Young Guru (Roc-A-Fella engineer) Interview

Real chill video, a couple of gems shared and some insight disclosed. Guru breaks down how you need more than just a few basic concepts to make it as an engineer.
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Syncing MPC 2000 with Nuendo

Quick look at using MIDI Sync from MPC 2000 with Nuendo.
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Timestretch Tutorial

You may laugh when you first play this video, but the right on clear and simplified explanation of timestretch that is presented here is no laughing matter.
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MIDI Hook Up Tutorial

In this vid, Dr.PhatBeatz offers a very clean, detailed, and well documented look at doing a MIDI hardware hook up. Notice how he equates more outputs with the freedom of creativity.
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Akai MPK49 Quick Demo

Just a quick demo of what the Akai MPK49. If you were thinking about copping the MPK49, this video offers a nice glance at what the machine is capable of.
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Don Paul "Plays" the Roland MV-8000

This vid has Don Paul playing the Roland MV-8000. It's not a particularly detailed look at his process. But still, the close up view of how he arranges his chops is helpful to see.
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Rawbeatz Beatmaking/Producing on MPC 2000XL Vol 2

Rawbeatz goes in again. This time he cooks up a more laid back melody-driven joint. Video also offers a better view of his entire setup.
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Rawbeatz Beatmaking/Producing on MPC 2000XL Vol 1

Rawbeatz shows his process for making a beat from scratch. Peep how he uses the snare as his means for establishing the time for the entire track. Also, peep how he DOES NOT do the drums first!
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Kanye West - Smack DVD

Classic Kanye... In this vid, Kanye goes through several topics...from production approaches to beat prices, and some more.
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Ron Browz Goes "Back to Sampling"

Beatmaker/producer Ron Browz, most famous for Nas' "Ether" and "Last Real Nigga Alive", grabs the video and shoots one day in his life. Listen closely to a couple of things he says, especially how he "went back to sampling." Hmmm... sounds to me like the sound trends are about to really change.
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