a video for a few weeks ago! If you are curious how it came out, please youtube "G.Grand - Sparkle (Produced by Jeepz)". Cheers!
Loved the sub-titles of tips and tricks. Ive never seen this before. I also enjoyed you merging two beats into one. Ive never seen that done before as well.
Word! That was my intention. When I started out, I found a handful of videos that helped me out a lot.. Was hoping to return the favor to some beginners and vets alike!
I use "AHD" and adjust the Attack % there. Remember to augment your Hold % too, or your chop will fade way real quick. Augmenting the Attack % to say somewhere between 35-55% will make the chop noticeably fade in as opposed to hitting at the same velocity. If you time your chops with your drums hitting, then it'll mimic that ducking sound. Write back if you have more questions!
Yeah! You can record directly into the Maschine, but you can also just import a .wav or .aif file in as well. You import it into on of the groups, press "sampling" then "edit" and you're good to go! (Turn the group's polyphony to 1 so that the chops cut each other other.)
I don't recall the exact name, but it's part of the NI Massive pack..awesome leads and bass sounds on it.. well worth the price.
That beat came out super dope! A lot of respect! I love my Maschine, so glad I went that way!! Keep up the solid work and great tips as well!
Thanks man! I tweaked it since and got my MC Partner G.Grand to spit on it..it'll be on our album this spring! Sounds dope as hell all put together! It should be our next single/video.
I'll definitely have to peep it, you have a sound cloud?
soundcloud.com/jeepz
@Lox jazzysamples : I couldn't seem to reply to your question on the comments, but I am using the Maschine software in the video. I also use Adobe Audition to mix full tracks w/ vocals.
thnx so much man. you r doin great and deserve more views.
On your group settings you have the option to change pitch/polyphony. That way everything in your group will shift up/down.
It was a sound off the Native Instruments Massive library, which has TONS of dope sounds, especially bass/leads. And then I ran in through a bit of processing via Waves plugins.
Thanks man.. this video really helped me out alot. I loved how the details where and you got right to what was needed to be said.
whoa... i have literally the exact same setup, turntable and all. including the speakers. dope beat man, keep the beats comin man
My usual comfort zone is between 88-95BPM So I am usually within that range. But I let the sample dictate otherwise, anywhere from 80-105BPM. I go with with BPM that seems to fit best, and adjust accordingly depending on how it sounds and how a drum break fits in. But if you are chopping into smaller pieces, and doing the same with the drums, you have a lot of flexibility in choosing your tempo. If you let a break run, or loop a sample, you're best off doing a tap tempo and using that.
Real good job on this video. It really helped refresh my sampling skills. Thanks!
Glad it could help you out! Check out the final product here czcams.com/video/ztQKWKoHtps/video.html
Thanks! I may try voice-over next time as I'm not sure everyone can absorb everything if it's only written, but had no simple way of talking over the footage while shooting it, as I used the audio feed from the laptop as opposed to the camera for better quality.
Thanks for dropping a line! My last two beatmaking vids where with a beat I already had done, so this one was a bit different and more of a hit-or-miss type!
Very nice Tutorial. Finally found somebody who doesn't only use Auto chop.
i loved when you find the chop and the pitch men its just sick
djdospe1 Thanks G!
Yeah, that definitely was the BEST part of this one. I literally covered my forehead like I just found out I won the lottery when I heard that dramatic change.
Glad it did! Good luck with the beats my dude!
Great job on chopping the vocals, love it!
Thanks! Appreciate you dropping a line!
Thanks! Can't go wrong with that set-up!
I'm loving this beat, I wish that I could bump this in my car.
Dope beat & video. Well done with the tips too.
You can configure your MIC port on your computer as an audio in port through the audio menu. If you go into your Maschines menu, you can configure the audio IN port to be the same one you set up for your MIC port, I called mine Line in, and set the port to be the same "line in" and from there what you do is you go to the audio routing menu and set up line in as one of your audio in settings and then in the sampling section of maschine select that line in that you set up.(It's confusing)
I'll try and incorporate more of that in my next vid when I get a chance to make one! I wrote a lot of notes in the subtitles of the video which have tips to get you started. If you are just starting out, I suggest starting with finding nice samples and looping them..once you are at ease with looping, then refine your chopping..once you get that down, you can start really tweaking the chops too. It's all a matter of trial and error.
Amazing work guys. Great editing and pacing. I've been using the new Book of Echoes expansion with Maschine 2.0 and being able to load in unlimited kits is really helpful.
Well if you have the music on your computer, all you need is for it to be in .wav form. You can get free programs like Audacity i believe to convert whatever audio file to .wav. Then, Maschine's software can load it in like any other audio file.
You can also record directly into the Maschine via your Audio Interface if you have one.
That track funky is hell keep up the great work.
Thanks! And yeah, once you get a handle of the Maschine, it makes everything go so smooth..The only complaint I have of it, is that it doesn't take long for the pads to stop responding properly..or maybe I just abused them quite a bit!
Thanks for taking the time to make this bro.. Sick ass beat and really helpful tips as far as attacks to bypass clashing drums etc.. Def was a concern of mine. I'm an Emcee but I been making beats on Logic pro and just been at it with Maschine for a few months now.. I'd Love to bless one of your beats.. Let me know whats good homie.. Pz
subbed, this is the truth right here my brother, thanks
Thanks man!
You can import any .wav file! You load it up just like you would any drums sounds or whatever.
This is actually a great video!, really helpful and a smooth beat lol
Good stuff man, its hard to find the sampling videos with maschine with these type of tips.
Man I forgot Three 6 used that Diana Ross sample. Thanks for the reminder. I used to listen to that shit on the bus when I was in like 8th grade.
Alright I just watched all of it. Shit was dope. 👍
I'll try and incorporate that the next time I make one!
Can't please everyone it seems! Thanks for subscribing man and hope this helped you out in some way!
Really helpful video man. Even tho I've been making beats for like 2 plus years, I kinda got stuck doing the same basic beat making, gotta learn my machine properly with all its capable of haha
Man it takes a while to find your pocket. My sound really became it's own entity around 2-3 years in. Just keep exploring different sounds, approaches, and mixing techniques! The more you put in, the better you'll sound!
quality. thanks for showing
Thanks!
Nice beat, and samples, this beat is hot!!
I just started making beats. There not great yet. Watched this and got inspired. Made one I really like good looking out.
Music to my ears man! Keep at it, I'll be checking for your tutorials in a year from now ;)
that was dope
Taro Ishida Can't seem to reply directly to your post, but you can change the pitch on the group settings (where you adjust the polyphony)
***** Yes, group and then right screen (SRC) Pitch.
Lovin it !
Beat is so dope. Reminds me of DJ Shadow for some reason. Which is a good thing
Using AHD. In this particular case, simply to have the chops cut out after about 5 secs (If you have a Maschine, you know how annoying it can be that stop playing the track but the different groups of chops trail off).
Not sure why u have 2 dislikes....but I want to thank u for this video....SUBSCRIBED
Yo, I think this vid is so dope......the tips at the bottom really help a lot. Question....I have the Mikro MK2.....I should be able to do these things with it as well, right? Are you familiar with the functionality of the Mikro?
E R Thanks! I can't say for certain at 100%, however it's the same software at the end of the day so everything should be the same. Maybe just a few things less you can control on the knobs, but you can still play with them on the software. Holla if you got any other questions!
Real dope fam! I love using Maschine. 2
Great vid bro....can u make vids in the future that have tips at the bottom stay on the screen just a little longer?
when i sample and i try to make some music i press the pad like twice and the sound come two time and doesn't "cut" like i want. i saw that you can do it but how??? and sry by my bad english :P
Big Respect... soup herb post man
Thanks!
Dope beats my man! Ive got a few questions that i had if you have a moment? I see your using a stanton. I just got a Numark ttusb but idk how to get it sampling the records and chopping them in Maschine. Are you recording the vinyl into the Maschine software? I have a soundcard and a mixer as well but I have yet to figure out the process.if getting it properly setup. If you can please give me some insight or some help I would really appreciate it!! Thanks again.
I prefer to record into my DAW (Adobe Audition) but it can be done directly into the Maschine. I just record in via the usb, but the record player is also connected into the audio interface.
But put simply, you can just record into a DAW by using the usb as audio input, save that to .wav and load the file into Maschine. Good luck and feel free to ask more questions!
To each their own. Thanks for the feedback. Gauging by the beats I just heard on your page, I clearly have a long way to go - Where's that sarcasm font when you need it?
Would love to see you flip this. Go ahead, try. I'll wait.
very dope beat man, already subscribed ;)
Thank you! I got an album out on May 22nd with MC G.Grand where he spits on it! Check in!
Thanks! I'll check it out!
I used my Canon 60D, but didn't really prep the vid right, my room is lacking in lighting.. The monitors are KRK Rokit 5's.
You cold bro!
I would have taken that to heart, but then I checked out your music..Troll on.
Nice video , not to crazy about the beat , but I do understand this is an instructional video , and its hard to come up with good stuff on the fly , you have balls !
keep em coming though , i did subscribe
Dope Track!!
Hey bro, what do you use to put ur vinyl playing on your maschine? Maschine + Turntable + what? Its direct connection or u have some other audio interface?
connected by USB as an audio input on my DAW (Adobe Audition). I also have it connected through my audio interface as an alternative.
wow actually some insightful advice
Loved the video man, Ive been making beats for about two years but the tempo thing has always stumped me...could you possibly make a video explaining tempo / time stretching?
Dope bro. Propz from germany
It's my pleasure man! I'll be trying to make time to do another one soon. Are you enjoying the Maschine so far? Hit me up by email ( jeepzproductionz@gmail.com ) to talk music, I'm always up to collab with dope mc's.. And thanks a lot for checking in!
I'm having a problem. I just bought the presonus audio box for sampling. It says off on my maschine software. It won't let me even plug midi's in. When i try to click "ON" it still says off. If anyone could help my, it'll be greatly appreciated. :)
Did you figure it out yet?
Shit came out nice! I've been trying to start using maschine more for sampling, but there's a bit of a learning curve from using Slicex in FL Studio.. Keep grinding!
Thanks Nola Vibes ! Definitely an adjustment from wherever you are coming from, for me it was Acid Pro (gross). But once you start figuring it out, the workflow is incredible!
***** The only thing I'm having a problem with at the moment is getting the tempo right.. I know how to tap the tempo, but really fine tuning it, is where the trouble comes in for me
Sometimes you just really got to cut the sample into smaller pieces, and then adjust the tempo manually. depends what you are sampling. Lots of people time-stretch too but I don't ever.
yo was up man that was ill. I just bought this thing and im having trouble its like another language, where did you learn how to use it? any websites would be helpful. I need lessons that start from scratch.
Watching tutorials like this, there are many! But it'll take a while man.. just don't give up.. you'll have your "A-Ha" moment eventually!
how can i just drag and drop a file like i do in ableton live, ca i do it with maschine, i tried but it doesn't seem to work
***** I've never worked with Ableton so I can't help but hopefully someone here can!
Must be a .wav file
nice beat. what camera are you using to record this video and what are your studio monitors?
Noted! Thanks G!
Dope video. Thanks brotha
you can! Download the beat tape in the link in the video description.
Hi this is nice video really helpful. I wanna know your workflow. How do you transfer the tracks in the Mashine into a full length song? do you record each tracks of Maschine into other daw or complete only in the Maschine?
That bassline was a VST or a sound from the keyboard? Cool vid btw I was checking out the Maschine today at Guitar Center.
If you have any issues feel free to message me and I can give you a bit more info on how to do it, but all you need is a 3.5" line running from whatever you are sampling to the computer.
Good tips!
Thanks Dee Zee!
Can someone explain the enhancing of the bassline through LPF on a duplicated group? What does it mean?
Yep!
Stupid question: do you get better sound quality sampling from record player or on CZcams/phone music? Thanks
such a smooth beat! how do i get a track to chop up without a record player? is it as easy as importing a file?
Very cool mate, more I see what this kit can do the more I regret that xbox one :)
Hahaha! If it makes you feel any better, I've worn out the pads on mine so bad I gotta buy a new one.. just do it!
Jean-Paul Tyo That's why I use "fixed velocity" quite a bit so that I don't have to hit the pads so hard ;)
TLil21 Hah! Indeed that helps. The only reason I don't use it is I do like my drums to vary naturally in velocity, especially cymbals. Just a personal preference.
Yes! I hardly ever use them on cymbals or hi-hats. By the way, nice video!
Thank you kindly!
Thanks man!
Hey man i was wondering if you could maybe do a video on how to properly samlpe and slice or chop the sample i am new to maschine and i need help would greatly appreciate it
btw nice stuff!!
What function did you use to pitchshift all of the pads so the sample would fit nicer?
Dope beat! :D Cheers!
How do you get the simple in Maschine? I don't ser the in & out plugs like on an MPC ..How would you simple from a turn table or cd player or video???
Snook 6 Vision7 Thanks man! What I do is have the turntable plugged into my audio interface. And whatever comes out of the interface can be recorded directly into machine. If it's a USB turntable, you can do the same thing. Or failing that, you can record from your TT into a separate DAW, save the WAV file and import that into Maschine. Hope this helps!
Ok I already do that with. Pro Tools & FL Studios..OK I got you ..What interface Do you use ?
Also can you use handphones with Machine? Because I don't have any studio monitors.
Snook 6 Vision7 I have a Roland Quad-Capture interface. Relatively cheap model that gets the job done for what I need, one mic, one turntable, and the monitors.
Snook 6 Vision7 Yes. You just plug them into your interface or directly into your laptop/computer. I use headphones late nights or times I don't wanna bug people with loud music haha. Just got to make sure they are good quality otherwise the overall sound and mix will suffer.
Dang man that's hot
Thanks!
Where do you find your bass wav files? Do you have a collection of wavs?
They are all either built-in to Maschine, or in the Native Instruments Massive package I purchased.
Thats great thanks for replying.
How can I import a song into maschine to sample. I don't have any records like you have so whats another way.?
great stuff man
Thanks!